Early Day Motions

Baby Loss Awareness Week (No. 2)

That this House recognises Baby Loss Awareness Week and its vital role in raising awareness of the profound impact of baby loss on families across the United Kingdom; extends its deepest sympathies to parents, siblings and families who have experienced the loss of a baby; pays particular tribute to

University of St Andrews named top university

That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews on being named the top university in the United Kingdom and Scottish University of the Year in The Sunday Times Good University Guide; notes that the Guide is the longest-running ranking of UK universities and one of the most respected measu

Commemorating victims of the Arandora Star tragedy of 1940

That this House welcomes Italy’s decision to establish a National Day of Remembrance in honour of the victims of the Arandora Star tragedy; notes that on 2 July 1940 the Arandora Star, carrying Italian, German and Austrian civilian detainees from the United Kingdom to Canada, was sunk by a German to

Hospitality VAT reduction and the VAT Is The Problem campaign

That this House recognises the vital contribution made by the hospitality sector to local economies, employment, tourism and community life across Wales and the UK; notes with concern the significant financial pressures facing pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels and other hospitality businesses as a re

20 years of LINKES

That this House congratulates LINKES, based in Glasgow West, on 20 years of dedicated service; notes that LINKES was established by local people and continues to be led by the community; recognises its work providing opportunities for learning, wellbeing and participation for people of all ages; com

Afghan Musicians and Film Collaboration

That this House welcomes the return to Belfast of acclaimed Afghan musician Soraya and the visit of United States filmmaker Vidyut Latay; recognises their collaboration on the documentary film My Lost Instrument, which highlights the experiences and resilience of Afghan musicians, particularly women

50 years of St Lucy’s Roman Catholic Church, Cumbernauld

That this House congratulates Father John Campbell and the parishioners of Saint Lucy’s Roman Catholic Church in Abronhill, Cumbernauld, on the celebration of the golden jubilee of their church building; notes with appreciation 50 years of faithful worship, witness and service at the heart of the lo

International panel on inequality and the UK's 2027 G20 presidency

That this House notes the findings of the G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts on Global Inequality, chaired by Professor Joseph Stiglitz, that between 2000 and 2024 the richest 1% captured 41% of all new global wealth while the poorest half of humanity received just 1%; recognises tha

Cancer treatment in rural areas

That this House is deeply concerned by the poor delivery of unequal access to cancer treatment in rural areas, where too many patients face long journeys for treatment, often after weeks of waiting for it to begin; recognises calls for the sector cancer services to be properly resourced and for spec

Challenge Poverty Week 2026

That this House welcomes Challenge Poverty Week 2026, coordinated by the Poverty Alliance, which took place across Scotland from 5 to 11 October; recognises the contribution of the organisations, community groups, trade unions, charities, local authorities, public bodies and businesses who took part

90th anniversary of Vent-Axia in Crawley

That this House congratulates Vent-Axia on celebrating its 90th anniversary; recognises the company's proud history as a leading British manufacturer of ventilation solutions and its longstanding connection to Crawley, where it has been based since 1961; celebrates its contribution to the local econ

Robert Macklin nominated for Glasgow Times Sporting Champion of the Year

That this House congratulates Robert Macklin on his nomination for the Sporting Champion of the Year award at the Glasgow Times Community Champion Awards 2026; recognises his outstanding contribution to youth sport and the local community through his work with the G15 Pickleball Group in the constit

Glasgow Wood 20th anniversary

That this House congratulates Glasgow Wood, based in the constituency of Glasgow West, on its 20th anniversary; recognises two decades of work as a charity and social enterprise supporting a healthier and more sustainable population and planet; celebrates Glasgow Wood’s commitment to caring for the

Baby Loss Awareness Week and the work of Held In Our Hearts

That this House marks Baby Loss Awareness Week, observed annually from 9 to 15 October, and joins families across the UK in remembering babies who have died during pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy; recognises the profound and lasting impact that baby loss has on parents, siblings, grandparents and

Garvaghy Road

That this House welcomes the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's ruling to overturn the decision by the Parades Commission to permit an Orange Order march down the Garvaghy Road; recalls that in 1998, the Orange Order, an exclusively Protestant group, applied to parade down the Garvaghy Road w

Humanitarian situation in Russian-occupied Oleshky

That this House expresses grave concern at the humanitarian crisis in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where civilians face acute shortages of food, water and medical supplies and continuing attacks by mines and drones; condemns Russia’s obstruction of humanitarian assistance and recalls its obligations as

20 years of the Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride

That this House celebrates 20 years of the Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride, founded in 2007; commends the organisers for their commitment and dedication to bringing together riders, volunteers, businesses, and communities from across Northern Ireland to raise money for communities in Uganda; notes

Baton of Hope suicide prevention initiative

That this House looks forward to the continued work of the Baton of Hope movement, which seeks to prevent suicide, raise awareness and save lives through proactive action; recognises the importance of encouraging open and honest conversations about mental health among friends, colleagues, pupils and

Consultation on an alternative second chamber

That this House calls on the Government to support the House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] and begin an inclusive national conversation to replace the House of Lords with a representative alternative second chamber; urges the Government to undertake a consultation with the devolved

Taxation of bank windfall profits

That this House notes that major banks have made tens of billions of pounds in additional profits as interest rates have increased in recent years; further notes that this has happened while millions of people struggle with higher mortgage payments and rents and a wider cost-of-living crisis; also n

300th anniversary of First Antrim Presbyterian Church

That this House congratulates First Antrim Presbyterian Church on celebrating its 300th anniversary in October 2026; notes its founding in 1726; commends the congregation, elders and the Rev. Stephen Lockington for their faithful service, pastoral care and community outreach in Antrim; and wishes th

Speed camera guidance

That this House recognises the critical role that speed cameras play in the preventing and reducing road deaths, the value of initiatives such as GM Vison Zero aiming to cut road deaths to zero, that the Government’s Road Safety Strategy published in 2026 called for the updating of Circular 01/2007

First child born on North Ronaldsay in more than 30 years

That this House celebrates the birth of the first baby on North Ronaldsay in more than 30 years; congratulates the family on the arrival of their new addition; recognises the importance of this joyful occasion for the island’s close-knit community; and wishes the family and the newest young resident

Orkney Nature Festival Photography Competition

That this House congratulates the winners of the Orkney Nature Festival Photography Competition 2026; recognises the exceptional quality of the photographs celebrating Orkney’s natural environment and wildlife; commends all those who took part in this year’s competition; and celebrates the talent an

Orkney and Shetland girls’ participation in sport

That this House welcomes new research showing that Orkney and Shetland have the smallest gender gap in sports participation in Scotland; recognises the strong participation of girls and young women across the Northern Isles; celebrates the contribution of local sports clubs, schools, coaches and vol