10th anniversary of the reinterment of King Richard III

That this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of the reinterment of King Richard III in Leicester South; recognises the historic significance of his discovery by the University of Leicester in 2012 and his reburial in Leicester Cathedral in 2015; commends the work of the local archaeologists, historians and the local community in uncovering and preserving this important chapter of British history; notes the continued cultural and educational impact, with the King Richard III Visitor Centre welcoming over 300,000 visitors since its opening; and recognises the importance of heritage-led regeneration in strengthening a city’s identity, tourism economy and community engagement.

• Shockat Adam Sponsor
• Jim Shannon
• Amanda Hack
• Ayoub Khan
• Shivani Raja