Early Day Motions

250th Oriam Parkrun

That this House warmly congratulates the organisers, volunteers, and participants of the Oriam Parkrun on reaching its 250th event on the same weekend that the 1 millionth parkrun was held; recognises that this significant milestone reflects a strong collaborative partnership between Oriam, Scotland

One millionth parkrun

That this House congratulates parkrun on the occasion of the one millionth parkrun event taking place globally; recognises the extraordinary impact that parkrun has had since its founding in 2004, growing from a small community run in Bushy Park to a worldwide movement spanning multiple countries; n

Foster care system

That this House notes the need to reform the foster care system, particularly around attachment, carers’ rights and policy change initiatives; promotes Noah’s Campaign which aims to prevent trauma caused by broken attachments in foster care, prioritises child attachment over administrative processes

50th anniversary of Newtownards Probus Club

That this House congratulates the Newtownards Probus Club on celebrating its historic 50th anniversary landmark; notes that for five decades the club has provided an invaluable pillar of fellowship, connection, and community engagement for retired and semi-retired professionals throughout Newtownard

Takeover of Ewing Hall, Lahore

That this House expresses concern at the forced takeover of Ewing Hall, part of Forman Christian College, Lahore, on 11 June 2026; notes that the University states Ewing Hall stands on land originally granted in 1915 for educational purposes and that the building was taken over, with FCCU told it ha

Bus and train travel from the Republic of Ireland to the UK

That this House recognises the responsibility to maintain secure borders and, in respect of the Common Travel Area, accepts that its successful operation requires sufficient checks to ensure it is not being abused; and, in light of the history of unchecked passage for illegal migrants from Dublin to

Gemma McGunnigle

That this House congratulates Gemma McGunnigle, aged 18, from Alexandria, on receiving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at Buckingham Palace; notes her progression from Girlguiding through to completing her Silver and Gold Awards with the Air Cadets; recognises her two months of volunteering, her se

Infected Blood Inquiry compensation

That this House notes the findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry and the recommendation of Sir Brian Langstaff that compensation should be delivered with urgency and in a manner that is simple, fair and speedy; recognises that victims and bereaved families have already waited decades for justice; fu

Drumchapel United's 25th anniversary

That this House congratulates Drumchapel United Football Club on its 25th anniversary and celebrates its outstanding contribution to grassroots football and the wider Drumchapel community; recognises the Club’s commitment to providing inclusive football opportunities through its boys’ teams, girls’

Minehead RNLI's 125th anniversary

That this House congratulates all of the volunteers and staff members who have given their time and dedication to the Minehead RNLI Station over the past 125 years since the establishment of the station in 1901; commends the outstanding commitment of the generations of volunteers who have served the

Public disorder in Southampton and Belfast

That this House expresses sympathy to the victims, their families, and all those affected by the attacks in both Southampton and Belfast; condemns the public disorder in Belfast and Southampton; affirms that while peaceful protest is a fundamental right, violence and intimidation have no place in a

Cross-border healthcare and Powys patients

That this House notes with concern the decision by Powys Teaching Health Board to extend waiting times for Powys residents receiving treatment in English hospitals; further notes that Powys has no district general hospital and that many residents are therefore reliant on hospitals in Herefordshire,

Future of children’s palliative care

That this House notes with concern the findings of the report entitled Built to Last? The State of Children’s Palliative Care in 2025, published by Together for Short Lives; recognises that the report reveals a stark postcode lottery in access to high-quality palliative care for seriously ill childr

South Western Railway and zero waste to landfill

That this House congratulates South Western Railway on achieving zero waste to landfill since 2018; recognises the hard work of people on the ground sorting individual bins to achieve this milestone, from train presentation teams to waste segregation officers, who have helped show how corporations c

UK trade with illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

That this House notes with grave concern the recent announcement of 22 new Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, in clear violation of international law; further notes that trade with illegal settlements contributes to their entrenchment and expansion, undermining the prospect

Drug education in independent schools

That this House notes with concern that there is currently no regulation requiring independent schools to provide drug education to their pupils; further notes that while state schools are mandated to deliver relationships, sex and health education, which includes drug education, independent schools

Dual nationals without British passports

That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK bor

Peregrine falcons in Woking

That this House congratulates the Surrey Bird Club and the Woking Peregrine Project on the recent success of the peregrine falcons nesting at Export House in Woking; notes that the installation of a nest box in 2016 has supported the return of these remarkable birds of prey to the town centre; furth

British citizens' right to a family life with spouses in the UK

That this House notes that British citizens wishing to return to live in the UK with a foreign-born spouse face complex, costly visa application conditions; believes that UK citizens should have a presumed right to a family life in their own country, subject to proper checks on the bone fide nature

Portsmouth as the watersports venue for the 2040 Olympic Games

That this House welcomes the Government’s interest in a bid to host the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games; notes the comments of the Liberal Democrat Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Councillor Steve Pitt, urging the Government to fully utilize existing world-class infrastructure across the United

Payment of employment tribunal awards (No. 2)

That this House notes with concern reports that individuals who have successfully won cases at Employment Tribunals are facing significant delays, or complete failure, in receiving the compensation awarded to them; further notes that, unlike other courts, Employment Tribunals do not have direct enfo

Indefinite Leave to Remain changes

That this House notes with grave concern the proposed reforms to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) contained within the Government’s White Paper; further notes with particular concern the proposed blanket retrospective application of ILR, which violates the fundamental British values of fairness and

Reform of the asylum system

That this House believes that the Government does not have a credible plan to bring down the asylum backlog, close the remaining asylum hotels and bring order to the UK’s asylum system, including through the provision of controlled safe routes for refugees to reach the UK; regrets the repeal of the

Right to work

That this House believes that allowing asylum seekers to work improves integration, allows them to contribute and support themselves, and reduces the chances they will work illegally; acknowledges that those who have claimed asylum in the UK can apply for permission to work if they have been waiting

Discrimination and exclusion in football

That this House condemns the exclusion of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup; notes reports that Iran's allocation of supporter tickets was withdrawn shor