Early Day Motion
Christian persecution in Taraba State, Nigeria
(6 Signatures)
20 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party - East Antrim)
That this House notes with extreme concern reports of recent widespread jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including an attempted raid on Jen Village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State on 25 May 2025; further notes that while the attack was thwarted by the timely intervention of troops, the …
Early Day Motion
Christian persecution in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
(8 Signatures)
17 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party - East Antrim)
That this House notes with extreme concern reports of recent widespread Jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including intelligence from 26 May 2025 of a Fulani militia meeting at Agyaragu settlement in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State; further notes that the intelligence reported plans to target Christian-majority settlements including Yelewata, …
Early Day Motion
Direct flights to North Cyprus
(2 Signatures)
2 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party - East Antrim)
That this House calls on the Government to allow direct flights from the United Kingdom to Ercan International Airport in Northern Cyprus; notes the ongoing hardship caused by current travel restrictions to over 300,000 Turkish Cypriots in the UK and thousands of British nationals in Northern Cyprus; further notes that …
Early Day Motion
Larne Football Club
(4 Signatures)
1 May 2024
Tabled by:
Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party - East Antrim)
That this House congratulates Larne Football Club on winning the Irish league title for the second year running; congratulates the players on their dedication; praises the manager, Teiran Lynch, on his leadership of the team; thanks Kenny Bruce for the financial commitment he has made to the club; recognises the …
Early Day Motion
Craigyhill bonfire
(3 Signatures)
10 Jul 2023
Tabled by:
Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party - East Antrim)
This House congratulates the people of Craigyhill and Larne on building the world's biggest bonfire reaching a height of over 210 feet; notes that this is a joint community effort involving both Protestants and Catholics; is disappointed at the lack of support from officers of the Mid and East Antrim …
Early Day Motion
Larne Football Club
(6 Signatures)
18 Apr 2023
Tabled by:
Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party - East Antrim)
That this House congratulates Larne FC on its amazing achievement of moving from the bottom of the second tier division of the football league in 2017-18 to becoming the First Division champions in 2022-23; notes that this is the first time in its 134 year history that the club has …
Early Day Motion
Temporary basic income during covid–19 outbreak
(18 Signatures)
19 Mar 2020
Tabled by:
Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party - East Antrim)
That this House notes the serious impact of the downturn in economic activity due to the steps taken to deal with the covid-19 virus and its consequences, in particular the self-employed and freelance workers; and calls on the Government to use emergency legislation to introduce a temporary basic income aimed …