Early Day Motions

Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme

That this House supports the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme, which would upgrade the vital Ely North Rail Junction to add more capacity to the rail network for both passenger services and rail freight; notes that it would remove 98,000 lorry journeys and create 277,000 more passenger journeys

12th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2026

That this House joins the global celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga, on 21 June 2026, first adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 with the unprecedented support of 177 countries; recalls, at a time when the world is urgently seeking peace and well-being for everyone,

Future of Cumbria Constabulary

That this House notes with concern that the King’s Speech has confirmed that the Government intends to proceed with plans to restructure police forces including the likely merger of Cumbria Constabulary with other police forces across the North of England; further notes that such a merger risks resu

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Amendment) Regulations 2026

That the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 202), dated 2 March 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.

Attack on the hon. Member for Poole's constituency office

That this House expresses its heartfelt gratitude and thanks to everyone at Vanilla Hair and Beauty Salon for their kindness and assistance in supporting staff following an attack on the hon. Member for Poole’s constituency office; and recognises the swift action taken by the police to assist and de

Procurement and provision of absorbent continence products

That this House notes that incontinence has a major impact on patient’s lives, is strongly linked to loss of self esteem and confidence, embarrassment, stigma and reduced mental wellbeing; further notes that half of NHS Trusts impose a limit on the number of continence pads which patients may be iss

Protecting Gaza's territory and its people

That this House condemns the announcement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the Israel Defence Forces plan to seize control of 70% of the Gaza Strip; notes that this represents a clear violation of the October 2025 ceasefire agreement and a further escalation of Israel’s military occ

Government response to Israel’s actions in the West Bank and Gaza

That this House condemns the May 2026 order by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel’s army to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip; further condemns Israel's intensified annexation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank, including the approval of plans to register land there a

Palantir and the NHS

That this House condemns the Department for Health and Social Care over the lack of transparency and public scrutiny around the decision to grant Palantir the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract; highlights reports around Lord Mandelson's role in helping Palantir secure Government contracts;

Rob Roy promotion

That this House congratulates Kirkintilloch Rob Roy Football Club on securing promotion to the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division; recognises the hard work, commitment and resilience of the players, manager, coaching staff, committee, volunteers and supporters throughout the campaign;

Hill Street Football Club league champions and treble winners

This House congratulates Hill Street Football Club on an outstanding and historic season in being crowned League Champions; recognises the club’s remarkable achievement in also securing both the Alexander Cup and the Gerald Kennedy Cup to complete a treble-winning campaign; commends the dedication,

A&E corridor care

That this House condemns the normalisation of corridor care in NHS hospitals; expresses alarm at recent reports of patients receiving end of life care in corridors; believes patients deserve better and should expect to receive care in privacy and with dignity; regrets that 2025 saw the worst level o

Further education

That this House recognises the vital role of further education in supporting young people, adult learners and the wider economy, with more than 1.6 million students taught and trained across England each year; believes that further education must be at the heart of the Government’s plans for economi

Trade union support for Durham Pride

That this House celebrates Durham Pride as an important annual celebration of LGBT+ people, equality and solidarity in County Durham; notes with concern the withdrawal of local authority funding from Durham Pride 2026; welcomes the growing support shown by the trade union movement in helping to ensu

Harrogate Stray Association

That this House congratulates the former Stray Defence Association on its renaming as the Harrogate Stray Association on 12 May 2026; recognises the organisation’s 93 years of dedicated service since its founding in 1933 as guardians of Harrogate’s historic Stray; commends its steadfast commitment t

Towards a ceasefire and political resolution in Sudan

That this House notes with alarm that after three years of conflict, over 33 million people, including 17.3 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that famine has been confirmed in Al Fasher and Kadugli, with 20 additional areas at risk, and that over 14 million people ha

Official Development Assistance

That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI; agrees on the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments in light of increasing global security challenges, but reje

Ruby's Law and recognising pets in domestic abuse protection orders

That this House expresses concern that the Family Law Act 1996 and Domestic Abuse Act 2021 lack explicit protections for pets despite evidence for their central role in abuse dynamics; notes that up to 88% of households experience domestic abuse also involve harm or threats to pets as a means of coe

Higher Education pensions

That this House expresses its alarm at the growing number of higher education institutions deploying approaches that are having a negative impact on the pension schemes of academics and staff, including through use of subsidiary companies, fire and rehire threats and other approaches tantamount to f

Bangor Drama Club 90th anniversary and British One-Act Finals success

That this House congratulates Bangor Drama Club on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; notes that the club was founded in 1935 and remains one of Northern Ireland’s leading amateur drama organisations; recognises its contribution to the cultural and artistic life of North Down through its programm

75th anniversary of the Easington Pit Disaster

That this House commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Easington Pit Disaster of 29 May 1951, in which 83 men lost their lives following an explosion at Easington Colliery in County Durham; remembers the 81 miners who died underground, together with the two rescue workers who lost their lives atte

Cookson’s Court Nursing Home in Yeovil rated outstanding

That this House congratulates Cookson’s Court Nursing Home in Yeovil on receiving an outstanding rating following a recent Care Quality Commission inspection; notes Cookson’s Court Nursing Home is part of the Somerset Care group providing services for a wide array of care needs; celebrates Cookson C

Liushenyu mining disaster and workers’ safety

That this House expresses its deep sorrow at the deaths of at least 82 workers in the Liushenyu coal mine explosion in Shanxi province on 23 May 2026; notes with alarm evidence of concealed tunnels, falsified drawings, unregistered labour, and the deliberate removal of life saving safety systems, al

Protecting children from data exploitation

That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind; notes that under current UK law, children as young as 13 can have their personal data collected, processed, and used for targeted advertising and algorithm-driven content; furthe

Dementia Awareness Week 2026, Alzheimer Scotland

That this House recognises Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia Awareness Week campaign from 1st to 7th June 2026; understands that this year’s theme is ‘Better care, full stop’, highlighting the importance of good quality and consistent care regardless of the stage of someone’s condition or where they liv