Early Day Motions

Baby Steps 20+ People’s Postcode Lottery grant

That this House congratulates Baby Steps 20+ for receiving £25,000 in funding from the People’s Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity funded by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery; commends Baby Steps 20+ for its vital work supporting young parents in Falkirk, providing peer support, practical

Disciplinary action against protesting students by SOAS

This House expresses its deep concern at the extreme disciplinary measures being taken by the management of SOAS university against students who have participated in peaceful demonstrations in support of the campaign to secure peace and justice for the Palestinian people, and calls upon the universi

Intergenerational volunteering and sustainability initiatives

That this House recognises the vital role of intergenerational volunteering in advancing environmental sustainability, enhancing community cohesion and empowering young people through civic engagement; celebrates the success of local initiatives, such as the Empowering Change project led by Roehampt

Arrest of protestors in Liverpool

That this House expresses its concern at the physical methods used by the police to arrest a 74 year old woman protesting about Palestine in Liverpool on Sunday 20 July 2025; and calls upon the Secretary of State for the Home Department to launch an independent inquiry into the methods used and the

Richard Madeley and the Northern Ireland economy

That this House strongly repudiates the recent comments made by television presenter Richard Madeley on Good Morning Britain in which he referred to Northern Ireland as economically close to being a basket case; notes that while Northern Ireland does receive a fiscal transfer from the UK Treasury, t

Right to object to data being used in online direct marketing

That this House welcomes the outcome of Tanya O’Carroll’s legal challenge against Meta, which secured a commitment from the company to stop using her personal data for direct marketing, based on her legal right to object under the UK General Data Protection Regulation; notes that this right gives in

100th anniversary of The Palace Hotel, Paignton

That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of The Palace Hotel in Paignton, a cherished local landmark and cornerstone of elegance, hospitality, and seaside charm in Torbay; notes the hotel's remarkable contribution to Paignton's tourism and community life over the past century; recognises the

Retirement of John Pomphrey and the pearl anniversary of St Ann’s Hospice Festival Choir

That this House acknowledges and celebrates the retirement of John Pomphrey who played his last show on Sunday 22 June with St Ann’s Hospice Festival Choir at Stockport Town Hall at the Summer Celebration; thanks John for his long standing service to the choir as conductor, music and artistic direct

35th anniversary of the murder of Ian Gow MP

That this House recalls with deep sorrow, this day 35 years ago, the cowardly murder of Ian Gow, the then hon. Member for Eastbourne, a former Minister of The Crown and Parliamentary Private Secretary to the then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, when, in the early hours of 30 July 1990, a device p

The Open in Portrush

That this House congratulates Scottie Scheffler on winning the 2025 Open in Portrush; commends the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A) and all involved in the organisation of this tremendous sporting event; welcomes the marvellous showcasing of Portrush and the North Antrim coast; and look

Global Plastics Treaty

That this House is gravely concerned about the devastating effects of plastic pollution on the world’s oceans, biodiversity and ecosystems, including the deaths of marine animals through ingestion or entanglement; notes with concern the UN estimate that since 1950 more than eight billion tonnes of p

Courtney McBain Chartered Institute of Management Accountants success

That this House congratulates Courtney McBain, Accounts Assistant at Springfield Properties, on achieving joint fourth position in the world for her Management Case Study module as part of her Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification; notes that Courtney, from Elgin, has be

Cairngorm Brewery Food and Drink Excellence Awards

That this House congratulates Cairngorm Brewery in Aviemore on reaching the finals of the prestigious Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards 2025; notes that the brewery’s Black Gold stout, already a multi-award-winning beer recognised by CAMRA, has been shortlisted for the Beer and Cider Product

Angus John Tulloch MBE

That this House congratulates Angus John Tulloch MBE on being honoured for his outstanding services to music through his founding and continued leadership of the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust (SSPDT); notes his long-standing commitment to widening access to Scotland’s national instruments b

Kat Heathcote OBE

That this House congratulates Kat Heathcote OBE, Commercial Director at Witherby Publishing Group in Aviemore, on being appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to the people of Scotland; recognises her passionate commitment to supporting individuals across the

Katie Wallace Scottish Engineering Modern Apprentice of the Year

That this House congratulates Katie Wallace, a computer numerical control operator at Hydrasun in Aviemore and apprentice with UHI Moray, on being named Scottish Engineering Modern Apprentice of the Year 2025; recognises this outstanding achievement as a testament to Katie’s hard work, skill and ded

Greyhound racing

That this House calls for a ban on greyhound racing in the UK; notes with serious concern figures from the animal welfare charity Blue Cross indicating that between 2017 and 2024, over 4,000 greyhounds died or were put to sleep and more than 35,000 injuries were recorded by the racing industry; furt

Funding and support for SEND

That this House recognises the urgent need to properly fund and maintain special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) schools, including increasing the number of specialist spaces and building new SEND schools, especially in rural areas such as West Dorset, to relieve pressure on mainstream sch

Provision of trained Family Liaison Officers

That this House recognises the devastating impact of suicide on the families and loved ones left behind; notes with concern the lack of structured and consistent support for those affected; further notes that families often face a confusing, traumatic aftermath involving police procedures, post-mort

Emotional support animals

That this House recognises the valuable role emotional support animals can play in the lives of individuals experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges; notes that emotional support animals currently have no formal legal status; acknowledges that this may create barriers for individu

Road Traffic

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Road Vehicles (Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 661), dated 9 June 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 12 June, be annulled.

Tribute to David Lawrie

That this House pays tribute to the life and legacy of David Lawrie, who has passed away at the age of 96 and was a stalwart of St Andrews United Football Club for over 70 years; recognises David’s remarkable service as a player, manager, committee member, secretary, and ultimately honorary presiden

Election of University of St Andrews academics to the British Academy

That this House congratulates Professor Caroline Humfress and Professor Richard Whatmore of the University of St Andrews on their election to the Fellowship of the British Academy, the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences; recognises Professor Humfress’s outstanding contribut

Food waste

That this House notes with concern the vast quantity of safe food that is discarded daily in the UK, approximately 26,082 tonnes; further notes the significant greenhouse gas emissions caused by food waste across the country; recognises that, under current legislation, many companies are unable to d

Samaritans Awareness Day 2025

That this House notes the annual Samaritans Awareness day to be held on 24 July 2025; highlights the charity’s wonderful work with those who need someone to talk to in recognition of the fact that mental health problems affect around one in four people in any given year; further highlights that the