Early Day Motions

Gavinburn Primary School and UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award

That this House congratulates the pupils, staff and parents of Gavinburn Primary School on achieving the UNICEF UK Silver Rights Respecting School Award; commends the dedication of the school community in embedding the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child throughout

Deaths of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough

That this House expresses its immense sadness at the deaths of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, two brave and dedicated Cleveland Police officers, who died in the line of duty on 22 August 2026; further expresses its sorrow for the heart-breaking loss felt by their families and by their colleagu

Dolly Parton

That this House notes with sadness the death, on Tuesday 25 August 2026, of Dolly Parton at the age of 80; recognises the deep poverty she was born into and her life long commitment to education through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library that saw hundreds of millions of books provided to children ac

Forth Valley College Gallery Restaurant

That this House congratulates Forth Valley College’s Gallery Training Restaurant on winning the Restaurant Dining Experience award at the 2026 Scottish Hospitality Awards; recognises the hard work of its students, lecturers and staff; and wishes them all continuing success.

Colours Hair & Beauty wins Scottish Colour Salon of the Year

That this House congratulates Colours Hair & Beauty in Falkirk on retaining Scottish Colour Salon of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Scottish Salon Awards; commends owner Tracey McLean and her team for their hard work, skill and excellent customer service; recognises the salon’s cont

Glasgow Times: 150th anniversary

That this House congratulates the Glasgow Times on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; notes that the newspaper was first published on 5 June 1876 and celebrated its 150th anniversary on 5 June 2026; further notes that it was originally published as the Evening Times before being officially rebra

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited and Clerkhill Post Office

That this House notes with concern the decision by Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited to close their outlet at Clerkhill, Peterhead, which results in the closure of the Post Office branch serving that area; understands that Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited rejected a request to keep the outlet open fo

Play days and Yeovil Town Council

That this House commends Yeovil Town Council for organising a number of free play days for families and young children this August; notes that the long summer holidays can be an especially difficult time for parents, bringing significant financial pressures; recognises that these pressures are often

Maurice the toll booth cat

That this House notes the importance of Maurice the Whitchurch Bridge toll booth cat to the community; further notes that Maurice was recent hurt in a hit and run collision by a car; also notes the distressing impact of this collision and the subsequent confrontation for the toll booth staff; notes

Scouse's Snacks, Longton

That this House congratulates Natalie and the volunteers at Scouse's Snacks in Longton on their outstanding contribution to the local community; commends the café for providing affordable meals, supporting people facing hardship, and creating an inclusive space for people of all ages and backgrounds

From Longton and Proud CIC

That this House congratulates the volunteers of From Longton and Proud CIC on their outstanding contribution to the Longton community; recognises that what began as a grassroots response to support local people during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a thriving volunteer-led organisation tacklin

Land’s End to John O’ Groats fundraising cycle challenge

That this House wishes Sean Grimes and Chris Parry from Drumchapel in Glasgow West success as they prepare to undertake one of the UK’s most iconic endurance cycling challenges, riding from Land's End to John o' Groats, a journey of approximately 980 miles over 12 to 14 days, commencing on 14 Septem

30th anniversary of the birth of Dolly the Sheep

That this House marks the 30th anniversary of the birth of Dolly the Sheep on 5 July 1996 at the Roslin Institute in Midlothian, the first mammal to be successfully cloned from an adult somatic cell; recognises that Dolly's birth was a landmark scientific achievement which transformed understanding

Josh Kerr

That this House congratulates Edinburgh athlete Josh Kerr on his breaking of the mile world record, held since 1999; notes the excellence of his achievement and the pride felt by his country; understands this records significance in the run up to the Commonwealth games held in Glasgow this month; an

Contribution of Gaynor White to Worplesdon Parish Council

That this House congratulates Mrs Gaynor White on her retirement as Clerk to Worplesdon Parish Council after many years of distinguished service to the people of Worplesdon; notes that she has served the parish for more than a quarter of a century, becoming one of the longest-serving clerks in the c

Furniture poverty and access to essential household goods

That this House recognises the growing problem of furniture poverty affecting millions of people across the UK, including many tenants entering social housing with little or no access to essential household furniture and appliances; notes that the absence of basic items such as beds, sofas, tables,

Celebrating and Supporting Grovelands Care Home (Yeovil)

That this House commends Grovelands Care Home in Yeovil for earning a place on Lottie's List, a not-for-profit initiative celebrating the top 100 care homes across the UK; celebrates that this follows Grovelands being awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission; further commends the

30 years of Knaresborough Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts (FEVA)

That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Knaresborough Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts (FEVA), recognising that the festival first began in 1996 before being rebranded as FEVA in 2001; notes that over three decades it has become one of North Yorkshire's most cherished communi

Somerset Armed Forces Hub

That this house celebrates the life changing work of the Somerset Armed Forces Hub has done for veterans in Somerset; notes that the Somerset Armed Forces Hub is based in ARK (Acts of Random Kindness) at Egwood in Yeovil constituency, and is open to all members of the Armed Forces community includin

30th anniversary of Maggie's Cancer Care

That this House congratulates Maggie's on its 30th anniversary; recognises that the first Maggie's Centre opened in Edinburgh in 1996, inspired by the vision of Maggie Keswick Jencks to ensure that everyone impacted by cancer has access to compassionate emotional, psychological and practical support

Contribution of Rotary Clubs

That this House commends the important contribution of Rotary Clubs, such as the Rotary Club of Crewkerne, to the inspiration and development of young engineers and scientists through the Rotary Technology Tournaments; recognises that these tournaments support not only academic learning, but also te

Border security at Ceuta and Melilla and the security of Gibraltar

That this House expresses grave concern at attempts by large numbers of migrants to breach the borders of the Spanish autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla; reaffirms the importance of maintaining secure international borders and respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of allied nation

Chichester Community Development Trust: 15th anniversary

That this House congratulates Chichester Community Development Trust on celebrating its 15th anniversary; recognises the Trust's work in owning and managing community assets, safeguarding these spaces for community use in perpetuity; commends the Trust for providing leadership and support that empow

La Fish Chichester: 45th anniversary

That this House congratulates La Fish, the award-winning fish and chip shop on The Hornet in Chichester, on celebrating its 45th anniversary; recognises that the business was established in 1981 by Adamos and Liza, and has been proudly family-run ever since; commends owner Yoddi Papa for continuing

Working 4 Wellbeing: fifth anniversary

That this House congratulates Working 4 Wellbeing on celebrating its fifth anniversary of supporting people across Fairford, Lechlade and the surrounding rural communities; recognises the charity's outstanding work in tackling loneliness, reducing social isolation and promoting positive mental healt