English Defence League

EDM number 2182 in 2008-09, proposed by Marsha Singh on 28/10/2009.
Categorised under the topic of Racial discrimination.

That this House notes with concern the activities of the English Defence League (EDL), which is trying to spread fear, violence and hatred against the Muslim community; further notes that, in the light of previous EDL demonstrations, the proposed demonstration in West Yorkshire is likely to threaten race relations and community cohesion especially in a region that has in the past been blighted by riots inspired by racism; and calls on the relevant Government departments to come together to investigate and if necessary quash this new non-political social movement.

This motion has been signed by a total of 23 MPs.