Early Day Motions

Global innovation and life saving equipment from Northern Ireland

That this House notes the exceptional contribution to global innovation and engineering made by people from Northern Ireland, including Frank Pantridge, Harry Ferguson, James Martin and John Alexander Finlay, whose innovations have benefited millions of people worldwide; further notes that 2026 mark

Cardiac risk in the young

That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust;

Rosebank oil field

That this House recognises that the UK’s transition away from oil and gas production is underway, as North Sea reserves decline and the climate imperative intensifies; notes that geopolitical instability is highlighting how the UK’s continued reliance on oil and gas leaves households and businesses

40th anniversary of AGEnda

That this House congratulates the AGEnda charity of North Down and Ards on the celebration of their 40th anniversary in the Borough; recognises the 4 decades of support the charity has given to older people in the community, allowing them to remain independent and connected; acknowledges the range o

Ballygowan Pipe Band 80th anniversary

That this House congratulates the Ballygowan Pipe Band on the celebration of their 80th anniversary with a parade on the evening of Saturday 30 May; recognises the continued local success and cultural impact of traditional pipe music; commends the Ballygowan Pipe band as one of six bands still playi

Courthouse Junior's Platinum Award

That this House congratulates Courthouse Junior School, in Maidenhead on receiving a Platinum Award from OPAL, Outdoor Play and Learning, on 12 June 2026, a prestigious accolade which places the school’s play provision among the top one per cent in the country for its commitment to high-quality, chi

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

That this House pays tribute to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance for its outstanding work delivering lifesaving pre-hospital critical care across the region; notes that the charity responded to a record 2,593 emergencies in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of increasing demand

Prosecution of parents of children with SEND for school absence

That this House notes with concern the increasing number of parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities who are being issued with penalty notices or prosecuted in the magistrates' courts for their child's absence from school; recognises that for many such children, attendance

Communications blackout and human rights in Azad Jammu and Kashmir

That this House expresses grave concern at reports of communications blackout, lockdown measures, mass arrests, and raids in Azad Jammu and Kashmir; condemns any excessive or unlawful use of force against peaceful protesters, and civil society representatives; notes with alarm the distress caused to

Death sentences in Iran

This House notes that the individuals listed below are currently facing the death penalty or have been sentenced to death following judicial processes that international observers, including the UN, have repeatedly exposed as failing to meet minimum standards of due process and fair trials; and urge

England men's football team

That this House wishes the England men's football team every success in the FIFA World Cup 2026; recognises the significance of the World Cup as the pinnacle of international football and one of the world's most celebrated sporting events; celebrates the pride, excitement and sense of national unity

Bowers & Pitsea FC

That this House recognises the significant contribution made by Bowers & Pitsea Football Club to local communities within South Basildon & East Thurrock; commends the club for providing sporting opportunities to local residents of all ages and backgrounds; acknowledges the positive role grassroots f

60 years of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race

That this House congratulates the Knaresborough Lions Club on the 60th anniversary of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race, one of the UK’s most extraordinary community and sporting events, first conceived by the Knaresborough Round Table in 1966 and now proudly run by the Knaresborough Lions; celebrate

NHS dentistry

That this House notes the shocking state of NHS dentistry across the country; raises once again the all too common cases of DIY tooth extractions and patients forced to attend A&E due to dental pain; highlights the worrying rates of access for children, with over 5 million children not seeing a dent

NHS funding for mental health services

That this House expresses deep concern over the recent news that mental health spending, as a share of total NHS expenditure, is due to fall for the third year in a row; highlights that over 2.2 million people are in contact with NHS mental health services; notes that while mental health services ac

GP access

That this House regrets the ongoing and sustained difficulties accessing GP appointments across the country; expresses concern that over 1,300 GP surgeries have closed since 2015; notes that one GP surgery a week has closed under this Government; recognises that GP surgeries are serving an extra 917

Access to GP appointments

That this House regrets that many people are struggling to access GP appointments; notes that on average one GP surgery a week has closed and month-long waits for GP appointments have increased by over 250,000 this Parliament; acknowledges that prolonged waits for GP appointments are terrible for pa

Dr Anna Hewison, finalist for the British Veterinary Association’s Young Vet of the Year Award 2026

That this House congratulates Dr Anna Hewison, a farm veterinary surgeon from Glastonbury, on being shortlisted as a finalist for the British Veterinary Association Young Vet of the Year Award 2026; notes that Dr Hewison has been recognised for consistently high standards of care and service to anim

World Cider Day

That this House celebrates World Cider Day on 3rd June and recognises the important contribution made by the UK’s 450 cider makers, supporting 65,000 jobs, contributing almost £2.7 billion to the UK economy and sustaining rural communities across agriculture, production and hospitality; notes that m

National Fish and Chip Day 2026

That this House celebrates National Fish and Chip Day 2026, which marks the 11th anniversary of the event; recognises the contribution of fish and chip businesses to the economy, hospitality sector and local communities; acknowledges increases to prices in the sector, including the cost of energy, r

England’s long-term water security

That this House notes projections of a shortfall of up to five billion litres of water per day in England by 2050; recognises that current policy relies heavily on demand reduction while supply infrastructure remains insufficient and slow to deliver; further notes concerns about fragmented regulatio

50th anniversary of Leatherhead and Dorking Gymnastics Club

That this House congratulates Leatherhead and Dorking Gymnastics Club on their 50th anniversary; recognises the tireless work of its founder and president Margaret Miler; thanks everyone who works tirelessly behind the scenes for their brilliant work, all the staff including the chairman, the manage

Jean Currie’s contribution to her community

That this House congratulates Jean Currie of Laurieston on her continued dedication to supporting Strathcarron Hospice; recognises her extraordinary contribution as a volunteer over more than 30 years; notes that, at the age of 94, she recently organised a community coffee morning raising more than

50 years of Landward on BBC Scotland

That this House congratulates BBC Scotland’s Landward programme on reaching its 50th anniversary, having been first broadcast in April 1976; notes that the programme continues to be made in Aberdeen where it was instigated under founding producer Arthur Anderson and continues today under production

Abolition of Healthwatch

That this House expresses deep concern over proposals in the NHS Modernisation Bill to abolish Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations; commends Healthwatch's essential role as the health service's only statutory independent patient voice; notes that the changes will leave the NHS an