Early Day Motions

Yoker Athletic Football Club's 140th anniversary

That this House congratulates Yoker Athletic Football Club on its 140th anniversary, marking an extraordinary milestone since the club’s formation in 1886; notes that while the club represents the Yoker area in the west of Glasgow, it has for most of its history been based at Holm Park in Clydebank;

Abuse Doesn't Fly campaign

That this House welcomes Unite the Union’s safety campaign entitled Abuse Doesn't Fly; notes with concern the widespread abuse, aggression, and physical assaults reported by airport workers across the aviation sector; regrets the severe impact this hostility has on the wellbeing of staff, the travel

National bank holiday should England win the FIFA World Cup 2026

That this House notes the immense pride, joy and sense of unity that would be generated across the UK should the England football team win the FIFA World Cup; recognises the contribution of players, coaches, staff and supporters in bringing communities together through a shared national celebration;

The King's Award for Enterprise in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House congratulates Lyngard, a local business based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, on being awarded the King's Award for Enterprise; recognises this prestigious national award is a testament to the hard work, commitment and dedication of the team at Lyngard; notes that the King's Award is one of

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

That this House recognises Glasgow’s successful bid to host the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games which begins next week, running from 23 July 23 to 2 August; notes that Glasgow is an excellent choice as a host city; acknowledges the significance of such an event in welcoming 3,000 athletes from a to

Detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya

That this House expresses continuing concern over the ongoing detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the former Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, following his arrest by Israeli forces in December 2024; notes with grave concern reports that he continues to be held without charge or tria

Local government reorganisation in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House notes the very strong feeling about local government reorganisation among many local people in Newcastle-under-Lyme; further notes that both the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council have set out clearly their support for a Newcastle-under-Lyme

Bell ringing in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House commends Sam Martin, a professional jazz musician and tower leader based in Madeley, Newcastle-under-Lyme, for establishing a youth bell ringing group; acknowledges the importance of bell ringing as a centuries-old British tradition rooted in church towers across the ancient county o

Techbuyer, Harrogate, receives King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development

That this House congratulates Techbuyer, based in Harrogate, for the exceptional achievement of being honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development; applauds its innovative IT solutions that extend equipment lifespan through refurbishment and reuse, reducing electronic waste

Death of Jim Hampton

That this House notes with the greatest sadness the death, on 1 July 2026, of Jim Hampton, managing director of the Newcastle-under-Lyme based Hamptons Group, at the age of 79; pays tribute to his lifetime of dedication to building up his family business and supporting the local economy in Newcastle

2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year

That this House congratulates Shifra Ainomugisha of Uganda on being named the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year at the Commonwealth Youth Awards ceremony held in London on 25 June 2026; recognises Ms Ainomugisha as founder and CEO of Solafam, an agri-tech social enterprise delivering climat

St Mary’s Primary School’s Speech Fest 2026

That this House congratulates the pupils of St Mary's Primary School, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, on their outstanding success at their annual Speech Fest, held on 5 June 2026 at Castle House in Newcastle-under-Lyme; commends the children for their confidence, hard work and dedication in preparing for

Orkney creel fishery, Community Catch Standard accreditation

That this House congratulates the Orkney creel fishery for achieving a world-first accolade in being certified against the Community Catch Standard for small scale fisheries; notes that the accreditation is intended to mark high standards for responsible, transparent and community-led seafood sourci

Amnesty International UK report on the anti-rights movement in the UK

That this House expresses extreme concern at Amnesty International UK's report entitled A Growing Threat: the Anti-Rights Movement in the UK, published on 8 July; condemns its depiction and listing of organisations defending the rights of women, girls, children, and gay and bisexual people as anti-r

Walford Mill Crafts’ 40th anniversary

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of Walford Mill Crafts, a cherished artistic hub formed from a grade II listed water mill in the heart of Wimborne; commends the work of the Mill’s artists, designers and makers in hosting open studios, pop-ups, craft workshops for adults and children,

Drylaw Telford Community Association

That this House celebrates the work of Drylaw Telford Community Association following its successful National Lottery Community Fund award; recognises the dedication of its staff and volunteers in creating opportunities for people to become involved in their community; commends its commitment to enc

Passion4Fusion

That this House welcomes the award of National Lottery Community Fund support to Passion4Fusion in recognition of its work to strengthen community cohesion in Edinburgh West; recognises the organisation’s commitment to bringing families together through community activities and sport; commends its e

Sports bras

That this House recognises the significant impact that appropriate sportswear, particularly well-fitted sports bras, has on the participation and performance of secondary school girls in physical education and sports; notes that only 36% of girls aged 11-18 wear a sports bra during PE, leading to di

Eisteddfod y Garreg Las 2026

That this House commends the organisers of the 2026 National Eisteddfod of Wales, held this year in Llantwd in the heart of north Pembrokeshire as Eisteddfod y Garreg Las; notes that this year’s Eisteddfod takes place in the area famed for its striking local bluestone; highlights that the catchment

Spotlight Dance Academy, Minehead

That this House congratulates Mollie and Billy of Spotlight Dance Academy in Minehead on their fantastic achievement in proudly representing England at the Dance World Cup in Dublin this month; commends the role of Spotlight Dance Academy and all those associated in supporting young, local talent to

60th anniversary of the Llynpenmaen (Penmaenpool) pleasure boat sinking

That this House marks the 60th anniversary of the Llynpenmaen (Penmaenpool) tragedy of 22 July 1966, one of the worst maritime disasters in Wales, when the pleasure boat Prince of Wales sank on the Mawddach Estuary, resulting in the loss of 15 lives; remembers with deep respect those who lost their

Sam Neill

That this House expresses its profound sadness and deep regret at the passing of the phenomenal international actor Sam Neill at the age of 78; prides itself that despite his global renown and deep roots in New Zealand, he was born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland in

John MacDonald’s fundraising walk for Men Matter Scotland

That this House recognises the extraordinary commitment of John MacDonald, who completed a 246-mile walk from Dunblane to Manchester to raise funds and awareness for Men Matter Scotland, a Drumchapel-based charity supporting men’s mental health; commends John’s determination in completing the journe

Newcastle and Stafford College Group Awards 2026

That this House notes Newcastle College, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, held their annual awards night in a ceremony at the bet365 Stadium on Tuesday 17th June 2026; congratulates all the young people and their families from Newcastle-under-Lyme and across North Staffordshire, who received awards for thei

Appointment of 11 Honorary Aldermen by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

That this House notes the appointment of 11 former long-serving members of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council as Honorary Aldermen following the 2026 Local Elections; recognises the more than 190 years of combined public service given to the people of Newcastle-under-Lyme by these 11 individuals;