Early Day Motions

Gas leaks in rural areas

That this House expresses concern about the ongoing gas leak on Culham Lane in Cockpole Green in the Wokingham constituency; notes the potential environmental damage and safety risks this posed by prolonged leaks; recognises the particular challenges of detecting and addressing such incidents in rur

Protection of historic green spaces

This House congratulates and commends the Limmerhill Residents Association and Save Limmerhill campaign group for their determined and impressively-organised efforts to protect one of Wokingham’s remaining green spaces; welcomes the planning inspector's decision to refuse the appeal by developers Mo

UNESCO World Heritage Status and the River Marden

That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally, the majority of which are found in England; notes the presence of these unique ecosystems in Wiltshire, including the River Marden in Calne; further notes that chalk strea

Student finance system reform

That this House regrets that the previous Government broke the student finance system by freezing repayment thresholds for three years, abolishing maintenance grants, lowering repayment thresholds and extending payment lengths for Plan 5 loans; notes that the frozen Plan 2 student loan repayment thr

Energy price cap

That this House believes that the Government has failed to prepare for another enormous spike in the cost of energy; notes with huge concern that the Ofgem energy price cap is now predicted to increase by up to £300 from July 2026; further notes that households across the UK are already struggling t

Whyburn Farm and Misk Hills

That this House celebrates the historical and cultural importance of Whyburn Farm and Misk Hills; further notes the importance the area plays to the health and well-being of the people of Hucknall; recognises the importance of protecting the diverse wildlife and biodiversity in the area; believes th

World Social Work Day 2026

That this House marks World Social Work Day 2026 as an opportunity to celebrate the incredibly important role the social work profession holds within our society; recognises the support social workers provide to vulnerable individuals, families, and communities to improve their circumstances every s

MacMoray Festival

That this House congratulates the organisers of the MacMoray Festival in Elgin, Moray, on being crowned Scotland’s Festival of the Year; recognises the remarkable success of the festival since its launch in 2022 at Cooper Park in Elgin, attracting around 10,000 attendees each day and bringing togeth

Burghead Indoor Bowling Club

That this House congratulates Burghead Indoor Bowling Club on winning the Morayshire Indoor Bowling Association’s Ed Beattie Memorial Charity Cup for a third consecutive year, an achievement not previously accomplished in the competition’s history; commends the players, organisers and volunteers inv

Liz Jamieson and Spynie Care Home

That this House congratulates Liz Jamieson, deputy manager of Spynie Care Home in Elgin, on being recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s leading frontline care leaders; commends her exceptional dedication to supporting residents and staff within the care sector; notes that such recognition reflec

Scotland national rugby team at the Six Nations

That this House commends the Scotland national rugby union team for their exceptional performances throughout the Six Nations; recognises the consistency, resilience and high standard of play demonstrated across the tournament; acknowledges the significant progress shown by the squad under the leade

Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2026 for North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

That this House congratulates North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) on being awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2026; notes that the Prize, presented by Their Majesties The King and Queen at St James’s Palace, recognises exceptional contributions to edu

Non-League Day

That this House celebrates Non-League Day on 28 March; notes the vital role of football clubs across the country in supporting their local community; and welcomes the support provided by Entain’s Pitching In programme to all 263 non-league football clubs across the Northern Premier League, Southern

Theatre badge hats in high-risk clinical settings

That this House recognises the use of Theatre Badge Hats, which clearly display the name and professional role of each member of staff, as a practical tool to support safe and effective working in operating theatres and maternity units; notes that these clinical settings are high-risk environments i

Strike action by UCU at Scottish universities

That this House notes with concern the ongoing industrial action by University and College Union members across key Scottish universities, undertaken in response to long-standing disputes over pay, workload, job security and the erosion of working conditions; recognises that university staff have fa

Whitburn Brass Band and the Scottish Brass Band Championships

That this House congratulates Whitburn Band on retaining the Scottish Brass Band Championships title; recognises the current band as a continuation of the proud musical heritage in Whitburn; celebrates the individual prize-winners, Andrew McMillan for Best Tenor Horn, Valentin Duc for Best Euphonium

Leasehold reform (No. 3)

That this House believes reform to the leasehold system is long overdue; notes that Liberals and Liberal Democrats have campaigned to end leasehold since David Lloyd George's Limehouse Speech on his People's Budget in 1909; regrets that the Conservatives in government failed to protect leaseholders

Transition of rail workers into Great British Railways

That this House welcomes and applauds the bringing into public ownership of the Train Operating Companies and their combination with Network Rail to create Great British Railways (GBR); believes that a just transition for railway workers into the new structures is vital to deliver a railway that wor

Royal Surrey County Hospital research funding

That this House congratulates the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on receiving £1,499,371 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research; recognises that this funding will provide new aseptic services equipment to expand cancer research, neonatal equipment to support paed

Ollie Royles

That this House mourns the death of 8 year old Ollie Royles from Crackley in Newcastle-under-Lyme on Saturday 14 March 2026; extends its deepest condolences to Ollie's family and friends; acknowledges with sadness Ollie's health battles in recent years, first with Ewings Sarcoma in February 2024 aft

Steve Cram CBE

That this House congratulates athletics legend Steve Cram CBE on being officially recognised at Monkton Stadium in Jarrow for his outstanding contribution to sport in the North East; commends his contribution to athletics as one of the world’s legendary middle distance runners during the 1980s; appl

Darcy Webb from Betley Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House congratulates Darcy Webb from Betley Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme for winning the Newcastle Foodbank Sticker Competition 2026; notes Darcy's creative design was selected as the winning entry and, as a result, will become the official Thank You sticker for the Newcastle food

70 years of the Ballywalter Women's Institute

That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of Ballywalter Women’s Institute in County Down; notes the important role the Institute has played in bringing women together in the rural village of Ballywalter and the surrounding areas since its foundation, fostering friendship, learning and communi

50 years of Downtown Radio

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Downtown Radio, first launched in 1976 as Northern Ireland’s first commercial radio station; notes its early broadcasting operations from Kiltonga Industrial Estate in Newtownards, County Down, where it established itself as a pioneering voice in lo

75th anniversary of Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster

That this House notes the 75th anniversary of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster, founded in 1951 in Northern Ireland and now serving congregations across the United Kingdom and beyond; recognises the Church’s origins in Crossgar, County Down, and its continued presence throughout Northern Irela