Early Day Motions

Bankhead Primary School Silver Reading Schools Award

That this House congratulates Bankhead Primary School in Glasgow West on earning a Silver Reading Schools Award from the Scottish Book Trust; commends the work of the teaching staff and their commitment to promoting a culture of reading both within the curriculum through paired reading, class novel

Loan Charge and settlement terms offered to large companies and individuals

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50th anniversary of Ynys Môn Gymnastics Club

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Ynys Môn Gymnastics Club; notes that the Club began running gymnastics lessons at Holyhead Leisure Centre in 1975, and has since expanded into establishing its own premises running lessons 6 days of the week to over 500 members as the only gymnastic

10th anniversary of the Museum of Orange Heritage at Sloan’s House

That this House congratulates the Museum of Orange Heritage at Sloan’s House, Loughgall, on reaching its 10th anniversary since opening to the public; notes the significant contribution the museum has made in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage and history of the Orange Institution; comme

First women's game at Littlewick Green Cricket Club in 215 years

That this House congratulates Littlewick Green Cricket Club on hosting its first ever women’s cricket match on Saturday 28th June 2025; notes the historic significance of this event for the club, which has been a cornerstone of the local community since its establishment in 1810; commends the effort

Cambridge City Football Club and the opening of the new stadium in Sawston

That this House warmly congratulates Cambridge City Football Club on its return to a permanent home ground in Sawston ahead of the 2025–26 season; recognises the immense dedication and perseverance shown by the club’s board, investors and, in particular, the Satchell family, whose leadership and ten

Proposals to resettle people from Palestine in the United Kingdom

That this House notes with deep concern reports of proposals and pressures to resettle Palestinian migrants from Gaza or elsewhere in the UK; recognises the acute and complex security, integration and social cohesion challenges such resettlement would pose; further notes that the UK has already expe

Ark Cancer Centre

That this House congratulates Lin Osborn for her remarkable achievement of cycling 80 miles in a day to raise money for the Ark Cancer Centre at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital; notes the scale of this wonderful accomplishment is made all the more impressive due to the fact that this was co

Jeralyn Mackenzie, 50 years of service with Highlands and Islands Enterprise

That this House congratulates Jeralyn Mackenzie of Inverness on reaching the exceptional milestone of 50 years of public service with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and its predecessor, the Highlands and Islands Development Board; notes that Ms Mackenzie joined the organisation in June 1975 at the

Charity marks 25 years by launching Scotland’s first Training and Reuse Village

That this House congratulates Inverness-based charity and social enterprise New Start Highland on marking its 25th anniversary by commencing construction of Scotland’s first Training and Reuse Village; notes that the £500,000 development in Carsegate will include pre-loved retail outlets, a bike rep

MG ALBA and global recognition for Gaelic broadcasting

Gu bheil an Taigh seo a’ cur meal-a-naidheachd air MG ALBA airson na h-Aithisg Bhliadhnail aca airson 2024-25 (That this House congratulates MG ALBA on the publication of its 2024-25 Annual Report, which marks a record-breaking and transformative year for Gaelic broadcasting); welcomes the achieveme

Palestine Action and the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025

That this House condemns the Government’s proposed Statutory Instrument to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation; believes this constitutes a dangerous escalation in the crackdown on civil liberties; recognises the fundamental distinction between non-violent direct action and terror

NI Equality Commission and Supreme Court ruling

That this House expresses dismay at the attempts by the Equality Commission in Northern Ireland to find ways to circumvent the very clear ruling by the Supreme Court on biological sex being the determinant in regard to the terms woman and man; regrets that the Commission has allowed itself to becom

Loan Charge and settlement terms offered to large companies and individuals

That this House is deeply concerned at the treatment of those facing the Loan Charge; notes that instead of commissioning a truly independent review of the Loan Charge, Ministers announced a highly restricted review, conducted by a former Assistant Director of HMRC, Ray McCann, only looking at settl

Shona Mutch Girlguiding Laurel Award

That this House congratulates Shona Mutch of Aberdeen on being awarded the prestigious Laurel Award by Girlguiding UK, one of the highest honours in the organisation; recognises that the Laurel Award is presented for outstanding service to guiding and exceptional leadership that has had a significan

75th anniversary of the Corcreeney Branch, Baker Club, Apprentice Boys of Derry

That this House congratulates the Corcreeney Branch, Baker Club, one of the parent clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry, based at Gibson’s Hill in County Armagh, on reaching its 75th anniversary; acknowledges the Baker Club’s central role within the Apprentice Boys of Derry, an organisation founded

Tackling food waste

That this House notes with concern that the UK wastes around 9.52 million tonnes of food each year, including 6.4 million tonnes of edible surplus which is enough to feed nearly 14 million people annually; expresses concern that only 30% of large food and drink businesses are measuring and reporting

Parliamentary approval for UK military action against Iran

That this House is deeply concerned about the military confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran; supports diplomatic efforts to maintain a ceasefire; acknowledges the deployment of UK combat aircraft and naval assets to the region; and notes that whilst there is no requirement for p

Community-led reopening of The Lion pub in South Cambridgeshire

That this House congratulates the residents of Ickleton in Cambridgeshire on the successful community-led reopening of The Lion public house, formerly The Ickleton Lion, after raising over £440,000 in just 10 weeks to save the historic 18th century building; notes the extraordinary efforts of the Ic

Anniversary of the July 2024 protests in Bangladesh

That this House marks a year since the July protests and mass uprising in Bangladesh which led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime; condemns the repression of students, workers, and activists that resulted in 1,400 people killed and thousands injured in just 46 days; notes that according to the Un

Shortlist for Highland Book Prize 2024

That this House congratulates the authors shortlisted for the 2024 Highland Book Prize, Genevieve Carver, Ali Smith, Jen Stout, and Dr Joni Buchanan, and recognises the prize as a significant celebration of literary excellence connected to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland; commends the Highland

Stampede by the Sea

That this House congratulates all those involved in the hugely successful Stampede by the Sea public art trail across West Dorset, which raised over £180,000 for Weldmar Hospicecare through the auction of more than 50 painted elephant statues; celebrates the creativity of the artists and the generos

Malmesbury FC Girls and Women’s Teams and Rhianon Stidever

That this House recognises the outstanding contribution of Rhianon Stidever to grassroots football in Wiltshire through her inspirational work with Malmesbury Youth FC Girls and Malmesbury Victoria Women’s FC; applauds her tireless commitment as a player, coach, manager and mentor, and her role in e

20th anniversary of Forth Valley Community First Responders

That this House congratulates the Forth Valley Community First Responders (CFRs) on 20 years of lifesaving service; recognises the dedication of the group’s volunteers, who responded to 554 emergency call-outs and gave over 2,200 on-call hours in 2024 alone; pays tribute to founder Rod Moore and lon

20 years of the Friends of Brooklyn Crescent Park

That this House congratulates the Friends of Brooklyn Crescent Park for their 20 year anniversary; celebrates the team of dedicated volunteers who have transformed this once neglected space into a thriving and vibrant community park; and notes the publication of their new book chronicling the rich h