Early Day Motions

Curriculum for Excellence top performing primary schools in Scotland

That this House commends Scotstoun Primary School and Hyndland Primary School in Glasgow West on being ranked in the top twenty-five performing primary schools in Scotland; understands that primary schools in Scotland have been ranked based on the most recent Achievement in Curriculum for Excellence

150th anniversary of Partick Thistle Football Club

That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Partick Thistle Football Club, founded in 1876; recognises the club’s rich heritage as one of Scotland’s oldest professional football teams and its longstanding contribution to the sporting and cultural life of Glasgow and Scotland; pays tribute to

Closure of Sickle Cell Day Unit at the Royal London Hospital

That this House recognises that sickle cell anaemia is the UK’s fastest-growing genetic condition, with nearly 300 babies born with the condition each year; notes that approximately 15,000–17,000 people in England are living with sickle cell disease and that the condition can cause severe, life-thre

88th anniversary of Castlecary rail disaster

That this House marks the 88th anniversary of the Castlecary rail disaster of December 1937, in which 35 people lost their lives and 179 others were injured; remembers with deep respect those who died, including many service personnel travelling home for Christmas leave, and extends its sympathies t

Congratulating the Gaudie Newspaper on their podcast award nomination

That this House congratulates Gettin Rowdy with The Gaudie, the podcast of The Gaudie, Scotland's oldest independent student newspaper, for being shortlisted in the Student Podcast of the Year category in the Political Podcast Awards 2026; recognises their contribution to making news accessible to s

Trends in the level of poverty

That this House notes the publication of the latest poverty report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation; further notes that, in 2023-24, around 14.2 million people, or 21 per cent of the population, were living in poverty; expresses deep concern that 6.8 million people were living in very deep poverty

The Kinneuchar Inn named in Top 50 Gastropubs

That this House congratulates Leven based The Kinneuchar Inn on being named in Estrella Damn's top 50 gastropubs; notes that they are the only Scottish pub to be included in the list; recognises the incredible work of Chef James Ferguson and his partner Alethea Palmer who took the helm of the previo

Prior's Court Children Home Ofsted Outstanding rating

That this House congratulates Prior’s Court Children Home after being awarded an overall Ofsted rating of Outstanding; praises the astonishing and heartfelt dedication of all Prior’s Court staff, allowing children with special education needs to achieve their potential; commends the strong relations

Lessons in storm resilience

That this House congratulates local communities which came together to support each other during the January storms; recognises however that the storms exposed weaknesses in and that lessons should be learned by in respect of emergency and resilience plans, including the Met Office’s late declaratio

BBC Charter review

That this House notes the Government’s Green Paper on the BBC Royal Charter Review; further notes the changing nature of global politics and technology and the role of the BBC in strengthening our democracy; highlights that unaccountable political interference in how the BBC is run undermines public

Career of Ann Lambert

That this House celebrates the career of Mrs Ann Lambert, a dedicated school nurse who provided vital support to young people in Yeovil; recognises that Mrs Lambert is retiring after 16 years of service at Preston School and several years at Stanchester Academy before that; commends the outstanding

Dunloy Accordion Band

That this House congratulates Dunloy Accordion Band, its band master and members on its 70th anniversary; and notes that this highly accomplished marching band, which has been widely recognised for its excellent musicality and discipline, rightly holds a very special place in the culture of North An

Centenary of John Logie Baird’s invention of the television

That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first public demonstration of a television system by the Scottish inventor, John Logie Baird on 26 January 1926; notes that Baird, who was born in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute on 13 August 1888, studied engineering at both the Glasgow and West

Future of Ospreys rugby club

That this House notes with deep concern that Ospreys, Wales’ most successful professional rugby team may cease to exist as part of the Welsh Rugby Union’s intention to sell Cardiff to Y11 Sport & Media; further notes that this is the latest in a string of mismanagement from the Welsh Rugby Union; al

Empty chairs

That this House praises Nicole Brooks for creating West Berkshire’s empty chairs loneliness group; notes the importance of such community initiatives, which invite people to sit together at pub tables so that no one has to sit alone; congratulates Nicole on establishing the group in Newbury, with ev

Horse and rider road safety

That this House notes with concern that in 2024 over 3,000 road incidents involving horses were recorded by the British Horse Society; further notes with concern that 81% of those incidents occurred because a driver passed a horse too closely or at excessive speed; calls on the Government to review

Legacy of British troops in Afghanistan and Iraq

That this House notes with concern the distress felt by many United Kingdom armed forces veterans following recent public comments relating to military operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East; recognises that such remarks have reopened trauma and grief for those who served and for the families

Social media for under 16s

That this House acknowledges the devastating impact of social media on children's mental health, development, and safety; believes that tech companies have for too long prioritised profit over protection, exploiting children through addictive algorithms and treating young people as data to be mined

AI and live facial recognition in policing

That this House expresses grave concern at the Government’s plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence and live facial recognition technology across England and Wales as part of its policing reforms; notes that nationwide deployment of facial recognition constitutes permanent mass surveillan

Wincanton Cares wins Connecting People Award

That this House congratulates Wincanton Cares on winning the Connecting People Award at the South West Integrated Care Awards 2026; notes that the charity was founded in 2022 by Jacky King as a response to the closure of the Cale View care home, to provide much needed support to the over 55’s in the

Investment and Growth in Antrim and Newtownabbey

That this House welcomes the recent report naming the borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey as one of the UK’s top business growth hotspots for 2026; acknowledges that this recognition reflects the borough’s unique status as a gateway for advanced manufacturing and logistics; further welcomes the succe

Role of British and NATO forces in Afghanistan

That this House remembers the many British soldiers who, alongside European and NATO allies, risked their lives in Afghanistan; recognises the vital role the United Kingdom and our European partners had in the region between 2001 and 2014 following the declaration of NATO's Article 5; pays its deepe

Industrial dispute at the Department for Work and Pensions

That this House notes that the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has rejected the final pay offer from the Department of Work and Pensions; further notes the offer fails to address chronic low pay within the Department; recognises that thousands of staff are earning at or close to the curre

54th anniversary of IRA murders of two police officers in Londonderry

That this House notes that, on 27 January 1972, Sergeant Peter Gilgunn and Constable David Montgomery, two police officers on patrol in Londonderry, were murdered by the Provisional IRA using a Thompson sub machine gun; further notes that this happened in the vicinity of, and just three days before,

St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi)

That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should be formally recognised a