Early Day Motions

Public health campaign on tackling stigma towards suicide

That this House highlights, on Blue Monday, that every life lost to suicide is a tragedy; recognises the importance of breaking down barriers surrounding the stigma towards the topic of suicide; understands the importance of opening up conversations on the issue; further acknowledges that many peopl

Audley Festive 5k Run

That this House notes the success of the Audley Festive 5k Run that took place on Sunday 14 December 2025; congratulates Andrew Miles who won the race in 16 minutes and 10 seconds and all those who took part; acknowledges the work of all those involved in making this annual event a success including

Essentials Guarantee

That this House calls for the introduction of an Essentials Guarantee as supported by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Trussell Trust, in response to the long-term decline in household income over the past decade; notes that 8.1 million people in working households are in relative poverty, that 14

Dolly Parton's birthday

That this House wishes Dolly Parton a happy 80th birthday; recognises her philanthropic efforts through the Dollywood Foundation to inspire children in her home county to achieve educational success; acknowledges that the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has been in operation for over 30 years, gi

200 years of St Mark’s Parish Church, Portadown

That this House notes the 200th anniversary of St Mark’s Parish Church, Portadown, first consecrated in 1826 as the Church of St Martin on land gifted by Viscount Mandeville, later the Duke of Manchester; gives thanks for two centuries of faithful Christian witness, worship and service in the heart

Centenary of Portadown Male Voice Choir

That this House notes with pride the 100th anniversary in 2026 of the Portadown Male Voice Choir, formed in 1926 with origins in a mixed choir of employees from the Spence Bryson linen firm and established as one of the oldest and most respected male voice choirs in Ireland; recognises the choir’s d

Banning under 16s from social media

That this House notes with concern the impact of social media use on the mental wellbeing of children under 16, including increased anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and exposure to harmful content; recognises that current age restrictions and safeguards are insufficient to address this growing p

Brain cancer

That this House recognises that 13,000 people a year are diagnosed with brain cancer yet treatment and survival chances have not significantly progressed in decades; notes a key reason for the poor survival rates is due to a lack of tissue freezing; is concerned that in many hospitals, tumour tissue

Sarah Massey MBE for services to women’s rugby

That this House congratulates Sarah Massey on being awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for services to women’s rugby following the successful delivery of the Women’s Rugby World Cup and the triumph of the England Women’s Rugby Team; notes that under Sarah’s leadership, the tou

Dexter Holton

That this House congratulates the outstanding charitable efforts of Dexter Holton, a 9 year old boy from Melksham; commends his compassion and civic responsibility through voluntary fundraising and donations; notes that he has donated food, gifts and toys to the Salvation Army in support of families

Veterans' Orthopaedic Service

That this House acknowledges the excellent work of the Veterans’ Orthopaedic Service based at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Gobowen; commends the delivery of more than 35,000 veteran patient appointments since the service opened a decade ago; notes its status as the largest

Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater

That this House commends the outstanding work of Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater (SITU) who are dedicated to reducing car dependency and improving access to the Ullswater Valley through affordable, environmentally friendly transport; recognises that SITU’s Ullswater Bus service ca

Richard Clothier MBE for services to sustainable agriculture and food production

That this House congratulates Richard Clothier, a third-generation cheesemaker and the managing director of Wyke Farms in Wyke Champflower near Bruton’, on being awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for services to sustainable agriculture and food production; recognises that for

Newcastle-under-Lyme Community Orchestra Christmas Concert 2025

That this House notes with pleasure the Newcastle-under-Lyme Community Orchestra Christmas Concert 2025 held at Fenton Town Hall on Saturday 13 December 2025 and was attended by the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme; welcomes the fact that the tickets were sold out and all seats were taken; ackno

Eilish McColgan European 10km record

That this House congratulates Eilish McColgan on her new European 10km record; notes that McColgan finished the Valencia 10km in 30:07, beating the previous record by three seconds; recognises McColgan previously set the European 10km record in Manchester in 2022 and held the record for three years,

Iran protests

That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the tyrannical leaders of their country, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the

Peter Hill, visiting every pub in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020

That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of Peter Hill who has visited all 4,429 pubs featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020; notes that on Friday 9 January 2026 the award-winning pub The Mermaid in St Albans had the honour of being the final pub Peter visited as part of his end

Deregistration of international non-governmental organisations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

That this House notes with serious concern reports that, from 31 December 2025, international non-governmental organisations operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have been informed that their registrations are due to expire under a newly introduced Israeli registration system, requiring

Centenary of the derailment of the Flying Scotsman

That this House notes that 10 May 2026 will mark the centenary of the inadvertent derailment of the Flying Scotsman at Cramlington during the General Strike of 1926; further notes that the intention of the miners involved was to disrupt the movement of a strike-breaking coal train and that, despite

Roots in Falkirk

That this House welcomes the range of charitable grants and local donations received by Roots in Falkirk, including £600 from the Asda Foundation, £500 from Arnold Clark, £825 through Neighbourly, £500 from Link Living and £3,000 from the Corra Foundation; recognises the vital role this funding has

McKeever Group 40th anniversary

That this House congratulates the McKeever Group on celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of excellence within the Northern Ireland hospitality sector; recognises the significant contribution the group makes to the local economy and the high standard of service it provides to both r

Somerset Bus Partnership and Bus Users UK Awards 2025

That this House congratulates Somerset Bus Partnership on winning the Non Stop Impact Award at the Bus Users UK Catch the Bus 2025 Awards; notes that the award was received in recognition of the partnership’s tireless campaigning throughout the year which led the way to the highest number of events

Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce research funding

That this House notes with concern new findings from the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce highlighting a critical lack of research funding for less survivable cancers; recognises that cancers of the brain, liver, lung, oesophagus, pancreas and stomach account for nearly 40% of all common cancer dea

50 years of Currie and Balerno News

That this House recognises that in February 1976, a small volunteer group from Balerno and Currie, working alongside Heriot Watt University students, launched the first issue of the Currie and Balerno News, in response to local concerns over area development, commuting pressures, and a desire for co

35th anniversary of the no fly zone in Iraqi Kurdistan

That this House marks the 35th anniversary of Sir John Major’s pioneering plan, devised swiftly in March and April 1990, for a no fly-zone and safe haven in Iraqi Kurdistan that almost certainly averted further genocide by Saddam Hussein against the Kurds and ended a humanitarian crisis of widesprea