Early Day Motions

Arts for Recovery in the Community in Stockport

That this House congratulates Arc (Arts for Recovery in the Community) on its 30th anniversary this year and commends the charity for its outstanding work leading arts and mental health work in Stockport; recognises Arc’s vital role in promoting wellbeing and recovery from mental ill-health through

Emma Kennedy

That this House congratulates Emma Kennedy, Nurse Manager at Hilary Cottage Surgery in Fairford, on being awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse by The Queen’s Nursing Institute; recognises her 19 years of dedicated service at Hilary Cottage Surgery, where she manages an amazing team of nurs

Police front counters in London

That this House recognises the invaluable provision of police front counters in London, whether they are located in purpose-built police stations or in multi-use shared spaces such as community centres, libraries, and supermarkets; acknowledges that police accessibility and the provision to report c

80 years of the Moomins

That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the first Moomin book, The Moomins and the Great Flood, written by Tove Jansson in 1945; notes that the story, written during the Second World War, reflects the experience of families seeking safety and belonging, themes which remain relevant today;

Yemen

That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which has caused immense suffering to millions of people; notes the central role of the United Nations in mediating peace efforts in Yemen and urges the UN to intensify and accelerate its facilitation of

Masala Inn, winner of best of London curry house 2025

That this House congratulates Masala Inn in Bexleyheath on being named the best of London curry house at the 14th English Curry Awards 2025; acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the owners and staff in providing the constituents of Bexleyheath and Crayford, and beyond, with excellent food an

90th anniversary of Hart Memorial Primary School

That this House congratulates Hart Memorial Primary School in Portadown on celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2025; notes that the school first opened its doors on 2 October 1935, following the amalgamation of several smaller local schools on Charles Street, and has since provided nine decades of s

80th anniversary of Seagoe Church Girls’ Brigade

That this House congratulates Seagoe Church Girls’ Brigade on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, 1945–2025; notes that over the past eight decades the brigade has provided friendship, guidance, and opportunities for hundreds of young girls in Portadown and the wider area; recognises the invaluabl

University of St Andrews and Guardian University Guide 2026

That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews on being ranked the top university in Scotland and second in the UK, behind only Oxford, in The Guardian University Guide 2026; notes that St Andrews is one of six Scottish institutions placed in the UK’s top 30; further notes the outstandin

Leasehold reform (No. 2)

That this House is deeply concerned by the Government’s significant delays to leasehold reform legislation and the implications for leaseholders who live still in unsafe buildings; regrets that the previous Government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or abolish residential leas

Rotary North East One Life Initiative

That this House congratulates Tom Sharples and Rotary North East on their One Life Initiative to increase the availability of community public access defibrillators; acknowledges their work training young people and community members in vital cardio-pulmonary resuscitation techniques to improve the

Children of Ukraine

That this House commends the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian children Vladyslav, Valeriia and Roman, who came to the Houses of Parliament to share their experience of Putin’s war of aggression; further commends the work of film director Evgeny Afineevsky for his powerful film Children in the

Delivery drivers

That this House notes the safety implications of speeding by delivery drivers on rural roads and the danger that this can cause to pedestrians, horse riders, school children, livestock and other road users, including farm vehicles and machines; appreciates the pressure put upon those drivers by deli

Cupar Curling Club 250th anniversary exhibition

That this House congratulates Cupar Curling Club, one of the oldest curling clubs in the world, on marking its 250th anniversary with a special exhibition at Cupar’s Duncan Institute; recognises the club’s long and distinguished history since its founding in 1775, highlighting the important role it

175th anniversary of the Church of St Edward the Confessor

That this House joins with the Anglican, and wider Christian community of Romford in celebrating the historic 175th anniversary of the Church of St Edward the Confessor, located in The Market Place, in Romford, Essex; notes that the current church building, completed in 1850, stands on a site of con

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

That this House recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; commits to raising awareness of blood cancers and the life-saving role of stem cell donation; encourages greater sign-ups to the UK stem cell register to improve access to suitable donors for patients in need; acknowledges th

Football regulator

That this House welcomes the ground breaking Football Governance Act 2025 which will establish an independent football regulator, with powers to hold to account rogue, dishonest and incompetent owners of football clubs and potentially remove their ownership of their clubs; further welcomes the speed

CLN2 Batten disease

That this House recognises the immense challenges faced by children and families living with CLN2 Batten disease, a rare and devastating neurodegenerative condition; notes the importance of early diagnosis, personalised and compassionate care, and access to innovative treatments that can extend and

Crawley Unity Event

That this House celebrates the success of Crawley's second annual Unity Event; notes the event's purpose to bring the community together through music, song, and dance, promoting unity and understanding in the face of social division; recognises that events like this are crucial for fostering a sens

25th anniversary of Garstang becoming the world's First Fairtrade Town

That this House congratulates Garstang on the 25th anniversary of declaring itself the first Fairtrade Town in the World in 2000 championed by local vet Bruce Crowther; notes that in 2001 former MP George Foulkes stated that the beacon that has started here in Garstang can spread like wildfire acros

Newcastle-under-Lyme Pub of the Year 2025

That this House warmly congratulates The Little Vic for winning the title of the Pub of the Year 2025 in Newcastle-under-Lyme by popular vote; notes that this victory was as a result of their brilliant atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff and great food and drink; further notes their commendable

Nature-rich river corridors

That this House recognises the crucial role of nature-rich spaces alongside waterways in providing habitat and connections for wildlife and space for water and in providing a buffer to reduce agricultural pollution reaching rivers; notes with concern reductions in this fringing habitat over recent d

East Neuk Kilnhouse Great Taste recognition

That this House congratulates East Neuk Kilnhouse on being officially recognised as a Great Taste Producer following their success in the prestigious Great Taste Awards; notes that since first entering in 2021, East Neuk Kilnhouse has won an outstanding 16 awards across its range of smoked seafood p

National Coal Mining Museum strike

That this House expresses its solidarity with the staff of the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield who are in a dispute over pay; applauds the workforce for insisting on a settlement which secures gender equality; acknowledges the important role the museum plays in honouring the memory and lega

Award of honorary posthumous England cap to Frank Soo

That this House celebrates the award of an honorary posthumous England Cap for Frank Soo by the Football Association, to his family and the Frank Soo Foundation; recognises that Frank Soo was the first player of Asian descent to play for England, making his debut against Wales in 1942, and that he w