Early Day Motions

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

That this House recognises that Mental Health Awareness Week, coordinated by the Mental Health Foundation, is between 11 and 17 May 2026; notes that the theme for this year is action; believes that, while awareness is vital, real change comes when people take action too; further believes that indivi

Madeley Parish Council elections 2026

That this House notes that the 2026 Parish Council Elections in Madeley, Newcastle-under-Lyme scheduled for 7 May 2026 were uncontested; acknowledges the work of all parish councillors who served in the previous term led by the Chair of the Parish Council, Cllr Stephenson and the Vice Chair of the P

Direct train connection between Stoke-on-Trent railway station and Manchester Airport

That this House supports calls for the establishment of a direct train connection between Stoke-on-Trent railway station and Manchester Airport; notes the benefits this would bring for businesses operating in Newcastle-under-Lyme, the City of Stoke-on-Trent and across North Staffordshire; recognises

Dunfermline in Scottish Cup Final

That this House congratulates Dunfermline Athletic Football Club on reaching the Scottish Cup Final which will take place at Hampden Park on 23 May; notes that this is the first time the club have reached the centre piece of the Scottish football season since 1968 when they won the trophy, winning 3

Care for people with depression and bipolar disorder

That this House notes that depression and bipolar disorder are major causes of disability, with substantial implications for patients' quality of life; further notes the impact of depression and bipolar on employment opportunities, the UK economy and the NHS; recognises that although innovative trea

Ember wins Scottish Street Food Award

That this House congratulates Duncan McLachlan on being named champion at the Scottish Street Food Awards; notes that his live fire food truck, Ember, regularly operates across St Andrews and North East Fife constituency with regular pop-up locations; recognises Duncan has over 20 years of experienc

81st anniversary of VE Day

That this House notes with gratitude, and respect, the 81st anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8th May 2026; commemorates Victory in Europe on 8 May 1945, the day Nazi Germany officially surrendered to Allied Forces; gives thanks to the generation of women and men who sacrificed so much for the freedom

The Right Rev. Lord Harries of Pentregarth

That this House notes with the greatest sadness the death of the Right Rev. Lord Harries of Pentregarth on 29 April 2026 at the age of 89; gives thanks for his remarkable service to the Church and to public life in the UK and across the Commonwealth and particularly for his commitment to interfaith

Foster Care Fortnight 2026

That this House recognises Foster Care Fortnight from May 11 to May 25; acknowledges the extraordinary contribution foster carers make and the work they do to ensure children can grow up in safe, loving and caring homes; observes that foster carers improve outcomes for children and that increased st

Dairsie Primary School teacher award

That this House congratulates Shannon Smith of Dairsie Primary School in North East Fife on being awarded a Primary Science Teacher Award by the Primary Science Teaching Trust; notes that this prestigious UK-wide award recognises exceptional commitment to STEM education and that being shortlisted is

Former Councillor Ruth Wright

That this House notes with appreciation the service of Ruth Wright to the people of Newcastle-under-Lyme since her first election to Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council in 2014; acknowledges her service to the people who live, learn and work in Newcastle Town Centre and the surrounding com

Former Councillor Lilian Barker MBE

That this House notes the results of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council 2026 Elections; recognises with appreciation the service of Lilian Barker MBE to the people of Chesterton and to Newcastle-under-Lyme since her first election to Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council; and wishes Li

Conviction for speech within a safe access zone

That this House notes a recent Court case in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, where a retired Baptist Pastor was convicted of speaking in July 2024 at a dual carriageway across from Causeway Hospital, which was within a Safe Access Zone; acknowledges that these zones were established for the purpose of

Funding for rural Britain

That this House expresses deep concern at the defunding of rural Britain; notes that the local government settlements, health provision and energy policies of this Labour Government are massively harming Britain's most rural communities; highlights the major cuts to council spending that will be req

Outdoor learning specialist apprenticeships

That this House regrets the proposed defunding of the Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship from 1 September 2026; recognises that this apprenticeship prepares practitioners to design and deliver outdoor learning programmes that support educational achievement, children’s wellbeing, enr

Upland farmers and common land

That this House notes with concern that thousands of upland farmers in England face exclusion from future environment schemes due to the absence of a mechanism for common land to apply to the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT); recognises that aro

Improving banking services for charities

That this House recognises the vital role charities play in supporting communities across the UK; notes with concern the widespread banking difficulties facing the charity sector, including account freezes, lost records, and barriers to opening new accounts; further notes that poor banking provision

Hydrotherapy pools and access to rehabilitation services

That this House recognises the importance of hydrotherapy pools in recovery, rehabilitation and promoting both physical and mental wellbeing; recognises the devastating closure of Leicester’s hydrotherapy pool, a huge service loss for many living with chronic pain, disability and mobility challenges

GRACE Recovery Aftercare

That this House commends GRACE Recovery Aftercare for its work supporting people across Mid Dunbartonshire who have experienced addiction, mental ill health, bereavement, homelessness, loneliness and other trauma; notes that in 2024-25 GRACE recorded 126 referrals and self-referrals, an average week

Eakin Healthcare's commitment to environment and high quality medical devices.

That this House welcomes the announcement that Comber-based Eakin Healthcare has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045; congratulates the company on having its climate action targets officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative

70th anniversary of Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church Girls’ Brigade

That this House congratulates the 126th NI Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church Girls’ Brigade on celebrating its 70th anniversary; notes that this significant milestone was marked by a weekend of celebrations, including a special display on Friday 24 April 2026 and a Service of Thanksgivi

Social media for under-16s

That this House acknowledges the devastating impact of social media on children's mental health, development, and safety; believes that tech companies have for too long prioritised profit over protection, exploiting children through addictive algorithms and treating young people as data to be mined

Somerset Day

That this House celebrates Somerset Day 2026 and extends its thanks to the organisers and all those involved in making this year's celebrations a success; notes that Somerset Day on 11th May commemorates King Alfred the Great's campaign in May 878, when he gathered the people of Somerset alongside t

Odette Hallowes

This House pays tribute to Wellington-based Special Operations Executive Agent, Odette Hallowes GC MBE Legion d’Honneur, 1912-1995, her sense of duty in infiltrating Nazi occupied France to support the Resistance, her integrity in leaving the sanctuary of Somerset for the country of her birth, her b

Holding Iran’s regime to account and proscribing the IRGC

That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the Tehran regime through protest, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the regim