Early Day Motions

Donna Cuthbertson and the BBC Scotland Make A Difference Awards

That this House congratulates Donna Cuthbertson on being shortlisted for the BBC Scotland Make A Difference Awards; recognises her work through Orkney Dance and Fitness to tackle loneliness, improve wellbeing and support people across Orkney; commends her commitment to making exercise accessible to

British Wool Month and Baavet, Porthmadog

That this House marks British Wool Month and celebrates the vital contribution that wool makes to farming, manufacturing and rural communities across the UK; recognises the importance of promoting British wool as a natural and sustainable material; congratulates Baavet of Porthmadog on its work to p

Devizes Town Crier, winner of National Town Crier Championship

That this House congratulates Charlotte Howard, Devizes Town Crier, on winning the 73rd National Town Crier Championship in Rye; notes that she achieved this victory only two months after taking up the role; recognises her as the first woman to serve as Town Crier for Devizes; and celebrates the con

Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day

That this House notes the continued observance on 26 October of Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day by residents of the UK of Jammu and Kashmiri heritage; records that on 26 October 1947 the Instrument of Accession was executed by Maharaja Hari Singh; reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity

Lesley Councill's service to Priorswood Community

That this house applauds the service given to her community by Lesley Councill, Manager of Priorswood Community Centre for two decades during which she built the centre up from supporting 2500 people in her first year to over 13,000 last year; notes that she increased the hours it was opened and the

Retaining the Triple Lock on pensions

That this House urges the Government to retain the triple lock on pensions in its current form; recognises that the triple lock doesn’t apply to the old state pension system that the majority of pensioners receive; expresses concern that 1.9 million pensioners are currently living in poverty; regret

Autumn Budget 2026

That this House notes the extent of widening inequality in the UK, that the top 50 richest families now hold more wealth than the poorest half of the population and that there has been nearly 1000% increase in the wealth of UK billionaires since 1990; further notes that a dynamic study commissioned

Autumn Budget 2026 (No. 2)

That this House notes that the UK spends 7.31% of GDP, costing £217.5 billion per annum, on tax reliefs, equivalent to about 23% of Government tax revenue, and that the Treasury Select Committee identified in 2023 that 815 of 1,180 tax reliefs have never been publicly costed; further notes the Insti

Autumn Budget 2026 (No. 3)

That this House notes that the combined annual profits of the four largest UK banks have doubled to £48 billion in the five years to 2025, mostly due to a tax glitch which gifted an unanticipated windfall of £86 billion since 2022; further notes that a fair and pragmatic windfall tax would raise app

10th anniversary of The Venue Community Centre, Stanley

That this House congratulates The Venue Community Centre in Stanley, County Durham, on celebrating the tenth anniversary of its opening, hosting a wide range of leisure and community activities and social events and serving as a hub for essential community support services including advice services

55th anniversary of Drumcree Women’s Institute

That this House congratulates Drumcree Women’s Institute on its 55th anniversary; notes that for more than half a century the Institute has brought women from Drumcree, Portadown and the surrounding area together in friendship and fellowship; recognises its place within the Moyallen group of the Fed

River Lavant

That this House notes that, of the approximately 200 chalk streams in the world, 85% are found in England, and that chalk streams such as the River Lavant represent a globally significant and irreplaceable freshwater habitat, supporting ecosystems that cannot be found elsewhere; further notes with g

Salt of the Earth receives King's Award for Enterprise

That this House congratulates Salt of the Earth, based in Chandler's Ford, on receiving the King's Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development 2026; commends its success in building its natural deodorant product line; notes that the company was one of only 36 businesses across the United Kingdo

Administration of PAPYRUS

That this House expresses deep concern over news that PAPYRUS, the suicide prevention charity has gone into administration; notes that this charity has delivered a vital service via its HOPELINE247 for young people suffering with poor mental health; highlights the tireless campaigning of volunteers,

Sickle Cell Awareness Month and blood donations

That this House marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month and draws attention to the continuing shortfall of blood donors from Black and ethnic minority communities and its direct impact on patients living with sickle cell disorder, thalassaemia and other rare blood conditions; notes that sickle cell diseas

Publication of the Joint Committee on Human Rights Report on Human Rights and the Regulation of AI

That this House notes the publication of the Joint Committee on Human Rights Report on Human Rights and the Regulation of AI; further notes that Artificial Intelligence is developing at a pace that means governments, and human rights protections, risk being left behind and that AI presents novel and

90th anniversary of the Jarrow Crusade

That this House commemorates with pride the 90th anniversary of the Jarrow Crusade; commends the 200 proud and courageous marchers who set off from Jarrow for London on 5 October 1936 to deliver their petition to Parliament; recognises that the marchers sought to be seen as orderly, responsible and

National Cholesterol Month

That this House recognises the importance of National Cholesterol Month in the UK, celebrated in October each year and hosted by HEART UK – The Cholesterol Charity; notes that this campaign raises awareness of cholesterol as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and promotes lifestyl

50th anniversary of Edward Alderton Theatre

That this House recognises and congratulates Edward Alderton Theatre in Bexleyheath on its 50th anniversary; notes that the theatre first opened its doors to the public in May 1976 with a production of Oh What a Lovely War; further recognises that Derek Goulding was the theatre’s first Artistic Dire

90th anniversary of St Martin's Church

That this House recognises and congratulates St Martin’s Church in Barnehurst on its 90th anniversary; notes that the land was purchased in 1935 and the first service was held in a large marquee; further recognises that work began on building the church in April 1936 before Lady Plender officially l

Opening Shift

That this House welcomes the launch of Opening Shift, a partnership between the British Retail Consortium, retailers and the Department for Work and Pensions to help people aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment, or training gain valuable experience and take their first steps into employ

Risk ratings for quarries near legacy mine workings

That this House supports the development by governments and regulators across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland of publicly accessible risk-rating systems for quarries near former mine workings and other legacy mining infrastructure; believes such systems should draw on the approach used

Whiteinch Centre 20th anniversary

That this House congratulates Whiteinch Centre, in the Glasgow West constituency, on reaching its 20th anniversary and celebrates its enduring contribution to the local community; recognises the Centre’s successful integration into the wider Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association group, helping t

Former ASW workers’ 24 year pensions campaign

That this House acknowledges the sacrifice of former Allied Steel and Wire (ASW) workers John Benson and Phil Jones, who have campaigned relentlessly over 24 years to receive deserved justice in retirement; notes that when ASW went bust in 2002, workers including John and Phil lost their livelihoods

Knaresborough Puzzle Campaign

That this House acknowledges the important work of Harrogate Neighbours and Knaresborough Library to launch the Puzzle for Pensioners Campaign; recognises its invaluable contribution to the community in providing companionship to older people within the constituency; commends the Knaresborough Rotar