# 180th Anniversary of the Founding of Modern Hong Kong Motion

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Date: 20 January 2021
For the Cantonese translation (粵語翻譯) of this work at the multilingual Wikisource, please see 現代香港開埠180周年動議案.
180th Anniversary of the Founding of Modern Hong Kong
Early Day Motion 1382: tabled on 20 January 2021
Motion text―
That this House:-
    - notes that the 26th of January 2021 marks the 180th anniversary of the modern founding of Hong Kong;
    - recognises the significant historical ties between the UK and Hong Kong;
    - celebrates the unique history, traditions and culture of Hong Kong and its people;
    - commends the opening of the BN(O) visa scheme on 31st January 2021;
    - looks forward to the significant cultural, economic, and social contribution Hongkongers will bring to the UK in coming years;
    - invites the UK Government and all political parties to welcome those who come to this country from Hong Kong to escape the iron heel of Chinese Communist tyranny being stamped down upon that city which formerly enjoyed a high degree of autonomy;
    - and encourages all nations which cherish freedom, democracy and the rule of law to follow the lead of the UK by reaching out to the beleaguered people of Hong Kong to offer them a home and a safe place of sanctuary.
Signatures―
Signatories of Early Day Motion 1382 :
| Parliamentarian | Political Party | Sponsorship | Date Signed |
| Andrew Rosindell | Conservative | Sponsor (Primary) | 20 January 2021 |
| Layla Moran | Liberal Democrat | Sponsor | 21 January 2021 |
| Sir Mike Penning | Conservative | Sponsor | 21 January 2021 |
| Paul Girvan | Democratic Unionist | Sponsor | 21 January 2021 |
| Sir David Amess | Conservative | Sponsor | 21 January 2021 |
| Caroline Lucas | Green | Sponsor | 25 January 2021 |
| Sammy Wilson | Democratic Unionist | Non-Sponsor | 26 January 2021 |
| Craig Whittaker | Conservative | Non-Sponsor | 12 February 2021 |
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