Early Day Motions

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund 2026-27

That this House welcomes the decision to continue the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund until March 2028, providing longer-term certainty to adoptive and kinship families; notes, however, with concern that the fair access limit remains at £3,000 per child per year, reduced from £5,000 i

Thornbury and District Stroke Support Group

That this House celebrates the vital work carried out by the Thornbury and District Stroke Support Group in supporting stroke survivors and their families across the Thornbury area; recognises the dedication of the group's trustees and volunteers who provide a warm and welcoming environment for thos

Surveillance and political intimidation of journalists

That this House recognises the vital importance for press freedom of investigative journalists being able to report the truth without fear or favour, and to protect the identity of their sources; is concerned by media reports that the organisation Labour Together commissioned public relations agency

NHS access to medical cannabis for children with drug-resistant epilepsy

That this House notes the law change of 2018 which allows the prescription of medical cannabis under the direction of specialist doctors; recognises that this law change was in large part achieved by the campaigning efforts of Hannah Deacon on behalf of her then 6 year old son Alfie Dingley from who

Pause of puberty blockers trial and the potential merits of its full cancellation

That this House welcomes the decision of the Government to pause the proposed clinical trial involving puberty blockers for children and young people; recognises the significant public concern expressed across the UK regarding the safety, ethics and long-term consequences of administering such inter

50th anniversary of the Court of the Deacons of the Ancient and Royal Burgh of Linlithgow

That this House congratulates the Court of the Deacons of the Ancient and Royal Burgh of Linlithgow on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; notes with appreciation the visit of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence on 18 December 2025 to mark this historic mile

Styled by Macs and the Best Family-Run Boutique Award

That this House congratulates Styled by Macs of Linlithgow on being awarded Best Family-Run Boutique at the Style and Apparel Awards 2025 by Luxlife Magazine; notes that this achievement reflects the outstanding reputation and brand built over the past three years; further commends the business for

Turpie & Co. of Bathgate

That this House congratulates Turpie & Co of Bathgate on their outstanding achievements at the 2026 Guild of Property Professionals Awards; notes that Turpie & Co won the Silver Overall Award in the national rankings, recognising them as one of the top estate agencies across the UK; further notes th

Amending the Terrorism Act 2006

That this House condemns remarks made by Mary Lou McDonald, President of Sinn Féin, describing Brendan “Bik” McFarlane as having lived a “life well lived”; recalls that McFarlane was convicted for his role in the sectarian Bayardo Bar attack in 1975 in which five innocent civilians were murdered; be

Merched y Môr and the World's Toughest Row

That this House celebrates the achievement of Merched y Môr, the first female crew from Wales to take part and complete The World’s Toughest Row; congratulates Denise Leonard, Helen Heaton, Heledd Williams and Liz Collyer, a team from Pembrokeshire for rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic from San

Securing the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme

That this House notes that, as the fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, many Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom continue to face uncertainty regarding their status and future security; recognises that Ukrainian families have become valued members of

Fire at Fusco Vehicle Sales in Bangor on 9 January 2026

That this House notes the major fire at the Fusco Vehicle Sales premises at the Balloo Industrial Estate in Bangor; pays special tribute to the outstanding professionalism, courage and swift actions of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, whose decisive intervention prevented the fire sprea

Knockmore railway line

That this House recognises the strategic importance of the Knockmore railway line as a vital component of a modern, integrated transport network for South Antrim constituency and wider Northern Ireland; notes that the line is a key component of the proposed Belfast Circle Line, which aims to create

SSE Thermal Community Investment Fund

That this House acknowledges the significant social, economic, and cultural benefits delivered by the SSE Thermal Community Investment Fund over the last year, as it has invested £25,000 into fifteen different community projects across Peterhead, including support for sports clubs, the refurbishment

High street bank closures

That this House registers its concern that Lloyds Banking Group plans to close 95 local branches this year, including in Tewkesbury; acknowledges the value of high street banks to local communities, particularly the elderly and those without easy access to public transport; recognises the harm bank

Clydemuir Primary School

That this House congratulates the pupils, staff and wider school community of Clydemuir Primary School in Clydebank on their very positive inspection report by Education Scotland; acknowledges their strong focus on wellbeing, which has fostered a progressive and inclusive ethos; notes the high prais

Funding for fire and rescue services

That this House supports the Fire Brigade Union’s calls for urgent investment in the UK’s fire and rescue service and has heard their warning that cuts kill; expresses deep concern that proposed cuts and chronic underfunding that have hollowed out the UK’s fire and rescue services leaving communitie

America250 and Ulster Scots connections

That this House notes that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America; further notes the decisive role played by settlers and their descendants, and that many of the early pioneers and leaders of the emerging nation were of Ul

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Lord Williams’s School

That this House recognises and commends the outstanding voluntary contribution made by individuals at Lord Williams’s School in Thame in delivering and supporting the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme for the last 25 years; notes that their dedication has enabled thousands of young people to devel

MADE (Moray Arts Development Engagement)

That this House congratulates MADE (Moray Arts Development Engagement) on securing a grant of £9,896 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the significant contribution that community-led arts initiatives make to social wellbeing, inclusion, and local cultural life; and notes the vital

Edinkillie Community Association SCIO

That this House congratulates Edinkillie Community Association SCIO on securing a grant of £15,300 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the vital role that community associations play in sustaining local life and providing inclusive spaces for residents to gather, learn and connect;

Moray Rape Crisis

That this House congratulates Moray Rape Crisis on securing a grant of £49,840 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the essential and sensitive work undertaken by specialist organisations supporting survivors of sexual violence; welcomes the continuation of Moray Rape Crisis’s dedica

Fire and Peace Recovery

That this House congratulates Fire and Peace Recovery on securing a grant of £19,200 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the innovative and restorative work undertaken by community organisations supporting women who have experienced challenging and traumatic life events; welcomes th

Ellis Stevenson and WorldSkills UK

That this House congratulates Ellis Stevenson, an apprentice employed by SECTT, on being awarded the Gold Medal in Electrical Installation at the WorldSkills UK National Competition Finals, held at ICC Wales on 28 November 2025; recognises this outstanding accomplishment as a testament to Ellis Stev

Hayes School mental health ambassadors

That this House congratulates the student councillors at Hayes School in Paignton named Millie, Paige, Jacob, Jane, Leala and Morgan and their dedicated teacher Ms Jamieson; commends them for their service to the school and to their fellow pupils; and applauds their commitment to the introduction of