Early Day Motions

Nelson Thomlinson School's Charity Challenge week

That this House congratulates the commendable efforts of the sixth form students at Nelson Thomlinson School in Wigton, Cumbria, for their outstanding initiative in raising an impressive £3,177.24 for charity in just one week; notes that this achievement was part of their annual Charity Challenge we

60th anniversary of Barnet Council

That this House acknowledges the 60th anniversary of the London Borough of Barnet; recognises the six decades of dedicated public service to its residents; commends the hard work of the council in delivering the vital services that so many rely upon; and applauds the hard work of the councillors and

Naseby Park's Cherry Blossom Festival

That this House congratulates Naseby Park and Broomhill Hyndland Church on this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival; notes that the festival, held on 26 April, was an enjoyable celebration with activities including buskers and dancers, a raffle, and a school painting competition; commends the work of the

Library closures

That this House recognises the value of the essential services that libraries and community centres offer in advancing education, bridging inequalities and improving social connections and community empowerment; expresses deep concern at the proposed council closures of Eyres Monsell Community Centr

Grand Central Station, Belfast

That this House expresses concern at the decision to install bilingual Irish and English signage at Belfast Grand Central Station without the approval of the Northern Ireland Executive, despite its significant and controversial nature; and calls for greater cross-community consultation in such matte

Lesbian Visibility Week 2025

That this House notes Lesbian Visibility Week (LVW) this year started on 22 April 2025; further notes that the theme for the week was celebrating rainbow families focusing on LGBTQ+ women and recognising the importance of all family structures; congratulates all those who organised events under the

Pavement parking

That this House notes that communities across the UK are negatively impacted by inconsiderate pavement parking and its knock-on effects on pavement use by wheelchair users, parents and carers with prams, and other pedestrians; further notes this is a major concern for the charity Guide Dogs who have

Mary Lyons

That this House congratulates Tricia Vickers, Stewart Hill and Friends of Jarrow Cemetery for their campaign to recognise Mary Lyons; notes that Mary Lyons was born in Jarrow in 1902; further notes she made her debut for England at the age of 15 in 1918 scoring a goal which ensured a win against Sco

Transparency of data-based and data-driven policing systems

That this House recognises there is a significant lack of transparency around the use of geographic and individual data-based and data-driven policing systems, that people do not know about the use of them in their community, or whether they have individually been targeted, that people do not know h

Trans+ History Week

That this House welcomes the second annual Trans+ History Week; notes the week held from 5 to 11 May 2025 will celebrate the millenia-old history and contributions of transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse and intersex people; highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Trans+ communities that inclu

Launch of The Rational Policy-Maker’s Guide to Rebuilding the NHS report

That this House welcomes the publication of the report The Rational Policy-Maker’s Guide to Rebuilding the NHS; supports the report’s main conclusions that under the 1997-2010 government the NHS improved hugely, public satisfaction went from all-time lows to all-time highs, in the early 2010s intern

Mikeysline awarded Highland Heroes Charity of the Year

That this House congratulates Mikeysline on being awarded the Charity of the Year at the Highland Heroes Awards 2024; recognises the invaluable work carried out by Mikeysline in providing crucial mental health and suicide prevention support across the Highlands and Moray; acknowledges the dedication

Clarification of the criteria for a border poll

That this House notes the recent comments by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, indicating that the decision to call a referendum on Irish unity could be based on opinion polls; further notes that these comments were published in an AgendaNI article and come at a time o

Behaviour Code Seminar attendance publication

That this House notes the Behaviour Code Seminars which continue to be held, where hon. and Rt. hon Members are invited to participate and learn how to treat others with respect, including learning how to understand everyone’s role in contributing to a respectful working culture; and recognises that

Public Hearts defibrillator campaign

That this House congratulates Clare Seed and everyone at the Public Hearts campaign for their work in installing 100 lifesaving defibrillator machines in Cheltenham; notes that the Public Hearts campaign is a leading example of how the charity, private and public sectors can work together on lifesav

100th anniversary of the Children's Library at Torquay Library

That this House congratulates Torquay Library on the 100th anniversary of the opening of its Children’s Library in 1925; recognises the history of the Library, established following Torquay’s successful application for funding from Andrew Carnegie in 1902, leading to the opening of the Carnegie Publ

Congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney

That this House congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory in the Canadian elections; reflects with gratitude on the deep historic and culture ties between our countries; celebrates our shared values and joint commitment to liberalism, free trade and democracy; strongly supports the str

Challenges in the hair and beauty sector

That this House is concerned by the challenges facing the hair and beauty industry due to the labour-intensive nature of the sector and structural issues within the VAT system, challenges to the employer model, and the lingering impact of the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges the year-round demand for

Accountability in London Luton Airport expansion

That this House deeply regrets the decision to approve the expansion of London Luton Airport despite overwhelming concerns from local communities and environmental experts; notes that this expansion will lead to worsening air quality, increased noise pollution, and a near doubling of carbon emission

Arbroath Football Club

That this House recognises Arbroath Football Club's achievement in winning Scottish League 1 and being promoted to the Scottish Championship; commends the performance of the players and the contribution of managers David Gold and Colin Hamilton and their team; and notes the hard work of the Arbroath

Frome Town Women Football Club

That this House celebrates Frome Town Women Football Club, an independently run football club providing football for women, aged 16 and over, in and around Frome, as well as providing football opportunities to over 100 local girls each week; acknowledges the role the club plays in creating a positiv

Spring Statement 2025 and young disabled people

That this House expresses deep concern at the proposal set out in the Government’s March 2025 Green Paper Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working to exclude new Universal Credit claimants from receiving the health element of Universal Credit until they reach 22 years

Black Maternal Health Awareness Week 2025

That this House notes with concern that Black women in the UK are still three times more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth, and Asian women are two times more likely; is further concerned by reports from MMBRACE UK’s maternity mortality data which indicates a statistically significant inc

Comic art

That this House celebrates the UK’s vibrant and flourishing comic industry; praises the ingenuity and originality of British comic artists and publishers; notes the launch of Comic Book UK as a representative voice for the industry, which includes the publishers of some of the world's most celebrate

Incitement of violence against political representatives

That this House defends the role of art as a powerful force for protest, solidarity, and accountability, especially in standing with oppressed peoples; recognises art’s vital role in holding governments and institutions to account; affirms that political art can be provocative, critical, and disrupt