Early Day Motions

Kilmarnock Academy team crowned champions of the 10th Annual RTX Quadcopter Challenge

That this House congratulates Kilmarnock Academy and its team, KAPPAS, on being crowned champions of the 10th Annual RTX Quadcopter Challenge; notes that the competition, held at London’s Honourable Artillery Company, brought together a record 112 teams and over 500 students from across the UK; furt

Armadale Community Centre and AC/DC

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of AC/DC’s performance at the Armadale Community Centre in 1976; welcomes the tribute concert planned for the 2nd of May costing the same as the original ticket price at 50 pence; notes that local groups will host a series of workshops to co-produce ne

Plough on the Green's fundraising for Dingley’s Promise

That this House congratulates the Plough on the Green pub in Newbury on its outstanding fundraising efforts; recognises the hard work and dedication of the pub and local community, which raised £6,000 for Dingley’s Promise through a variety of events, including meat raffles, karaoke nights and chari

Performance of As You Like It by Shropshire Youth Theatre at Soulton Hall

That this House celebrates the homecoming performance of As You Like It by the Shropshire Youth Theatre at Soulton Hall on 8 May 2026; notes that this production marks a significant return of the play to the landscape that inspired its origins, with Soulton being both the childhood home of Thomas Lo

Victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack

That this House remembers the 26 innocent civilians who were killed during the Pahalgam terrorist attack on 22 April last year; recognises that the tourists who lost their lives were singled out because of their Hindu beliefs; mourns the tragic loss that the victims families have suffered; demands t

Dromore RFC, Bank of Ireland Towns Cup victory

That this House congratulates Dromore Rugby Football Club on their historic victory in the Bank of Ireland Towns Cup Final, their first such title since 1939; pays tribute to captain Ryan Hughes and Player of the Match Dean Dillon, and to every member of the squad, for their outstanding contribution

50th anniversary of St Paul's Preschool, Northumberland Heath

That this House recognises and congratulates St Paul's Preschool in Northumberland Heath on its 50th anniversary; highlights the Art Exhibition held in March to commemorate their 50th anniversary; notes that the Preschool is based in St Paul's Church which provides an inclusive place of worship to a

Coventry City Football Club’s promotion to Premier League

That this House congratulates Coventry City Football Club on their return to the Premier League after 25 years; celebrates the hard work of fans, board members, club staff and volunteers; thanks owner Doug King, coach Frank Lampard, and all past and present players for their passion, commitment and

Kate Kennedy Spring Procession 100th anniversary

That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Kate Kennedy Spring Procession in St Andrews, held from 16–19 April; commends the Kate Kennedy Club and the many volunteers whose hard work and dedication ensured the success of this year’s centenary event; notes the rich history of the Process

Bowhouse Market awarded farmers market certification

That this House congratulates Bowhouse Market in the East Neuk of Fife on being awarded farmers market certification from the Farm Retail Association; recognises that the certification provides consistency and clarity to the public on what a true farmers market is; understands that eight key princip

Planned reductions to BBC staff

That this House expresses concerns at the BBC’s plans to cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs, about one in 10, across various departments; notes that BBC management has also outlined spending reductions, including on travel, attending external events, and commissioning freelances, in addition to cuttin

Record attendance for Women’s Six Nations match at Murrayfield

That this House recognises the significance of the recent weekend fixture in the Women’s Six Nations Championship held at Murrayfield Stadium; welcomes the continued growth and public profile of women’s rugby union across the Home Nations and beyond; acknowledges Murrayfield Stadium as a world class

Good grading for Glencryan School

That this House acknowledges the positive report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) for Glencryan School, a school exclusively for children and young people with a range and complexity of additional support needs located in Cumbernauld; recognises the school’s strong, nurturing cult

Whitelees Primary and Nursery School inspection

That this House acknowledges the recent inspection of Whitelees Primary School and Nursery, in which the school was graded “very good” and the nursery “good” by His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education; notes that inspectors highlighted the strong, vibrant and nurturing culture across both settings; re

St Margaret of Scotland Youth Group's 50th anniversary

That this House congratulates St Margaret of Scotland Youth Group on its 50th anniversary of faith-based charitable action; recognises that each summer more than 80 young people aged 18 to 30 volunteer their time to support sick children and their families through the Archdiocese of Glasgow’s annual

Strathcarron Hospice 45th anniversary

That this House congratulates Strathcarron Hospice on the occasion of its 45th anniversary, having first opened its doors on 21 April 1981 to provide compassionate care to people living with, and dying from, incurable illness; recognises that the hospice has remained true to its founding vision over

Stoke Orchard Football Club

That this House celebrates the work of the Stoke Orchard Football Club, an organised youth club that gives more than 120 children the chance to play football; recognises the work of Suzanne and John Cooper, who set up the club in honour of their son Ezra, alongside grandfather David Cooper; further

UK defence bonds

That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by President Trump's reckless war in the Middle East, Russian aggression in Europe and growing uncertainty over this White House's commitment to NATO, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to reb

50th anniversary of Bangor Ladies Choir

That this House congratulates Bangor Ladies Choir on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; recognises the choir’s outstanding contribution to cultural life in Bangor and across Northern Ireland over the past five decades; commends the dedication and commitment of its members, including those who hav

Keele Parish Council Election 2026

That this House notes the election of members to Keele Parish Council in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, scheduled for Thursday 7 May 2026; recognises that there were fewer candidates than seats on the Parish Council and so the 2026 election to Keele Parish Council was uncontested; congratulate

100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II

That this House notes that 21 April 2026 marks 100 years since the birth of the woman who became the longest reigning monarch in British history for over 70 years from 1952 until her passing in 2022; acknowledges the profound and lasting impact she had on the UK and across the globe; recognises that

80 years of the Raffery Boys' Brigade

That this House notes the 80th Birthday of the 1st Raffery Boys' Brigade; celebrates the role of the 1st Raffery Boys' Brigade; thanks all those past members and officers who gave of their time to improve the lives of boys and young men in their local area throughout the last 80 years; and further t

Planned demolition of Christian informal settlements in Islamabad

That this House expresses concern at reports of planned evictions and demolition of informal settlements in Islamabad, Pakistan, many of which are home to low income Christian families; notes that affected residents often lack formal land titles and are therefore at heightened risk of displacement;

World Curlew Day

That this House calls on the Government to adopt and implement the UK Curlew Action Plan; recognises that the Eurasian Curlew, one of Britain’s most iconic and culturally significant birds, has declined by approximately 65 per cent since the 1970s and is now classified as a Red Listed species; notes

Use of restraint of children in the asylum system removal process

That this House notes that Government are consulting on the use of physical restraint techniques to be applied to children during the removal process in the asylum system, including the handcuffing, carrying and physically handling of a child, which is well recognised as inducing psychological traum