Early Day Motions

100th anniversary of the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland

That this House congratulates the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland on its 100th anniversary, marking a century since its formation in 1925; recognises the valuable role the organisation has played in fostering a sense of community, faith, and civic responsibility among young people; commends the

246th running of the Epsom Derby

That this House celebrates the 246th running of the Epsom Derby, taking place on 6 and 7 June 2025; notes that the first Derby was held on 4 May 1780 and that it has since become a cornerstone of British horse racing and a significant cultural tradition; recognises the enduring legacy of the Derby n

200th Oriam Parkrun

That this House warmly congratulates the organisers, volunteers, and participants of the Oriam Parkrun on reaching its 200th event; recognises that this significant milestone reflects a strong collaborative partnership between Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, Heriot-Watt University, the

Surrey Search and Rescue

That this House recognises Surrey Search and Rescue for their invaluable voluntary work in assisting the emergency services to find missing vulnerable adults and children; acknowledges their 24/7 commitment to supporting those in need; commends their team of over 80 people and search dogs for their

Proposed sale of Spirit AeroSystems and jobs in Northern Ireland

That this House notes with deep concern the proposed sale of Spirit AeroSystems, a key employer in Northern Ireland and an integral part of the UK aerospace supply chain; recognises the strategic importance of Spirit’s operations to major industry partners including Boeing, Airbus, and Bombardier; a

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

That this House notes that 15 June 2025 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), an international occasion to highlight the abuse, neglect and exploitation experienced by older people; recognises the vital work of Hourglass, the only UK-wide charity dedicated to ending the abuse of older peopl

Holm coffee shop

That this House congratulates Holm coffee shop in Lancaster on serving its Nordic style coffee in the city centre for five years; notes that opening up just weeks before the first lockdown was not a easy start for a small local business; further notes that despite a challenging start the favourite o

Chinese Embassy

That this House expresses deep concern about the proposed construction of a Chinese mega-Embassy in London; notes with alarm the potential national security risks which would result from the proposed Embassy, including an increased capacity for surveillance by the Chinese Communist Party; acknowledg

Lionesses and Welsh women’s national team at the UEFA Women’s European Championship in Switzerland

That this House offers its full support to both the England and Wales women’s national football teams as they prepare to compete in the UEFA Women’s European Championship, beginning on 2 July 2025 in Switzerland; acknowledges the England team, led by manager Sarina Wiegman, as the defending champion

Clean Air Day 2025

That this House celebrates Clean Air Day on 19 June, which is coordinated by Global Action Plan to bring together communities, businesses, education and the health sector to improve public understanding of air pollution, build awareness of how air pollution affects our health and explain some of the

90th anniversary of Cheltenham Lido

That this House celebrates Cheltenham Lido's 90th birthday; acknowledges the important role that the lido plays in Cheltenham's community; notes the historical importance of the lido as a Grade II listed building; further notes the success of Cheltenham Lido's sustainability project, which is reduci

Dental provision in the North West

That this House expresses deep concern over the shortage of NHS dental services in the North West of England; is alarmed that parents are frequently advised to seek private dental care for their children simply to access routine check-ups; notes with particular concern that more than 100,000 childre

Madleen Freedom Flotilla Ship

That this House stands in solidarity with the crew of 12, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, of the Madleen Freedom Flotilla Ship bound for the Gaza Strip, attempting to break Israel's siege of Gaza to deliver vital aid including essential medical supplies, food and children's aid; supports

National Carers Week 2025 and the Women in the North report

That this House notes that 9 to 15 June 2025 marks Carers Week; recognises the vital contribution made by unpaid carers across the UK; acknowledges the theme for this year’s Carers Week, Caring About Equality, which highlights the inequalities many carers face; further notes the findings of the Wome

Non-stun slaughter ban

That this House expresses concern over the continued allowance of non-stun animal slaughter in the United Kingdom, particularly in relation to its widespread use in halal meat production; recognises the substantial body of veterinary evidence indicating that pre-stunning significantly reduces animal

Christian persecution in Kebbi State, Nigeria

That this House notes with extreme concern reports of recent widespread jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including the coordinated targeting of at least six predominantly Christian villages in the Danko Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State between 8 and 15 May 2025: further notes that the

Scottish Opera wins Classical:NEXT Innovation Award

That this House congratulates Scottish Opera on being awarded the prestigious worldwide Classical: NEXT Innovation Award for its pioneering health and arts initiative, Breath Cycle; notes that the project, the first of its kind, which began in 2013, now supports people living with a range of respira

Funding for Ely and Haughley Rail junction upgrades

That this House recognises the critical role of the Ely and Haughley rail junctions in supporting national economic growth, regional development, and the transition to greener transport; notes that these long-overdue infrastructure upgrades have been in planning for decades and are now essential to

Mauritius Treaty

That the Agreement, done at London and Port Louis on 22 May 2025, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia, should not be ratified.

PA Media Ltd parliamentary newswire coverage

That this House notes with concern the proposals by PA Media Ltd, trading name of the Press Association, to cut posts and merge the previously separate teams responsible for monitoring the House of Commons and House of Lords for the purposes of providing a newswire service to journalists, and reduce

Mauritius Treaty (No. 2)

That this House believes the Mauritius Treaty should not pass because completing the decolonisation of Mauritius cannot be achieved without reference to the people of the Chagos islands (See: UN 742 VII, 1953) who have not been afforded a voice in the treaty negotiations; observes that the Mauritian

Scottish Rugby and the British and Irish Lions

That this House congratulates Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe of Edinburgh Rugby on their selection for the British and Irish Lions squad ahead of their tour to Australia; also congratulates Scott Cummings, Zander Fagerson, Huw Jones, Blair Kinghorn, Finn Russell and Sione Tuipulotu from the

Impact of research and development tax credit policy on UK innovation and SMEs

That this House notes with concern the case of Horizon, a retail design and brand communications agency based in Ely, East Cambridgeshire, which has been adversely affected by recent changes to the research and development tax credit scheme; recognises Horizon’s contribution to UK innovation and exp

75th anniversary of Comber Rec FC

That this House notes the 75th Anniversary of Comber Rec FC, celebrated on the 2 June 2025; highlights that the club started in 1950, where Comber Rec played in the Churches League up until 1955 and then played in the Northern Amateur Football League, a league in which they still take part to this d

Prayer for Pentecost

That this House warmly welcomes news that Christians from across the British Isles will be taking part in 72 hours of unbroken prayer this weekend to celebrate Pentecost, the birth of the Church and to pray for our local communities; highlights that, since 2006, the National Day of Prayer and Worshi