Early Day Motions

Karen Cardy and 40 years of service to the 10th Bangor Boys’ Brigade

That this House congratulates Mrs Karen Cardy on her remarkable and dedicated service to the 10th Bangor Company of the Boys’ Brigade at Ballycrochan Presbyterian Church, as she steps down as Captain at the end of the current session after more than 40 years of faithful commitment to the organisatio

Sight loss charity funding

That this House commends the work of Vista, a 160-year-old charity supporting over 21,000 blind and visually impaired people annually, through peer support groups, rehabilitation services, accessible technology support, youth activities and more; expresses serious concern about Vista’s current fundi

Wilf Peddle’s 1964 Morris Minor Van at The Somerset Rural Life Museum

That this House recognises the contribution of the late Wilf Peddle, who dedicated himself to delivering eggs to households across Glastonbury from 1972 until his passing in 2024; notes that his 1964 Morris Minor van, which served as a familiar sight in the town for more than half a century, is now

Erwood Young Farmers’ Club success at Wales YFC Entertainment Finals

That this House congratulates Erwood Young Farmers’ Club on winning the Wales YFC Entertainment Competition Final held in Bangor; recognises the dedication, creativity and teamwork shown by the members in preparing their performance; notes that this achievement means the club will go on to represent

Save by the Bell Dundee 20th anniversary

That this House congratulates all at the Scottish charity Save by the Bell Dundee on their 20th anniversary; recognises the important work carried out by those at Save by the Bell, who provide young people across the city of Dundee with practical financial education and real-world saving experiences

Deployment of nuclear power

That this House recognises the vital role of nuclear power in strengthening the UK's energy security, supporting the transition to clean power, and providing stable, reliable electricity for households and businesses; welcomes the Government’s commitment to reforming the nuclear regulatory and plann

40th anniversary of Donaghcloney Brownies

That this House congratulates the Donaghcloney Brownie Unit on the celebration of its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated service to the young people of Donaghcloney and the surrounding community; recognises the important role the Brownie Unit has played in providing girls aged seven

Museum online sales to Northern Ireland

That this House notes the recommencing of online sales to Northern Ireland residents by the Natural History Museum in London following a series of Parliamentary Questions to, and correspondence with, the Department for Culture Media and Sport; recognises that sales had stopped as a result of the NI

200th anniversary of High Street Methodist Church, Lurgan

That this House marks the 200th anniversary of High Street Methodist Church in Lurgan, County Armagh, first opened in 1826; notes that the Methodist witness in the town stretches back to the eighteenth century, with an early Methodist chapel established in Nettleton’s Court in 1778, later replaced b

Scotland’s curlers

That this House congratulates Scotland’s curlers on their outstanding achievements in recent national and international competitions; recognises the skill, dedication and teamwork demonstrated by athletes representing Scotland in the sport of curling; applauds the continued success of Scottish teams

21st Ayrshire Scout Group

That this House congratulates Tom Wilson, Honorary President and Trustee of the 21st Ayrshire Scout Group in Kilmarnock, on almost seven decades of exceptional service to Scouting; notes that Tom first joined the 21st Ayrshire Group 69 years ago as a Cub Scout and progressed through the movement as

State visit of the president of Nigeria

That this House notes the forthcoming State Visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 16–18 March 2026; recognises the long-standing diplomatic, economic and cultural ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria; further notes reports from civil society organisations regarding es

Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026

That this House recognises March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month; notes that around 1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis, yet diagnosis times remain prolonged, with many patients waiting 3–9 years before receiving a confirmed diagnosis; acknowledges that endometriosis can have a profoun

Stand-Out Theatre School

That this House congratulates the students of Stand-Out Theatre School in Falkirk on their half-time performance at Falkirk FC’s recent match against Kilmarnock at Falkirk Stadium; recognises the leadership of founder Shannon Winton in creating an inclusive space for young people to develop through

Industrial action and the cost of living

That this House notes the continuing downward pressure on household budgets across the United Kingdom, with many families facing rising prices for essential goods and services; further notes the risk that the cost of living crisis may intensify as a consequence of war in the Middle East and its pote

Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan

That this House condemns the closure of Al-Aqsa Sanctuary in Jerusalem by Israeli authorities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan; notes that this action infringes Palestinians’ right to freedom of worship, violates Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian law and UN resolutions, an

Cheadle Civic Society's celebration of Agatha Christie's connection to Cheadle 2026

That this House thanks Cheadle Civic Society for launching a year long celebration commemorating Agatha Christie’s connection to Cheadle in collaboration with Agatha Christie Limited that marks half a century since her death; acknowledges the story of the world’s most famous crime writer; celebrates

Olympic achievement of Leon Greenwood

That this House congratulates Newbury’s Leon Greenwood on representing Great Britain at the Winter Olympics in the four-man bobsleigh event, achieving an outstanding seventh-place finish; recognises his perseverance in overcoming a serious ankle cartilage injury that once threatened his sprinting ca

Thatcham Refillable and community environmental leadership

That this House congratulates Thatcham Refillable and its founders, Jenny and Tom Kirby, on collecting 2,045 chocolate tubs as part of the Tub2Pub recycling scheme; recognises the fantastic community effort across West Berkshire in support of Macmillan Cancer Support, collecting more than double the

50th anniversary of the IRA terrorist attack at West Ham station

That this House remembers with solemn respect Joseph Julius Stephen QGM, the Metropolitan line train driver who was murdered while courageously confronting the terrorist responsible for the IRA attack at West Ham Underground Station on 15 March 1976; marks the 50th anniversary of that attack; furthe

Outdoor learning

That this House celebrates the place of the great outdoors in a child's education; recognises the contributions of the outdoor learning sector leaders highlighting equity of access, links to mental health, and youth-led adventure initiatives; welcomes continued collaboration across education, health

UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England

That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally and approximately 85% found in England; notes that these unique rivers support exceptional biodiversity, including Atlantic salmon, water vole, brown trout, southern damsel

Delay Repay scheme

That this House affirms its commitment to the current Delay Repay scheme; urges the Government to take steps toward automatic delay repay compensation; believes it is right that customers are compensated when railway services are delayed by over 15 minutes; is concerned by the frequency of delays an

Airport drop-off charges

That this House notes the recent wave of above-inflation increases in airport drop-off charges across the country; is concerned that this is another hidden cost for passengers already facing record travel costs; further notes that many passengers have little option but to absorb these costs; also no

Creative industries and the use of AI

That this House recognises that artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities for innovation and economic growth but also poses substantial risks to the United Kingdom’s world-leading creative industries; notes with concern proposals to introduce a broad text and data mining copyright e