Early Day Motions

John Martin and Whitkirk Cricket Club

That this House recognises and celebrates John Martin's extraordinary service to Whitkirk Cricket Club in East Leeds; notes that John's contribution to Whitkirk Cricket Club started in the early 1960s, where from the age of just 7 he took responsibility for keeping the scores in matches, and has con

Treatment of security staff employed at the National Gallery

That this House is deeply concerned that the National Gallery’s security staff, of whom the vast majority are from minority ethnic backgrounds, are being unfairly treated compared to the mainly white staff employed directly by the National Gallery; notes that directly employed staff enjoy a six-star

His late Majesty King Harald V

That this House notes with sadness the death of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, at the age of 89, on Friday 28 August 2026 at the national hospital in Oslo; acknowledges the words of His Majesty King Charles III who sent his condolences on behalf of The Royal Family and the United Kingdom of Gr

Coach Casey Young

That this House celebrates Casey Young on being awarded Coach of the Year in the disability pathway at the FA Grassroots Football Awards; commends Casey on the hard work and determination he has demonstrated in his work with Bristol City Cerebral Palsy FC, never missing a coaching session despite un

Health and Remedy named Natural Lifestyle Retailer of the Year

That this House celebrates Health and Remedy in Chard on being awarded Natural Lifestyle Retailer of the Year; commends the hard work and dedication the owners have put into building their business and providing an exceptionally high standard of service to their customers; recognises the vital role

150 Years of St Paul’s Church Harrogate

That this House congratulates St Paul’s Church in Harrogate on celebrating its 150th anniversary; recognises the church’s long and proud history, having begun as a preaching station in 1875 before becoming a sanctioned charge in 1876; celebrates the generations of ministers, members and volunteers w

Nigel Bevan and Berkshire Scouts

That this House pays tribute to Nigel Bevan on stepping down as County Lead Volunteer for Berkshire Scouts after 12 years; recognises that under his leadership the county consolidated and expanded its team of paid development officers, strengthening support to groups across Berkshire and helping to

100th anniversary of Limavady Baptist Church

That this House notes the one hundredth anniversary of Limavady Baptist Church, Co. Londonderry; recognises the faithful gospel witness that has been maintained since 1926; and expresses the hope that the preaching and testimonies of those whose lives have been transformed through faith in Jesus Chr

30 years of SAT-7's ministry

That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of SAT-7, founded in 1995 at a meeting held in Larnaca, Cyprus; recognises the vision of Terence Ascott in creating a Christian Arabic-language satellite channel; highlights the growth of SAT-7 as it now reaches millions of viewers in 25 countries broa

Passing of global icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton

That this House expresses profound sadness at the death of country singer Dolly Parton; highlights the contribution her songs made to the creative industry especially in the late 1960s, early 1970s; notes the hit song I will Always Love You which means so much to so many people across the United Kin

National Playlist Day (No. 2)

That this House commends Playlist for Life on its work in supporting people living with dementia through the use of personalised music playlists; recognises the positive impact that personally meaningful music can have in reconnecting people living with dementia and their memories; acknowledges Nati

Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan

That this House condemns the systematic persecution of Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan; deplores the violence, disenfranchisement, arbitrary arrest, and restrictions on religious practice Ahmadis endure daily under Pakistan’s blasphemy and anti-Ahmadi laws; denounces the desecration of Ahmadi graves a

56th anniversary of the election of Salvador Allende

That this House marks the 56th anniversary of the election of Salvador Allende as President of Chile on 4 September 1970; notes with concern evidence from declassified Foreign Office files that the UK Government conducted covert propaganda operations aimed at preventing his election in 1964 and 1970

Funding of Jodrell Bank Observatory

That this House notes with grave concern the decision by UK Research and Innovation to withdraw £2.8 million in annual funding from Jodrell Bank Observatory, placing at risk the future of the Lovell Telescope and e-MERLIN, the UK's national radio astronomy network; further notes that, unless alterna

Cosmetic specifications for fresh produce and national food security

That this House notes with concern the impact of extreme summer heat on UK fresh produce; calls for greater flexibility in cosmetic specifications for fresh produce, given that appearance does not reflect nutritional value, in order to reduce food waste before it leaves the farm gate; further calls

George Henry Longley's CHRONOS at Fresh Wharf

That this House celebrates the work of the artist George Henry Longly; praises his large-scale public artwork CHRONOS situated at Fresh Wharf on the banks of the River Thames, which draws together elements of geology, archaeology, mythology and architecture; further celebrates the close collaboratio

Devon maternity services

That this House is deeply alarmed by the temporary suspension of births at North Devon District Hospital from 11 August 2026, and the redirection of pregnant mothers across Northern Devon and Cornwall to other hospitals; expresses great concern for the safety of babies and mothers travelling up to t

Society lottery limits

That this House acknowledges the role played by Britain’s charity lottery sector in providing over £450 million in vital funds for good causes each year at no cost to the Government; recognises the unique nature of charity lottery fundraising, which is centred on long-term, unrestricted giving; furt

21st anniversary of Yoker Community Campus

That this House congratulates Yoker Community Campus, in the constituency of Glasgow West, on the occasion of its 21st anniversary; recognises its outstanding contribution to the Yoker community over more than two decades through its work to reduce poverty, tackle social isolation and improve health

ANYiSO 10th anniversary conference

That this House congratulates ANYiSO on the occasion of its tenth anniversary conference, celebrating a decade of dedicated service to ethnic minority communities in Glasgow West; recognises the vision and leadership of its founder, Shulamite Ezechi, who established the organisation in 2014 to creat

Food Club Survey report

That this House wants to reduce the prevalence of poverty, isolation, health inequalities and community fragmentation across the UK; acknowledges the existence of contributory membership-based food clubs, pantries and hubs run in most cases by volunteers and community groups; notes the recent Food C

King's Award for Enterprise to ErgoChair Ltd

That this House congratulates Ergochair Ltd of Yate on receiving a King's Award for Enterprise 2026 in the category of Innovation; notes that the company has spent more than two decades designing and manufacturing specialist task seating for people with musculoskeletal conditions and complex clinica

King's Award for Enterprise to Sharpak Yate LTD

That this House congratulates Sharpak Yate on receiving a King's Award for Enterprise 2026 in the category of Innovation for its Litepak technology; notes that Litepak is a recyclable poultry tray developed, tested and manufactured in Yate which reduces packaging weight and plastic use by up to 27 p

Meredith's DIY hardware and ironmongery

That this House notes with sadness the closure of Meredith's, the family run hardware store and ironmongers that has traded in Yate Shopping Centre since it opened and is one of the last of the centre's original shops, serving the community for 60 years since the centre's opening in 1965; recognises

Miscarriage care

That this House notes with concern that under current NHS practice most women must endure three miscarriages before they are routinely offered investigation and follow up care; believes that leaving those who have lost one or two babies without referral or care is a grave injustice at a time of acut