Early Day Motions

Towards a ceasefire and political resolution in Sudan

That this House notes with alarm that after three years of conflict, over 33 million people, including 17.3 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that famine has been confirmed in Al Fasher and Kadugli, with 20 additional areas at risk, and that over 14 million people ha

Official Development Assistance

That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI; agrees on the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments in light of increasing global security challenges, but reje

Ruby's Law and recognising pets in domestic abuse protection orders

That this House expresses concern that the Family Law Act 1996 and Domestic Abuse Act 2021 lack explicit protections for pets despite evidence for their central role in abuse dynamics; notes that up to 88% of households experience domestic abuse also involve harm or threats to pets as a means of coe

Higher Education pensions

That this House expresses its alarm at the growing number of higher education institutions deploying approaches that are having a negative impact on the pension schemes of academics and staff, including through use of subsidiary companies, fire and rehire threats and other approaches tantamount to f

Bangor Drama Club 90th anniversary and British One-Act Finals success

That this House congratulates Bangor Drama Club on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; notes that the club was founded in 1935 and remains one of Northern Ireland’s leading amateur drama organisations; recognises its contribution to the cultural and artistic life of North Down through its programm

75th anniversary of the Easington Pit Disaster

That this House commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Easington Pit Disaster of 29 May 1951, in which 83 men lost their lives following an explosion at Easington Colliery in County Durham; remembers the 81 miners who died underground, together with the two rescue workers who lost their lives atte

Cookson’s Court Nursing Home in Yeovil rated outstanding

That this House congratulates Cookson’s Court Nursing Home in Yeovil on receiving an outstanding rating following a recent Care Quality Commission inspection; notes Cookson’s Court Nursing Home is part of the Somerset Care group providing services for a wide array of care needs; celebrates Cookson C

Liushenyu mining disaster and workers’ safety

That this House expresses its deep sorrow at the deaths of at least 82 workers in the Liushenyu coal mine explosion in Shanxi province on 23 May 2026; notes with alarm evidence of concealed tunnels, falsified drawings, unregistered labour, and the deliberate removal of life saving safety systems, al

Protecting children from data exploitation

That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind; notes that under current UK law, children as young as 13 can have their personal data collected, processed, and used for targeted advertising and algorithm-driven content; furthe

Dementia Awareness Week 2026, Alzheimer Scotland

That this House recognises Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia Awareness Week campaign from 1st to 7th June 2026; understands that this year’s theme is ‘Better care, full stop’, highlighting the importance of good quality and consistent care regardless of the stage of someone’s condition or where they liv

40 years of Corstorphine Pram Centre

That this House congratulates Corstorphine Pram Centre on reaching its 40th anniversary this May; notes its long standing service to families across Edinburgh West and beyond; recognises the dedication of its staff, past and present, in providing trusted advice, high quality products and community s

Hillwood Primary School's 50th anniversary

That this House congratulates Hillwood Primary School on reaching its 50th anniversary; notes the school’s longstanding commitment to providing high-quality education and fostering community spirit in the Hillwood area; recognises the dedication of its teachers, staff, pupils, and families over the

Chelsea flower show

That this House congratulates the businesses behind the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, from landscapers to garden designers, growers to manufacturers; recognises that Environmental Horticulture contributes £38 billion to UK GDP every year and supports more than 722,000 good green jobs; notes that green in

Emergency Medicine Day 2026

That this House recognises the vital contribution of emergency medicine professionals, up and down the country, who deliver urgent and life-saving care and pays tribute to them for their dedicated service in our A&E Departments as we celebrate Emergency Medicine Day 2026; notes with concern the incr

Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations

That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved.

Baldragon Academy champions, 2026 Scottish Schools Football Association U16 Shield

That this House congratulates Dundee’s Baldragon Academy U16 Football Team on their success in the 2026 Scottish Schools Football Association U16 Shield; notes that Baldragon Academy were crowned champions following a 2-1 victory over Beath High School at Bayview Stadium in Fife; also congratulates

Clydebank High School: UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award

That this House congratulates Clydebank High School on being awarded the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award; recognises that this achievement reflects the school’s strong commitment to embedding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) across its culture, curriculu

AI content labelling

That this House notes that, according to a study by KPMG, 72% of the UK public are now unsure whether online content can be trusted due to the proliferation of AI-generated material; further notes that AI-generated content is fuelling misinformation and eroding public trust; also notes that mandator

NHS maternity services

That this House believes that the UK should be the safest country in the world to have a baby; regrets that 65% of maternity units do not meet the classification of good for standards of safety; recognises the serious harm caused to mothers and babies and the cost to the NHS of maternal clinical neg

Steel import tariffs and further education colleges

That this House is concerned about the impact of steel price increases resulting from upcoming steel import tariffs on further education colleges which purchase the metal for vocational courses such as welding, plumbing, fabrication, and engineering; notes that without support institutions such as C

Protest rights

That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing a

UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme

That this House notes with concern the slow progress in advancing negotiations with the European Union on youth mobility, educational exchange and wider people-to-people cooperation following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union; recognises the cultural, educational and economic b

Bank holiday for celebrations if England win the 2026 FIFA World Cup

That this House notes that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played on Sunday 19 July 2026; recognises that a World Cup victory by England would be a rare national moment likely to bring together families, neighbours and communities across the country, including through local celebrations in t

50th anniversary of St Blane's Primary School in Summerston

That this House congratulates St Blane’s Primary School in Summerston in Glasgow North constituency on their 50th anniversary; recognises the contribution made by the school to the education and development of generations of young people in Summerston; commends the dedication of the school’s teacher

Arthritis Awareness Month 2026

That this House celebrates May as Arthritis Awareness Month; acknowledges the significant impact that arthritis has on over 10 million people across the UK, including more than 10,000 children and young people; recognises that arthritis causes pain, fatigue, disability, mental and financial strain a