Early Day Motions

UK Town of Culture 2028 shortlist

That this House congratulates Ilfracombe, Isle of Bute, Lerwick, Sandown, Strabane, Stockton Town Centre Ward, Corby, Great Yarmouth, Leith, Pontypridd, Port Talbot, Basildon, Birkenhead, Grimsby and Rotherham on being shortlisted for the first UK Town of Culture competition; applauds the creativity

Landau Centre, Newstead

That this House congratulates the Landau Centre in Newstead on its outstanding contribution to the local community; recognises its long-standing commitment to supporting young people and disabled people through opportunities to develop skills, build confidence, access employment and live more indepe

The Boar's Head in Auchtermuchty

That this House congratulates The Boar’s Head in Auchtermuchty on being named AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year Scotland 2026; recognises this outstanding achievement for the historic 300-year-old coaching inn, which reopened in 2021 following extensive renovation by owners David and Justina Joni

East Neuk Festival co-founder

That this House commends Donald MacDonald on his outstanding contribution to Scotland’s cultural life and to the success of the East Neuk Festival following his decision to step away after 22 years; recognises his role in co-founding the festival in 2004 alongside his wife Louise MacDonald and Svend

Moygashel Bonfire 2026

That this House expresses its extreme concern with the decision of Moygashel Bonfire Association to place and set alight a replica of a Mosque on top its 12 July celebration pyre; respects the right to freedom of religion and cultural expression for everyone and asks these same rights are afforded t

30 years of the Spice Girls

That this House congratulates the Spice Girls on 30 years since the release of their debut single Wannabe on 8 July 1996, which reached number one in 37 countries and launched one of the most remarkable careers in British music; celebrates three decades in which Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma

Cancer and access to travel insurance

That this House notes with concern that people who have cancer, or who have had cancer, who are declared fit to travel by NHS clinicians continue to face refusals and excessive premiums from travel insurers, creating a disconnect between clinical judgement and insurance practice; recognises that the

Emmeline Pankhurst Day

That this House recognises 14 July as Emmeline Pankhurst Day, commemorating the birth of Emmeline Pankhurst, one of the most influential campaigners for women's rights in British history; celebrates her leadership of the suffragette movement and her unwavering determination to secure votes for women

Nelson Mandela Day

That this House recognises 18 July as Nelson Mandela Day, established by the United Nations to honour the life, legacy and values of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela; notes with pride that Nelson Mandela was awarded the Freedom of the City of Glasgow in 1981 in recognition of his courageous opposition to a

30th anniversary of the State Visit of President Nelson Mandela of the Republic of South Africa to the United Kingdom

That this House notes with affection that July 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the State Visit of President Nelson Mandela of the Republic of South Africa to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; further notes that President Mandela’s State Visit was the first for a South Afri

Duty to assess mental capacity

Leave out from “believes” and add “regrets that amendment 24 was rejected at Report Stage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in June 2025 to ensure capacity is established for individuals seeking to end their own lives; and believes that the principle of having a duty to assess mental c

Norman MacLeod

That this House congratulates journalist Norman MacLeod of Scalpay on 40 years of broadcasting in Gaelic and English to audiences across the Grampian and STV area; pays tribute to his skill and dedication in news presenting, local, national and international reporting; commends his professional pres

Strike action and industrial dispute at Tower Hamlets leisure centres

That this House expresses solidarity with members of Unite the Union taking strike action at Tower Hamlets’ public leisure centres; notes that workers have been waiting for over two years for in-house contracts to be issued after the commitment to insourcing rightly made by Tower Hamlets Council in

Commencement of section 106 of the Equality Act 2010

That this House believes that Parliament and political parties should better reflect the diversity of the communities they serve; notes ongoing concerns regarding the underrepresentation of women and disabled people, alongside other groups with protected characteristics, in elected office across the

The Bookmonger, Bearsden Cross

That this House congratulates Caitlyn Payne on the first birthday of The Bookmonger, the bookshop, wine and cheese bar she opened on New Kirk Road at Bearsden Cross; notes that Caitlyn was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer at the age of 39 and received treatment at NHS Greater Glasgow and Cly

Infrastructure Planning

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Infrastructure Planning (Development Consent) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 735), dated 30 June 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 July 2026, be annulled.

Srebrenica Memorial Week

That this House marks Srebrenica Memorial Week 2026 and commemorates the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were murdered because of their Muslim identity; believes that re

100th anniversary of the Campaign to Protect Rural England

That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), founded in 1926 as the Council for the Preservation of Rural England; recognises a century of outstanding work protecting, enhancing and championing England’s countryside for the benefit of communities,

Glasgow Warriors' pre-season fixture at Old Anniesland

That this House welcomes the announcement that Glasgow Warriors will host Bath Rugby at Old Anniesland, in the constituency of Glasgow West, in a pre-season fixture; celebrates the continued use of one of Scotland's most historic rugby venues and the strong links between Glasgow Warriors and local s

Dementia Heroes' contribution to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

That this House congratulates Dementia Heroes on its leadership in helping to ensure that the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will become the first dementia-aware Commonwealth Games; recognises the organisation's successful advocacy resulting in dementia awareness training for Games’ staff and volun

Nature rights

That this House recognises that healthy, resilient and thriving natural systems are fundamental to food security, public health, economic prosperity, climate resilience and national security; notes with deep concern the Government’s report entitled Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and na

90th anniversary of St Thomas More Catholic Church, Bexleyheath

That this House recognises and congratulates St Thomas More Catholic Church in Bexleyheath on its 90th anniversary; highlights that Father James Malone built a temporary church at Bostall Park in 1936 before a permanent church was built and formally opened at Christmas 1951; notes that the Church wa

Nina Barough CBE awarded Freedom of the City of London

This House congratulates Wokingham’s Nina Barough CBE on being awarded Freedom of the City of London; celebrates her important charitable work in public health and cancer support; puts on record its thanks to her for her role in founding Walk the Walk, a charitable organisation fundraising for breas

Parthenon Sculptures

That this House notes that the British Museum still holds about half of the Parthenon Sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812, during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, and that they remain on display in the British Museum to which they were transferred by

Royal Mail delivery standards

That this House believes Royal Mail’s continuing poor postal delivery performance, is effectively enabled by OFCOM's regulatory failings; further believes that this is adversely affecting residents and businesses, with consequent missed medical appointments, missed court decisions, fines for non-pay