Early Day Motions

75th anniversary of the Korean War

That this House marks the 75th anniversary of the commencement of the Korean War, which began on 25 June 1950 and concluded with an armistice on 27 July 1953, a conflict that remains unresolved and, in the view of many, under-recognised in public memory; acknowledges the service and sacrifice of the

Air India crash

That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who tragically lost their lives in the Air India Flight 171 crash on 12 June 2025, shortly after take off from Ahmedabad in Gujarat; notes that 241 people onboard the plane, alongside 38 people on the groun

John Gillespie

That this House recognises the tremendous achievements of the late John Gillespie of Leslie who, in his role as leader for Unite Fife and chairman for Unite Scotland, was a tireless campaigner for social justice and a much-admired and respected figure for countless workers and organisations througho

Hedi Hemin and VoiceBox National Joke-Telling Competition

That this House congratulates Hedi Hemin, a primary four pupil at Knightswood Primary School on being crowned the winner of the Glasgow City regional heat of VoiceBox’s National Joke-Telling Competition and for competing in the national final held at the Scottish Parliament last week; notes that the

Kim Little, Arsenal and UEFA Women's Champions League

That this House congratulates the success of Kim Little MBE, Captain of Arsenal Women, on her team's 1-0 victory against Barcelona in the final of the UEFA Women's Champions League; notes that this victory marked an incredible achievement for a team who were not expected to win; recognises that Litt

150th Anniversary of the Founding of Bracoden School, Banffshire

That this House congratulates the headteacher, staff and pupils of Bracoden School, Gardenstown, Banffshire, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the school in 1875; notes that the school’s initial focus was on teaching traditional subjects to prepare students for local vocati

World darts victory

That this House congratulates Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney on clinching Northern Ireland’s historic first ever World Cup of Darts with their splendid weekend victory in Germany.

Myerscough College Witton Park Centre

That this House is deeply concerned by the proposed closure of the Myerscough College Witton Park Centre in Blackburn; recognises the vital role the Centre plays in providing accessible further education and vocational training in land-based industries to young people across East Lancashire; notes t

Slip road safety

That this House notes with concern the unsafe nature of the slip roads on the A34, particularly between Oxford and Newbury; is alarmed by the short length of many slip roads, which provide insufficient distance for vehicles to accelerate safely to match the speed of traffic on the A34 or, in some ca

Learning Disability Week 2025

That this House commemorates Learning Disability Week 2025; notes that this year’s theme is Do You See Me, which aims to ensure that people with a learning disability are seen, heard, included, and valued in all aspects of life, while celebrating the contributions that people with learning disabilit

UK-US Trade Deal and animal welfare and farming

That this House notes with concern the announcement on 8 May 2025 of the UK-US Trade Deal which significantly expands tariff-free access for US beef exports from 1,000 to 13,000 tonnes annually; further notes that while the Government has stated that sanitary and phytosanitary standards must be main

New blood cancer drug

That this House notes that blood cancer is the UK's third largest cancer killer and that myeloma remains an incurable blood cancer; welcomes the recent announcement that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence have approved belantamab mafodotin to treat myeloma; further welcomes that e

Hospitalfield Arts garden award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

That this House congratulates Arbroath charity, Hospitalfield Arts, on their recent award of a silver-gilt medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show; commends renowned garden designer Nigel Dunnett on his award-winning design of the garden focusing on strategic planting; notes that the design of the gard

Nablus

That this House condemns the Israeli government’s expansion of military activity in Nablus; expresses concern that humanitarian efforts to deliver aid in Nablus have been obstructed; calls on the UK Government to demand full humanitarian access into Nablus, including the provision of the FBU applian

Wild Waters Festival

That this House celebrates the first Wild Waters Festival involving 13 parishes along the River Avon and its tributaries, from Box to Wingfield via Bradford on Avon; recognises the need to protect our rivers and the role of the Wild Waters Festival 2025 as a part of this effort; further recognises t

Allergy safety and equality in schools

That this House recognises the urgent need to improve safety, inclusion and equality for children with serious allergies in UK schools; expresses deep concern that inconsistent access to emergency medication, a lack of mandatory staff training, and the absence of standardised allergy management poli

Three Dads Walking

That this House applauds the outstanding efforts of the Three Dads Walking as they embark on an eight-day walking challenge to raise money for services dedicated to the prevention of young suicide; notes that on the eve of Father’s Day, Andy Airey from Cumbria, Mike Palmer from Ynys Môn, and Tim Owe

Peter Krykant

That this House is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of Peter Krykant, a courageous campaigner for harm reduction and drug policy reform; sends sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and colleagues; recognises that his pioneering, unofficial, drug consumption van paved the way

Peter Krykant (No. 2)

That this House expresses its sadness at the passing of Peter Krykant and its condolences to Peter’s family and friends; celebrates Peter’s pioneering work on drug reform and tireless campaigning on behalf of some of the most vulnerable in society; and notes that Peter’s leadership through his mobil

Proposed withdrawal of Huntington’s Disease specialist services in Glasgow

That this House expresses concern over the proposal by Glasgow City Integration Joint Board to end funding for the Scottish Huntington’s Association, which would result in the loss of specialist Huntington’s Disease services across the city; recognises the complex and progressive nature of Huntingto

Disturbance from small aircraft

That this House notes with concern the growing number of complaints from residents regarding the persistent noise nuisance caused by small aircraft flying low over homes and gardens, often for recreational or training purposes; further notes the distress and disruption this causes to local communiti

Better Business Day campaign and the Company Directors (Duties) Bill

That this House welcomes Better Business Day and congratulates all those involved in raising awareness of the Better Business Act campaign, which seeks to amend company law to ensure directors have a duty to advance the interests of shareholders while also considering the wider community and the env

High street gambling reform

That this House notes with concern that local authorities currently lack sufficient powers to regulate the spread of gambling premises due to the statutory aim to permit duty set out in the Gambling Act 2005; further notes that this duty restricts councils’ ability to reject applications for new gam

One hundredth anniversary of the Royal Research Ship Discovery

That this House celebrates the one hundredth anniversary of the designation of the internationally significant Discovery as a Royal Research Ship (RRS); notes that the Discovery was first launched by the Dundee Shipbuilders Company in 1901 and carried Robert Falcon Scott, Ernest Shackleton and their

Animals

That the Official Controls (Extension of Transitional Periods) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 526), dated 28 April 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 29 April, be annulled.