Early Day Motions

Import of goods from Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

That this House notes that the International Court of Justice has called for all states to abstain from entering into economic or trade dealings with Israel concerning the Occupied Palestinian Territory or parts thereof which may entrench its unlawful presence in the territory and to take steps to p

Jewish LGBTQ+ groups at Pride

That this House expresses deep concern at the decision by the Jewish LGBT+ charity KeshetUK and other Jewish LGBTQ+ groups to withdraw from Pride in London this year, marking the second consecutive year they have felt unable to participate due to safety concerns and a lack of adequate assurances fro

Political parties at Pride

That this House regrets the decision taken by organisers of several Pride marches and parades across the UK to not allow political parties to march; further regrets that that decision partly stems from a lack of trust in politicians and Government amongst many in the LGBTQ+ community; notes that man

Rob Dunkley fundraising

That this House congratulates 21-year old Rob Dunkley, of Auldearn, on his efforts to raise funds and awareness for Medical Aid for Palestine; notes that Rob will be walking 200 miles from Inverness to Orkney as part of his bid to raise money for the charity; commends his efforts as part of his firs

Reductions to CrossCountry trains catering services

That this House is concerned that CrossCountry trains is the latest passenger train operator to announce cuts to the provision of on-board catering services on long-distance rail services; is further concerned that these short-sighted cuts risks hundreds of railway jobs, while pushing passengers awa

Service with the British Commanders’-In-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany, 1946-1990

That this House recognises the courage, service and commitment of the service personnel who served in the British Commanders’-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany (BRIXMIS) in East Germany during the Cold War; further recognises the high risk involved in the conduct of the intelligence c

Blunt Knives campaign and knife crime awareness

That this House calls on the Government to support the introduction of blunt-tipped knives, particularly in kitchens, to reduce the risk of knife-related injuries and deaths, particularly in the context of knife crime; and believes that, by making knives less dangerous, even in a domestic setting, t

Negotiating rights for police officers

That this House notes that pay and conditions for police officers in England and Wales are subject to recommendations by the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and that its letter of remit each year is drafted by the Home Office, directing it to look at specific areas of pay and conditions and w

Torbay Hospital Nurses League 80th anniversary

That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Torbay Hospital Nurses League; notes with admiration that the League has been in existence longer than the NHS itself and is open to all qualified nurses who either trained at Torbay Hospital or were employed there for more than two years; furth

Improving equestrian road safety awareness

That this House acknowledges the vital role of horses in rural communities, particularly in areas such as Lambourn, known for its contributions to British horse racing; notes with deep concern that in 2024 alone, 3,100 road incidents involving horses were reported to the British Horse Society; recog

Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for Police Community Support Officers

That this House recognises the vital contribution made by Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) in communities across the UK; notes with deep appreciation the commitment and professionalism shown by PCSOs who dedicate their careers to public service and community safety, often facing great risk;

Eastbourne Spring Water Festival 2025

That this House celebrates the Eastbourne Spring Water Festival 2025; recognises the need to reduce use of single-use plastics and the role of the Spring Water Festival as part of this effort; further recognises the need to improve local water quality for residents, visitors and our natural environm

Museums, libraries and community centres in Leicester and the UK

That this House expresses deep concern at the decision by Leicester City Council to consult on closing museums and removing local authority funding for libraries and community centres across Leicester; notes that these vital community assets provide educational, social and cultural value for residen

UK-EU Summit

That this House recognises the benefits of a comprehensive Youth Mobility Scheme between the UK and the European Union; urges the Government to adopt a more ambitious approach to negotiations, acknowledging that such a scheme would enhance cultural exchange, expand opportunities for our young people

80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House notes that the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day has been marked through a host of commemorative events in Newcastle-under-Lyme including a church service at St Giles Church, the lighting of a beacon in Queens Gardens outside the headquarters of the District Borough Council,

Overseas-qualified dentists

That this House notes that around 5,000 overseas-qualified dentists are currently waiting to sit the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) in order to practice dentistry in the UK; further notes that each application process costs individuals approximately £5,000; highlights the case of one South Cotswol

25th anniversary of Ballynahinch Protestant Boys Flute Band

That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of Ballynahinch Protestant Boys Flute Band; notes the band's contribution to the musical culture in Northern Ireland over the last 25 years and that to this day the band still has members that have participated from their conception; highlights the div

Future of the UK baking industry

That this House notes with concern recent media reports that Associated British Foods, parent company of Allied Bakeries which produces Kingsmill bread, are in talks over a potential merger with Hovis, owned by Endless LLP; further notes that this comes as a response to reports of unsustainable loss

Nurses Day 2025

That this House notes Nurse's Day 2025 on May 12 which celebrates the incredible skill and dedication of all nurses across the UK and further afield; highlights the vast variety of settings, from GP staff to hospitals and from community care staff to pharmacies; underlines that despite their invalua

Court transcript costs

That this House believes that victims of crime should be able to access a transcript of court proceedings free of charge; notes that this would improve transparency throughout the criminal justice process; regrets the extortionate costs associated with court transcript fees, noting particular instan

Restructure of local government debt

That this House expresses deeps concern that local government net debt across UK has doubled since 2010 and is spiralling out of control; notes a funding gap of £6.4 billion forming in the day-to-day council budgets in 2024-25 in comparison to 2019-20 budgets; acknowledges that councils will be conf

Community Energy Pathways and the King’s Award for Sustainable Enterprise

That this House congratulates Community Energy Pathways (CEP), a not-for-profit community energy social enterprise based in Lewes, East Sussex, on being awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Sustainable Enterprise; notes that this award reflects two years of rigorous due diligence by the King’s F

International Nurses Day 2025

That this House recognises 12 May 2025 as International Nurses Day and pays tribute to the exceptional dedication, professionalism and expertise of nursing staff across the UK and around the world; notes that nursing is a highly skilled and safety-critical profession requiring rigorous training, adv

Impact of the UK–US trade deal on the domestic ethanol industry and the green economy

That this House recognises and applauds the historic trade deal established between the UK and the UK as a major achievement for the UK economy and a testament to the Government's commitment to enhancing international trade relations; acknowledges the potential boost that this agreement represents f

Driving tests in Hampshire

That this House notes significant backlogs in access to practical driving tests in Hampshire; recognises the impacts on young drivers and access to employment opportunities; acknowledges new measures introduced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, including the recruitment of additional exami