Early Day Motions

The Malletsheugh and the Innovative Menu of the Year Award

That this House congratulates The Malletsheugh restaurant in Newton Mearns on winning the Innovative Menu of the Year award at the 2025 Scottish Curry Awards; notes that this is second accolade that the restaurant has achieved at the Scottish Curry Awards after achieving New Restaurant of the Year a

The Cartvale and The White Cart pubs and the National Pub and Bar Awards 2025

That this House congratulates The Cartvale and The White Cart pubs in East Renfrewshire on their shortlisting for the National Pub and Bar Awards 2025; notes the significance of this achievement with two Busby pubs selected out of all the pubs across the entirety of the United Kingdom eligible for c

Torquay United Football Club

That this House applauds Torquay United Football Club for its outstanding performance during the National League South 2024/25 season, securing a place in the play-offs and demonstrating remarkable resilience and determination; commends their achievements throughout the season, which stand as a test

90th anniversary of Edgarstown Accordion Band

That this House congratulates Edgarstown Accordion Band on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; recognises the band’s outstanding contribution to Northern Ireland’s rich musical heritage over the past nine decades; notes with pride that Edgarstown is the oldest marching accordion band still on the

65th anniversary of Girlguiding Waringstown

That this House congratulates Girlguiding Waringstown on celebrating its 65th anniversary; recognises the exceptional service and commitment of its leaders, volunteers and members past and present; acknowledges the important role that Girlguiding Waringstown has played in inspiring generations of gi

Climate and Nature Bill

That this House declared an environment and climate change emergency on 1 May 2019, recognising the urgent need for action; notes that the Second Reading debate of the Climate and Nature Bill was adjourned, but not concluded, on 24 January 2025; further notes that the Secretary of State for Environm

Lewes FC Women's Sussex Challenge Cup win

That this House congratulates Lewes FC Women on winning the Sussex Challenge Cup final against Brighton Academy on 29 April 2025; notes their victory came through penalty heroics after a closely fought match; recognises their achievement in preparing for this final just one day after a 7-0 league vi

Blockade of aid to Gaza

That this House expresses its deep concern that the Israeli Government's current blockade of Gaza has now exceeded 50 days; notes with alarm the recent announcement from the World Food Programme that it has fully depleted its food stocks in Gaza; further notes the severe shortages of medicine, medic

RAF Lossiemouth, Station of the Year

That this House congratulates RAF Lossiemouth on being named Station of the Year at the RAF Benevolent Fund’s annual awards ceremony; commends the station’s outstanding support of the Fund, including hosting a Christmas dinner for more than 120 veterans and engaging in numerous charitable activities

47th anniversary of the murder of Altab Ali

That this House marks the anniversary of the racially motivated murder of the 25-year-old textile factory worker, Altab Ali, on 4th May 1978; notes that in the 1970s far right activity and racism was prevalent in East London and that Asian and Black people were frequently attacked; recognises that A

Nelson Thomlinson School's Charity Challenge week

That this House congratulates the commendable efforts of the sixth form students at Nelson Thomlinson School in Wigton, Cumbria, for their outstanding initiative in raising an impressive £3,177.24 for charity in just one week; notes that this achievement was part of their annual Charity Challenge we

60th anniversary of Barnet Council

That this House acknowledges the 60th anniversary of the London Borough of Barnet; recognises the six decades of dedicated public service to its residents; commends the hard work of the council in delivering the vital services that so many rely upon; and applauds the hard work of the councillors and

Naseby Park's Cherry Blossom Festival

That this House congratulates Naseby Park and Broomhill Hyndland Church on this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival; notes that the festival, held on 26 April, was an enjoyable celebration with activities including buskers and dancers, a raffle, and a school painting competition; commends the work of the

Library closures

That this House recognises the value of the essential services that libraries and community centres offer in advancing education, bridging inequalities and improving social connections and community empowerment; expresses deep concern at the proposed council closures of Eyres Monsell Community Centr

Grand Central Station, Belfast

That this House expresses concern at the decision to install bilingual Irish and English signage at Belfast Grand Central Station without the approval of the Northern Ireland Executive, despite its significant and controversial nature; and calls for greater cross-community consultation in such matte

Lesbian Visibility Week 2025

That this House notes Lesbian Visibility Week (LVW) this year started on 22 April 2025; further notes that the theme for the week was celebrating rainbow families focusing on LGBTQ+ women and recognising the importance of all family structures; congratulates all those who organised events under the

Pavement parking

That this House notes that communities across the UK are negatively impacted by inconsiderate pavement parking and its knock-on effects on pavement use by wheelchair users, parents and carers with prams, and other pedestrians; further notes this is a major concern for the charity Guide Dogs who have

Mary Lyons

That this House congratulates Tricia Vickers, Stewart Hill and Friends of Jarrow Cemetery for their campaign to recognise Mary Lyons; notes that Mary Lyons was born in Jarrow in 1902; further notes she made her debut for England at the age of 15 in 1918 scoring a goal which ensured a win against Sco

Transparency of data-based and data-driven policing systems

That this House recognises there is a significant lack of transparency around the use of geographic and individual data-based and data-driven policing systems, that people do not know about the use of them in their community, or whether they have individually been targeted, that people do not know h

Trans+ History Week

That this House welcomes the second annual Trans+ History Week; notes the week held from 5 to 11 May 2025 will celebrate the millenia-old history and contributions of transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse and intersex people; highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Trans+ communities that inclu

Launch of The Rational Policy-Maker’s Guide to Rebuilding the NHS report

That this House welcomes the publication of the report The Rational Policy-Maker’s Guide to Rebuilding the NHS; supports the report’s main conclusions that under the 1997-2010 government the NHS improved hugely, public satisfaction went from all-time lows to all-time highs, in the early 2010s intern

Mikeysline awarded Highland Heroes Charity of the Year

That this House congratulates Mikeysline on being awarded the Charity of the Year at the Highland Heroes Awards 2024; recognises the invaluable work carried out by Mikeysline in providing crucial mental health and suicide prevention support across the Highlands and Moray; acknowledges the dedication

Clarification of the criteria for a border poll

That this House notes the recent comments by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, indicating that the decision to call a referendum on Irish unity could be based on opinion polls; further notes that these comments were published in an AgendaNI article and come at a time o

Behaviour Code Seminar attendance publication

That this House notes the Behaviour Code Seminars which continue to be held, where hon. and Rt. hon Members are invited to participate and learn how to treat others with respect, including learning how to understand everyone’s role in contributing to a respectful working culture; and recognises that

Public Hearts defibrillator campaign

That this House congratulates Clare Seed and everyone at the Public Hearts campaign for their work in installing 100 lifesaving defibrillator machines in Cheltenham; notes that the Public Hearts campaign is a leading example of how the charity, private and public sectors can work together on lifesav