Closure Of The Hackney Empire
EDM number 885 in 2009-10, proposed by Diane Abbott on 22/02/2010.
Categorised under the topic of Performing arts.
That this House notes that the lights went dark on the Hackney Empire main stage on 7 February 2010; appreciates the stellar, artistic reputation of the theatre, as well as its notable track record in staging a diverse range of theatre; commends the work conducted by the Hackney Empire within local schools and its continued dedication to youth education projects such as the Artist Development Programme; and urges all those involved with the Hackney Empire to do everything in their power to ensure the reopening of this historic former music hall.
This motion has been signed by a total of 18 MPs.
| MP | Date | Constituency | Party | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Abbott | 22/02/2010 | Hackney North and Stoke Newington | Labour | Proposed |
| Jeremy Corbyn | 23/02/2010 | Islington North | Labour | Seconded |
| Kelvin Hopkins | 23/02/2010 | Luton North | Labour | Seconded |
| David Drew | 23/02/2010 | Stroud | Labour | Seconded |
| Andrew Dismore | 23/02/2010 | Hendon | Labour | Seconded |
| David Lepper | 23/02/2010 | Brighton, Pavilion | Labour | Seconded |
| Paul Flynn | 23/02/2010 | Newport West | Labour | Signed |
| John McDonnell | 24/02/2010 | Hayes and Harlington | Labour | Signed |
| Dai Davies | 24/02/2010 | Blaenau Gwent | Independent | Signed |
| Derek Wyatt | 24/02/2010 | Sittingbourne and Sheppey | Labour | Signed |
| Ann Cryer | 24/02/2010 | Keighley | Labour | Signed |
| Harry Cohen | 24/02/2010 | Leyton and Wanstead | Labour | Signed |
| David Simpson | 24/02/2010 | Upper Bann | DUP | Signed |
| Alan Simpson | 24/02/2010 | Nottingham South | Labour | Signed |
| John Hemming | 25/02/2010 | Birmingham, Yardley | Liberal Democrat | Signed |
| Janet Anderson | 26/02/2010 | Rossendale and Darwen | Labour | Signed |
| George Galloway | 01/03/2010 | Bethnal Green and Bow | Respect | Signed |
| Robert Wareing | 04/03/2010 | Liverpool, West Derby | Independent | Signed |
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