Early Day Motions

100th anniversary of the birth of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

That this House notes, with affection and respect, the 100th anniversary, on 21 April 2026 of the birth of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; reflects on the sense of loss that people throughout the United Kingdom, the realms, territories and Commonwealth still feel following Her late Majesty’s de

Upland farmers and common land

That this House notes with concern that thousands of upland farmers in England face exclusion from future environment schemes due to the absence of a mechanism for common land to apply to the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT); recognises that aro

Retirement of Martock's Postmaster Jim Gordon

That this House congratulates Jim Gordon on his retirement, who since 2013, has served as Martock’s Postmaster; recognises his contribution to the residents of Martock and its surrounding villages, including through providing internet access within his branch to vulnerable and digitally excluded cus

Pip Atkinson's contributions to women's rugby

That this House celebrates Pip Atkinson’s outstanding contribution to Women’s Rugby in England; notes that having grown up in Butleigh and attended Millfield School, Pip was initially a keen pentathlete; understands that while studying at Loughborough University, Pip switched from the modern pentath

Closure of Gould’s Butchers in Martock

That this House recognises the long and valued history of Gould’s Butchers in Martock, a family run business established in 1909, when coal merchant, William Culiford, began selling cuts of lamb during his coal rounds; notes the dedication of the Gould family across several generations, including th

Nature restoration and flood risk

That this House recognises the vital role nature-based solutions such as wetland restoration, tree planting, restoring bogs and rewilding rivers can play in reducing flood risk; welcomes research by Rewilding Britain that suggests nature-based techniques can decrease flood peaks by up to 50%, making

Statutory rights for trade union future-proofing jobs representatives

That this House recognises that the UK is entering a period of significant industrial change, driven by the need to address the climate, nature and cost of living crises; acknowledges that these changes will have repercussions for many workplaces, particularly the oil and gas sector and heavy indust

Decoupling the price of gas from electricity

That this House notes with alarm that another global fossil fuel price shock is once again threatening to send bills for households and businesses through the roof, equal to or worse than the price surge seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; believes that when people across the UK are already str

Changes to State Pension age affecting 1950s-born women

That this House notes with deep concern the ongoing injustice facing women born after 6 April 1950 failed by the implementation of UK Government changes to the State Pension Age; further notes that affected women have been left in financial hardship, uncertainty and distress due to poorly communicat

Higher education funding (No. 2)

That this House considers higher education should be treated as a public good not something to be commodified as a private expense and that universities and graduates play an essential role in society and our economy; believes in scrapping undergraduate tuition fees and restoring maintenance grants;

Anne Munro retires after 47 years from Pilmeny Development Project

That this House congratulates Anne Munro who is retiring from the Pilmeny Development Project on 31st March after 47 years of loyal service; notes that Anne started working for the project when it was established in 1979; further notes that the project is a vital lifeline for many people in the loca

Memorial for Amrit and Saroj Lal

That this House commemorates Amrit and Saroj Lal, founders of the Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultural Centre; notes that a memorial service was held for them in March 2026 following Amrit’s passing earlier this year and Saroj’s passing in 2020; understands that both Amrit and Saroj worked tirelessly

Royal Mail's performance

That this House notes with serious concern the ongoing failures in Royal Mail's delivery performance, including credible reports of post being batched over periods of one to two weeks rather than delivered on a daily basis, in breach of its statutory obligations under the Universal Service Obligatio

Diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions in women and girls

That this House recognises that many women and girls receive diagnoses of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and ADHD, significantly later than boys and men; notes evidence that differences in presentation, masking behaviours and historical diagnostic criteria have contributed to missed

15th anniversary of Non-League Day 2026

That this House commemorates the forthcoming 15th anniversary of Non-League Day on 28 March, and celebrates both professional and amateur men’s football in this country as a significant part of British culture and a cornerstone of local communities; recognises the event’s ongoing contribution to cha

Blackdown Support Group's 35 year anniversary

That this House thanks the volunteers of the Blackdown Support Group on the organisation’s 35 year anniversary; recognises their vital work helping people stay connected with their communities, strengthening wellbeing, and giving people across the Blackdowns better health and greater independence by

Restructuring at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

That this House considers that the main focus of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) should be on tackling pressing issues arising from the conflict in the Middle East alongside emerging and ongoing crises across the globe; regrets, however, that internal restructuring means that

Kirkliston and South Queensferry Libraries recognised at The British Book Awards 2026

That this House congratulates Kirkliston Library and South Queensferry Library on being named finalists in the Scotland category of the Library of the Year Award at The British Book Awards 2026; commends their work supporting children and young people through the transition from primary to secondary

Visa concessions for sheep shearers (No. 2)

That this House welcomes the Home Office's decision to retain the visa concession for work as sheep shearers this year; recognises the vital role that the exchange of sheep shearers between the UK, and Australia and New Zealand plays in fulfilling workforce demands and ensuring timely shearing for a

Workers Memorial Day

That this House commemorates Workers Memorial Day and pays tribute to all workers who have lost their lives, suffered injury or experienced illness as a result of their work; calls on employers, employees, and trade unions across the UK to mark this occasion by renewing their commitment to workplace

Newbury Fire Station’s fundraising efforts

That this House congratulates Newbury Fire Station’s Green Watch for hosting a charity car wash in support of The Fire Fighters Charity; praises their efforts during the event, which saw hundreds of cars queueing for up to 30 minutes before the event began and left vehicles sparkling; further praise

Short breaks provision and support for carers in Surrey

That this House expresses concern at proposed reductions to Short Breaks provision for disabled children in Surrey; notes the decision to end contracts with Crossroads Care Surrey for carer support services and the wider changes to support available to carers in the county; recognises that these cha

Waste crime

That this House expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing issues at the Flusco waste site in Newbiggin; highlights failures in gas and leachate management by Seletia, including their non-compliance with regulatory notices; calls for urgent reforms in waste management regulations to ensure account

Rural postal services

That this House notes with concern the changes announced by Royal Mail and Ofcom to second-class postal services, which will result in deliveries taking place on alternate weekdays with no service on the remaining days; recognises the importance of reliable postal services, particularly in rural are

Heating oil financial support

That this House notes with concern the ongoing price shocks rural residents that rely on heating oil and LPG are facing; appreciates the Government’s offer of financial support for the most vulnerable; is anxious about whether the package will alleviate the pressures rural residents face right now,