71 MPs unite across party lines to back Early Day Motion 65003, calling for a democratic republic and an end to IRGC violence.

LONDON — A significant group of British Members of Parliament has joined forces to issue a strong statement of support for the people of Iran, calling for an end to decades of dictatorship and the establishment of a democratic republic.

Early Day Motion (EDM) 65003, titled “Situation in Iran,” was tabled in the House of Commons on January 6, 2026. The motion, which has gained momentum with 71 signatures from across the political spectrum, highlights the “courage and resolve” of Iranian citizens as they struggle for fundamental human rights and the freedom to elect their own representatives.

The Statement

The full text of the motion as tabled in Parliament reads:

“That this House expresses its strong support for the people of Iran, and their courage and resolve in their ongoing struggle against all forms of dictatorships of the past and present and for freedom, human rights, and a democratic republic, where people of Iran have the opportunity to elect their own representatives; condemns all acts of violence, including the death of 32 protesters, oppression, and restrictions on peaceful protest and free expression by Government and IRGC; notes the bravery of Iranian citizens advocating for the rule of law and that the UK Government must stand with the Iranian people and continue to support democratic movements globally; and confirms its commitment to the principles of democracy, freedom and the protection of rights.”

Cross-Party Consensus

Led by primary sponsor Jim Shannon (DUP), the motion is backed by a diverse group of sponsors including high-profile Conservative MPs Bob Blackman and Sir Julian Lewis, as well as Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer.

The signatories represent a broad coalition, including members from the Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, Scottish National Party (SNP), and Plaid Cymru. This cross-party unity signals a hardening of parliamentary sentiment against the Iranian regime’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a growing demand for the UK government to take a more active role in supporting Iranian democratic movements.

The motion specifically condemns the “death of 32 protesters” and the systemic restrictions on free expression, placing the blame directly on the Iranian government and the IRGC.

Full List of Signatories (71)

The Sponsors

  1. Jim Shannon (Strangford, DUP) — Primary Sponsor
  2. Bob Blackman (Harrow East, Conservative)
  3. Andrew Rosindell (Romford, Conservative)
  4. Carla Denyer (Bristol Central, Green Party)
  5. Siân Berry (Brighton Pavilion, Green Party)
  6. Sir Julian Lewis (New Forest East, Conservative)

The Signatories

  1. Dr Ellie Chowns (North Herefordshire, Green Party)
  2. Luke Akehurst (North Durham, Labour)
  3. Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry, DUP)
  4. Neil Duncan-Jordan (Poole, Labour)
  5. Rachael Maskell (York Central, Labour)
  6. Carla Lockhart (Upper Bann, DUP)
  7. Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr, Labour)
  8. Chris Law (Dundee Central, SNP)
  9. Ben Maguire (North Cornwall, Liberal Democrat)
  10. Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough and Thornaby East, Labour)
  11. Martin Vickers (Brigg and Immingham, Conservative)
  12. John Milne (Horsham, Liberal Democrat)
  13. Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West, Conservative)
  14. Tom Gordon (Harrogate and Knaresborough, Liberal Democrat)
  15. Ben Lake (Ceredigion Preseli, Plaid Cymru)
  16. Mr Toby Perkins (Chesterfield, Labour)
  17. Dr Al Pinkerton (Surrey Heath, Liberal Democrat)
  18. Jess Brown-Fuller (Chichester, Liberal Democrat)
  19. Andrew Ranger (Wrexham, Labour)
  20. Tristan Osborne (Chatham and Aylesford, Labour)
  21. Claire Hanna (Belfast South and Mid Down, SDLP)
  22. Kate Osborne (Jarrow and Gateshead East, Labour)
  23. Sammy Wilson (East Antrim, DUP)
  24. Manuela Perteghella (Stratford-on-Avon, Liberal Democrat)
  25. Llinos Medi (Ynys Môn, Plaid Cymru)
  26. Ann Davies (Caerfyrddin, Plaid Cymru)
  27. Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor Meirionnydd, Plaid Cymru)
  28. Patricia Ferguson (Glasgow West, Labour)
  29. Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East, Labour)
  30. Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Clapham and Brixton Hill, Labour)
  31. Tonia Antoniazzi (Gower, Labour)
  32. Kim Johnson (Liverpool Riverside, Labour)
  33. Martin Rhodes (Glasgow North, Labour)
  34. Seamus Logan (Aberdeenshire North and Moray East, SNP)
  35. Alex Easton (North Down, Independent)
  36. Grahame Morris (Easington, Labour)
  37. Robin Swann (South Antrim, Ulster Unionist Party)
  38. Dawn Butler (Brent East, Labour)
  39. Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham, Labour)
  40. Mr Jonathan Brash (Hartlepool, Labour)
  41. Andrew George (St Ives, Liberal Democrat)
  42. Liz Jarvis (Eastleigh, Liberal Democrat)
  43. Mary Glindon (Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend, Labour)
  44. Ruth Jones (Newport West and Islwyn, Labour)
  45. Gavin Robinson (Belfast East, DUP)
  46. Adrian Ramsay (Waveney Valley, Green Party)
  47. Sir Jeremy Hunt (Godalming and Ash, Conservative)
  48. Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon, Conservative)
  49. Alex Sobel (Leeds Central and Headingley, Labour)
  50. Brian Mathew (Melksham and Devizes, Liberal Democrat)
  51. Peter Fortune (Bromley and Biggin Hill, Conservative)
  52. John Cooper (Dumfries and Galloway, Conservative)
  53. Sarah Gibson (Chippenham, Liberal Democrat)
  54. Sir Bernard Jenkin (Harwich and North Essex, Conservative)
  55. Paul Holmes (Hamble Valley, Conservative)
  56. Wera Hobhouse (Bath, Liberal Democrat)
  57. Mr Joshua Reynolds (Maidenhead, Liberal Democrat)
  58. Chris Coghlan (Dorking and Horley, Liberal Democrat)
  59. Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough, Conservative)
  60. Dame Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden, Labour)
  61. John McDonnell (Hayes and Harlington, Labour)
  62. Peter Prinsley (Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, Labour)
  63. Lee Barron (Corby and East Northamptonshire, Labour)
  64. Alison Hume (Scarborough and Whitby, Labour)
  65. Jim Allister (North Antrim, TUV)

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