Early Day Motions

Public disorder in Southampton and Belfast

That this House expresses sympathy to the victims, their families, and all those affected by the attacks in both Southampton and Belfast; condemns the public disorder in Belfast and Southampton; affirms that while peaceful protest is a fundamental right, violence and intimidation have no place in a

Cross-border healthcare and Powys patients

That this House notes with concern the decision by Powys Teaching Health Board to extend waiting times for Powys residents receiving treatment in English hospitals; further notes that Powys has no district general hospital and that many residents are therefore reliant on hospitals in Herefordshire,

Future of children’s palliative care

That this House notes with concern the findings of the report entitled Built to Last? The State of Children’s Palliative Care in 2025, published by Together for Short Lives; recognises that the report reveals a stark postcode lottery in access to high-quality palliative care for seriously ill childr

South Western Railway and zero waste to landfill

That this House congratulates South Western Railway on achieving zero waste to landfill since 2018; recognises the hard work of people on the ground sorting individual bins to achieve this milestone, from train presentation teams to waste segregation officers, who have helped show how corporations c

UK trade with illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

That this House notes with grave concern the recent announcement of 22 new Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, in clear violation of international law; further notes that trade with illegal settlements contributes to their entrenchment and expansion, undermining the prospect

Drug education in independent schools

That this House notes with concern that there is currently no regulation requiring independent schools to provide drug education to their pupils; further notes that while state schools are mandated to deliver relationships, sex and health education, which includes drug education, independent schools

Dual nationals without British passports

That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK bor

Peregrine falcons in Woking

That this House congratulates the Surrey Bird Club and the Woking Peregrine Project on the recent success of the peregrine falcons nesting at Export House in Woking; notes that the installation of a nest box in 2016 has supported the return of these remarkable birds of prey to the town centre; furth

British citizens' right to a family life with spouses in the UK

That this House notes that British citizens wishing to return to live in the UK with a foreign-born spouse face complex, costly visa application conditions; believes that UK citizens should have a presumed right to a family life in their own country, subject to proper checks on the bone fide nature

Portsmouth as the watersports venue for the 2040 Olympic Games

That this House welcomes the Government’s interest in a bid to host the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games; notes the comments of the Liberal Democrat Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Councillor Steve Pitt, urging the Government to fully utilize existing world-class infrastructure across the United

Payment of employment tribunal awards (No. 2)

That this House notes with concern reports that individuals who have successfully won cases at Employment Tribunals are facing significant delays, or complete failure, in receiving the compensation awarded to them; further notes that, unlike other courts, Employment Tribunals do not have direct enfo

Indefinite Leave to Remain changes

That this House notes with grave concern the proposed reforms to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) contained within the Government’s White Paper; further notes with particular concern the proposed blanket retrospective application of ILR, which violates the fundamental British values of fairness and

Reform of the asylum system

That this House believes that the Government does not have a credible plan to bring down the asylum backlog, close the remaining asylum hotels and bring order to the UK’s asylum system, including through the provision of controlled safe routes for refugees to reach the UK; regrets the repeal of the

Right to work

That this House believes that allowing asylum seekers to work improves integration, allows them to contribute and support themselves, and reduces the chances they will work illegally; acknowledges that those who have claimed asylum in the UK can apply for permission to work if they have been waiting

Discrimination and exclusion in football

That this House condemns the exclusion of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup; notes reports that Iran's allocation of supporter tickets was withdrawn shor

Leith Walk Primary School 150th birthday

That this House congratulates Leith Walk Primary School Primary School on celebrating 150 years on 12th June; notes that the School counts artist Eduardo Paolozzi among its former pupils; understands that the entire school community will celebrate this birthday with a summer fair and anniversary pic

Risk of AI chatbots to children

That this House expresses concern on the rising prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots incorporated into social media for children; highlights that children have difficulty distinguishing between human and chatbot and so are uniquely vulnerable to addictive and harmful algorithms, which

Coastguard remuneration

That this House is deeply troubled by the Department for Transport’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s plans to cut Coastguard volunteers’ remuneration; notes with concern the significant support these services provide not only during peak tourist seasons, when visitors may be unfamiliar with local c

Glenfarg Community Transport

That this House congratulates Glenfarg Community Transport on being named Community Transport Organisation of the Year (6+ vehicles) at the Community Transport 2026 Awards; notes that this is a significant national achievement and recognition of the organisation’s outstanding service to local commun

Dumbleton Cricket Club

That this House commends Dumbleton Cricket Club, as they celebrate over 140 years of coaching for players of all ages; notes the community and social value it has brought to Gloucestershire; further notes that Dumbleton has produced some of England’s highest-calibre players, including those who have

Team Scotland at the men's football World Cup

That this House congratulates the Scotland men's national football team on qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Scotland's first appearance at the tournament since 1998; recognises the achievements of the current squad, coaching staff and support team in restoring Scotland as a regular participan

Bonaly Primary School 50th anniversary and primary six mock elections

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bonaly Primary School, marked on 19 June 2026; acknowledges the school's longstanding contribution to the local community and the important part it has played in making Bonaly a wonderful place to raise a family; congratulates the generations of tea

Amendment of the Law Motions for Finance Bills

That this House regrets that the use of an Amendment of the Law Motion has not been included in Budget Resolutions since 2017; notes that this represents a departure from established parliamentary practice; further notes that this has constrained the House’s ability to determine, through amendment,

Retirement of Tracy Thirlwall

That this House warmly congratulates Tracy Thirlwall on her well earned retirement as Office Manager of the hon. Member for Leeds East's Constituency office after 11 successful years in that role; notes that her retirement comes after more than 4 decades of committed service for Leeds residents, fir

King's Guard's real fur bearskin caps

That this House expresses its concern that the ceremonial bearskin caps worn by members of the armed forces, most notably at events such as the upcoming annual Trooping the Colour parade, involve the unnecessary slaughter of black bears; acknowledges the dedicated efforts of People for the Ethical T