Early Day Motions

Appointment of Pritpal Singh Nagi MBE DL as High Sheriff of Staffordshire

That this House congratulates Pritpal Singh Nagi MBE DL, in the warmest terms, on his appointment as High Sheriff of Staffordshire; welcomes the important fact that Mr Nagi is the first Sikh to hold the historic position of High Sheriff in Staffordshire; notes Mr Nagi’s long career as a local busine

Bryan Carnes MBE

That this House notes with sadness the decision of the Chair of the Board of Trustees at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Bryan Carnes MBE, to stand down from his role at the end of 2026, concluding almost 25 years of dedicated service to the theatre and to the community who live, learn

Staffordshire Day 2026

That this House marks Staffordshire Day 2026 with much excitement; acknowledges the wonderful, ancient and proud county of Staffordshire from Tamworth to Newcastle-under-Lyme, Lichfield to Stoke-on-Trent and onto the Staffordshire Moorlands, Stafford to Burton and Stone to Cannock; notes that Staffo

British citizens' right to a family life with spouses in the UK

That this House notes that British citizens wishing to return to live in the UK with a foreign-born spouse face complex, costly visa application conditions; believes that UK citizens should have a presumed right to a family life in their own country, subject to proper checks on the bone fide nature

Cost of red diesel

That this House notes with concern the sharp increase in the price of red diesel, which as of April 2026 has risen to 123.7p per litre, representing a 79 per cent increase from its 2025 average price of 69p per litre; acknowledges that this increase has coincided with a rise in the cost of imported

Increase in rates of skin cancer

That this House notes with concern that skin cancer is now the most common form of cancer in Northern Ireland, accounting for over 31 per cent of all cancer diagnoses; further notes that cases of malignant melanoma have quadrupled since the mid-1980s, with over 400 cases now diagnosed annually; expr

Pyjamas for PanCan 2026 and pancreatic cancer awareness

That this House notes that Friday 24 April 2026 marks Pyjamas for PanCan, an annual fundraising event organised by Pancreatic Cancer Action; recognises that pancreatic cancer remains the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer, with approximately 11,100 people diagnosed annually; further notes with concern

Dave Palin's 40 years of service at KMF Precision Sheet Metal UK in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House notes that Dave Palin has just celebrated 40 years of employment at KMF Precision Sheet Metal UK based in Newcastle-under-Lyme; further notes that over his four decades with KMF, Dave has worked in numerous roles which includes as a CNC Operator, Press Brake Operator, working within

60th anniversary of St James the Great in Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House notes Wednesday 29 April 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the consecration of St James the Great in Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme; acknowledges its 60 years of bringing the community together and its active commitment to Holy scripture; gives thanks for all those who have embraced

Impact of the Abortion Act 1967 on levels of abortion

That this House notes with deep concern that an estimated 11,105,671 lives have been lost to abortion in the United Kingdom since the Abortion Act 1967 came into effect 58 years ago; recognises this as a profound human tragedy; further notes that approximately 98 per cent of abortions are carried ou

Banbridge Baptist Church, 180th anniversary

That this House congratulates Banbridge Baptist Church on its 180th anniversary; notes that it was founded in 1845 and recognises it as the oldest surviving Baptist church in County Down; gives thanks for the men mightily used of God in its pulpit and membership for the preaching of the Gospel and t

10th anniversary of Bostall Community Library

That this House recognises the 10th anniversary of Bostall Community Library being run by the Bostall Library Community Group; notes that the library has been active since 1939; highlights that ten years ago Bostall Library Community Group took over the running of the library from the London Borough

Torbay Hospital

That this House celebrates the tireless dedication and professionalism of staff at Torbay Hospital, as well as health and social care staff across Torbay and Devon; notes with concern the scale of required savings and spending cuts across Devon NHS Trusts and the potential impact on the quality, saf

School libraries and librarians and the National Year of Reading 2026

That this House recognises and celebrates the importance of school libraries in the UK; celebrates the importance of reading particularly in the National Literacy Trust’s National Year of Reading; supports expanding library provision and access in schools; notes just how crucial reading is for educa

Wincanton Town Council Bronze Award in the National Council Award Scheme

That this House congratulates Wincanton Town Council on achieving the Bronze Award in the National Council Award Scheme; recognises that this award reflects the hard work of the Town Council’s staff and councillors in demonstrating a strong commitment to good governance, transparency, community enga

Seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

That this House notes with deep concern reports that around 20,000 civilian seafarers are currently stranded on vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating regional conflict; recognises that these workers, who play a vital role in maintaining global supply chains, including the move

Payment of employment tribunal awards (No. 2)

That this House notes with concern reports that individuals who have successfully won cases at Employment Tribunals are facing significant delays, or complete failure, in receiving the compensation awarded to them; further notes that, unlike other courts, Employment Tribunals do not have direct enfo

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

Legal protections for individuals making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to undertake an urgent assessment of the adequacy of legal protections for individuals making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, in light of the information provided to hon. Members by whistleblowers alle

13th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh

That this House marks that on 24 April 2026, it is 13 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which killed at least 1,132 workers and injured more than 2,500, a large proportion of whom were women in what was one of the worst industrial accidents on record; is conce

Visually Impaired Edinburgh

That this House congratulates Visually Impaired Edinburgh Velo on receiving a £2,000 grant through the Cash4Clubs programme; recognises the brilliant work they do in Edinburgh West to make cycling accessible for people with visual impairments; highlights the importance of grassroots sports clubs in

Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and National Nature Day

That this House recognises the immense contribution of Sir David Attenborough to public understanding of the natural world, biodiversity and conservation; notes that he will celebrate his 100th birthday on 8 May 2026; commends his decades of broadcasting and environmental advocacy, which have inspir

Secondary school admissions and National Offer Day in Wokingham

That this House welcomes the news that 98% of Year 6 children in Wokingham Borough received a place at one of their preferred secondary schools for September 2026 on National Offer Day, including 87.4% receiving a place at their first preference school; celebrates the high quality and deeply caring

Energy Conservation

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 318), dated 19 March 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 March 2026, be annulled.

First anniversary of Pahalgam attack

That this House commemorates the first anniversary of the tragic and brutal terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India by terrorists from Pakistan; notes that it is hard to forget that the bullets did not merely attack innocent tourists in Pahalgam but also that such incidents strike at