Early Day Motions

Birmingham Four

That this House notes that this year marks the ten year anniversary of the incarceration of Khobaib Hussain, Naweed Ali, Mohibur Rahman and Tahir Aziz, known as the Birmingham Four, who were convicted in 2017 and sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism offences following a covert police operati

Reece Mckie

That this House celebrates the incredible work of local champion, Reece Mckie, who has dedicated his own time and resources to tackling fly-tipping and clearing local waterways; recognises the huge impact his and others work has had in restoring vital habitats and protecting wildlife; applauds his e

Undercover Policing Inquiry

That this House expresses its grave concern at the mounting evidence emerging from the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) of extremely serious police misconduct and corruption on a scale far outstripping expectations at the Inquiry’s inception; welcomes the numerous apologies issued by the Metropoli

Imprisoned Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant workers

That this House condemns the imprisonment and abuse of workers at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine by Russian occupation forces; notes that workers are being coerced into accepting Russian citizenship and contracts with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom); exp

Launch of Bainfield Bowling & Social Club's Junior Development Programme

That this House warmly welcomes the launch of the Junior Development Programme at Bainfield Bowling & Social Club, Edinburgh, commencing on 4 October 2026; recognises the club's commitment to developing the next generation of bowlers by providing affordable year-round coaching and training opportuni

90th anniversary of the Bangor Missionary Convention

That this House celebrates 90 years of the Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention, an interdenominational organisation with a strong evangelistic focus; recognises the significance of this milestone; commends the continuation of this rich legacy of global mission engagement; highlights the work the

100 years of the Cafolla restaurant

That this House congratulates the Cafolla family on the historic 100th anniversary of Cafollas Cafe in Newtownards; recognises the extraordinary milestone of achieving a century of business on the local high street since its establishment in 1926; highlights that the Cafolla family has become an int

Our Lady and St Mark’s centenary celebrations

That this House congratulates Father Charles McElwee and the parishioners of Our Lady and St Mark’s Roman Catholic Church in Alexandria on the celebration of the centenary of their church building; notes with appreciation 100 years of faithful worship, witness and service at the heart of the local c

Faifley Parish Church’s 70th anniversary

That this House congratulates Faifley Parish Church on the 60th anniversary of its church building and the 70th anniversary of its church hall; recognises the significant contribution made by the church to the people of Faifley and the surrounding communities over many decades; notes that, under the

Appointment of Satty Singh as Army Honorary Colonel

That this House congratulates Satty Singh, Glasgow restaurateur and community stalwart, on his appointment as Honorary Colonel of the 52nd (Lowland) Support and Signal Squadron; recognises his decades of dedication to Glasgow's business community and the strong ties he has built across the city; not

Political donations and campaign finance regulation

That this House expresses alarm at the exposure of UK democracy to the undue influence of an ultra-wealthy minority; notes that donations are uncapped meaning that two individuals have been able to give £72 million to one party in one week; further notes recent investigations reporting foreign money

Dave Rollo Stand

That this House celebrates Howe of Fife Rugby Football Club on its decision to name the main stand at Duffus Park The Dave Rollo Stand in honour of one of Scotland's most distinguished rugby players and devoted club players; recognises the outstanding contribution made by Dave Rollo to Howe of Fife,

Barbering and hairdressing

That this House notes with concern the challenges facing the barbering and hairdressing sector with a 23% employment decline in 2025; further notes the damage done to future employment in the sector, with the number of young people starting apprenticeships in hairdressers or barbers falling from 13,

Independent cafes and coffee shops

That this House recognises the increasingly important contribution made by independent cafés and coffee shops to high streets across the United Kingdom, acting as community hubs and welcoming workspaces, while offering young people their valuable first job opportunity; celebrates the many specialist

67th anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery Disaster

That this House acknowledges that 18 September 2026 marks the 67th anniversary of the Auchengeich colliery disaster; respectfully remembers the 47 men who perished in a fire caused by faulty equipment in the mine; recognises that 41 women were widowed, 76 children lost their fathers and countless fa

Coventry City Council contract with Palantir Technologies

That this House notes with deep concern Coventry City Council’s decision to renew its £750,000 children’s services contract with the US firm Palantir; believes that a company with a well-documented history of profiting from providing data surveillance infrastructure to immigration enforcement agenci

Kirkintilloch Band remembering Peter Fraser MBE

That this House acknowledges that Kirkintilloch Band will play a special concert to remember Peter Fraser MBE who was a towering figure in Scottish brass banding and a devoted servant to the musical community for over seven decades; recognises that Peter, Scottish Brass Band Association honorary vic

40th anniversary of Follifoot Park Disabled Riders Group

That this House congratulates Follifoot Park Disabled Riders Group on reaching its 40th anniversary; recognises the vital contribution the group has made since its foundation in 1986 to providing disabled children and adults in Harrogate and the wider area with opportunities to enjoy horse riding; c

Stem cell transplant policy

That this House notes that NHS England's current policy denies a second allogeneic stem cell transplant to blood cancer patients who relapse within 12 months of their first; further notes that this policy was introduced in 2017 and has not kept pace with advances in transplant medicine; expresses co

Celebrating the great British postie

That this House recognises and celebrates the invaluable contribution made by postal workers across the United Kingdom, whose dedication, reliability and commitment help bind communities together in every corner of the country; pays tribute to the many postmen and postwomen who go beyond the duties

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (No. 2)

That this House celebrates the outstanding work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), which for more than 200 years has stood ready to save lives at sea, regardless of who is in danger; recognises the thousands of RNLI volunteers who give their time, often at considerable personal risk,

Connor McElwaine's cycle from Clydebank to Canberra

That this House congratulates Connor McElwaine, a 34 year old former teacher from Clydebank, on completing an extraordinary 18,000 kilometre cycling journey from Canberra Avenue in Dalmuir to Canberra, Australia; notes that the remarkable expedition spanned nearly a year across 23 countries and invo

Second Reading of the Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) Bill

That this House notes that on 8 July 2026 the Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) Bill, also known as Christopher’s Law, was introduced with cross-party support; recognises that cases where the process for deciding on the presumption of capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 was not correctly foll

UK firefighters attending the Terry Farrell Patriot Memorial Stair Climb

That this House recognises the contributions of the 236 UK firefighters from 48 UK fire and rescue services who are attending the Terry Farrell Patriot Day Memorial Stair Climb at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia; further recognises the more than 2000 steps they will climb to represent the 110 floors

Passenger safety, security and accessibility on East West Rail

That this House notes that Chiltern Trains was appointed the operator of the first phase of East West Rail; understands that despite concerns being raised by the RMT union about the impact on passenger safety, security and accessibility, Chiltern intends to operate these services via Driver Only Ope