Early Day Motions

Temporary licensing relaxation for the England v Mexico world cup fixture

That this House recognises the national significance of England's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 fixture against Mexico, scheduled to kick off at 1.00am UK time; notes that existing licensing restrictions may prevent many pubs and hospitality venues from remaining open to screen the match lawfully; furt

HMP Eastwood Park Bees' Needs Award Champion

That this House congratulates HMP Eastwood Park and recognises their accomplishments both in protecting the UK’s pollinator population and in being recognised as DEFRA's Bees’ Needs Champions; notes the importance of preserving the UK’s insect pollinators with the ultimate purpose of protecting our

Key Stage 2 Sats Results and the Pearson-Administered National Curriculum Assessment

That this House notes with concern that Key Stage 2 Sats results have been delayed until 16 July 2026, over a week after the scheduled date of 7 July; further notes that this is the first year of Pearson's £180 million contract to administer the tests, following its takeover from Capita; also notes

Ricky Booth, Painting and Decorating Apprentice of the Year 2026

That this House congratulates Ricky Booth on being named Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 Painting and Decorating Association Awards; commends Ricky on his success at the Scottish Painting and Decorating Association regional heat and for going on to win the overall UK-wide competition at the Premi

Smiths of Harrogate 120th anniversary

That this House congratulates Smiths of Harrogate in celebration of its 120th anniversary; recognises the remarkable achievement of one of Harrogate's oldest and most successful independent family businesses, founded in 1906 and now in its fifth generation of family ownership retailing beds and furn

Manna Bakery 10th anniversary

That this House congratulates Manna Bakery, based on Cold Bath Road in Harrogate for reaching its 10th anniversary; recognises the bakery's success as an independent local business as well as its contribution to the local economy and community since opening in 2016; praises the owners and staff for

50th anniversary of Number 22 Counselling Charity

That this House congratulates Number 22 Counselling Charity on reaching its 50th anniversary of service to the communities of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Slough since its founding in 1976; recognises the charity's role in providing free and confidential counselling to young peopl

Nathalie Fullerton, Deputy Vice President of the Federation of Independent Retailers

That this House congratulates Nathalie Fullerton on her appointment as the Deputy Vice President of the Federation of Independent Retailers; commends Nathalie, the owner of Go Local, Dumbarton Road in Glasgow West, the first in the city, on being elected to this role by delegates at the organisation

Ratho Primary Glee Choir

That this House congratulates Ratho Primary School Glee Choir on winning the South East regional final of the Frisson Foundation’s Glee Challenge; notes that the Glee Challenge provides an extensive and inclusive school choir programme for children across Scotland, encouraging creativity, confidence

Carbon monoxide alarms

That this House mourns the tragic death of Cherish Bean; recognises the work that her mother Devon Andrews has done since her passing to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide; commends her for garnering more than 20,000 signatures on her petition; notes research from the UK Health Securi

Harpenden Hopper 10 year anniversary

That this House congratulates the Harpenden Hopper bus service on a decade of serving members of the Harpenden community, founded by several volunteers, including the late Rosemary Farmer, the 10 year anniversary of this organisation is a testament to their work in combating loneliness, increasing a

Accountability of the Judicial Appointments Commission and protection of press freedom

That this House is deeply concerned that the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) sought to recover more than £14,000 in legal costs from journalist Barnie Choudhury after he challenged its refusal to disclose information under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act; agrees with the National Union o

Tent of Nations Nassar family farm

That this House notes the long-standing legal efforts of the Nassar family to protect and re-register their family farm, known as Tent of Nations, located south-west of Bethlehem in Area C of the occupied West Bank; recognises the farm’s educational, ecological and peace-building work, including its

Action Mesothelioma Day 2026

That this House recognises Action Mesothelioma Day 2026, to be marked across the United Kingdom on 3 July 2026; notes that the day is held annually to raise awareness of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and to remember those who have lost their lives as a result of asbestos exposure;

Pet-inclusive homelessness and temporary accommodation

That this House recognises that increasing numbers of people experiencing homelessness are forced to choose between accessing accommodation and keeping the pets that provide companionship, emotional support, stability and safety; notes that people choose to sleep rough, sofa surf or remain in unsafe

Detention of Iranian labour activist Yaser Ahmadinejad

That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the 33-month prison sentence handed to Iranian oil worker and labour activist Yaser Ahmadinejad; notes that Mr Ahmadinejad, a former employee of the Arkan Saless drilling company, was convicted of propaganda against the state and other charges fol

Hartley Pensions and FCA enforcement action (No. 2)

That this House notes with great concern the slow administration of Hartley Pensions Ltd; notes that this is causing considerable financial stress and hardship for the many pension holders who are still waiting for the transfer of their pension; further notes that administrators UHY Hacker Young ha

10th anniversary of Oxgangs Community Church

That this House congratulates Oxgangs Community Church on the celebration of its 10th anniversary; notes that the Church was established in 2016 to serve the community of Oxgangs and has since become a valued part of local life; recognises its commitment to supporting individuals and families throug

Community One Stop Shop

That this House congratulates Edinburgh charity Community One Stop Shop (COSS) on its exceptional impact over the past year in supporting individuals experiencing poverty and crisis; applauds the expansion of its services through the new Waverley Care Van, which supported 1,868 people experiencing h

40th anniversary of the Knight School of Dance, Finchampstead

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Knight School of Dance based in Finchampstead in Wokingham which was recently celebrated with performances of Ruby Reflections; congratulates particularly Alison Knight and the dedication she has shown in running the school all that time; recogn

Wokingham's Best Pub Competition

That this House congratulates The Two Poplars in Wokingham on being the winner of the Wokingham's Best Pub Competition, organised by the hon. Member for Wokingham and voted on by members of the local community; further congratulates the runner-up establishment The White Horse in Holme Grange, and al

60th anniversary of City Road Club Hull

That this House celebrates the 60th anniversary of City Road Club Hull, established in 1966, attended by thirty members, where the club's colours of yellow with three purple hoops were decided; acknowledges the club's significant contribution to promoting cycling in Hull and the surrounding areas; c

Improving access to elected office for disabled candidates

That this House recognises the importance of ensuring that disabled people are able to participate fully in democratic life and contest elections on an equal basis with others; notes that disabled candidates can experience significant additional costs when seeking election, including for accessible

Adequacy of early years funding in Hampshire

That this House notes with concern the mounting pressures facing the early years sector following the rise in employer National Insurance contributions; further notes the widening gap between the funding needed to deliver high quality early years care and the funding actually provided under the Gove

The Multibank and Coronation Hub, Scotstoun

That this House congratulates Move On, The Felix Project and Multibank Scotland on the establishment of the Multibank and Coronation Hub in Scotstoun, within the constituency of Glasgow West, the first initiative of its kind in Scotland, bringing together all three charities under one roof; recognis