RETURN OF THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT

That this House welcomes back the 200 men of the 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment from Iraq; recognises their professionalism and courage; remembers that 12 of their regimental comrades paid the ultimate price of serving their country in Iraq and Afghanistan; notes that many Muslims serve in the UK armed forces, but unreservedly condemns the people who abused the troops during their homecoming parade through Luton; and calls on Muslim leaders and preachers to unequivocally reject the appalling and unfair abuse, which seriously threatens race relations in Britain, and for them to remind members of their community that British servicemen and women have fought in the past to preserve the freedom and democracy enjoyed by all people in this country.