Early Day Motions

Planned reductions to BBC staff

That this House expresses concerns at the BBC’s plans to cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs, about one in 10, across various departments; notes that BBC management has also outlined spending reductions, including on travel, attending external events, and commissioning freelances, in addition to cuttin

Record attendance for Women’s Six Nations match at Murrayfield

That this House recognises the significance of the recent weekend fixture in the Women’s Six Nations Championship held at Murrayfield Stadium; welcomes the continued growth and public profile of women’s rugby union across the Home Nations and beyond; acknowledges Murrayfield Stadium as a world class

Good grading for Glencryan School

That this House acknowledges the positive report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) for Glencryan School, a school exclusively for children and young people with a range and complexity of additional support needs located in Cumbernauld; recognises the school’s strong, nurturing cult

Whitelees Primary and Nursery School inspection

That this House acknowledges the recent inspection of Whitelees Primary School and Nursery, in which the school was graded “very good” and the nursery “good” by His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education; notes that inspectors highlighted the strong, vibrant and nurturing culture across both settings; re

St Margaret of Scotland Youth Group's 50th anniversary

That this House congratulates St Margaret of Scotland Youth Group on its 50th anniversary of faith-based charitable action; recognises that each summer more than 80 young people aged 18 to 30 volunteer their time to support sick children and their families through the Archdiocese of Glasgow’s annual

Strathcarron Hospice 45th anniversary

That this House congratulates Strathcarron Hospice on the occasion of its 45th anniversary, having first opened its doors on 21 April 1981 to provide compassionate care to people living with, and dying from, incurable illness; recognises that the hospice has remained true to its founding vision over

Stoke Orchard Football Club

That this House celebrates the work of the Stoke Orchard Football Club, an organised youth club that gives more than 120 children the chance to play football; recognises the work of Suzanne and John Cooper, who set up the club in honour of their son Ezra, alongside grandfather David Cooper; further

UK defence bonds

That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by President Trump's reckless war in the Middle East, Russian aggression in Europe and growing uncertainty over this White House's commitment to NATO, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to reb

50th anniversary of Bangor Ladies Choir

That this House congratulates Bangor Ladies Choir on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; recognises the choir’s outstanding contribution to cultural life in Bangor and across Northern Ireland over the past five decades; commends the dedication and commitment of its members, including those who hav

Keele Parish Council Election 2026

That this House notes the election of members to Keele Parish Council in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, scheduled for Thursday 7 May 2026; recognises that there were fewer candidates than seats on the Parish Council and so the 2026 election to Keele Parish Council was uncontested; congratulate

100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II

That this House notes that 21 April 2026 marks 100 years since the birth of the woman who became the longest reigning monarch in British history for over 70 years from 1952 until her passing in 2022; acknowledges the profound and lasting impact she had on the UK and across the globe; recognises that

80 years of the Raffery Boys' Brigade

That this House notes the 80th Birthday of the 1st Raffery Boys' Brigade; celebrates the role of the 1st Raffery Boys' Brigade; thanks all those past members and officers who gave of their time to improve the lives of boys and young men in their local area throughout the last 80 years; and further t

Planned demolition of Christian informal settlements in Islamabad

That this House expresses concern at reports of planned evictions and demolition of informal settlements in Islamabad, Pakistan, many of which are home to low income Christian families; notes that affected residents often lack formal land titles and are therefore at heightened risk of displacement;

World Curlew Day

That this House calls on the Government to adopt and implement the UK Curlew Action Plan; recognises that the Eurasian Curlew, one of Britain’s most iconic and culturally significant birds, has declined by approximately 65 per cent since the 1970s and is now classified as a Red Listed species; notes

Use of restraint of children in the asylum system removal process

That this House notes that Government are consulting on the use of physical restraint techniques to be applied to children during the removal process in the asylum system, including the handcuffing, carrying and physically handling of a child, which is well recognised as inducing psychological traum

Democracy in Iran

That this House expresses grave concern at the systematic repression of the people of Iran; notes reports that during the 2026 nationwide protests thousands were killed and tens of thousands arrested; recalls the 1988 massacre of 30000 political prisoners and Iran’s continuing high rate of execution

Dementia Fest and the first anniversary of the launch of Dementia Heroes (No. 2)

That this House congratulates the Dementia Heroes community support group and dementia café on the creation of Dementia Fest in partnership with Glasgow Life; notes it is running as a part of Glasgow’s WestFest and will include an open air concert on Kelvin Way, a dementia film festival, dementia fr

MS Awareness Week 2026

That this House supports multiple sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week which takes place between 20 to 26 April 2026; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the condition in the over 150,000 people living with MS in the UK; highlights that the MS Society, MS Trust, MS Together, MS-UK,

Rotary Club of Chippenham and Calne

That this House congratulates the Rotary Club of Chippenham and Calne on its service to the community since 1948; recognises its ongoing charitable and voluntary work, including raising in excess of £45,000 in 2026 for local and international causes; notes the wider contribution of Rotary as a globa

Valentina Gomez and the protection of public order and community cohesion

That this House welcomes reports that the Government is taking steps to prevent the entry of Ms Valentina Gomez to the United Kingdom for the far-right march in London on 16 May organised by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon; notes with serious concern her previous conduct at the same Unite the Kingdom rally, w

MS Awareness Week 2026 (No. 2)

That this House celebrates MS Awareness Week 2026, taking place from 20 to 26 April, and pays tribute to the seven UK charities delivering this year's partnership campaign, the MS Society, MS Trust, MS-UK, MS Together, the Neuro Therapy Network, Shift.MS and Talks with MS; notes that more than 150,0

100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough

That this House acknowledges with pride and gratitude the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough on Friday 8 May 2026; honours his long and groundbreaking career as the preeminent storyteller of our natural history and the natural world; notes that the BBC has commissioned a number of new shows to

Mountain rescue in Cumbria

That this House notes with concern the potential impact of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 on small-volunteer led organisations; recognises the impetus for this change arose from the recommendations of the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry, and

Bicentenary of the Monkland and Kirkintilloch Railway

That this House recognises the bicentenary of the Monkland and Kirkintilloch Railway, Scotland’s first modern railway whose first commercial train ran on 17 May 1826; notes that it was the first railway in Scotland to be authorised by Act of Parliament to use steam trains for both passengers and goo

Food Bill

That this House recognises the growing importance of food security in the context of ongoing global instability and rising costs of food, fuel and energy; notes that the resilience of the food system must be treated as a core pillar of national security; further notes that England is the only countr