Early Day Motions

100th anniversary of the Children's Library at Torquay Library

That this House congratulates Torquay Library on the 100th anniversary of the opening of its Children’s Library in 1925; recognises the history of the Library, established following Torquay’s successful application for funding from Andrew Carnegie in 1902, leading to the opening of the Carnegie Publ

Congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney

That this House congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory in the Canadian elections; reflects with gratitude on the deep historic and culture ties between our countries; celebrates our shared values and joint commitment to liberalism, free trade and democracy; strongly supports the str

Challenges in the hair and beauty sector

That this House is concerned by the challenges facing the hair and beauty industry due to the labour-intensive nature of the sector and structural issues within the VAT system, challenges to the employer model, and the lingering impact of the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges the year-round demand for

Accountability in London Luton Airport expansion

That this House deeply regrets the decision to approve the expansion of London Luton Airport despite overwhelming concerns from local communities and environmental experts; notes that this expansion will lead to worsening air quality, increased noise pollution, and a near doubling of carbon emission

Arbroath Football Club

That this House recognises Arbroath Football Club's achievement in winning Scottish League 1 and being promoted to the Scottish Championship; commends the performance of the players and the contribution of managers David Gold and Colin Hamilton and their team; and notes the hard work of the Arbroath

Frome Town Women Football Club

That this House celebrates Frome Town Women Football Club, an independently run football club providing football for women, aged 16 and over, in and around Frome, as well as providing football opportunities to over 100 local girls each week; acknowledges the role the club plays in creating a positiv

Spring Statement 2025 and young disabled people

That this House expresses deep concern at the proposal set out in the Government’s March 2025 Green Paper Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working to exclude new Universal Credit claimants from receiving the health element of Universal Credit until they reach 22 years

Black Maternal Health Awareness Week 2025

That this House notes with concern that Black women in the UK are still three times more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth, and Asian women are two times more likely; is further concerned by reports from MMBRACE UK’s maternity mortality data which indicates a statistically significant inc

Comic art

That this House celebrates the UK’s vibrant and flourishing comic industry; praises the ingenuity and originality of British comic artists and publishers; notes the launch of Comic Book UK as a representative voice for the industry, which includes the publishers of some of the world's most celebrate

Incitement of violence against political representatives

That this House defends the role of art as a powerful force for protest, solidarity, and accountability, especially in standing with oppressed peoples; recognises art’s vital role in holding governments and institutions to account; affirms that political art can be provocative, critical, and disrupt

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

That this House marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week from 26 April to 4 May 2025; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the disease in the 150,000 living with MS in the UK; notes the need to provide individualised support to manage the unique symptoms and needs of each

War Widows/Widowers Pension compensation and medical discharge

That this House is concerned that many widows of service persons who died after medical discharge and subsequently remarried are not entitled to War Widows/Widowers Pension compensation; notes that many widows and widowers of service persons who passed away, including during the Second World War, ha

Prevent strategy

That this House welcomes the transparency in publishing the recent Prevent Learning Reviews; further welcomes the announcement of a permanent Commissioner who will likely undertake engagement with communities impacted by Prevent; urges the Government to swiftly act on concerns of the communities dis

Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke Stress Awareness Month

That this House notes April is stress awareness month and Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke are raising awareness on both the causes of stress and ways it can be managed to limit the negative impact on members of the public; highlights that stress is a natural reaction in the body and many dai

10 years of Ards Peninsula First Responders

That this House celebrates 10 years of Ards Peninsula First Responders, the first ever community responder group in Northern Ireland; notes that the charity is made up of 26 fantastic volunteers who provide a crucial community link in providing care for those in need; highlights the group's chair, J

Birth anniversary of Basaveshwara

That this House welcomes the birth anniversary celebrations of the social philosopher and Hindu Saint, Basaveshwara, which will take place on 30 April at the Albert Embankment in London; notes the contemporary relevance of his teaching about religious tolerance and mutual respect, at a time when Ind

Thames Valley Police resources

That this House recognises the vital work carried out by police officers across the Thames Valley in reducing crime rates; expresses deep concern about structural changes in Newbury constituency that risk increasing crime rates through reduced local police presence; notes that the closure of Newbury

25th anniversary of Pavillion

That this House congratulates Pavillion on celebrating its 25th anniversary; notes the outstanding community work undertaken by the youth club during this time, providing activities and skills to young people across Easterhouse; highlights the variety in opportunities available for those aged betwee

Northern Ireland's golfing legacy and the Open Championship

That this House notes the Open Golf Championship is due to be held at Royal Portrush Golf Club; and recognises that Northern Ireland's rich golfing legacy has been enhanced in the modern era with Rory McIlroy's outstanding achievements in becoming a five times Major Champion, in addition to the pion

Curry Rivel Active Travel Group's new cycle path

That this House welcomes the completion and opening of the first phase of a new active travel route between Curry Rivel and Langport, providing a safe, off-road alternative to the busy A378 for both pedestrians and cyclists; notes that this initial section was delivered through the sustained efforts

Life of Andy Chilton

That this House celebrates the life and legacy of Andy Chilton, who has sadly passed away at the age of 73; acknowledges that Andy was a much loved and recognisable figure in Wincanton, whose character, selflessness and service greatly benefited the local community; applauds his distinguished 35 yea

Service of Paul and Glynis to the community in Butleigh

That this House celebrates the life’s work of Paul and Glynis, who ran the Post Office and village shop in Butleigh for 29 years and contributed to making it the beating heart of the community; thanks them for their dedication, kindness and tireless service to local residents, who will miss them eno

Comments made by Kneecap

That this House condemns without equivocation the menacing incitement to murder public servants by the renegade group Kneecap; believes public confidence in the justice system requires police and prosecutory action against these purveyors of hate, particularly following the imprisonment of many peo

ANZAC Day 2025

That this House solemnly marks the 110th anniversary of the landings at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915; honours the extraordinary courage, resilience, and sacrifice of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who, alongside British and other Allied forces, endured unimaginable hardship during the Gall

Tartan Talkers

That this House recognises the tremendous achievements of Tartan Talkers, a charity founded following the tragic death of Scott Taylor, of Cowdenbeath, in 2022; acknowledges the vital support the charity provides to young men across Fife at risk of suicide through its peer-to-peer buddy system, whic