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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Apsana Begum (Labour), on Monday, 13 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 15 members in total.


Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street

That this House marks the 89th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street when on 4 October 1936, Oswald Mosley and members of the British Union of Fascists were blocked from marching through East London by the Jewish community, trade unionists, socialists and others; recognises the continuing importance of the Battle of Cable Street in inspiring communities uniting together in solidarity in the fight against the far right; pays tribute to the rich cultural and political history of the Jewish community in East London; and reaffirms its commitment to the fight against racism, fascism and antisemitism.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2032 
Session
2024-26
Other sponsors
Kim Johnson
John McDonnell
Richard Burgon
Steve Witherden
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Subjects
Anniversaries Community relations Jews Judaism
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk