Early Day Motions

Leicester retains title of England Curry Capital

That this House congratulates Leicester on retaining the title of England Curry Capital for a further two years, having won 73.6% of the public vote against strong competition from Bradford, Manchester, London and Birmingham; recognises that Leicester boasts cuisines from more areas of South Asia th

Effi o Blaenau

That this House commends the team behind Effi o Blaenau, a Welsh-language drama film by filmmaker Marc Evans that has been screened at the Glasgow Film Festival and recently had its UK-wide release to huge critical acclaim; notes that the film has become the most successful Welsh-language film ever

Healing for the Heart at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre

That this House congratulates Healing for the Heart on the opening of its new health and wellbeing hub at the Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre in Glasgow West constituency; recognises the charity's work since its establishment in 2018 as a mental and emotional health and wellbeing organisation pr

Drumchapel Tennis Club

That this House congratulates Drumchapel Tennis Club, located in Drumchapel in Glasgow West constituency, on its outstanding contribution to community sport and wellbeing since its foundation in 1898; recognises the club’s strong reputation and commitment to making tennis affordable, accessible and

Disability Pride Month

That this House celebrates Disability Pride Month, an annual opportunity to recognise the identities, culture, achievements and contributions of disabled people across the United Kingdom and around the world; notes that the Disability Pride movement, which originated in the United States, was establ

Partick Methodist Church restoration and transformation into a community arts hub

That this House welcomes the proposed £1.65 million restoration of the former Partick Methodist Church in Glasgow West constituency, securing the future of a significant historic building through its transformation into a vibrant arts, cultural and community hub; recognises the importance of conserv

Palantir and the NHS (No. 2)

That this House notes that Members of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, the Health and Social Care Select Committee, and other hon. Members have raised serious concerns regarding the procurement, trust, operation and long-term implications of the Federated Data Platform (FDP) contrac

Sustainability of mental health legal aid services

That this House recognises the essential work undertaken by specialist mental health legal aid practitioners in safeguarding the liberty, dignity and legal rights of people detained under the Mental Health Act 1983; notes that those practitioners represent some of the most vulnerable people in socie

50th anniversary of the Trico strike for equal pay

That this House celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the 21 week strike in 1976 by trade union members for equal pay at the Trico-Folberth factory in Brentford, West London, which was led by courageous women refusing to be exploited by their employer and demanding equal pay for work of equal value, an

Impact of Israel’s ingress into Palestinian territory on maternal care

That this House notes its profound concern over the impact of Israel’s illegal ingress into sovereign Palestinian territory on maternal care; highlights the findings of the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel in which a 41

78th anniversary of the creation of the National Health Service

That this House notes that 5 July 2026 marked the 78th anniversary of the creation of the beloved NHS by the Clement Attlee-led Labour Government on 5 July 1948; celebrates the late Aneurin Bevan, Minister of Health in the Attlee government, for the role he played in delivering and establishing the

250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

That this House notes with friendly acknowledgment that the United States of America marked its semiquincentennial on Saturday 4th July 2026; recognises that the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is an important milestone for the people who call the United States of

Durham Miners’ Gala 2026

That this House celebrates the 140th Durham Miners’ Gala, to be held on Saturday 11 July 2026, organised by the Durham Miners’ Association; recognises the Gala, known as The Big Meeting, as the world’s greatest celebration of trade unionism, working-class culture and international solidarity; notes

25 years of Crosshouse Hospital Volunteers

That this House recognises the 25 years of service provided by Crosshouse Hospital Volunteers; notes that the volunteer team evolved from the former WRVS group and has continued to demonstrate exceptional commitment to patients, families and staff at University Hospital Crosshouse; further notes tha

30th anniversary of Christians Against Poverty

That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of Christians Against Poverty (CAP), founded in 1996 by John Kirkby; commends the outstanding dedication of its staff, partner churches, and volunteers who have spent three decades providing free, expert debt advice and holistic support to individuals

Phenylketonuria awareness and treatment access in Northern Ireland

That this House notes with concern that Northern Ireland has one of the highest incidence rates of Phenylketonuria (PKU) globally, affecting approximately 1 in 4,000 newborns compared to the UK wider average of 1 in 10,000; acknowledges that PKU is a debilitating, rare genetic metabolic condition re

Suspension decisions at the FIFA World Cup 2026

That this House regrets the decision taken by FIFA to overturn the suspension following a dismissal in the previous match given to Folarin Balogun of the USA; states its solidarity with the position of the Belgian FA that they are astonished by FIFA’s decision which is in contradiction of Article 66

Tafarn Yr Heliwr, Nefyn fifth anniversary

That this House congratulates Yr Heliwr in Nefyn on reaching the fifth anniversary of its establishment as a community-owned pub; recognises the vision, determination and commitment shown by local residents in securing the future of this important community asset; commends the shareholders, voluntee

Religious freedom in sub-Saharan Africa

That this House notes the growing humanitarian, security and governance challenges facing parts of sub-Saharan Africa; recognises that freedom of religion or belief, including the right to hold no religion, is a fundamental human right; expresses concern at the persecution of religious and belief mi

FIFA World Cup 2026 match bans

That this House expresses deep concern at FIFA's decision to suspend the automatic one match ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun following reports that the decision came after political interference from President Donald Trump; believes that sporting decisions must be taken transpar

Anniversary of the July 5 2009 Urumqi violence and the current situation of Uyghur People

That this House remembers with dismay the events of 5 July 2009 in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, in which hundreds were killed and widespread unrest occurred; further notes reports from human rights organisations concerning subsequent detentions and treatment of Uyghur people by the Chi

Potential merits of a knighthood for Harry Kane

That this House recognises the efforts of Harry Kane in England’s game against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday evening; celebrates the work of the England team in their 2026 World Cup campaign so far; wishes them every success in their next game against Mexico on

VAT on energy saving materials

This House notes that the zero rate of VAT on energy saving materials introduced by the last government in 2022 is due to end on 31st March 2027; believes that this zero VAT rate makes the installation of such materials more affordable and so encourages householders to install them, resulting in les

Powys Hospital bed reductions

That this House expresses its profound concern at proposals being developed by Powys Teaching Health Board which could see inpatient beds removed from all but two community hospitals in Powys; notes that options under consideration reportedly include concentrating inpatient care at Brecon and Newtow

UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

That this House notes with outrage the findings of genocide by the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, documenting the deliberate targeting of Palestinian children by Israeli forces and widespread