Early Day Motions

Reinstatement of the Winter Fuel Payment

That this House notes with great concern the significant financial hardship caused by the removal of the Winter Fuel Payment for those already affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis; recognises the vital role this payment plays in supporting vulnerable individuals; urges the Government to rei

Libraries Week 2025

That this House celebrates Libraries Week 2025, taking place from Monday 2 June to Sunday 8 June, as a national campaign recognising the vital role libraries, professional librarians and volunteers play in strengthening communities and driving opportunity; welcomes this year’s theme entitled Librari

25th anniversary of Sermon Audio

That this House recognises 2025 as the 25th anniversary of Sermonaudio.com, an online platform which began as a small provider of a facility for Christian churches to use to ensure the Gospel message of salvation by faith alone; notes it has now expanded across the globe to the extent that thousands

Future of rail freight

This House notes with concern that the future of rail freight in Great Britain is uncertain; welcomes ASLEF’s Rail Freight Future and Dignity for Drivers campaigns; recognises the importance of Great British Railways in supporting and growing rail freight and providing a strategic direction to the r

World Shin-Kicking champion

That this House congratulates Mike Newby on winning the World Shin-Kicking championship; recognises his incredible achievement in winning the title three years in a row, including his rigorous training and shin-conditioning regime; notes the unique Britishness of the sport; and thanks the organisers

Access to Work backlogs

That this House notes with concern the chronic delays in the Department for Work and Pensions’ administration of the Access to Work (AtW) scheme, which is vital in supporting disabled people to enter and remain in employment; further notes that new claims for employed applicants are currently taking

75th anniversary of Burton Albion Football Club

That this House recognises and celebrates Burton Albion Football Club on its 75th anniversary; notes that the Club was formed on 6 July 1950 at Burton upon Trent Town Hall; further recognises the significant contribution the Club has made to the local community; thanks all the supporters, players, m

Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr 2025

That this House celebrates Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr 2025, which was held in Margam Park near Port Talbot between 26 and 31 May; notes that Eisteddfod yr Urdd is Europe's largest youth festival and is a celebration of the Welsh language, culture and the wealth of young talent in Wales today; furt

100th anniversary of Partick Library

This House congratulates Partick Library in Glasgow West as it celebrates its 100th anniversary; notes that the Library, opened on 5 June 1925, is a Carnegie Library, one of a number of libraries funded by the Scottish-American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, whose donation enabled Glasgow to build

Accountability in the water industry and proposals for the reform of Ofwat

That this House notes with concern the systemic failings of the water industry and its regulators, which have allowed water companies to break the law while forcing customers to pay twice for essential services; further notes that Ofwat’s PR24 determination allocated enhanced funding to United Utili

Cupar Gold Medallists at International Cheer World Championships

That this House congratulates the Nicolson and Neville sisters from Cupar on winning gold at the International Cheer Union World Championships in Orlando, Florida; celebrates that the team have been crowned world champions and contributed to Scotland’s first-ever podium finish and gold medal; unders

Sir Bob Reid

That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Sir Bob Reid; acknowledges that he held important positions in various companies, most notably at Shell and as CEO at British Rail in 1990, overseeing projects like the Channel Tunnel; notes that Sir Bob had strong leadership s

Eddie Kotlewski MBE

That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Eddie Kotlewski MBE at the age of 71; acknowledges that Mr Kotlewski was the former lead firefighter at Auchtermuchty Fire Station and was awarded an MBE for a locally funded smoke alarm fire safety campaign which he launched t

Glasgow City FC qualification for the UEFA Champions League

That this House congratulates Glasgow City FC on its 2-0 victory over Hearts on 18 May, securing them a place in the UEFA Champions League; commends Kimberley Smit and Nicole Kozlova for their crucial goals in the match and praises the whole team for their efforts in guaranteeing this win; recognise

University of Strathclyde recognised as a University of Sanctuary

That this House congratulates the University of Strathclyde on being awarded University of Sanctuary status by City of Sanctuary UK, in recognition of its long-standing and wide-ranging commitment to supporting refugee and asylum seeker students, staff and academics; notes the university’s provision

Reform of NHS dentistry services

That this House notes with concern the findings of the Public Accounts Committee's report entitled Fixing NHS Dentistry, which highlights the failure of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England's 2024 dental recovery plan to improve access to NHS dental services; is alarmed that only

National Fish and Chip Day 2025

That this House celebrates National Fish and Chip Day 2025, which marks the 10th anniversary of the event; recognises the contribution of fish and chip businesses to the economy, hospitality sector and local communities; acknowledges increases to prices in the sector, including the cost of energy, r

Interception of small boats by France

That this House notes that 1,378 migrants attempted to cross the Channel on small boats on 31 May 2025, the highest daily tally so far this year; acknowledges that France only stopped 184 migrants that day despite agreeing in February 2025 to amend their laws to allow police to intercept boats in sh

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal

That this House congratulates Georgie Newbery of Common Farm Flowers, Charlton Musgrove, on being awarded a Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as part of the Farewell Flower Collective; celebrates the first-ever inclusion in the Show’s 113-year history of a display dedicated to funeral flower

Carers Week 2025

That this House supports Carers Week 2025, taking place from 9 to 15 June; recognises this year’s theme is entitled Caring about equality; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges and inequalities in their daily lives; asks

Radiologists and clinical oncologists

That this House recognises the vital role played by resident and consultant radiologists and clinical oncologists in diagnostic imaging and cancer care across our NHS; pays tribute to the work that these doctors do to treat a variety of conditions from cancer to strokes as well as the leading role t

Support for families affected by childhood cancer

That this House recognises the unimaginable pain experienced by families receiving a childhood cancer diagnosis; pays heartfelt tribute to David and Sara Watson, who, following the devastating loss of their much loved son Adam, have channelled their grief into tireless campaigning to support other f

Housing jobs in Northern Ireland

That this House notes the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) was established as the main provider of social housing over 50 years ago and since its establishment with thousands of employees, it has consistently had an under representation of Protestants, despite the issue being raised on nume

60th anniversary of the Heald Green Flower Club

That this House congratulates the Heald Green Flower Club on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; acknowledges the club’s remarkable contribution to community life in Heald Green through its monthly Flower Arranging For All gatherings at the Heald Green Village Hall; praises the club for providing

40th anniversary of Surrey Research Park

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of Surrey Research Park, a pioneering community of innovation and technological advancement operated by the University of Surrey; recognises its ongoing role in fostering collaboration between academia and industry since it was established by the Unive