Early Day Motions

Côr Ieuenctid Môn wins first prize in the Youth Choir Competition at the National Choir Festival in Derry

That this House congratulates Côr Ieuenctid Môn, under the inspirational leadership of Mari Lloyd Pritchard, on winning first prize in the Youth Choir Competition at the National Choir Festival in Derry; recognises this outstanding achievement as a testament to the talent, commitment and hard work o

Module 3 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

That this House honours the memory of the 230,000 people who died during the Covid-19 pandemic; recognises the grief of bereaved families who lost loved ones in terrible circumstances; commends Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK for its continued campaign to advocate for the victims of Covid

109th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration

That this House notes the 109th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration of 2 November 1917, in which the British Government pledged its support for the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people without consulting the Palestinian Arab population, who made up the overwhelming

Police Service of Northern Ireland’s 25th anniversary

That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Police Service of Northern Ireland on 4 November 2001; thanks all officers and staff who work every day to keep all communities across Northern Ireland safe; honours the sacrifice they make to protect others; recognises the part play

Reading spaces in Best Start Family Hubs

That this House welcomes the National Literacy Trust’s call for a reading space in every Best Start Family Hub; is concerned that not every child grows up with access to books, libraries or adults who feel confident reading with them; notes that the earliest years of a child’s life are the most impo

Diamond Jubilee of St Helen's RC Church

That this House congratulates St Helen's RC Church on its Diamond Jubilee; notes that a special celebratory mass is taking place on All Hallows' Eve 2026, led by Archbishop William Nolan; recognises the importance of the church to the people of Langside and Glasgow more widely; and wishes the church

Microplastic filters for washing machines

That this House notes that microplastics are increasingly prevalent in the environment and that microfibres shed from synthetic clothing during laundering are a common form of microplastic; further notes a recent study has estimated that up to 87,165 tonnes of microfibres are discharged from domesti

Delivery of Budget 2026 through property tax systems

That this House notes that many announcements in Budget 2026 are predicated on out-of-date property tax systems and that the Government’s Household Energy Payment will be distributed through the outdated council tax system, resulting in 1.4 million low-income households being excluded while channell

Celebrating Scotland’s links with Malawi

That this House celebrates the longstanding historic, cultural and civic links between Scotland and Malawi; recognises the important contribution of the Scotland Malawi Partnership, based in Edinburgh, which works closely with its counterpart, the Malawi Scotland Partnership, to coordinate support a

Congratulations to Fleetwood Town Football Club for beating Arsenal in the League Cup

That this House congratulates Fleetwood Town Football Club on their historic win against reigning Premier League champions Arsenal in the League Cup on Tuesday evening; commends the players, coaching staff, ground staff, and fans for producing one of the most memorable nights in the town’s history;

Contribution and retirement of Rev Leslie Edge

That this House celebrates the remarkable life and work of Rev Leslie Edge; recognises his 20 years of dedicated service as Minister of Mosspark Baptist Church and his subsequent service as Chaplain at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice since 2010; offers its sincerest thanks to Rev Edge for t

Sue Beer of Shetland Citizens Advice Bureau

That this House expresses condolences following the death of Sue Beer, long-serving Chair of Shetland Citizens Advice Bureau; recognises her 28 years of dedicated service to the bureau, including her work as a trustee of Citizens Advice Scotland; pays tribute to her commitment to supporting people i

Dunlop Primary School 150th anniversary

That this House congratulates Dunlop Primary School on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; recognises the significant contribution the school has made to the education and development of generations of children over the past 150 years; pays tribute to the dedication and commitment of its teachers

LGBT+ rights in the Commonwealth

That this House notes that the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is set to take place in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from 1 to 4 November 2026; recognises the value of the Commonwealth to the United Kingdom through its diplomatic, educational, sporting, cultural and family ties; further n

Safeguarding of young recruits at the Army Foundation College Harrogate

That this House is deeply concerned by allegations of rape, sexual assault and harassment made by former recruits at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, many of whom were girls aged 16 and 17 at the time; is further concerned that survivors have expressed a lack of confidence in the processes

Brian Smith and the Kirkwall post office

That this House recognises the efforts of Shetland postmaster Brian Smith in taking on the temporary management of Kirkwall Post Office following its unexpected closure in September; commends his work to restore the service, improve efficiency and prepare for the busy Christmas period; welcomes the

Gregor Corse wins Pride of Britain Award

That this House congratulates Gregor Corse of Orkney on winning the Pride of Britain Awards' Young Fundraiser of the Year award; recognises his remarkable achievement in raising £73,000 for Inclusive Orkney at just four years old through his determination to walk 30 laps of his home each day for 30

J. & S. Hay of Orkney named Scotland’s contractor of the year

That this House congratulates J. & S. Hay, an agricultural contracting business based in Birsay, on winning Contractor of the Year at the Scottish Agriculture Awards 2026; recognises this achievement as a testament to the skill and dedication of the business and its team; and celebrates the contribu

Kirkwall named runner-up in Scotland's Town of the Year

That this House congratulates Kirkwall on being named a runner-up in the 2026 Scotland Town of the Year competition, part of the Scotland Loves Local Awards; recognises the work of Kirkwall Business Improvement District in supporting local businesses, promoting the high street and improving the expe

Sheila Fleet Jewellery wins two major store design awards

That this House congratulates Sheila Fleet Jewellery on winning Store Design of the Year at both the 2026 National Association of Jewellers Awards and the UK Jewellery Awards for its Edinburgh premises; recognises the creativity of a design inspired by Scotland's landscapes, geology and natural envi

Shetland Relay for Life raises over £110,000

That this House congratulates Shetland’s Relay for Life on raising over £110,000 for Cancer Research UK in 2026; recognises the dedication of the organisers, volunteers, sponsors and participants whose efforts have brought the total raised by the event to almost £2 million; pays tribute to the late

Somerset Prostate Support Association and rural access to PSA testing

That this House congratulates the Somerset Prostate Support Association, chaired by Peter Hopwood, on running free PSA testing events across Somerset, ten of which have taken place in 2026, giving men the chance to be tested close to home without needing a GP appointment or travelling miles to be se

Arrests of Friends of Standing Together and British nationals in the West Bank

That this House condemns the arrest on 21 October by Israeli forces of approximately 80 volunteers accompanying Palestinian farmers to obstruct and document settler attacks in the West Bank, nine of whom were British nationals, and the Israeli government’s wider obstruction and deportation of such v

Basingstoke Hospital rebuild

That this House notes the pressure on the current site of Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital caused by delays to its rebuild; further notes that the cost of maintaining the ageing estate continues to rise, with the repair backlog now standing at £52,931,195 and construction of the new hospital

Surrey devolution agreement and the Budget

That this House is concerned to read in the Autumn Budget 2026 that the Government is in the final stages of agreeing a new devolution agreement with Surrey, before hon. Members have been consulted and any local authority has voted on any devolution agreement; notes the Government previously said th