Early Day Motions

Metropolitan Police’s Gangs Violence Matrix

That this House notes the imminent deadline of 13 February 2025 for the permanent deletion of the Metropolitan Police’s Gangs Violence Matrix (GVM) database following a successful legal challenge that highlighted its racist application and breaches of the European Convention on Human Rights; further

Nuneaton and North Warwickshire tractor run

That this House congratulates Sheepy Ploughing and Hedgecutting Association for their outstanding achievement in raising over £14,000 for charity through their Christmas tractor run; thanks them for their tireless efforts brightening our dark December nights; and applauds the valuable work they do i

Expanding airports

That this House considers the Government’s support for the expansion of airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton is in direct contradiction to advice given by the statutory Climate Change Committee (CCC); further considers that airport expansion at this scale will make meeting the UK’s legall

Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration to the UK and Northern Europe

That this House offers its warmest congratulations to His Excellency Mr Sonam Tsering Frasi on the conclusion of his service as the Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration to the UK and Northern Europe; recognises the importance in continuing to foster re

Dinosaur trackway discovery in Ardley, Oxfordshire

That this House commends researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Birmingham on uncovering and excavating the largest known dinosaur footprint site in the UK, traversed by some of the Middle Jurassic period's biggest dinosaurs; notes the continuity of significant palaeontological discoveries

Coastal erosion in north Norfolk

That this House notes with concern the erosion of the north Norfolk coastline, in Happisburgh, Trimingham and other small villages; recognises that this coastline is the fastest eroding in north-west Europe; acknowledges that these communities are at the frontline of the climate emergency; further n

Free-to-air television coverage of the Six Nations

That this House recognises the unique place of the Six Nations Championship within the cultural life of each of the four nations of the UK; believes that, given the special national interest, free-to-air live television coverage of the Championship must be protected; notes with grave concern recent

Congratulating Kathleen Coy on 60 years of volunteering with Scouts

That this House congratulates Kathleen Coy, who has stepped back after almost 60 years as a volunteer leader at the 5th Lichfield Scout group; recognises that as a cub and beaver leader Kathleen provided thousands of hours of fun for hundreds of local children; further recognises that, as a district

Congratulating Dr Neville Brown, Britain's oldest teacher

That this House congratulates Dr Neville Brown, Britain's oldest teacher, on celebrating his 90th birthday, and on more than 60 years in education; the House recognises Dr Brown's achievement, as the founder of Maple Hayes Dyslexia School in Lichfield, in pioneering a morphological approach to teach

130th anniversary of the Diglake Collier Disaster in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House marks the 130th anniversary of the Diglake Collier Disaster that took place in Bignall End, Newcastle-under-Lyme on 14 January 1895; acknowledges the memories of the 77 men and boys who lost their lives in this mining disaster; gives thanks that 161 of the 238 men and boys who were u

Compensation for Equitable Life policyholders

That this House notes the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s report into Equitable Life; acknowledges its finding of a decade of maladministration by Government Departments and their regulators and its recommendation for full financial redress; further notes the then Government’s acceptanc

Hayes School outstanding Ofsted rating

That this House congratulates Hayes School in Paignton on achieving a fantastic result in their recent Ofsted inspection with many areas, such as education quality, student behaviour, and leadership, receiving an outstanding evaluation; recognises the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the tea

Royal Horticultural Society and A3/M25 roadworks

That this House recognises the outstanding contribution of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to horticultural education and research at Wisley Gardens in Guildford; further recognises the important contribution the garden makes in terms of community engagement and events, leisure and health and

Changing drinking culture on the parliamentary estate

That this House believes there should not be any alcoholic drinking on the premises during daytime working hours.

Hillwood Boys Club

That this House congratulates Hillwood Boys Club and their founder, William Smith, on their outstanding contribution to community youth football for over 55 years; notes that some of our country's footballing legends, including Kenny Burns, Alex McLeish, Tommy Coyne, Bobby Hutchinson, Owen Coyle, Sa

40th anniversary of Glasgow Central Mosque

That this House congratulates and celebrates the 40th anniversary of Glasgow's Central Mosque, the first purpose-built mosque in Scotland, which has provided an anchor for the Muslim community; notes that during this time Glasgow has seen changes socially, culturally, and politically, and Central Mo

Ballymoney branch of Royal British Legion

That this House congratulates Ballymoney branch of the Royal British Legion on the centenary of its formation; expresses deep appreciation for its century of service to ex-service men and women; commends its officers and members; and looks forward to the continuation of its active service within the

Police officers murdered in Londonderry

That this House notes that on 27 January 1972 two police officers, Sergeant Peter Gilgunn and Constable David Montgomery, one a 26 year old Roman Catholic, the other a 20 year old Protestant, were murdered while on patrol in Londonderry by the IRA using a Thompson Sub Machine Gun; further notes the

Cheltenham Town F.C. and the British Heart Foundation

That this House commends Cheltenham Town Football Club for its commitment to raise awareness of heart health in footballers; notes that the club is selling a one-off shirt to raise money for the British Heart Foundation, in partnership with Kohler Mira; recognises that footballers are at increased r

Australia Day

That this House joins the people of Australia in celebrating 26 January, Australia's National Day, which commemorates the anniversary of Captain Arthur Philip's unfurling of the Union Flag at Sydney Cove in 1788, and the coming into effect of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 establishing Aus

Preventing sudden deaths from undiagnosed heart conditions

That this House notes with concern that at least 12 young people die each week in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions, often without symptoms; highlights that these conditions can often be detected through simple electrocardiogram screenings; calls for greater awareness of cardiac health in sch

RED January campaign

That this House notes RED January, Rise Every Day in January, a nationwide campaign that encourages people to engage in physical activity every day in January and raises awareness about the connection between exercise and improved mental wellbeing; highlights that recent research shows a 4% decrease

102 years of Newtownards Baptist Church

That this House notes the upcoming celebration of 102 years of Newtownards Baptist Church; highlights the wonderful community spirit that is shown in the Church and the professionalism of the leadership team of Pastor Richard Donnan and other members and elders of the Church; further notes the fabul

Snares

That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to ban the use of snares in England and is heartened that the governments of Wales and Scotland have already successfully implemented such a ban; notes that a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares was passed unanimously, and further, that a 2023

Leeds railway station ticket office vacancies

That this House acknowledges that Leeds is one of the UK’s busiest railway stations, with nearly 25 million passengers travelling to and from the station in 2023-24; recognises the vital role that ticket offices play for passengers, including ensuring they get the best value ticket for their journey