Early Day Motions

Banbridge Baptist Church, 180th anniversary

That this House congratulates Banbridge Baptist Church on its 180th anniversary; notes that it was founded in 1845 and recognises it as the oldest surviving Baptist church in County Down; gives thanks for the men mightily used of God in its pulpit and membership for the preaching of the Gospel and t

10th anniversary of Bostall Community Library

That this House recognises the 10th anniversary of Bostall Community Library being run by the Bostall Library Community Group; notes that the library has been active since 1939; highlights that ten years ago Bostall Library Community Group took over the running of the library from the London Borough

Torbay Hospital

That this House celebrates the tireless dedication and professionalism of staff at Torbay Hospital, as well as health and social care staff across Torbay and Devon; notes with concern the scale of required savings and spending cuts across Devon NHS Trusts and the potential impact on the quality, saf

School libraries and librarians and the National Year of Reading 2026

That this House recognises and celebrates the importance of school libraries in the UK; celebrates the importance of reading particularly in the National Literacy Trust’s National Year of Reading; supports expanding library provision and access in schools; notes just how crucial reading is for educa

Wincanton Town Council Bronze Award in the National Council Award Scheme

That this House congratulates Wincanton Town Council on achieving the Bronze Award in the National Council Award Scheme; recognises that this award reflects the hard work of the Town Council’s staff and councillors in demonstrating a strong commitment to good governance, transparency, community enga

Seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

That this House notes with deep concern reports that around 20,000 civilian seafarers are currently stranded on vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating regional conflict; recognises that these workers, who play a vital role in maintaining global supply chains, including the move

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

Protection and restoration of ancient woodland

That this House recognises the rich biodiversity of ancient woodlands across the United Kingdom, and their vital role in meeting the nation’s climate and biodiversity obligations as set out in the Environment Act 2021; notes that ancient woodland, those that have existed since at least 1600, covers

Legal protections for individuals making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to undertake an urgent assessment of the adequacy of legal protections for individuals making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, in light of the information provided to hon. Members by whistleblowers alle

13th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh

That this House marks that on 24 April 2026, it is 13 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which killed at least 1,132 workers and injured more than 2,500, a large proportion of whom were women in what was one of the worst industrial accidents on record; is conce

Visually Impaired Edinburgh

That this House congratulates Visually Impaired Edinburgh Velo on receiving a £2,000 grant through the Cash4Clubs programme; recognises the brilliant work they do in Edinburgh West to make cycling accessible for people with visual impairments; highlights the importance of grassroots sports clubs in

Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and National Nature Day

That this House recognises the immense contribution of Sir David Attenborough to public understanding of the natural world, biodiversity and conservation; notes that he will celebrate his 100th birthday on 8 May 2026; commends his decades of broadcasting and environmental advocacy, which have inspir

Secondary school admissions and National Offer Day in Wokingham

That this House welcomes the news that 98% of Year 6 children in Wokingham Borough received a place at one of their preferred secondary schools for September 2026 on National Offer Day, including 87.4% receiving a place at their first preference school; celebrates the high quality and deeply caring

Energy Conservation

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 318), dated 19 March 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 March 2026, be annulled.

First anniversary of Pahalgam attack

That this House commemorates the first anniversary of the tragic and brutal terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India by terrorists from Pakistan; notes that it is hard to forget that the bullets did not merely attack innocent tourists in Pahalgam but also that such incidents strike at

Kilmarnock Academy team crowned champions of the 10th Annual RTX Quadcopter Challenge

That this House congratulates Kilmarnock Academy and its team, KAPPAS, on being crowned champions of the 10th Annual RTX Quadcopter Challenge; notes that the competition, held at London’s Honourable Artillery Company, brought together a record 112 teams and over 500 students from across the UK; furt

Armadale Community Centre and AC/DC

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of AC/DC’s performance at the Armadale Community Centre in 1976; welcomes the tribute concert planned for the 2nd of May costing the same as the original ticket price at 50 pence; notes that local groups will host a series of workshops to co-produce ne

Plough on the Green's fundraising for Dingley’s Promise

That this House congratulates the Plough on the Green pub in Newbury on its outstanding fundraising efforts; recognises the hard work and dedication of the pub and local community, which raised £6,000 for Dingley’s Promise through a variety of events, including meat raffles, karaoke nights and chari

Performance of As You Like It by Shropshire Youth Theatre at Soulton Hall

That this House celebrates the homecoming performance of As You Like It by the Shropshire Youth Theatre at Soulton Hall on 8 May 2026; notes that this production marks a significant return of the play to the landscape that inspired its origins, with Soulton being both the childhood home of Thomas Lo

Victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack

That this House remembers the 26 innocent civilians who were killed during the Pahalgam terrorist attack on 22 April last year; recognises that the tourists who lost their lives were singled out because of their Hindu beliefs; mourns the tragic loss that the victims families have suffered; demands t

Dromore RFC, Bank of Ireland Towns Cup victory

That this House congratulates Dromore Rugby Football Club on their historic victory in the Bank of Ireland Towns Cup Final, their first such title since 1939; pays tribute to captain Ryan Hughes and Player of the Match Dean Dillon, and to every member of the squad, for their outstanding contribution

50th anniversary of St Paul's Preschool, Northumberland Heath

That this House recognises and congratulates St Paul's Preschool in Northumberland Heath on its 50th anniversary; highlights the Art Exhibition held in March to commemorate their 50th anniversary; notes that the Preschool is based in St Paul's Church which provides an inclusive place of worship to a

Coventry City Football Club’s promotion to Premier League

That this House congratulates Coventry City Football Club on their return to the Premier League after 25 years; celebrates the hard work of fans, board members, club staff and volunteers; thanks owner Doug King, coach Frank Lampard, and all past and present players for their passion, commitment and

Kate Kennedy Spring Procession 100th anniversary

That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Kate Kennedy Spring Procession in St Andrews, held from 16–19 April; commends the Kate Kennedy Club and the many volunteers whose hard work and dedication ensured the success of this year’s centenary event; notes the rich history of the Process

Bowhouse Market awarded farmers market certification

That this House congratulates Bowhouse Market in the East Neuk of Fife on being awarded farmers market certification from the Farm Retail Association; recognises that the certification provides consistency and clarity to the public on what a true farmers market is; understands that eight key princip