Early Day Motions

Fairtrade tea campaign

That this House condemns the grave working conditions that many tea growing communities face across the world; notes with concern that many tea farmers and workers do not earn enough to afford a decent standard of living; acknowledges that the challenges in the tea industry are deeply complex; suppo

The Bookhouse in Broughty Ferry

That this House congratulates The Bookhouse in Broughty Ferry for being shortlisted as one of the finalists for the British Book Awards 2025 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award; recognises that The Bookhouse is a family-run business that brings people together through book clubs and author signin

Citizens Advice in East Dorset and Purbeck

That this House recognises the significant impact of Citizens Advice working to provide information and support to people in need across the country; commends the East Dorset and Purbeck branch of Citizens Advice for their Advice Bus scheme which provides residents with free advice on issues such as

Oakwood Primary School pupils and the Daffodil Club

That this House welcomes the efforts of primary 6 pupils at Oakwood Primary School in Easterhouse, who organised a successful spring fayre to raise funds for the Daffodil Club; acknowledges the vital work of the Daffodil Club in providing care and support to vulnerable pensioners; commends the pupil

World Bee Day

That this House celebrates World Bee Day, a UN-designated day whose theme this year is to highlight the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agri-food systems and the health of our planet's ecosystems; notes with concern the rise of the Asian hornet and its effect on wildlife and habita

St Dunstan's Day

That this House celebrates St Dunstan’s Day on 19 May, honouring the life and legacy of one of England’s most influential saints; acknowledges that St Dunstan was born in 909 AD in Baltonsborough, near Glastonbury, and that his early life in Somerset helped shape the values and spiritual depth that

Dementia Action Week 2025

That this House notes Dementia Action Week 2025, which takes place between 19 and 25 May 2025, is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia; highlights that one in three people living with dementia in the UK do not have a diagnosis and tha

Cardiovascular disease prevention

That this House recognises that cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD-risk conditions in this country are a leading cause of morbidity, disability and health inequalities; further recognises that 7.6 million people in the UK have a CVD condition and that this figure is projected to rise significantly

World IBD Day 2025

That this House notes that 19 May 2025 marks World IBD Day, a global initiative to raise awareness of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis; recognises that over 500,000 people in the UK are currently living with Crohn’s or colitis, with 25,000 more diagn

Pupils at Reddal Hill Primary School and Earth Day

That this House celebrates the Year 4 pupils of Reddal Hill Primary School in Cradley Heath on learning about Earth Day and the importance of looking after our planet; commends them on their extremely well-worded letters and colourful drawings highlighting the significance of renewable energy soluti

Denis Law Legacy Trail

That this House celebrates the new Denis Law Legacy Trail in the Printfield area of Aberdeen where he grew up, which recognises Denis Law’s remarkable legacy as Scotland’s only Ballon D’or winner, inspires youngsters from across Aberdeen and further afield to work hard to achieve their dreams, and b

200th anniversary of Impartial Reporter Newspaper

That this House notes that May 2025 marks the two hundredth anniversary of the Impartial Reporter Newspaper based in Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland; recognises the continuing importance of local journalism even in the increasing online news era, and while many national and international

Supporting young Carers in Wiltshire

That this House recognises and commends the dedication, resilience, and compassion of young carers in Wiltshire, who selflessly provide care and support to family members with illnesses, disabilities, mental health conditions or addiction issues; acknowledges the participation of 75 young carers fro

Gary Lineker's contribution to Match of the Day

That this House pays tribute to the extraordinary career and enduring legacy of Gary Lineker as he retires from his role on Match of the Day; celebrates him not only as one of England’s greatest ever goal scorers and a former England team captain, but as the beating heart of Leicester City FC, the c

UK-EU Summit (No. 2)

That this House notes with regret that the UK-EU summit did not reset relations on the basis that the UK reasserts full sovereignty over Northern Ireland and relieves it of colonial rule by the EU; notes that the SPS deal does not include customs and therefore all goods, including SPS goods, will be

World Bee Day (No. 2)

That this House celebrates 20 May 2025 as World Bee Day, designated by the United Nations in order to raise awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in promoting individual and planetary health; recognises the centrality of bees to the British way of life, from the quiet indus

Dementia Action Week

That this House recognises the profound impact of dementia on both those living with the condition and their loved ones; commends the work of the Alzheimer's Society in establishing Dementia Action Week to encourage people experiencing signs of dementia to seek vital help and support; applauds the i

Rail services between Rose Hill Marple and Manchester Piccadilly

That this House notes with concern that passenger numbers on the Rose Hill Marple to Manchester Piccadilly railway line remain around half of pre-pandemic levels; further notes that the service has been left with an infrequent timetable with uneven gaps which is unsuitable for commuters, such as stu

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan Reparations report

That this House notes the publication of the Laying Ancestors to Rest report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan Reparations, which highlights the impact of the continued retention, display, and sale of African ancestral remains in UK institutions and private collections; recognises the

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

That this House recognises 17 May as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia; further recognises the concern and fear that many LGBTQ+ people have felt in recent years, particularly in the trans community, despite the progress made in securing rights and protections for LG

Digital-only immigration status

That this House expresses serious concern about the implementation of the digital-only immigration status, which was first rolled out in 2018 for those with status under the EU Settlement Scheme and by the end of 2024 had been extended to all migrants with an immigration status in the UK; notes that

UK aid for global forests and indigenous peoples

That this House expresses deep concern at the threat to UK support for global forests and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs) as a result of reductions to the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget; notes that tropical forests are vital to climate regulation, biodive

Peterhead Football Club, Scottish League 2 champions

That this House congratulates Peterhead Football Club on winning the 2024-25 Scottish League 2 champion title; recognises that Peterhead Football Club, affectionately known as The Blue Toon, secured their championship after defeating East Fife FC 1-0 at Balmoor Stadium; notes that they ended the sea

60th anniversary of Bexley Voluntary Service Council

That this House congratulates Bexley Voluntary Service Council on its 60th anniversary; notes that the organisation was founded to provide support to organisations and residents across the London Borough of Bexley; highlights their work in supporting voluntary organisations and volunteers in the Lon

100th anniversary of 18th West Kent Boys Brigade

That this House congratulates the 18th West Kent Boys’ Brigade on reaching their 100th anniversary this May; notes that the company was formed at Northumberland Heath Baptist Church in Belmont Road; highlights that many founders of the 18th West Kent Boys’ Brigade would have been World War One Veter