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Early day motion · EDM 487 · 2 Dec 2024

The Ulster banner and the Northern Ireland Commonwealth flag

Tabled by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) 5 signatures

The motion

That this House notes concern that it has been reported that the Chief Executive and Chairman of Commonwealth Games, Northern Ireland feel the flag is not representative of everyone and have suggested a change to a new emblem for the 2026 games in Glasgow; highlights that there is no appetite for change within those that perform under the Ulster banner by any community recognising that the Ulster banner contains the links to the Irish red hand of Ulster as well as the crown; and calls on the Government to support retention of the status quo and to cease the politicisation of sport which unifies us all.

Signatories (5)

Source: the official Early Day Motions database.