Early Day Motions

Democracy in Iran

That this House expresses grave concern at the systematic repression of the people of Iran; notes reports that during the 2026 nationwide protests thousands were killed and tens of thousands arrested; recalls the 1988 massacre of 30000 political prisoners and Iran’s continuing high rate of execution

Dementia Fest and the first anniversary of the launch of Dementia Heroes (No. 2)

That this House congratulates the Dementia Heroes community support group and dementia café on the creation of Dementia Fest in partnership with Glasgow Life; notes it is running as a part of Glasgow’s WestFest and will include an open air concert on Kelvin Way, a dementia film festival, dementia fr

MS Awareness Week 2026

That this House supports multiple sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week which takes place between 20 to 26 April 2026; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the condition in the over 150,000 people living with MS in the UK; highlights that the MS Society, MS Trust, MS Together, MS-UK,

Rotary Club of Chippenham and Calne

That this House congratulates the Rotary Club of Chippenham and Calne on its service to the community since 1948; recognises its ongoing charitable and voluntary work, including raising in excess of £45,000 in 2026 for local and international causes; notes the wider contribution of Rotary as a globa

Valentina Gomez and the protection of public order and community cohesion

That this House welcomes reports that the Government is taking steps to prevent the entry of Ms Valentina Gomez to the United Kingdom for the far-right march in London on 16 May organised by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon; notes with serious concern her previous conduct at the same Unite the Kingdom rally, w

MS Awareness Week 2026 (No. 2)

That this House celebrates MS Awareness Week 2026, taking place from 20 to 26 April, and pays tribute to the seven UK charities delivering this year's partnership campaign, the MS Society, MS Trust, MS-UK, MS Together, the Neuro Therapy Network, Shift.MS and Talks with MS; notes that more than 150,0

100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough

That this House acknowledges with pride and gratitude the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough on Friday 8 May 2026; honours his long and groundbreaking career as the preeminent storyteller of our natural history and the natural world; notes that the BBC has commissioned a number of new shows to

Mountain rescue in Cumbria

That this House notes with concern the potential impact of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 on small-volunteer led organisations; recognises the impetus for this change arose from the recommendations of the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry, and

Bicentenary of the Monkland and Kirkintilloch Railway

That this House recognises the bicentenary of the Monkland and Kirkintilloch Railway, Scotland’s first modern railway whose first commercial train ran on 17 May 1826; notes that it was the first railway in Scotland to be authorised by Act of Parliament to use steam trains for both passengers and goo

Food Bill

That this House recognises the growing importance of food security in the context of ongoing global instability and rising costs of food, fuel and energy; notes that the resilience of the food system must be treated as a core pillar of national security; further notes that England is the only countr

Israel’s treatment of Palestinian prisoners

That this House expresses grave concern about reports of widespread and systematic torture of Palestinians detained and imprisoned by Israel, including children; notes with alarm that, since 2023, the situation has deteriorated significantly, with evidence of intensifying abuses, including beatings,

Student Loans Company repayments

That this House expresses grave concern at reports that the Student Loans Company (SLC) has instructed 22,000 students to immediately repay tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and childcare grants issued in error; notes that many of those affected are from disadvantaged and non-traditional backgrou

Impact of war in the Middle East on the cost of living

That this House expresses deep concern at the escalating cost of living crisis affecting households across the United Kingdom; notes that the war in the Middle East has severely disrupted vital supply chains including shipping, energy, critical minerals and metals, food and fertiliser, semi-conducto

8th anniversary of Steps to Hope SCIO

That this House marks the 8th anniversary of the establishment of Steps to Hope SCIO in 2018; recognises the organisation’s continued work in tackling homelessness and addiction in Edinburgh through peer-led recovery support, emergency food provision, and structured residential rehabilitation; notes

Peregrine falcons in Woking

That this House congratulates the Surrey Bird Club and the Woking Peregrine Project on the recent success of the peregrine falcons nesting at Export House in Woking; notes that the installation of a nest box in 2016 has supported the return of these remarkable birds of prey to the town centre; furth

UN General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.48 on declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as a crime against humanity

That this House regrets the Government’s decision to abstain on the recent United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.48 rather than vote for it; recognises the immense harm and suffering caused by the transatlantic slave trade, and the legacy of harm left by the practice, as well as colonial

David Colraine

That this House pays tribute to David Colraine, founder of Clydebank Asbestos Group (CAG), who passed away on 17 January 2026; recognises his lifelong dedication to supporting asbestos victims, workers and their families, which made a profound and lasting impact on his community, one that has a rich

Mini Police

That this House congratulates the Mini Police, a component of the National Volunteer Police Cadets programme for students aged eight to eleven years old, on their successful collaboration with Preston Primary School in Yeovil; expresses admiration for the Mini Police’s aim of introducing children to

James Bamford and Project Dance

That this House celebrates the continued success of the Project Dance Charity Foundation, which was founded by James Bamford at just 14 years old, in making performing arts more accessible and inclusive for students of all backgrounds; further congratulates James Bamford on his success in inspiring

Cost of plumbing services

That this House recognises the significant and rising cost of plumbing services and, in particular, emergency call-outs; notes with concern that the cost-of-living crisis is increasingly limiting people's ability to access the plumbing services they need; further notes that the rural premium exacerb

Introduction of reforms to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to introduce reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), which took effect on 6 April 2026 and has limited the availability of full relief and created new thresholds on qualifying assets; recognise

Energy, water and digital infrastructure investment in Scotland

That this Parliament notes the importance of creating stronger, better connected and more resilient communities across Scotland; recognises that ScottishPower, SSE, Scottish Water and Openreach have recently set out £46 billion of investment in the country’s infrastructure between 2025-2030; underst

First anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers ruling

That this House notes the first anniversary of the UK Supreme Court ruling in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v. The Scottish Ministers, which clarified that for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, the definition of “woman” is based on biological sex; recognises the significance of this judgme

Bermuda and oil industry tax

That this House notes recent research showing that the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda is a major hub for oil industry tax avoidance, and hosts the headquarters of three of the world’s top ten oil drilling contractors, four of the world’s ten biggest oil tanker companies, Shell and Chevron off

70th anniversary of Crawley's councils

That this House notes that 70 years has passed since Crawley Urban District Council gave the New Town of Crawley its own principal authority for the first time on 1 April 1956; and recognises the enormous contribution made by the urban district and borough councils in delivering for the people of th