Early Day Motions

125th anniversary of the birth of Speaker Horace Maybray-King

That this House marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of Horace Maybray-King, born in Grangetown on Teesside on 25 May 1901; notes his journey from a working-class background to a lifetime of public service; recognises his work as a teacher, scholar and Labour Member of Parliament for Southampton

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

84th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Tilawa

That this House notes that survivors and descendants will gather in London on 23 November 2026 to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the sinking of the British passenger ship SS Tilawa during the Second World War; acknowledges newly identified survivor histories, including that of Her Excellency Mr

Sporting integrity in the EFL Championship play-offs

That this House notes with serious concern the allegations that a member of Southampton Football Club staff observed and recorded a Middlesbrough training session ahead of the Championship play-off semi-final; further notes that Southampton Football Club has been charged by the English Football Leag

Cadet Lance Corporal Fleming

That this House commends the brave actions of Cadet Lance Corporal Fleming of the Army Cadet Force in Kilmarnock following an emergency incident; recognises the pride this brings to Kilmarnock and Loudoun; further recognises that, at the scene, Cadet Lance Corporal Fleming acted with exceptional cal

Stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK

That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that the war in Ukraine still wages on, more than three years after Putin first invaded; notes with concern recent reports that some Ukrainian refugees have faced losing their homes and

Visas and access to education for Ukrainian refugee children

That this House expresses serious concern about the detrimental impact of short-term visas granted under the Ukraine Sponsorship and Ukraine Family Schemes on the education and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugee children in the UK; notes the case of a Year 9 student living in south Cambridgeshire, whose

Online abuse and exploitation of Ukrainian refugees

That this House expresses grave concern at evidence of widespread abuse, racism, scamming and sexual exploitation targeting Ukrainian refugees within online groups established to facilitate sponsorship under the Homes for Ukraine scheme; notes reports of malicious or inactive administrators allowing

British Book Awards Library of the Year 2026 Winner

That this House congratulates the City of Edinburgh Council’s Oxgangs Library, Saughton Prison Library (HMP Edinburgh), and the Mobile Library Services team on winning the prestigious Library of the Year Award 2026 at the British Book Awards; commends the collaborative "Secret Santa" initiative laun

Inverness City of Culture

That this House welcomes the longlisting of Inverness as a candidate for UK City of Culture 2029; celebrates the city’s rich cultural life, including the transformation of Inverness Castle, the long-standing contribution of Eden Court Theatre, the international prestige of the Northern Meeting Pipin

Graduate driving licences

That this House offers its sincere condolences to the families of Lewis Knox, 16, Fergus Ward, 17, and Jordan Cameron, 17, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in the Scottish Highlands; notes with deep concern the disproportionately high number of road traffic accidents involving drive

Scott Hastings

That this House honours the life of the late, great Scott Hastings; celebrates his distinguished contribution to rugby, including a legacy of 65 caps for his native Scotland and two British and Irish Lions tours; recognises that watching the Hastings brothers represent their country together was a r

US sanctions on Cuba

That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba;

UK-France one-in, one-out migration pilot

That this House calls on the Government to discontinue the UK-France one-in-one-out pilot; notes that the scheme has resulted in serious human rights violations, including impacts on children and survivors of torture and trafficking, as documented by organisations working with affected communities;

Reform of Northern Ireland's political institutions

That this House notes that the results of the 7 May elections have demonstrated the depth of public frustration with politics as usual; further notes that at a time of such political and economic instability, the people of Northern Ireland cannot be left without a functioning government to fight the

AFC Stoneham FA Vase victory

That this House congratulates AFC Stoneham on their fantastic victory in the 2026 FA Vase final; commends the players, manager and coaching staff for their hard work, dedication and effort; celebrates Callum Lee’s goalkeeping heroics; recognises the tremendous support shown by their fans, the Purple

UK digital sovereignty strategy

That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including se

Elizabeth Ling

That this House congratulates Elizabeth Ling, aged eight, of Cirencester, for her initiative in writing to her Member of Parliament to raise concerns about the removal of a basket swing at Thistledown Park that had enabled children of different ages and abilities to play together; notes that Elizabe

Acquired Brain Injury Week 2026

That this House marks Action for Brain Injury Week, 18-24 May, to raise awareness and understanding of brain injury; welcomes this year’s We see you campaign focused on isolation and loneliness, a common outcome for many brain injury survivors; recognises Headway UK’s survey of survivors and carers

UK Government Budget and structural investment in Wales

That this House expresses profound concern that the UK Government’s 2025 Autumn Budget fails to deliver the structural reforms and investment necessary to meet Wales’s long-term economic and social needs; regrets in particular that the Budget did not include the devolution of the Crown Estate in Wal

St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi)

That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should be formally recognised a

Northern Powerhouse Rail and Wales

That this House notes with concern the classification of Northern Powerhouse Rail as an England and Wales project despite no part of the route being located in Wales; further notes that this follows similar classifications for HS2 and East-West Rail, which have resulted in Wales not receiving conseq

Statutory rights for trade union future-proofing jobs representatives

That this House recognises that the UK is entering a period of significant industrial change, driven by the need to address the climate, nature and cost of living crises; acknowledges that these changes will have repercussions for many workplaces, particularly the oil and gas sector and heavy indust

National Epilepsy Week

That this House notes National Epilepsy Week 2026 running from 18 to 24 May; acknowledges the work of Epilepsy Action and other charities on improving outcomes for people with epilepsy and their families; further notes that around 630,000 people in the UK live with epilepsy; also notes that many peo

State of our Beaches report 2025

That this House celebrates the publication of the Marine Conservation Society’s annual State of our Beaches report; thanks the thousands of volunteers whose efforts removed over 600,000 litter items from our beaches, of which 26,592 items were removed from the coasts of Devon and Cornwall; notes wit