Early Day Motions

2% wealth tax

That this House notes the growing disparity in wealth distribution within the UK; recognises the need for a fairer tax system that ensures the wealthiest individuals contribute their fair share to society; calls on the Government to introduce a 2% annual wealth tax on individuals with assets exceedi

Release of fire appliance and life-saving equipment to Palestine

That this House expresses deep concern over the seizure of a fire appliance and life-saving equipment, donated by the Fire Brigades Union in Scotland, which has been held at the Israeli port of Ashdod since 21 July despite having documented clearance; notes that the appliance, packed with firefighti

Work of Fishing 4 Mental Health

That this House recognises the work of Fishing 4 Mental Health in showing how angling can help to promote wellbeing; acknowledges that Fishing 4 Mental Health is supporting people suffering with mental health challenges by providing a safe, friendly and supportive environment that encourages individ

100th anniversary of J. Wright & Son butchers in Donaghadee

That this House congratulates J. Wright & Son, a family-run butcher’s shop established in Donaghadee in 1924, on reaching its 100th anniversary; acknowledges the significant contribution of three generations of the Wright family to the local community, preserving traditional butchery skills, offerin

Access to banking hubs

That this House is concerned about the lack of banking services in rural towns such as Ilminster, which has yet to receive a banking hub; recognises the importance of maintaining access to in-person banking and cash services; notes that banking hubs are a key alternative for communities that have lo

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication shortages

That this House expresses deep concern over the shortage and intermittent availability of ADHD medications such as concerta XL; notes the symptoms those with ADHD exhibit, such as difficulty focusing and acting without thinking, as well as the impacts of these on the daily functioning of individuals

Islamophobia Awareness Month 2024

That this House supports Islamophobia Awareness Month, which is taking place this November; recognises the valuable contributions that British Muslims make to our country; acknowledges that anti-Muslim sentiment is still far too prevalent in our society, and has sadly been on the rise in light of th

Thrums Vets

That this House commends Thrums Veterinary Group on winning Animal Health Provider of the Year at the Scottish Agriculture Awards 2024; acknowledges the importance of this event in recognising achievements across the agricultural sector; notes that Thrums Vets have provided farm animal veterinary se

Love NUL Business Awards 2024

That this House notes that the Newcastle-under-Lyme business community came together to celebrate business excellence at the Love NUL Business Awards held on Thursday 24 October 2024; congratulates all the winners at the Love NUL Awards Ceremony; acknowledges that the Hair House won the Beauty & Per

Carlo Carini, Arbroath's Partisan

That this House remembers the life of Carlo Carini, Arbroath-born Italian partisan, on the anniversary of his murder by German Occupation forces in Piacenza, Italy, in October 1944; notes Carlo's significant contribution to Italy's liberation, his heroism against fascism which was recognised by the

Support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency

That this House expresses its regret at the passing of laws in Israel's Knesset which in effect denies the protections and means essential for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the largest humanitarian agency in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, to operate; believes there is no

Dame Caroline Haslett and the 100th anniversary of the Electrical Association for Women

That this House recognises, on the centenary of her founding of the Electrical Association for Women, the significance of Dame Caroline Haslett's contributions to the field of electrical engineering and the emancipation of women; notes that Dame Caroline was born in 1895, in Crawley in the county of

Oliver Campbell wrongful conviction

That this House welcomes the recent decision of the Court of Appeal to overturn the wrongful conviction of Oliver Campbell, who was convicted in 1991 and served over 11 years in prison; pays tribute to the tenacity and dedication of Oliver, his loved ones and his lawyers Michael Birnbaum KC and Glyn

360 years of the Royal Marines in the South West

That this House congratulates the Corps of Royal Marines on their 360th anniversary; recognises their contribution to the rich maritime heritage of the entire South West region, including at RM Chivenor, RM Stonehouse, RM Norton Manor, and CTCRM Lympstone among others; acknowledges the essential rol

30th anniversary of the Phoenix Cup

That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Phoenix Cup, and that it is being hosted in the Home of Golf, St Andrews; recognises the fact that this is the world’s first fully inclusive international team event for disabled golfers; welcomes the over 30 male and female golfers from around

Ann Veitch, 20 years’ service as a foster carer

That this House notes with admiration and appreciation the remarkable dedication shown by Ann Veitch from Bangor, Northern Ireland, who, in her 80s, is now in her 20th year as a foster carer; recognises that during these two decades, Ann has provided a loving home to over 30 children, helping them t

RAF Fauld explosion

That this House remembers the lives tragically lost in the RAF Fauld explosion on its 80th anniversary, noting that this was the largest non-nuclear explosion in history and the largest explosion on British soil; recognises the enduring courage shown on that fateful day, which remains one of the mos

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

That this House commends the City of Glasgow for stepping in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games following the withdrawal of the Australian state of Victoria and following the successful hosting of the 2014 Commonwealth Games; acknowledges that the Games play an important role in highlighting the be

Israeli Knesset decision to ban UNRWA

That this House expresses its deep concern at the Israeli Knesset’s vote to ban UNRWA; notes that this comes at a desperate moment in Gaza with a senior UN humanitarian official warning that the entire population of north Gaza is at risk of dying; further notes that, given the critical role played b

Scotland Beyond Net Zero

That this House celebrates the launch of Scotland Beyond Net Zero’s (SBNZ) inaugural phase of seed funding for projects tackling climate change; further celebrates the effort of Scotland’s higher education Institutions in collaborating to use their research and development strengths to accelerate ne

150 years of Heart of Midlothian Football Club

That this House notes that Heart of Midlothian Football Club, Hearts, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2024; recognises the club's rich history, including its many successes in Scottish football, its passionate fanbase of Jambos, and its contribution to the local community via the Big Hearts Comm

75th anniversary of NATO

That this House marks the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (in 1949; recognises NATO as the cornerstone of global security and of the collective defence of democracy, liberty and the rule of law; reaffirms its unshakeable commitment to the alliance in an increasingly volatile worl

Supporting business growth in Leicestershire

That this House commends Leicester for being recognised as the UK’s most entrepreneurial city, with one of the highest rates of new business creation in the country; acknowledges the essential role that entrepreneurs across Leicester and Leicestershire play in strengthening the UK economy through jo

360th anniversary of the Royal Marines

That this House congratulates the Corps of Royal Marines on the 360th anniversary since its formation on 28 October 1664; recognises its continued vital operations as an elite amphibious fighting force; thanks all Royal Marines officers, commandos and reservists who have risked their lives to defend

East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service 40th anniversary

That this House congratulates East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service (WRAS) on reaching its 40th anniversary; recognises the outstanding contribution WRAS has made since 1983 in providing essential wildlife rescue and rehabilitation services across East Sussex; acknowledges the critical role