Early Day Motions

South Queensferry

That this House congratulates South Queensferry on being selected as the most beautiful town in Scotland by travel experts from across the UK; notes that the town boasts breathtaking views, historic architecture, lovely shop fronts and plentiful green space; commends the local residents and business

Imprisonment of Alaa Abd El-Fattah (No. 2)

That this House expresses its concern at the continued imprisonment of British citizen Alaa Abd El-Fattah; notes that the Foreign Secretary is due to visit Egypt imminently; and urges the Foreign Secretary to insist that the Egyptian government release Mr El-Fattah and, as a minimum, allow him to vi

Cancer Connect Yeovil

That this House celebrates the work of Cancer Connect Yeovil; notes that the group is part of the non-medical support offered by the Cancer Support Team based at Yeovil District Hospital; also notes that the group is open to anyone at any stage of cancer treatment or recovery and aims to better supp

50 years of St Bride’s Primary School

That this House congratulates the pupils, staff and parents of St Bride’s Primary School in Govanhill on its 50th anniversary; recognises the commitment of staff, who go above and beyond each day to inspire children and give them the tools necessary to succeed; and celebrates the cultural diversity

Social housing in rural areas

That this House recognises the importance of providing high-quality social housing to all residents, particularly in rural areas such as West Dorset; calls on the Government to ensure better minimum energy performance certificate standards and build quality for both existing and new social housing d

Congratulations to Catch Fish and Chips, Giffnock

That this House believes that nothing is better than good fish and chips; notes that Catch Fish and Chips in Giffnock have been recognised as one of the ten best fish and chip restaurants by the 2025 Fry Magazine awards; congratulates the owners and staff on this achievement; and looks forward to ma

Bradford UK City of Culture

That this House notes that January 2025 begins Bradford's year as UK City of Culture; recognises the many artistic and cultural events that take place to help promote each winner of the title since Londonderry became the first UK city to win the award in 2013; and expresses the hope that as the year

Sale of caged hens’ eggs

That this House recognises the United Kingdom’s long-standing leadership in animal welfare and its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in farming; celebrates the dedication and innovation of British farmers in producing high-quality food while improving animal welfare standards; acknowle

Hospices and palliative care

That this House recognises the essential care provided by hospices and other palliative care providers, such as Weldmar Hospicecare and Julia’s House in Dorset, including end-of-life support and specialist care for seriously ill children; notes with concern that only 8% of Julia’s House’s income com

Support for SMEs in coastal and farming constituencies

That this House acknowledges the detrimental impact of National Insurance contribution rises and higher business rates on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in coastal and farming constituencies like West Dorset; notes that these sectors are essential for tourism and seasonal employme

Wassailing in Somerset

That this House celebrates the tradition of wassailing, a pagan ceremony deeply rooted in Somerset’s cultural heritage; notes that this Anglo-Saxon and Celtic custom involves blessing orchards to ensure a fruitful apple harvest for the year ahead; recognises that this tradition, which typically take

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Big Garden Birdwatch 2025

That this House notes the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSBP) annual Big Garden Birdwatch 2025; highlights that across the UK, 600,000 people took part in Big Garden Birdwatch 2024, counting an incredible 9.7 million birds; further notes that house sparrows took the top spot, but counts

Cervival Cancer Prevention Week 2025

That this House notes Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2025, which takes place from 20 to 26 January; highlights that cervical screening is not easy for many, but screening is estimated to save 5,000 lives a year across the UK; underlines that this week is a chance to support and empower individuals

Congratulations to President Trump

That this House congratulates Donald Trump on his inauguration as 47th President of the United States of America; and looks forward to the leader of the free world defending national sovereignty and borders and insisting that the EU’s colonial control of the trade and economic laws of Northern Irela

100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Falkirk

That this House congratulates the Rotary Club of Falkirk on its 100th anniversary of service to the local community; recognises the club’s longstanding commitment to charitable initiatives, civic engagement, and community development since its establishment in 1924; notes the installation of a wishi

King Charles's visit to Sauchie Community Group

That this House congratulates Sauchie Community Group and the wider Clackmannanshire community for their outstanding efforts in hosting His Majesty King Charles III during his surprise visit to Sauchie as part of his trip to Clackmannanshire; notes the significance of this visit in recognising the i

Heart of the Game charity match raises funds for mental health

That this House congratulates Kieren Mooney, a lifelong Alloa Athletic fan, on the success of the Heart of the Game charity football match, which raised £6,600 for the Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH); notes that the event not only provided an entertaining 6-4 match but, more importantly, se

Garforth Town AFC and grassroots community football

That this House celebrates the work of volunteers at Garforth Town AFC, nicknamed the miners, at the Bannister Prentice Community Stadium; notes the positive impact that they make in ensuring this wonderful community football club keeps going, growing and thriving; sends condolences to the friends a

First Step to Stand: women’s participation in local politics in Falkirk

That this House commends Councillor Siobhan Paterson for organising the First Step to Stand workshop in Falkirk on Sunday 2 February at Falkirk Trinity Church between 1pm and 3pm, aimed at encouraging more women to engage in local democracy; recognises the importance of empowering women to stand for

Parks Police

That this House recognises the excellent work that the Parks Police undertakes to minimise levels of crime in parks across London; notes the important role they play in tackling anti-social behaviour in open spaces; acknowledges their expertise in their domain; understands park users’ appreciation o

British companies and the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas

That this House stands with the people of Ukraine against the illegal invasion and occupation of their country by Russia; believes that sanctions on Russian exports and, in particular, Russian-produced fossil fuels, are necessary to help reduce the ability of Russia to fund its ongoing invasion; wel

Consultation on Work Capability Assessment

That this House notes the High Court judgement ruling that the last Government's consultation on changes to the criteria for the Work Capability Assessment was unlawful; and calls upon the new Government to ensure that any proposals to reform the Work Capability Assessment are undertaken by a proces

Blue Monday

That this House recognises Blue Monday and that January can be a particularly difficult month for those struggling with their mental health and wellbeing; commemorates the work of charities such as Samaritans for all their hard work around the year and around the clock in supporting vulnerable peopl

Anniversary of the invasion of Baku

That this House notes that on 20 January 2025 the UK will observe the anniversary of the invasion of Baku by Soviet troops in 1990 in response to the popular movement calling for independence of Azerbaijan; pays tribute to the 150 civilians who lost their lives during the invasion of the city of Bak

Commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the genocide of Kashmiri Pandit Hindus from Jammu and Kashmir in India

That this House commemorates with deep sadness and disappointment the 35th anniversary of the co-ordinated attacks in January 1990 by cross-border Islamic terrorists and their supporters on the minority Hindu population of Kashmir valley; expresses its condolences to its British Hindu citizens, whos