Early Day Motion·EDM 2230

TACKLING RACISM IN FOOTBALL

26 March 201933 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Alex Sobel

Labour (Co-op)Leeds Central and Headingley

Motion Text

That this House condemns the racist abuse directed at players in the England football team in their Euro 2020 qualification match in Montenegro on 25 March 2019; supports UEFA’s quick and decisive action in opening disciplinary proceedings against Montenegro; and agrees with footballer Raheem Sterling that any racist chanting should be collectively punished with stadium bans.