Early Day Motions

Upland farmers and common land

That this House notes with concern that thousands of upland farmers in England face exclusion from future environment schemes due to the absence of a mechanism for common land to apply to the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT); recognises that aro

Improving banking services for charities

That this House recognises the vital role charities play in supporting communities across the UK; notes with concern the widespread banking difficulties facing the charity sector, including account freezes, lost records, and barriers to opening new accounts; further notes that poor banking provision

Hydrotherapy pools and access to rehabilitation services

That this House recognises the importance of hydrotherapy pools in recovery, rehabilitation and promoting both physical and mental wellbeing; recognises the devastating closure of Leicester’s hydrotherapy pool, a huge service loss for many living with chronic pain, disability and mobility challenges

GRACE Recovery Aftercare

That this House commends GRACE Recovery Aftercare for its work supporting people across Mid Dunbartonshire who have experienced addiction, mental ill health, bereavement, homelessness, loneliness and other trauma; notes that in 2024-25 GRACE recorded 126 referrals and self-referrals, an average week

Eakin Healthcare's commitment to environment and high quality medical devices.

That this House welcomes the announcement that Comber-based Eakin Healthcare has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045; congratulates the company on having its climate action targets officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative

70th anniversary of Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church Girls’ Brigade

That this House congratulates the 126th NI Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church Girls’ Brigade on celebrating its 70th anniversary; notes that this significant milestone was marked by a weekend of celebrations, including a special display on Friday 24 April 2026 and a Service of Thanksgivi

Social media for under-16s

That this House acknowledges the devastating impact of social media on children's mental health, development, and safety; believes that tech companies have for too long prioritised profit over protection, exploiting children through addictive algorithms and treating young people as data to be mined

Somerset Day

That this House celebrates Somerset Day 2026 and extends its thanks to the organisers and all those involved in making this year's celebrations a success; notes that Somerset Day on 11th May commemorates King Alfred the Great's campaign in May 878, when he gathered the people of Somerset alongside t

Odette Hallowes

This House pays tribute to Wellington-based Special Operations Executive Agent, Odette Hallowes GC MBE Legion d’Honneur, 1912-1995, her sense of duty in infiltrating Nazi occupied France to support the Resistance, her integrity in leaving the sanctuary of Somerset for the country of her birth, her b

Holding Iran’s regime to account and proscribing the IRGC

That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the Tehran regime through protest, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the regim

10th anniversary of The Royal Oak

That this House congratulates The Royal Oak on its tenth anniversary; recognises the dedication and hard work of Craig, Greg and all the Oak staff in building not just an amazing pub and hotel but also a much loved community hub for Alloa; acknowledges the role The Royal Oak has played over the past

Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival's fifth anniversary

That this House raises a glass to Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival on its fifth anniversary; recognises the festival’s success in celebrating local whisky but also heritage and community in the Wee County; notes that the festival welcomes visitors from across Scotland, the wider UK and beyond; con

Muslim Burial Council of Sylhet

That this House celebrates the work of the Muslim Burial Council of Sylhet (MBCOS), a community-led initiative in Sylhet, Bangladesh, providing free Islamic burial services with dignity and compassion; notes that the project was inspired by the exemplary work of the Muslim Burial Council of Leiceste

Former Councillor Stephen Sweeney

That this House notes the results of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council 2026 Elections; recognises the service of Stephen Sweeney to the people of Clayton and to Newcastle-under-Lyme since his election to Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council in 2006; and wishes Stephen Sweeney and his

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Elections 2026

That this House notes the results of the 2026 Council Elections that took place on 7 May 2026; congratulates all those who successfully won their seats; acknowledges the service of all those councillors who lost their seats; thanks all those candidates who stood and put themselves before the people;

Former Councillor Phil Reece

That this House notes the results of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council 2026 Elections; recognises the service of former Councillor Phil Reece to the people of Wolstanton and to Newcastle-under-Lyme since his election to Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council; and wishes Phil Reece and

Former Councillor Andrew Fox-Hewitt

That this House notes the results of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council 2026 Elections; recognises the service of former Councillor Andrew Fox-Hewitt to the people of Bradwell and to Newcastle-under-Lyme since his election to Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council in a by-election; and

Former Councillor Lesley Richards

That this House notes the results of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council 2026 Elections; recognises the service of former Councillor Lesley Richards to the people of Bradwell, and Newcastle-under-Lyme, since her election to Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council; and wishes Lesley Richar

Former Councillor Nick Crisp

That this House notes the results of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council 2026 elections; recognises the service of former Councillor Nick Crisp to the people of Audley and Newcastle-under-Lyme since his election to Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council; and wishes Nick Crisp and his fam

Former Councillors Gill Williams and John Williams

That this House notes the results of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council 2026 elections; recognises the more than half a century of combined service of former Councillors Gill Williams and John Williams to the people of Cross Heath and Newcastle-under-Lyme since their election to Newcastle-unde

Former Councillor Rebekah Lewis

That this House notes the results of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council 2026 elections; recognises the service of former Councillor Rebekah Lewis to the people of Audley and Newcastle-under-Lyme since her election to Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council in a by-election; and wishes Re

Former Councillor David Grocott

That this House notes the results of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council 2026 elections; recognises the service of former Councillor David Grocott to the people of Chesterton and Newcastle-under-Lyme since his election to Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council; notes his involvement in m

Mental Health Awareness Week

That this House marks World Mental Health Awareness Week which promotes awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that while many people may feel more at ease with speaking on their mental health there remains much to do before mental health is treated

Reaching 3% of GDP on defence by 2030

That this House believes that the threats facing the UK are at their most severe than at any point since the end of the Cold War; further believes that Vladimir Putin presents a threat to the whole of Europe, both through his ongoing and brutal invasion of Ukraine, and his programme of hybrid war an

Rebuilding UK defence ties with Europe

That this House believes the UK faces the greatest threats to our security than at any point in the last 30 years; further believes that Britain must seek to strengthen ties with European partners on whom we can depend, and who share our interests and values; acknowledges that this imperative has on