Early Day Motions

Bangladesh Independence Day

That this House celebrates the 54th anniversary of the independence of Bangladesh; recognises the events of the Liberation War as a reminder of the importance of the right to self-determination and freedom; commemorates all those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and independence of Banglad

Royal Academy of Arts proposed job reductions

That this House expresses its serious concerns at the proposals of the Royal Academy of Arts to put at risk the jobs of nearly 100 staff which will undermine many of the core functions of the Academy; and calls upon the management of the Academy to enter into serious and meaningful negotiations with

Rural market towns

That this House recognises Kirkby Lonsdale as one of the top places to live in the UK, as reported by The Sunday Times; applauds the community for their continued work following a devastating fire in December; and agrees that rural market towns are an asset to our country.

BBC Sounds provision

That this House recognises the importance of BBC sounds for audiences across the UK and the world; expresses deep disappointment with the BBC’s decision to restrict the use of BBC sounds to listeners living in the UK; further recognises that access to Radio Cymru on BBC Sounds plays a significant ro

Amlwch Viking Festival 2025

That this House celebrates the return of Amlwch Viking Festival on 26 and 27 July 2025; extends its congratulations to the organisers of the event; pays tribute to Amlwch Town Council and to Val Roberts, Eric Roberts, John Byast and Di and Titch Craddock, the late John Hughes Britannia and Peter Wil

Avanti West Coast ticket offices and station staffing

That this House understands that First Group majority-owned rail operator Avanti West Coast has been undertaking a stations rostering review; is alarmed at reports that this review may be used to undermine ticket offices and station staffing, with Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and Lon

30th anniversary of Manor Estates Housing Association in Edinburgh

That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of Manor Estates Housing Association in Edinburgh; acknowledges the significant contributions Manor Estates Housing Association has made to the local community since its establishment in 1995; recognises the vital role it has played in providing afford

Benefit reforms and Personal Independence Payment consultation

That this House welcomes proposals which have the objective of ensuring more young people are supported into work; wishes to ensure that the people with the most severe disabilities continue to get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other support; and, to ensure this happens, requires the Secre

Congratulating Barry Ahearn

That this House congratulates Barry Ahearn who completed 27 half marathons in honour of his sister Abbie Walsh who sadly passed away following a cardiac arrest during an epileptic seizure in September 2023; applauds that his amazing efforts have raised awareness of the seriousness of the condition;

The Advisory Group’s Glasgow Banking Steering Committee

That this House commends the work of The Advisory Group’s Glasgow Banking Steering Committee in highlighting the significant challenges faced by communities in accessing essential banking services, including financial discrimination, restricted access to cash, and the dwindling number of free-to-use

Access to football pitches for women and girls

That this House expresses concern over ongoing inequalities in access to quality training facilities for women’s and girls’ football; notes that women's and girls’ teams are often allocated pitches in worse locations and poorer conditions than their male counterparts; further notes reports from loca

Fee waivers for ILR applications

That this House supports the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London’s call for a fee waiver to be introduced for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applications for those on family and private life visas; notes that ILR provides security and stability, yet the £2,885 fee is unaffordable for man

Retrospective awarding of the Humanitarian Medal

That this House acknowledges the achievements of those firefighters historically who have responded to international disasters, especially those who were inspired in December 1989 to respond to the earthquake in Armenia after seeing the scenes of suffering and devastation there, and who have respond

10th anniversary of the reinterment of King Richard III

That this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of the reinterment of King Richard III in Leicester South; recognises the historic significance of his discovery by the University of Leicester in 2012 and his reburial in Leicester Cathedral in 2015; commends the work of the local archaeologists, hist

50th anniversary of the Odenwald Association

That this House congratulates the Odenwald Association on its 50th anniversary in 2025; recognises the significant contribution made by the Association in fostering friendship, cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between Falkirk and Odenwald since its founding; commends the Association's con

Hyndland Secondary School reading championship

That this House congratulates the two teams from Hyndland Secondary School that competed in the Scottish heats of the National Literacy Trust’s Reading Champions Quiz; notes that, out of twenty five competing teams, one Hyndland team secured second place and the other placed twelfth; celebrates this

Corpus Christi Primary School's Big Brew coffee afternoon

That this House commends Corpus Christi Primary School in Glasgow West for hosting a Big Brew coffee afternoon to raise money to support fairer trade and climate justice; congratulates the work of the P6 Fairtrade Committee for organising this event; further commends the pupils who worked hard on th

Boghall Butchers

That this House celebrates the achievement of Bathgate's Boghall Butchers whose kebab pie was crowned champion at the British Pie Awards in Melton Mowbray; acknowledges the creativity and dedication of Christine and Paul Boyle in developing the award-winning pie, featuring a doner kebab filling; rec

Bridgend Pet Supplies

That this House celebrates the success of Bridgend Pet Supplies, a social enterprise initiated by Bridgend Primary School in collaboration with the Social Enterprise Academy; notes the project's origins in addressing the local community's need for accessible pet supplies; praises the innovative appr

Petty crime

That this House acknowledges the increasing concerns of constituents in Birmingham and the West Midlands regarding the rise in petty crime, which undermines community safety and confidence; recognises the impact of these offences on individuals, local businesses, and the overall quality of life; cal

Repair of Hammersmith Bridge

That this House calls upon the Government to urgently put in place the work necessary to repair Hammersmith Bridge to reopen the bridge for all users, including motor vehicle users, recognising the vital importance of Hammersmith Bridge as a key transport link in London; and believes that the reside

Second anniversary of Eco Action Hub for Maidenhead and Windsor

That this House celebrates the second anniversary of Eco Action Hub for Maidenhead and Windsor, a remarkable community organisation dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and resilience in the Maidenhead and Windsor areas; recognises the invaluable contributions of Eco Action Hub for Ma

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance 25th anniversary

That this House recognises the brilliant work of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance on its 25th anniversary of dedicated service; further recognises the extraordinary contribution of its pilots, volunteers, paramedics, and doctors in providing lifesaving pre-hospital critical care to people in need,

Expansion of Willowbrook Foods in Killinchy

That this House notes the wonderful expansion of Willowbrook Foods, who have announced major investment into new bulk storage facilities for its rapeseed oil, which will support the companies plans for creating new jobs in the local area as well as enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability

Linfield FC and the Irish Premier League

That this House notes the fantastic achievement for Linfield FC to win the Irish Premiership Title with six matches remaining; highlights that Linfield secured their 57th Gibson Cup on Tuesday after nearest challengers Glentoran were held to a 2-2 draw by Larne; underlines that Linfield have not won