Early Day Motions

Shetland Wool Week 2026

That this House celebrates Shetland Wool Week 2026, taking place between 27 September and 3 October attracting international crowds en masse; recognises that Shetland Wool Week began seventeen years ago to celebrate Britain’s most northerly native sheep, Shetland’s textile industry and its rural far

Shetland apprentices and BBC Scotland

That this House congratulates Jonathan Dorrat from Lerwick and Jessie Clubb from Brae on being selected as two out of the three BBC Scotland journalist apprentices for 2026; recognises their achievement in securing roles with BBC Radio Scotland, with Jonathan based in Inverness and Jessie in Lerwick

Lauri Siegel at the World Championships

That this House congratulates 17-year-old Shetland strongwoman Lauri Siegel on winning a silver medal at the Static Monsters World Championships in Phoenix, Arizona; recognises her outstanding achievement in finishing second in the junior female category; celebrates her remarkable progress after tak

Lenny Mackay raises £1,800 for Muscular Dystrophy UK

That this House congratulates eight-year-old Lenny Mackay of Tingwall, Shetland, for raising an incredible £1,800 for Muscular Dystrophy UK in support of his friend Phoebe Polson; notes that Lenny cycled 16 miles from his home in Tingwall to the Burra Bridge and back to raise money for the charity;

1st Garstang Brownies

That this House congratulates 1st Garstang Brownies on reaching more than 100 years of supporting girls and young people in the Garstang community; notes that the unit was established in 1925 and has only recently discovered the full extent of its remarkable history; recognises the invaluable contri

Catriona Macdonald doctorate from Newcastle University

That this House congratulates Shetland musician Catriona Macdonald on receiving a doctorate from Newcastle University; recognises the distinctiveness of her research into the historical role and experiences of women in Shetland’s traditional fiddle and folk music between 1774 and 1950; notes that he

Shetland hospitality businesses at Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards

That this House congratulates Shetland hospitality business owner Celia Smith on being shortlisted as a finalist in the category individual of the year for the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards; recognises the hard work and dedication that has gone into building her business and providing a high-

Health All Round

That this House congratulates the commitment and dedication of Edinburgh South West charity, Health All Round; notes that for over 30 years Health All Round has provided vital care for residents in the South West of Edinburgh; applauds their aim to help people to live longer, healthier lives, focusi

Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling

That this House celebrates the European Celtic Wrestling Championships, taking place at Chatsworth Tennis Club, Carlisle, on 6 and 7 April 2027; notes the senior championships return to Cumbria for the first time since 1999; recognises the role of Kendal Wrestling Club and Cumberland and Westmorland

10th Anniversary of The Welcoming's Friendship Programme

That this House congratulates The Welcoming on the 10th anniversary of its Friendship Programme in Edinburgh; recognises the vital role the programme has played in supporting New Scots to build meaningful connections and friendships within their local communities; commends the many volunteers who ha

Senior Courts of England and Wales

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Senior Courts (Transfer, Amendment and Consequential Provision) Order 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 723), dated 8 July 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 July, be annulled.

People's Emergency Briefing screening in Edinburgh South West

That this House thanks all those who attended the People's Emergency Briefing film screening and discussion held in Edinburgh South West on the 8 October 2026 in St Michael's Parish Church; notes the strong turnout and constructive engagement from local residents; recognises the importance of inform

Dam Mire Wood Project

That this House congratulates Dam Mire Wood on its shortlisting for the Best Green Space Project award at the CPRE Centenary National Awards; is grateful to the volunteers and schoolchildren who have planted 1,000 trees, created 60m of hedgerow and installed nesting boxes and log dams; welcomes new

Stephanie Gardiner

That this House congratulates Stephanie Gardiner on her shortlisting for the Young Countryside Changemaker award at the CPRE Centenary National Awards; applauds her leadership of Go Wild Under the Stars, which engaged over 300 Cumbrian schoolchildren in tackling light pollution, and the Great Cumbri

Jack Ellerby

That this House congratulates Jack Ellerby on his shortlisting for the Countryside Changemaker award at the CPRE Centenary National Awards; celebrates his decades championing rural communities, including safeguarding much of the Lake District's public forest estate from sale, helping expand two nati

Contribution of parish and town councils to local democracy

That this House congratulates Haddenham Parish Council in Cambridgeshire on achieving the Gold Award under the National Association of Local Councils’ Local Council Award Scheme in 2026; notes that the Gold Award is the highest level of accreditation under the scheme and recognises councils at the f

Nexus Games Torquay

That this House congratulates Nexus Games in Torquay on being named Board Game Café of the Year at the South West England Prestige Awards; recognises the outstanding contribution made by owner Luke Cook and his team in creating a welcoming, inclusive and community-focused space in the heart of Torba

Charter for Community Rights

That this House supports the Charter for Community Rights, recognising that decades of treating the essentials of a decent life as commodities to be sold for profit rather than as public goods meant where private profit collided with well-being it was communities which lost out including through cor

Barrow Raiders and the 2026 Rugby Football League club grading

That this House congratulates Barrow Raiders RLFC on their achievement of being ranked the top championship club in the 2026 Rugby Football League club grading process, ranking the club 15th nationally for the 2026 season; notes that the grading system assesses clubs against criteria including fan e

40th Anniversary of Lothian Regional Transport plc

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of Lothian Regional Transport plc, now known as Lothian Buses; notes its position as the UK's largest municipal bus company; commends the foresight of then Lothian Region, which established Lothian Regional Transport plc following the Transport Act 198

ivvi Notes

That this house congratulates ivvi Notes on winning the 2026 Bett Award for SEND and Inclusion Resources and Services; notes that ivvi are the first Scottish company to win in the category; celebrates the growth of the company in the last 12 months; applauds their work to provide dyslexic students w

Karl Thompson and the Sandals Foundation Island Challenge

That this House congratulates Karl Thompson on completing the latest edition of his Island Challenge to raise funds for medical care; further congratulates him on organising and taking part in the challenge every year since its launch in 2023; and also congratulates him for raising over £400,000 for

Tackling stigma

That this House commends Drugs: It’s Complicated, the series of short films produced by Dr Adam Holland at the University of Bristol and funded by the Medical Research Council; welcomes this exemplary intervention as an effective contribution to understanding drug use and users, challenging prevalen

Eco Skills Learning Centre

That this House congratulates Eco Skills Learning Centre for their work in building habitats for wildlife from wood offcuts and scraps that would otherwise be thrown; further congratulates the organisation's volunteers who help keep running this initiative; and also congratulates their work with sch

Contribution of CLASP in Wokingham

That this House congratulates the Caring Listening and Supporting Partnership (CLASP) for its work and efforts in the Wokingham community in helping those with learning disabilities; further congratulates CLASP for their member-led approach which helps those with learning disabilities play an active