Early Day Motions

School uniforms

That this House is deeply concerned by the rates of poverty and deprivation in the UK; notes that the 50 richest families now own more wealth than 34 million people in Britain; highlights the extreme strain on family finances and the detrimental impact this is having on school children; commends the

Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer

That this House welcomes the significant progress made towards the establishment of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer in the Midlands of the United Kingdom; notes the vision to create a landmark of national significance comprising one million bricks, each representing an answered prayer; recognise

S38 agreements and unadopted roads

That this House recognises the issue of unadopted roads in new planning developments; highlights that there have been a number of instances within the planning system of developers failing to enter into s38 agreements to ensure money is available to complete roads in their developments; particularly

Exemptions permitting the carrying of ceremonial knives

That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Henry Nowak following his tragic death; notes with concern the continued existence of exemptions in legislation permitting the carrying of certain ceremonial or religious knives in public; believes that public safety must

Edinburgh Taxi Outing 2026

That this House welcomes the reinstatement of the Edinburgh Taxi Outing for children with additional needs; recognises that the event has been a cherished part of the Edinburgh community since 1947; understands that it brings joy and support to children and their families; notes concerns following c

Climate Change Committee’s Fourth Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk

That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the Climate Change Committee’s Fourth Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk, A Well-Adapted UK; is alarmed that, by 2050, 92% of homes could be at risk of overheating, peak river flows could rise by up to 45%, annual flood damage already co

Youth unemployment in Wales

That this House expresses deep concern at the sharp rise in youth unemployment in Wales; notes that the youth unemployment rate in Wales has increased to 16.3 per cent, with 32,800 young people currently unemployed; further notes that youth unemployment in Wales has risen significantly faster than e

Somme 110

That this House commends the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner and his staff on their sponsored walk across Northern Ireland to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in support of charitable organisations the Somme Association and the Air Ambulance NI; notes that Somme 110 is mo

FTD brothers

That this House recognises the outstanding courage, resilience and public service of Jordan and Cian Adams of Redditch, Worcestershire, in raising awareness of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and supporting dementia research; notes that the brothers experienced the devastating impact of inherited FTD

Brecon War Memorial Hospital League of Friends

That this House recognises the longstanding contribution of the League of Friends of Brecon War Memorial Hospital to patients, staff and the wider community; notes the closure of the League's hospital shop after 19 years of dedicated service providing refreshments, essential items and everyday goods

Closure of Thatcham Broadway Post Office

That this House expresses deep concern over the planned closure of Thatcham Broadway Post Office; recognises the branch’s importance to residents in Thatcham and nearby villages who depend on a range of essential postal, travel and other face-to-face services; further recognises that many elderly an

Wealth taxation

That this House notes the recent publication of the Sunday Times Rich List showing that the combined wealth of the UK’s richest 350 individuals has risen to £784 billion; further notes that this means the UK’s richest 50 families now own more than the poorest 34 million Britons combined; recognises

40th anniversary of Hawth Gymnastics

That this House congratulates Hawth Gymnastics on its 40th anniversary; recognises the club's remarkable journey from the basement of the old Crawley Leisure Centre to delivering for Team GB at the international level; commends the huge contribution the club has made to helping young people to learn

Wimborne Rugby Club 75th anniversary

That this House congratulates Wimborne Rugby Club on celebrating its 75th anniversary; values the immense positive social impact the club has had on the area since its establishment; commends the dedication of its members who work tirelessly to maintain a strong community and develop young people; r

Metachromatic leukodystrophy and newborn screening

That this House remembers Teddy Johnston of Portadown, who tragically lost his life to metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD); commends the courage and determination of his parents, Marvin and Gemma Johnston, in campaigning for change; recognises that a commissioned treatment for MLD already exists in t

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

That this House notes with grave concern the recent declaration of a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Democratic Republic of Congo following 904 suspected cases and 119 suspected deaths from Ebola for which there is currently no vaccine o

110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

That this House commemorates the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 2026; remembers all those who fought and lost their lives during one of the most significant and tragic battles of the First World War; recognises the immense contribution and sacrifice made by soldiers from undi

Boroughmuir High School fundraising efforts for PAPYRUS

That this House commends the staff, pupils and wider community of Boroughmuir High School for their outstanding fundraising efforts in support of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide through participation in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival; notes that the fundraising campaign was organised in memory

Findlay Curtis's selection for Scotland World Cup squad

That this House congratulates Findlay Curtis from Balfron on his selection for the Scotland squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; recognises the remarkable progress of this talented young footballer, who began his career in Rangers’ academy at the age of six and has since developed into a first-team pl

Scotland Loves Local Week 2026

That this House recognises the importance of Scotland Loves Local Week 2026, which takes place from 15 to 20 June, in celebrating and supporting the businesses, organisations and local services that form the backbone of communities across Scotland; commends the work of Scotland's Towns Partnership a

Ban on industrial action by prison officers

That this House notes it has been over 30 years since prison officers in the UK were banned from taking industrial action under section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994; further notes that prison officers in Scotland have had the right to strike enshrined in law since 2015, yet

Public health campaign on the dangers of swimming in open water

That this House notes with deep sadness the recent deaths of young people and others in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds and other open water during the recent period of hot weather; extends its condolences to the families, friends and communities affected by these tragedies; recognises the particul

Sunday Times Rich List

That this House expresses concern at the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few as seen by the increase in wealth of the 350 richest people in Britain; notes that the Sunday Times Rich List has increased its wealth by £11 billion since last year and a massive £526 billion since the financial

Scotland's Beach Awards 2026

That this House celebrates seven beaches in North East Fife constituency for securing national recognition after being awarded Scotland’s Beach Award for 2026; notes that this is more than any other region in the country and that the announcement reinforces Scotland's long standing reputation for co

Torbay Hospital

That this House celebrates the tireless dedication and professionalism of staff at Torbay Hospital, as well as health and social care staff across Torbay and Devon; notes with concern the scale of required savings and spending cuts across Devon NHS Trusts and the potential impact on the quality, saf