Early Day Motions

Armed Forces Day 2026

That this House notes the celebration of Armed Forces Day 2026 and expresses its profound, unwavering gratitude to the brave men and women of His Majesty’s Armed Forces, including serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families; acknowledges the foundational role our military personnel p

Scotland’s Tartan Army

That this House commends Scotland’s Tartan Army for the outstanding example set during recent international fixtures in North America; notes the warmth, humour, generosity and exemplary conduct of thousands of travelling supporters; recognises that the Tartan Army captured hearts across the world th

Protections for UK egg producers

That this House notes with concern the growing pressure on UK egg producers as imports of eggs rise to around 1.6 billion annually, as reported by the British Egg Industry Council, despite many imports failing to meet welfare and food safety standards required by UK producers; acknowledges the impor

110th anniversary of the 36th (Ulster) Division at the Somme

That this House commemorates the 110th anniversary of the service and sacrifice of the 36th (Ulster) Division on 1 July 1916 during the opening day of the Battle of the Somme; notes that the Division advanced with exceptional courage against entrenched German positions, achieving its objectives at i

Release of Venezuela's gold reserves held at the Bank of England

That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that has caused widespread loss of life and destruction, with reports of over 1,000 deaths, thousands more injured and displaced, and many tens of thousands of people missing; welcomes t

Northlands Primary School

That this House congratulates Northlands Primary School in Pitsea on the successful organisation of its 2026 Children's Parliament elections; commends this year's focus on Disability Awareness, which has encouraged thoughtful discussion about respect; recognises the enthusiasm shown by pupils in sta

M49 Severnside Junction

That this House notes with concern that nearly seven years ago National Highways constructed a junction with no slip road on the M49 near Severnside, since dubbed the Ghost Junction by the press; further notes that South Gloucestershire Council secured £7 million from the Department for Transport to

Air conditioning in hospitals, care homes, schools and nurseries

That this House notes the recent period of extreme heat across the United Kingdom, which exposed significant shortcomings in the ability of many public buildings to provide safe and comfortable conditions for those occupying them; recognises that patients in hospitals, residents of care homes, young

220th anniversary of Aikenhead House

That this House notes that 2026 marks the 220th anniversary of the 'A' listed Regency period mansion, Aikenhead House in King's Park, Glasgow; recognises that its unique neoclassical style enriches the local communities of King's Park, Croftfoot and Simshill; acknowledges the historical significance

500th anniversary of the Battle of Linlithgow Bridge

That this House notes the upcoming 500th anniversary of the Battle of Linlithgow Bridge, fought on 4 September 1526; welcomes the extensive year-long programme of community events organised by Battle 500; recognises the contribution of the Linlithgow Civic Trust in convening local organisations, his

Liz Connolly’s Volunteer Award

That this House congratulates Liz Connolly on her recent success in winning the Volunteer Award from The Centre, Livingston; recognises her excellent work volunteering with various organisations such as Young at Heart, Community Action Blackburn and the Blackburn Local Employment Scheme; applauds he

Funding support for Drumchapel LIFE and Men Matter Scotland

That this House warmly welcomes the announcement that Drumchapel LIFE and Men Matter Scotland, based in Drumchapel, in Glasgow West constituency, are among 23 projects across Scotland to receive a share of a £2.2 million Self Management Fund administrated by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotl

Buckingham Palace renovations

That this House expresses its concern that an estimated £370 million of public money is being spent on the refurbishment of Buckingham Palace at a time when millions of people across the United Kingdom are facing financial hardship; notes that many children continue to grow up in poverty and experie

Energy costs

That this House thinks it is unacceptable that the average annual household energy bill is going up by over £200 on July 1st; believes that the Government has failed to protect people from another significant spike in the cost of the basics; notes that many are already struggling to make ends meet,

Gladstone Pottery Museum

That this House celebrates the success of Gladstone Pottery Museum, in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent; recognises its recent national recognition as one of the best museums to visit in the UK; further recognises that it is the UK’s last remaining complete Victorian coal-fired pottery factory; also recognis

Direct bus service between mid-Wales and Cardiff

That this House recognises the importance of reliable public transport in connecting rural communities with employment, education, healthcare, and essential services; notes with concern the removal of the direct T4 bus service between Mid Wales and Cardiff, requiring passengers to change in Merthyr

Technology companies and crimes against Palestinians

That this House notes growing calls to end contracts with companies such as Palantir, Cisco and Oracle which are supplying technology used by Israel in its crimes against Palestinians; further notes that such technologies for mass surveillance enable arbitrary arrest and rights abuses against Palest

Brexit and Wales 10 years on

Leave out from "voted to leave the European Union" to end and insert ", which has given the nation the opportunity to expand trade and enterprise for businesses across Wales and the wider UK."

A new growth and defence partnership with Europe

That this House deeply regrets the negative economic impact of the previous Conservative Government's Brexit deal, which estimates suggest could have been as much as £90 billion lost in tax revenues in 2025 alone; expresses alarm at the worsening cost-of-living crisis for millions of Britons, and a

Refugee World Cup Scotland 2026

This House congratulates the success of the Refugee World Cup Scotland 2026 which recently took place in Toryglen Football Centre in Glasgow; commends the organisers, Glasgow Afghan United, on a successful event that included teams of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and local players from more th

Hartley Pensions and FCA enforcement action

That this House notes with great concern the slow administration of Hartley Pensions Ltd; further notes that this is causing considerable financial stress and hardship for the many pension holders who are still waiting for the transfer of their pension; also notes that administrators UHY Hacker Youn

Deaths of humanitarian de-miners from Norwegian People's Aid

That this House is appalled by the deaths of two humanitarian de-miners from Norwegian People's Aid, killed in a Russian missile strike while carrying out de-mining work in Ukraine; notes that humanitarian workers are protected under international law; condemns this unconscionable attack and Russia'

Ova the Hills

That this House recognises and congratulates the efforts of Ova The Hills, a team of walkers with an average age of 67 who took on the Greater Manchester Ringway challenge, and walked the 200 miles in 15 days; and notes that the walk raised funds and awareness for Ovarian Cancer Research in memory o

Antisemitic hostility

That this House notes that the slogan From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free refers to the territory between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea, encompassing the entirety of the State of Israel; further notes that the slogan therefore calls for the obliteration of Israel as a sove

Armed Forces Week 2026

That this House celebrates the incredible work of our armed forces, as well as other veteran-based support organisations across the country; notes the importance of Armed Forces Week as a mark of respect and gratitude to those who have and continue to keep us safe in a time of increasing global unce