Early Day Motions

Ané Kritzinger Physics Gold Medal at STEM for BRITAIN Awards

That this House congratulates Ané Kritzinger on winning the Gold Medal in the Physics category at STEM for BRITAIN; recognises the outstanding achievement of presenting cutting-edge research in Parliament as part of this prestigious national competition for early-career researchers; notes that the r

Durham District Prostate Cancer Group

That this House commends the tireless work of the Durham District Prostate Cancer Group in their mission to raise awareness of prostate cancer and provide vital support to men and their families across County Durham; welcomes their pioneering partnership with the Cancer Screening Trust, which has mo

Stans of St Martins

That this House celebrates the incredible role that the family-run Stans Superstore in St Martins has played and continues to play for the village and surrounding area; notes that Stans is due to be sold after nearly 80 years and generations of dedication and generosity from the Faulks family, who h

40th anniversary of Bathgate rail

That this House recognises the 40th anniversary of the re-opening of Bathgate railway station in 1986; acknowledges the national significance of the Bathgate station as the first re-opening of passenger services originally withdrawn in 1956; further recognises the route supports more than 80 passeng

Campbell College’s rugby and football double

That this House congratulates Campbell College Belfast on the remarkable achievement of winning both the Rugby Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Challenge Cup and the Football Danske Bank U16s Schools’ Cup; recognises the significance of securing their 25th rugby title and their first football title; note

Middlesbrough City of Culture

That this House welcomes the longlisting of Middlesbrough for UK City of Culture 2029; recognises the town’s cultural contribution, including the forthcoming Turner Prize, the recent £4.25m investment through the Cultural Development Fund into Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Middlesbrough Cen

Sunday Times Best Place to Live in Scotland 2026

That this House congratulates Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire on being named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in Scotland list for 2026 for the second consecutive year; notes that the awards recognise factors including schools, transport, broadband and the strength of local high streets; fur

Sign Language Week

That this House celebrates Sign Language Week, held from 16 to 22 March 2026; welcomes this year’s theme entitled United in Sign, celebrating unity, pride, and collective action around sign language; notes the importance of sign as a form of language, heritage and identity for the deaf community; re

Legal routes for refugees

That this House notes that the UK has an ongoing situation where far too many people are placing their lives into the hands of people smugglers and are undertaking dangerous journeys to the UK before they begin their claim; further notes that these people will travel thousands of miles, transported

Redundancies of skilled rail workers at Balfour Beatty

That this House applauds the work done by rail workers in renewing rail track, overhead lines and other infrastructure, which ensure the safety of rail travel in Britain; notes that Network Rail sub-contracts most renewals work to construction companies rather than delivering the work in-house as wi

World Young Rheumatic Diseases (WORD) Day

That this House marks World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day, held annually on 18 March, raising awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions affecting children and young people; recognises that thousands of young people across the United Kingdom, including in Northern Ireland, live with condit

Countryside Alliance and the Countryside Clean Up

That this House recognises the valuable work of the Countryside Alliance in organising its annual Countryside Clean-up, taking place from 20 March to early April 2026; notes the significant contribution of volunteers from rural communities, including farmers, landowners and local residents, who give

Death of Chuck Norris

That this House expresses its deep sadness at the passing of cultural icon Chuck Norris, who died in March 2026 at the age of 86; notes his distinguished career as a multiple-time world karate champion and his transition into a successful film and television career, including his iconic role in Walk

New Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision in Wokingham

That this House commends the approval of three new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities units at Walter Infant School, St Paul's Junior School, and Winnersh Primary School in Wokingham Borough, creating 40 new local SEND places backed by £2 million of secured funding; congratulates Wokingham B

Alexandra Infants’ School, Stoke-on-Trent

That this House congratulates Adele Lupton and her brilliant team at Alexandra Infants’ School, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent on their outstanding work in providing Special Educational Needs and Disability provision to their students; notes that Adele has been doing tailored SEND provision for three years

Airbag safety in vehicles

That this House notes that more than six months on from the initial notification of a recall of Citroen vehicles for air bag safety checks, according to a recent Departmental written response there remains around 10,000 vehicles that have not been checked; accepts that not every vehicle will have be

NHS funding for mental health services

That this House expresses deep concern over the recent news that mental health spending, as a share of total NHS expenditure, is due to fall for the third year in a row; highlights that over 2.2 million people are in contact with NHS mental health services; notes that while mental health services ac

Anniversary of the Tel al-Sultan aid worker massacre

That this House marks the first anniversary of the killing of 15 Palestinian aid workers in Tel al-Sultan, Gaza, on 23 March 2025, including paramedics from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, firefighters from the Palestinian Civil Defence, and a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine

Glasgow 850 Interfaith Sponsored Walk

That this House celebrates the Glasgow 850 Interfaith Sponsored Walk which is a visible sign of hope and community in our city; commends their work in promoting interfaith dialogue by encouraging people of all backgrounds to join in a walk between eight places of worship to hear blessings for Glasgo

25th anniversary of the Voluntary Initiative

That this House congratulates the Voluntary Initiative on its 25th anniversary taking place on 1 April 2026; recognises that, since its establishment in 2001, the Voluntary Initiative has brought together farmers, agronomists and industry bodies to promote the responsible use of plant protection pro

St Neots Walk and Talk 4 Men 5th anniversary

That this House congratulates Walk and Talk 4 Men St Neots on celebrating its fifth birthday; commends the dedication of founders Justin Leigh and Steve Whitney, and all its volunteer walk leaders, in creating a free, welcoming and judgement-free space where men can walk together and talk openly abo

The National Council of Resistance of Iran's ten-point plan

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 30,000 political prisoners and Iran’s continuing high rate of execut

Month of the Military Child 2026 in Arbroath

That this House recognises April as the Month of the Military Child and pays tribute to the strength and resilience of children growing up in Armed Forces families across the UK and overseas; further recognises in particular the many military-connected families living in and around Arbroath, includi

Angus–Sumy friendship agreement

That this House welcomes the signing of a friendship agreement between Angus Council and Sumy Oblast on 31 March 2026; notes that this agreement strengthens ties between communities in Scotland and Ukraine at a time when international solidarity remains of vital importance; recognises the commitment

Cyprus and UK Sovereign Base Areas

That this House recognises the strategic importance of the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus, including Akrotiri and Dhekelia, in supporting UK and allied operations in the Eastern Mediterranean; notes the United Kingdom’s role as a guarantor power under the Treaty of Guarantee 1960 and the responsibil