Early Day Motions

Relaunch of Greener Henley

That this House congratulates Greener Henley on its successful relaunch as a registered charity committed to addressing critical environmental issues under the themes of safer, cleaner and greener; notes that the organisation is tackling food security, flooding and the impacts of HGVs under its safe

Brain tumour diagnosis

That this House recognises the urgent need to improve diagnostic pathways for brain tumours, the largest cancer killer of the under 40s; notes with concern the findings of The Brain Tumour Charity’s April 2025 report entitled Exploring GP Access to Imaging in England, which highlights significant de

Police officers

That this House recognises the tireless work of police officers around the UK; praises the selfless service of police officers’ to their communities and their country in daily acts of unseen work, often in dangerous situations; notes in particular the fantastic work of Cumbria Constabulary in rural,

Arthurlie Football Club

That this House congratulates Arthurlie Football Club on becoming League One Champions and securing promotion to the West of Scotland League Premiership; commends Kevin Rutkiewicz and his team for exceptional performances on the pitch; notes that such an achievement is thanks to hard work off the pi

Neilston Football Club

That this House congratulates Neilston Football Club on becoming Second Division champions in the West of Scotland Football League; commends the leadership of management team Andy Whiteford, Derek Kennedy, Craig Murphy, Jimmy Christie and Paul MacDonald; offers thanks to the volunteers who ensure th

30th anniversary of Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group

That this House congratulates the Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group (GDWG) in their 30th anniversary year; notes that for three decades since migrants began being detained at holding centres adjacent to Gatwick Airport, volunteers of the GDWG have been visiting detainees, sharing their stories, and ca

Wastewater Infrastructure and Environmental Protection in Planning Applications

That this House expresses concern about the potential impact of new developments on local water and drainage systems, particularly in areas with chalk streams, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and other protected habitats; notes that water companies often claim a site holds sufficient capacity d

Long covid in children and young people

That this House notes with concern the significant impact of long covid on children and young people across the UK, with thousands experiencing prolonged symptoms following covid-19 infection; regrets the serious consequences for children’s health, education, and family wellbeing; further notes the

10th anniversary of the Bay Cycle Way

That this House congratulates the Morecambe Bay Partnership on the 10th anniversary of the Bay Cycle Way; commends the Partnership and Sustrans for their vision in creating the 81-mile route from Walney Island in Barrow-in-Furness to Glasson Dock in Lancaster; recognises the incredible success of th

UK-EU defence cooperation

That this House welcomes the establishment of the UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership as an important step toward rebuilding structured cooperation on defence issues; recognises the shared interest of both the UK and the EU in strengthening collective European security, particularly in light of R

Recognising Action for Brain Injury Week 2025

That this House marks Action for Brain Injury Week 19 to 25 May 2025; commends this year’s ‘On a Good Day’ campaign to show the fluctuating and unpredictable nature of brain injury, highlighting the gap between capabilities on a good day versus on a bad day; recognises Headway's, the brain injury as

King’s Badge

That this House congratulates Liam Differ on being awarded the Kings Badge for his remarkable contributions to the 1st Grangemouth Boys Brigade; notes that the King’s Badge is the highest award that can be earned by a member of the Boys Brigade; further notes that the award is presented to those wit

Real Living Wage Campaign

That this House supports the Living Wage campaign; notes that 4.5 million UK workers are currently paid below the real Living Wage; recognises that retail workers, cleaning staff and security are some of the lowest paid, which not only exacerbates income and wealth inequality in society but has a re

Bijou Elgin awarded Scottish Gift Shop of the Year

That this House congratulates Bijou Elgin on being awarded Scottish Gift Shop of the Year at the prestigious GREATS Awards in London; recognises that this accolade comes during a challenging period for many independent retailers, making the achievement particularly commendable; applauds the dedicati

National Care Home Awards and Grantown-on-Spey

That this House congratulates Parklands Care Homes, based in Grantown-on-Spey, on being awarded Best for Wellbeing at the 2025 National Care Home Awards; acknowledges the group's dedication to supporting the emotional and social needs of nearly 450 residents across its 12 facilities in the north of

Nature-Friendly Farming Week

That this House celebrates Nature-Friendly Farming Week; acknowledges the important role farmers across the UK play in growing food, restoring habitats, protecting wildlife, and strengthening rural communities; congratulates the nature-friendly farming network on their work to expand and support nat

Former secretary of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

That this House notes that Gary Kent, a parliamentary staff member since 1987, was secretary of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for nearly two decades until last year; welcomes the recent decision of the Kurdistan Regional Government to commend his notable service a

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (No. 2)

That this House condemns the ongoing injustice faced by members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) and urges the Government to act immediately to ensure that all former mineworkers are treated with fairness and dignity; notes that, while the Government has recently released fund

Arms exports to Israel

That this House calls on the Government to immediately suspend all arms exports to Israel in line with majority public opinion and urgently provide full transparency over Britain’s military relationship with Israel considering new evidence of significantly increased military shipments during the war

Humanitarian aid into Gaza

That this House calls on the United Nations, alongside the Security Council, to take urgent action to facilitate humanitarian aid access to Gaza, in light of the statement by the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs that 14,000 babies will die in Gaza if aid supplies do no

Hillhead Primary School fundraising marathon

That this House congratulates the pupils, staff, parents and wider community of Hillhead Primary School in Glasgow on raising over £1,500 through a marathon relay at Scotstoun Stadium to upgrade the school’s outdoor spaces and play areas; applauds the 21 Primary 3 pupils, all aged between seven and

Falkirk Delivers named Policing Partner of the Year for Forth Valley

That this House congratulates Falkirk Delivers on being named Policing Partner of the Year for Forth Valley; notes that as the Business Improvement District for Falkirk town centre, it represents over 600 businesses and has worked closely with Police Scotland to support crime prevention, public safe

Braes High School awarded Climate Action Project of the Year in Eco-Schools Scotland Awards

That this House congratulates Braes High School in Falkirk on winning the Climate Action Project of the Year at the Eco-Schools Scotland 2025 Awards; commends the leadership and commitment of its pupils in promoting climate action and working with schools across Falkirk to raise awareness; and wishe

Steins Thistle win Scottish Amateur Cup

That this House congratulates Steins Thistle on their historic victory in the Only Sport Scottish Amateur Cup final, defeating FC Pather 3-1 at Hampden Park; commends the players, coaching staff, and supporters for this outstanding achievement; recognises their qualification for next season’s Scotti

Horsham FC

That this House congratulates Horsham Football Club on a historic 2024-25 season; commends the team for reaching the first-round proper of the FA Cup for the third time in four years, securing the Isthmian League title, and achieving promotion to the National League South for the first time in the c