Early Day Motions

Heating oil costs for off-grid households

That this House recognises the financial pressures on the 17,059 households in Glastonbury and Somerton constituency, and many more across rural Britain, that are off the gas grid and rely on heating oil or liquefied petroleum gas; notes that these households must buy fuel in bulk, often paying hund

1st anniversary of the opening of Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court

That this House congratulates Poole Museum and Scaplen’s Court on the first anniversary of the museum’s landmark reopening; notes that more than 250,000 visits have been made during this time, including more than 150,000 to the museum itself; pays tribute to the outstanding contribution of volunteer

Wi-Fi on trains

That this House welcomes the recent successful pilot study conducted by Peninsula Transport into consistent and reliable train Wi-Fi on Great Western Railway (GWR) trains; notes that the average rail journey from stations in Cornwall to London is between four and five and a half hours, creating a su

Carer’s Allowance and the State Pension overlapping benefits rules

That this House recognises the contribution made by unpaid carers across the United Kingdom; welcomes the government’s recent announcement in the Budget to reform the Carer’s Allowance earnings rules to replace the current cliff edge with a taper system by 2030; further recognises the positive impac

Winchburgh and the Global Intergenerational Excellence Awards 2026

That this House congratulates Hazel McLeod and all those involved in creating the award-winning book of memories What Do You See When You Look at Me?; recognises the book for receiving the Highly Recommended Award at the Global Intergenerational Excellence Awards 2026; notes that the global awards r

Rural maternity unit closures

That this House is alarmed at the growing trend of rural maternity ward closures; believes forcing women to travel more than an hour to the nearest hospital is unsafe and leaves mothers at risk of harm; further believes no expectant mother should be forced to worry whether she will be able to reach

Mobile phone exemptions for pupils with medical conditions

That this House recognises that for many children with type 1 diabetes and other medical conditions, mobile phones are essential medical devices rather than distractions, enabling them to monitor blood glucose levels, receive potentially life-saving alerts and, in some cases, manage insulin delivery

Amigos Mexican Restaurant wins Food Awards England 2026

That this House congratulates Amigos Mexican Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds on being named Mexican Restaurant of the Year at The Food Awards England 2026; celebrates its Outstanding Achievement award in the People’s Choice Business of the Year category; recognises the hard work and dedication of owne

Social security, poverty and dignity

That this House notes that by the end of the last Parliament, the previous Government presided over deep rooted hardship caused by cruel and counterproductive policies from 2010; further notes that 7 out of 10 children living in poverty have at least one parent in paid work and that 350,000 children

Future of temporary recreational campsites in the Lake District

That this House notes that, at its meeting on 30 September 2026, the Lake District National Park Authority Committee was presented with proposals for an Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights for temporary recreational campsites; further notes that the officer's report referred to

Ban on mass balloon releases

That this House notes with concern that balloon litter is a persistent threat to marine life, with the Marine Conservation Society finding an average of around three balloons per 100 metres of UK beach over the past five years; further notes that only around 13 per cent of released balloons burst in

50 years of the Forth Valley CAMRA Branch

That this House raises a glass and congratulates the Forth Valley CAMRA branch on 50 years; celebrates the half a century of championing real ale, supporting local pubs and breweries, and bringing communities together; recognises that the committee, made of volunteers and chaired by Stuart Batchelor

45th anniversary of the murder of Rev Robert Bradford MP and Kenneth Campbell

That this House acknowledges sadly that 14 November 2026 marks the 45th anniversary of the killing of Rev Robert Bradford MP, aged 40, and community centre caretaker Kenneth Campbell, aged 29, who were murdered by the Provisional IRA while holding a constituency advice surgery in South Belfast; reme

Englishness and ethnicity

That this House believes that people do not have to be White to be English.

100th anniversary of Bexleyheath Methodist Church

That this House recognises and congratulates Bexleyheath Methodist Church on its 100th anniversary; highlights that it was opened on 2 June 1926; notes that the school hall was later added in 1939; further recognises that the Church has been in the Bexley area since 1845 before opening at its curren

Robyn’s nomination for Outstanding Contribution Award at the Nature of Scotland Awards 2026

That this House congratulates Robyn, a volunteer with The Conservation Volunteers from Scotstoun in Glasgow West constituency, on being shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Nature of Scotland Awards 2026; recognises her exceptional dedication to environmental conservation since

Opposition to lighting Belfast City Hall to promote abortion

That this House firmly opposes lighting up Belfast City Hall, or any civic building, to promote abortion on any date; notes that Belfast City Council voted on 2 November 2026 to illuminate City Hall on 28 March 2027 to mark the Global Day of Action to De-stigmatise Abortion; believes that civic buil

80th anniversary of Loughgall Women’s Institute

That this House congratulates Loughgall Women’s Institute on its 80th anniversary in 2026; notes that the Institute was formed in 1946 following a meeting at the Cope School and that its members bought the former Cadets’ Hall in the 1950s; recognises its contribution to village life over eight decad

Public warnings for hazardous air pollution

That this House is concerned that the UK has no system for issuing formal public warnings for hazardous air pollution; notes that recent high and very high air pollution incidents occurred without public health warnings including the wildfire smoke and tropospheric ozone episodes in August 2026 and

Recognition and preservation of English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish ethnic identities

That this House recognises that the English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish are historic peoples with distinct ethnic identities, rooted in generations of shared ancestry, culture, heritage and connection to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively; affirms that British citizen

UK-EU Youth Experience Scheme

That this House recognises, ahead of the EU-UK summit, the benefits the Youth Experience Scheme could bring to young people across the United Kingdom and welcomes the ongoing practical negotiations between the UK Government and the European Union to reduce youth mobility barriers between the two; en

Family Business Week 2026

That this House supports Family Business Week 2026, taking place from 23 to 27 November, a week-long celebration led by Family Business UK of family businesses across the UK; welcomes this year’s theme of supporting local growth, recognising the contribution of family businesses to creating jobs, su

Non disclosure agreements

That this House is appalled by the continued use of non-disclosure agreements to silence victims of harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse; recognises that such agreements are most often imposed where there is a stark imbalance of power; notes that recent high-profile cases have sho

Alan Chalmers caring for 123 War Graves

That this House congratulates Alan Chalmers of Drumchapel on his outstanding commitment to remembrance and his dedicated voluntary work caring for 123 Commonwealth War Graves at Lambhill Cemetery in Glasgow; recognises the time and care he gives to inspecting headstones, clearing leaves and vegetati

Thames link corridor on the Brighton Mainline

That this House recognises that the railway junctions at East Croydon Station are one of the most congested points on Britain's rail network, limiting capacity and spreading delay across Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services from Brighton and the Sussex coast to Bedford, Peterborough and