One Hundred Members of the UK Parliament Recognise the Armenian Genocide

A milestone on the road to recognition of the Armenian Genocide in the UK was passed today, when Ed Davey MP became the 100th Member of Parliament to sign a Motion recognising the Armenian Genocide. Early Day Motion 357 was put by Bob Spink MP in December 2006. There are over a thousand motions in the House of Commons at this time but this is the only motion opposed to government policy which has accumulated 100 names. Also, of the motions on international issues, only motions on Burma, Zimbabwe and Darfur have gained more signatures. This shows that the Genocide is not forgotten, and we look forward to a possible vote on the issue in the late autumn in response to the activity of our supporting parliamentarians. Of the signatories, nearly two-thirds of eligible Welsh MPs have signed showing the usual strength of feeling in Wales on the issue. The majority of Liberal Democrat MPs have also signed including their Foreign Affairs and Defence Spokesmen. Our heartfelt thanks to Welsh MPs and the Liberal Democrats who put truth ahead of short-term political correctness.