Early Day Motions

Achievements of St Mary's Aghagallon GAA Club at the 2026 Ulster Scór Championships

That this House congratulates St Mary's Aghagallon GAA Club on their outstanding achievement at the Ulster Scór Championships; notes that the club competed in three categories, namely the Ceili Dancing, Ballad Group and Novelty Act competitions; further notes that the club secured two Ulster titles,

Support for the ceramics industry

That this House recognises the role the UK ceramics industry plays in producing essential materials such as bricks and glass; celebrates the industry’s vital contribution to the UK’s defence and housebuilding capabilities and the enduring cultural significance and heritage of the UK’s table and gift

Fife Best Bar None Awards

That this House congratulates businesses across North East Fife which received 2026 Best Bar None awards, including the Jigger Inn which achieved a platinum award, the Cross Keys in Cupar, the Whey Pat Tavern, Ham's Hame Bar & Grill, the West Port Bar, the Road Hole Restaurant, the Greyfriars Inn an

Windermere

That this House notes the urgent public health and environmental concerns arising from the water quality at Windermere; recognises that annual bathing water classifications do not reflect rapidly fluctuating bacterial concentrations or pollution events, including recorded sewage discharges to the la

Funding for rural Britain

That this House expresses deep concern at the defunding of rural Britain; notes that the local government settlements, health provision and energy policies of this Labour Government are massively harming Britain's most rural communities; highlights the major cuts to council spending that will be req

Conflict in Lebanon

That this House notes with grave concern the intensification of fighting in southern Lebanon, including Hezbollah’s strikes against northern Israel, IDF strikes on residential areas of Beirut, instructions from the IDF for civilians to evacuate the area south of the Zahrani River and the reported st

Coniston Hydro

That this House celebrates the pioneering work of small-scale hydropower schemes such as Coniston Hydro; recognises that current market arrangements fail to value local renewable generation fairly; welcomes the forthcoming Local Power Plan and its alignment with local energy-matching models; notes t

Display of pricing for alcoholic drinks

That this House notes the importance of price transparency for consumers within the hospitality sector; further notes that although consumer protection law requires pricing information to be available, the consistency and visibility of such information varies significantly between licensed premises;

LGBTQ+ veterans

That this House recognises the service and contribution of LGBTQ+ veterans; further recognises that prior to 2000, LGBTQ+ members of the armed forces were forced to serve in silence in fear of dismissal; notes the lasting impact of this discrimination on veterans and their families; also recognises

Historical building safeguarding in Scotland

That this House notes the recent fire affecting a historic building near Glasgow Central railway station; recognises the cultural, architectural and economic importance of Scotland’s historic built environment, including in cities such as Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Glasgow; further

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

State visits to the US

That this House notes with grave concern Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s unilateral military action against Iran; expresses its horror at how Iran’s reckless response has engulfed the wider Middle East in this war; believes that multilateralism, diplomacy, and the use of economic levers are th

Mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence law

That this House notes the immediate need for Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence and forced labour bans legislation to support human rights, consumers, businesses, and the environment; further notes that the voluntary framework introduced in the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is now outd

Bluebell House care home and person-centred care

That this House welcomes the success of Bluebell House in Wokingham for its dedication to person-centred care; recognises the positive contribution of Social Care Future in supporting individuals and communities to live in places where they feel safe and at home; further recognises the reassurance a

Indy Wokingham and support for small independent businesses

This House congratulates Indy Wokingham on the launch of its independent business network; recognises the important role of collaboration, networking, and mutual support in strengthening local economies; further recognises the benefits of local businesses taking the lead in initiatives that support

Gas leaks in rural areas

That this House expresses concern about the ongoing gas leak on Culham Lane in Cockpole Green in the Wokingham constituency; notes the potential environmental damage and safety risks this posed by prolonged leaks; recognises the particular challenges of detecting and addressing such incidents in rur

Protection of historic green spaces

This House congratulates and commends the Limmerhill Residents Association and Save Limmerhill campaign group for their determined and impressively-organised efforts to protect one of Wokingham’s remaining green spaces; welcomes the planning inspector's decision to refuse the appeal by developers Mo

UNESCO World Heritage Status and the River Marden

That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally, the majority of which are found in England; notes the presence of these unique ecosystems in Wiltshire, including the River Marden in Calne; further notes that chalk strea

Student finance system reform

That this House regrets that the previous Government broke the student finance system by freezing repayment thresholds for three years, abolishing maintenance grants, lowering repayment thresholds and extending payment lengths for Plan 5 loans; notes that the frozen Plan 2 student loan repayment thr

Energy price cap

That this House believes that the Government has failed to prepare for another enormous spike in the cost of energy; notes with huge concern that the Ofgem energy price cap is now predicted to increase by up to £300 from July 2026; further notes that households across the UK are already struggling t

Whyburn Farm and Misk Hills

That this House celebrates the historical and cultural importance of Whyburn Farm and Misk Hills; further notes the importance the area plays to the health and well-being of the people of Hucknall; recognises the importance of protecting the diverse wildlife and biodiversity in the area; believes th

World Social Work Day 2026

That this House marks World Social Work Day 2026 as an opportunity to celebrate the incredibly important role the social work profession holds within our society; recognises the support social workers provide to vulnerable individuals, families, and communities to improve their circumstances every s

MacMoray Festival

That this House congratulates the organisers of the MacMoray Festival in Elgin, Moray, on being crowned Scotland’s Festival of the Year; recognises the remarkable success of the festival since its launch in 2022 at Cooper Park in Elgin, attracting around 10,000 attendees each day and bringing togeth

Burghead Indoor Bowling Club

That this House congratulates Burghead Indoor Bowling Club on winning the Morayshire Indoor Bowling Association’s Ed Beattie Memorial Charity Cup for a third consecutive year, an achievement not previously accomplished in the competition’s history; commends the players, organisers and volunteers inv

Liz Jamieson and Spynie Care Home

That this House congratulates Liz Jamieson, deputy manager of Spynie Care Home in Elgin, on being recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s leading frontline care leaders; commends her exceptional dedication to supporting residents and staff within the care sector; notes that such recognition reflec