Early Day Motions

Harmful chemicals in period products

That this House notes that recent testing by PAN UK and the Women’s Environmental Network found glyphosate, a probable carcinogen, in period projects; further notes that tests on period products over the last 20 years have also found them to include a range of potentially harmful chemicals, heavy me

Proposed closure of Drumchapel Post Office

That this House notes with concern the proposed closure of Drumchapel Post Office in the Glasgow West constituency; understands that Postmaster Christopher Allan, who took over the Hecla Avenue Post Office branch in Drumchapel shopping centre six years ago, has been given notice of plans to relocate

Closure of the Renfrew Ferry

That this House notes that the historic Renfrew Ferry has ceased making crossings of the River Clyde between Renfrew and Yoker; further notes that a ferry made this journey for over two hundred years with the current service being in operation for over one hundred years; expresses thanks to the staf

Scottish bathing water quality

That this House celebrates the record number of designated bathing waters in Scotland now rated Excellent for water quality; welcomes the start of the 2025 bathing water season; commends the Scottish Environment Protection Agency for its science-led approach to monitoring and regulation; notes the 1

Military escalation between Israel and Iran

That this House expresses immense concern at the escalating military confrontation between Israel and Iran, which has already claimed hundreds of civilian lives and risks igniting a full-scale regional war; notes that both the Israeli Government and Iranian regime have long records of repressing dis

Farmers, growers and the supermarket supply chain

That this House recognises that farmers and growers, in the UK and overseas, require fair dealing in the grocery supply chain in order to survive and thrive; welcomes the 2008 Competition Commission Inquiry which found that larger retailers and supermarkets often abused their power by transferring e

Christian persecution in Borno State, Nigeria

That this House notes with extreme concern reports of recent widespread Jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including a violent assault on an army base in New Marte, Borno State, by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province militants on 27 May 2025; further notes that while the attack was re

100th anniversary of Garvagh Pipe Band

That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the founding of Garvagh Pipe Band, based in the small village of Garvagh, Co. Londonderry; further notes that the band has maintained the strong tradition of piping in Northern Ireland that has existed for generations; acknowledges that the band is curr

Cockermouth flooding

That this House notes in July 2022 Samiul Ahmed of Tower Hamlets purchased The Grade II listed Old Courthouse, Cockermouth, a building with an annual income of £38,000, believed to be worth £250,000, for the reduced price of £51,000, due to riverbank erosion and the need for major structural repairs

Bath Rugby

That this House congratulates Bath Rugby on a spectacular season, winning the 2024-25 Gallagher Premiership for the first time in 29 years, and their victory over the Leicester Tigers; celebrates that Bath also became the first English team since 2001 to seal a treble, after winning the Premiership

75th anniversary of the Korean War

That this House marks the 75th anniversary of the commencement of the Korean War, which began on 25 June 1950 and concluded with an armistice on 27 July 1953, a conflict that remains unresolved and, in the view of many, under-recognised in public memory; acknowledges the service and sacrifice of the

Air India crash

That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who tragically lost their lives in the Air India Flight 171 crash on 12 June 2025, shortly after take off from Ahmedabad in Gujarat; notes that 241 people onboard the plane, alongside 38 people on the groun

John Gillespie

That this House recognises the tremendous achievements of the late John Gillespie of Leslie who, in his role as leader for Unite Fife and chairman for Unite Scotland, was a tireless campaigner for social justice and a much-admired and respected figure for countless workers and organisations througho

Hedi Hemin and VoiceBox National Joke-Telling Competition

That this House congratulates Hedi Hemin, a primary four pupil at Knightswood Primary School on being crowned the winner of the Glasgow City regional heat of VoiceBox’s National Joke-Telling Competition and for competing in the national final held at the Scottish Parliament last week; notes that the

Kim Little, Arsenal and UEFA Women's Champions League

That this House congratulates the success of Kim Little MBE, Captain of Arsenal Women, on her team's 1-0 victory against Barcelona in the final of the UEFA Women's Champions League; notes that this victory marked an incredible achievement for a team who were not expected to win; recognises that Litt

150th Anniversary of the Founding of Bracoden School, Banffshire

That this House congratulates the headteacher, staff and pupils of Bracoden School, Gardenstown, Banffshire, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the school in 1875; notes that the school’s initial focus was on teaching traditional subjects to prepare students for local vocati

World darts victory

That this House congratulates Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney on clinching Northern Ireland’s historic first ever World Cup of Darts with their splendid weekend victory in Germany.

Myerscough College Witton Park Centre

That this House is deeply concerned by the proposed closure of the Myerscough College Witton Park Centre in Blackburn; recognises the vital role the Centre plays in providing accessible further education and vocational training in land-based industries to young people across East Lancashire; notes t

Slip road safety

That this House notes with concern the unsafe nature of the slip roads on the A34, particularly between Oxford and Newbury; is alarmed by the short length of many slip roads, which provide insufficient distance for vehicles to accelerate safely to match the speed of traffic on the A34 or, in some ca

Learning Disability Week 2025

That this House commemorates Learning Disability Week 2025; notes that this year’s theme is Do You See Me, which aims to ensure that people with a learning disability are seen, heard, included, and valued in all aspects of life, while celebrating the contributions that people with learning disabilit

UK-US Trade Deal and animal welfare and farming

That this House notes with concern the announcement on 8 May 2025 of the UK-US Trade Deal which significantly expands tariff-free access for US beef exports from 1,000 to 13,000 tonnes annually; further notes that while the Government has stated that sanitary and phytosanitary standards must be main

New blood cancer drug

That this House notes that blood cancer is the UK's third largest cancer killer and that myeloma remains an incurable blood cancer; welcomes the recent announcement that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence have approved belantamab mafodotin to treat myeloma; further welcomes that e

Hospitalfield Arts garden award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

That this House congratulates Arbroath charity, Hospitalfield Arts, on their recent award of a silver-gilt medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show; commends renowned garden designer Nigel Dunnett on his award-winning design of the garden focusing on strategic planting; notes that the design of the gard

Nablus

That this House condemns the Israeli government’s expansion of military activity in Nablus; expresses concern that humanitarian efforts to deliver aid in Nablus have been obstructed; calls on the UK Government to demand full humanitarian access into Nablus, including the provision of the FBU applian

Wild Waters Festival

That this House celebrates the first Wild Waters Festival involving 13 parishes along the River Avon and its tributaries, from Box to Wingfield via Bradford on Avon; recognises the need to protect our rivers and the role of the Wild Waters Festival 2025 as a part of this effort; further recognises t