Early Day Motions

Pollok United UEFA Grassroots Award 2025-26

That this House congratulates Pollok United for winning the Best Grassroots Club Award at the 2025-26 UEFA Grassroots Awards; notes the essential role Club Manager Andy Elliot has played in transforming the club into a beacon for the community, as well as the tireless efforts of all involved in ensu

Health Matters at New College Lanarkshire

That this House congratulates New College Lanarkshire in their inaugural Health Symposia dedicating a day to Women’s Health and a day to Men’s Health, bringing together a wide multidisciplinary audience to presentations and workshops led by experts as the first event in their Better Than 52 campaign

Russian bombing of the monastery at Kyiv Pecherska Lavra

That this House condemns Russia's horrific bombing of the monastery at Kyiv Pecherska Lavra, and recognises that this is another Russian war crime in its illegal war against Ukraine; sends our thoughts and prayers to the people of Ukraine and commends their bravery in the face of continued Russian a

Wellbeing support for fire and rescue services

That this House recognises the immense physical, emotional and psychological demands placed upon firefighters and fire control staff across the United Kingdom; notes concerns regarding the inconsistent provision of mental health support across fire and rescue services; acknowledges the evidence that

Pilot scheme for the hospitality VAT rate in Northern Ireland

That this House recognises the huge importance of the hospitality sector to Northern Ireland, where it employs thousands of people and sustains local high streets and towns; notes the significant financial pressures facing these local businesses due to rising operating costs; and calls on the Treasu

Home Farm Fest 19

That this House congratulates the organisers, volunteers, musicians and supporters of Home Farm Fest 19, taking place from 12 to 14 June in Chilthorne Domer; notes that Home Farm Fest is the annual fundraiser for School in a Bag, a charity which provides schoolbags filled with stationery and eating

Balerno High School reaccreditation as a Gold Rights Respecting School

That this House congratulates Balerno High School on being successfully reaccredited as a Gold Rights Respecting School by UNICEF UK; recognises this achievement as a testament to the school's sustained commitment to embedding children's rights throughout its ethos, policies and practices; commends

Lancaster Day and investment in Lancaster City Museum

That this House celebrates Lancaster Day and recognises the city’s rich history, heritage and cultural contribution to the North West and the United Kingdom; notes that Lancaster’s museums, galleries and cultural institutions play a vital role in preserving local history, supporting education, attra

Wild Roots Nature Fest 2026

That this House celebrates the success of the Wild Roots Nature Fest, held from 6 to 14 June 2026 across Lancaster district; notes that the festival’s theme, Reconnecting with our wild roots, encourages people of all ages to step away from screens and reconnect with the natural environment; recognis

Lewy Body Society

That this House recognises the 20th anniversary of the Lewy Body Society; acknowledges the charity's work over the past two decades to improve awareness and understanding of Lewy body dementia, support people living with the condition and their families, and fund vital research; notes that Lewy body

Free court transcripts

That this House believes victims of crime must have full and fair access to justice; notes that many victims are unable to attend the entirety of hearings or trials and that court proceedings can be complex and difficult to follow; considers it unacceptable that victims are charged thousands of poun

10th annual Milngavie Week

That this House celebrates the 10th Annual Milngavie Week following its revival by Milngavie Community Development Trust in 2016; thanks Ruth and Wilson Blakey, and all the trustees and volunteers for their commitment to Milngavie Week throughout the year over and the last 10 years; recognises the s

The Bell Inn shortlisted for one to watch category at Plunkett UK Rural Community Business Awards 2026

That this House celebrates the campaign to Save the Bell Inn in Curry Mallet, a community-led effort to bring the pub back into community ownership, which has been named as one of three finalists in the One to Watch category of the 2026 Plunkett UK Rural Community Business Awards; notes that this aw

Museum online sales to Northern Ireland

That this House notes that online sales to Northern Ireland residents by the Natural History Museum in London have recommenced following a series of Parliamentary Questions to, and correspondence with, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport; recognises that sales had stopped as a result of the

Scotland midfielder John McGinn

That this House congratulates Scotland midfielder John McGinn from Clydebank on scoring the winning goal against Haiti in the 2026 World Cup; notes that it has been 36 years since Scotland won a World Cup game; understands an estimated 30,000 fans travelled to Boston for the match; and wishes Scotla

250th Oriam Parkrun

That this House warmly congratulates the organisers, volunteers, and participants of the Oriam Parkrun on reaching its 250th event on the same weekend that the 1 millionth parkrun was held; recognises that this significant milestone reflects a strong collaborative partnership between Oriam, Scotland

One millionth parkrun

That this House congratulates parkrun on the occasion of the one millionth parkrun event taking place globally; recognises the extraordinary impact that parkrun has had since its founding in 2004, growing from a small community run in Bushy Park to a worldwide movement spanning multiple countries; n

Foster care system

That this House notes the need to reform the foster care system, particularly around attachment, carers’ rights and policy change initiatives; promotes Noah’s Campaign which aims to prevent trauma caused by broken attachments in foster care, prioritises child attachment over administrative processes

50th anniversary of Newtownards Probus Club

That this House congratulates the Newtownards Probus Club on celebrating its historic 50th anniversary landmark; notes that for five decades the club has provided an invaluable pillar of fellowship, connection, and community engagement for retired and semi-retired professionals throughout Newtownard

Takeover of Ewing Hall, Lahore

That this House expresses concern at the forced takeover of Ewing Hall, part of Forman Christian College, Lahore, on 11 June 2026; notes that the University states Ewing Hall stands on land originally granted in 1915 for educational purposes and that the building was taken over, with FCCU told it ha

Bus and train travel from the Republic of Ireland to the UK

That this House recognises the responsibility to maintain secure borders and, in respect of the Common Travel Area, accepts that its successful operation requires sufficient checks to ensure it is not being abused; and, in light of the history of unchecked passage for illegal migrants from Dublin to

Gemma McGunnigle

That this House congratulates Gemma McGunnigle, aged 18, from Alexandria, on receiving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at Buckingham Palace; notes her progression from Girlguiding through to completing her Silver and Gold Awards with the Air Cadets; recognises her two months of volunteering, her se

Infected Blood Inquiry compensation

That this House notes the findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry and the recommendation of Sir Brian Langstaff that compensation should be delivered with urgency and in a manner that is simple, fair and speedy; recognises that victims and bereaved families have already waited decades for justice; fu

Drumchapel United's 25th anniversary

That this House congratulates Drumchapel United Football Club on its 25th anniversary and celebrates its outstanding contribution to grassroots football and the wider Drumchapel community; recognises the Club’s commitment to providing inclusive football opportunities through its boys’ teams, girls’

Minehead RNLI's 125th anniversary

That this House congratulates all of the volunteers and staff members who have given their time and dedication to the Minehead RNLI Station over the past 125 years since the establishment of the station in 1901; commends the outstanding commitment of the generations of volunteers who have served the