Early Day Motions

Donaghadee Parish Church 400th anniversary

That this House congratulates the Parish of Donaghadee in the Diocese of Down and Dromore as Donaghadee Parish Church marks its 400th anniversary year in 2026; notes the rich and enduring contribution of the Parish Church to the spiritual, cultural and civic life of the town of Donaghadee and the wi

Covid Day of Reflection 2026

That this House recognises Sunday 8 March 2026 as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection as a time to remember those who lost their lives since the pandemic began and to acknowledge the profound impact the pandemic had on our country during an unprecedented time; pays tribute to those who worked tirelessly

45th anniversary of Only Fools and Horses

That this House celebrates the 45th anniversary of the first broadcast of the television sitcom Only Fools and Horses, first aired on BBC One in 1981; notes its outstanding contribution to British comedy and pays tribute to its creator John Sullivan and its iconic cast; highlights the programme’s re

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (No. 2)

That this House recognises Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, marked annually in March, as an opportunity to raise awareness of a disease which remains one of the most lethal cancers affecting women; notes that in Northern Ireland approximately 165 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, wi

Chief Constable’s Bravery Award, Clackmannanshire officers

That this House congratulates Sergeant Niall MacKinnon, Sergeant Scott McElroy, Sergeant Anthony O’Reilly, Constable Tony Thompson and Constable Stewart Murdoch on receiving the Chief Constable’s Bravery Award; recognises their outstanding courage and professionalism in unarming and arresting a gunm

Cardiac risk in the young

That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust;

Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2026

That this House notes the Great Daffodil Appeal 2026, which is Marie Curie's flagship annual fundraising campaign, held every March, when people from all corners of the UK wear a daffodil badge to show their support for people with terminal illness; further notes that the Great Daffodil Appeal has n

Falkirk Trinity Church fundraiser for Ukraine

That this House notes the coffee morning being held at Falkirk Trinity Church on 28 February 2026 in support of Sunflower Scotland, which provides humanitarian aid to those affected by the war in Ukraine; recognises the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion; welcomes the Ukrainian popul

Use of catapults against wildlife

That this House condemns the increasing misuse of catapults against wildlife, domestic animals, private property and persons in both urban and rural settings; commends the work of Naturewatch Foundation and other animal welfare organisations in raising awareness of this issue and in seeking to reduc

Proscription of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

That this House condemns the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state-backed terrorist organisation responsible for repression, regional destabilisation and the support of violent proxy groups; notes its involvement in human rights abuses and threats to security beyond Iran; further notes

90th anniversary of Killaloo Accordion Band

That this House notes that 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of Killaloo Accordion Band based near Londonderry; commends all those involved with the band, including those leading the musical development of many young people through the years who have learned to play a variety of musica

Dame Anne Pringle elected Chancellor at University of St Andrews

That this House congratulates Dame Anne Pringle on her election as Chancellor of the University of St Andrews; notes that she is the first woman to hold this office in the University’s more than 600-year history; recognises her distinguished career in public service, including as the first woman to

Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr

That this House celebrates the life of the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr, an iconic figure within the civil rights movement in the US, having worked closely with Dr Martin Luther King; recognises his efforts to inspire others outside of the US with his visits to Parliament on his 70th birthday in 2011 a

Dundee Women's Trail for International Women's Day

That this House welcomes the Dundee Women’s Trail, a public heritage initiative commemorating the lives and contributions of 25 women who shaped Dundee’s social, cultural, scientific, political and civic history; recognises the value of making women’s histories visible in public spaces; acknowledges

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth (No. 2)

That this House notes with concern the growing loss of public confidence in the Castlegate and Derwent GP Practice in Cockermouth, which serves over 18,500 patients; acknowledges long-standing issues detailed in successive Care Quality Commission inspections in 2023, 2024 and 2025, which gave an ove

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth (No. 3)

That this House notes with regret the serious deterioration of working relationships between partners at Castlegate and Derwent GP Practice; further notes that nearly all the GP partners have resigned, leaving only one partner planning to stay, with several others working out their notice periods; a

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth (No. 4)

That this House notes the findings of CQC inspections in 2023, 2024 and 2025 which identified significant failures in safety, governance, responsiveness and leadership at Castlegate and Derwent GP Practice, including a warning notice issued in August 2024 for failures to establish effective systems

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth (No. 5)

That this House urges NHS England to work closely with the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) and consider all options for removing the GP contract from the Castlegate and Derwent GP partnership in order to protect patient safety; further urges the Department of Health and Soci

Ellen Roome and the Jools’ Law campaign

That this House notes the tireless campaigning of Ellen Roome MBE in her pursuit of legislation to preserve the social media data of deceased children; offers thanks to Ellen for her work to bring about positive change in the area of online safety; and welcomes the Government’s decision to adopt the

Compulsory redundancies and industrial action at Edinburgh Napier University

That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the ongoing strike action by academic staff at Edinburgh Napier University, represented by the Educational Institute of Scotland, in opposition to compulsory redundancies; notes the significant impact that the loss of experienced academic staff wo

The Snug Bookshop and Café named a winner of the Realising the Remarkable grant

That this House congratulates The Snug Bookshop and Cafe in Huish Episcopi on being named one of the six winners of the Realising the Remarkable grant; notes that this initiative is run in collaboration with Enterprise Nation and VistaPrint, awarding £30,000 in funding to small businesses that have

Flooded homes in Wigton (No. 2)

That this House notes that despite the continued anguish of the residents of Burnside, Wigton, CCL Secure have still not removed the six foot metal security fence that, during the heavy rain in November 2025, trapped debris and contributed to the flooding of homes; acknowledges the existence of dron

Kirsty Muir at the 2026 Winter Olympics

That this House congratulates Kirsty Muir of Aberdeen on her outstanding performances at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games; commends her achievements and execution of the most difficult manoeuvres in freestyle skiing, slopestyle, and big air; further commends her technical excellence, composure, and det

Recognition of Ukrainian driving licences

That this House notes that, under the agreement in force since 20 May 2021, Ukrainian driving licences may be exchanged for Great Britain licences; further notes that because tests taken before 28 December 2021 did not record whether they were completed in a manual or automatic vehicle, the Driver a

Billionaire wealth and democracy

That this House notes that billionaire wealth is at its highest recorded level, with the number of billionaires surpassing 3,000 for the first time, while one in four people globally face hunger and 14.1 million people in the UK experienced food insecurity last year; observes growing concern that ex