Early Day Motion 621
Possible sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili
Tabled 13 January 2025 by James MacCleary
That this House expresses deep concern at the suspension of Georgia’s EU accession process and the increasing use of excessive force against peaceful protesters; condemns the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili in undermining democracy and facilitating Russian influence in Georgia; notes the United States has imposed sanctions on Ivanishvili and calls on the UK Government to do the same to demonstrate a firm stance against democratic backsliding; urges a review of the UK’s strategic partnership with Georgia and closer coordination with EU partners to counter Russian interference; and reaffirms support for the Georgian people’s democratic aspirations.
Signatories (27)
- James MacCleary Sponsor
- Jim Shannon
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Wera Hobhouse
- Helen Maguire
- David Chadwick
- Calum Miller
- Luke Taylor
- Anna Sabine
- Vikki Slade
- Pippa Heylings
- Martin Wrigley
- John McDonnell
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Adam Dance
- Blair McDougall
- Max Wilkinson
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Olly Glover
- Cameron Thomas
- Ben Lake
- Ann Davies
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Llinos Medi
- Munira Wilson
- Helen Morgan
- Torcuil Crichton
Source
UK Parliament EDM data