Early Day Motions

Representation of Northern Ireland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

That this House expresses concern at reports that the Ulster Banner, the flag traditionally used to represent Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games, may be discontinued ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games; recognises that for many decades the Ulster Banner has been carried with pride b

150th anniversary of Croy Silver Band

That this House congratulates Croy Silver Band on celebrating its 150th anniversary; notes that the band was founded in Smithstone in 1875 as families moved to the area to work in the coal mines; recognises the role of the parish of Holy Cross following its opening in 1902, and the eventual decision

Grandmaster David Bailey awarded Ninth Dan in Taekwondo

That this House congratulates Grandmaster David Bailey, founder and Chief Instructor of Central Taekwondo Academy in Falkirk, on being awarded Ninth Dan Taekwondo, the highest rank attainable; recognises that this award followed the successful completion of a rigorous High Dan promotion process at K

125 years of Three Bridges Football Club

That this House congratulates Three Bridges Football Club on their 125th anniversary; notes the important role non-league football plays in the cultural life and identity of communities; recognises the team’s exceptional current form sitting at the top of the Isthmian League South East Division; and

Hunger strike by pro-Palestinian activists

That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to engage urgently with the legal representatives of the pro-Palestinian activists who are on hunger strike in UK prisons; notes that, although some have paused their hunger strike, Heba Muraisi, aged 31 is on day 66 of her hunger strike

Bake Shop, Ely named Best Bakery in Cambridgeshire

That this House congratulates The Bake Shop in Ely on being named Best Bakery in Cambridgeshire at the 2025 National Bakery Awards; recognises the remarkable achievement of the Bake Shop team led by general manager Ruth Reyes and head baker Tessa Johnstone; notes that this accolade adds to an impres

Falkirk Braes Grange Centre

That this House congratulates The Falkirk Braes Grange Centre on securing £15,089 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the funding will be used to enhance accessibility through the installation of a platform lift to a fully wheelchair-accessible toilet; recognises the importance of e

Newborn bloodspot screening for spinal muscular atrophy

That this House recognises the life-changing difference early diagnosis and treatment can make for babies with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA); notes that SMA is a rare but serious genetic condition which, if untreated, can cause severe disability or early death; further notes that gene therapies exis

RESP and St Andrews Aquarium nominated for award

That this House congratulates the River Eden Sustainability Partnership (RESP) on being nominated for the Great British Wildlife Restoration Award, organised by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); recognises this nomination as a significant achievement and notes that RES

Matthew Doyle's appointment to the House of Lords

That this House notes with concern that Matthew Doyle is to be appointed to the House of Lords; further notes that Matthew Doyle campaigned for former Scottish Labour councillor Sean Morton after Morton had been charged with child-sex offences, and that Morton was subsequently convicted of these off

Homelessness support in Eastbourne

That this House recognises the outstanding work of Eastbourne Borough Council and the many local organisations and charities in Eastbourne that support people experiencing homelessness; commends their commitment to providing emergency assistance, outreach, advice and long-term support to some of the

Birmingham bin strikes (No. 2)

That this House acknowledges that 6 January 2026 marks one year since the industrial dispute between Birmingham City Council and its waste management workers began; expresses concern at the continued distress and interruption that the dispute has caused for Birmingham’s 1.1 million residents and 37,

Wimborne, Town of Culture 2026

That this House celebrates the awarding of Wimborne as Dorset’s Town of Culture for 2026; eagerly anticipates a packed programme of performances, exhibitions and cultural events; commends our museums and galleries, such as the Museum of East Dorset, Walford Mill and Fossil Blue Gallery, the Tivoli t

Marking the 60th anniversary of the University of the Air White Paper

That this House marks the 60 years since the publication of the White Paper, “University of the Air”, which paved the way for the creation of The Open University; celebrates the legacy of Jennie Lee, Baroness Lee of Asheridge, who was the driving force behind the paper; recognises the impact the pap

Vera Petty

That this House commends the hard work of Vera Petty in serving the Melksham Oak Community School community for 41 years as a cleaning supervisor; recognises the positive impact she has had on teachers, colleagues, students and the larger school community; and wishes her well in retirement.

International sport and alleged United States violations of international law

That this House expresses concern over the escalation of United States actions against Venezuela, including the use of military force, the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro, and ongoing military strikes in Venezuelan territory; notes that these actions are a direct intervention in the internal

Situation in Iran

That this House expresses its strong support for the people of Iran, and their courage and resolve in their ongoing struggle against all forms of dictatorships of the past and present and for freedom, human rights, and a democratic republic, where people of Iran have the opportunity to elect their o

Challenges in the family justice system

That this House regrets the ongoing failures that continue to permeate the family justice system; acknowledges the debilitating effects that family breakdowns have upon parents and children, as well as the complexities and difficulties in fairly mediating disputes over custody; notes the profound im

Novar Drive Espresso Bar

That this House congratulates the team at Novar Drive Espresso Bar for raising £3,000 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity; recognises that the coffee shop in Hyndland, Glasgow West, opened for a few hours on Christmas Day, and instead of taking payments for purchases, asked customers to make a d

Parliamentary screening of The Removed and historic forced adoptions

That this House welcomes the screening of The Removed, a film that sheds light on the pain and suffering caused by historic forced adoptions in the UK, illustrating the harrowing experiences of unmarried mothers who had their babies taken from them during the 1950s to the late 1980s; notes the injus

75 years of Mebyon Kernow

That this House celebrates 75 years of Mebyon Kernow (Sons of Cornwall), the Cornish political party campaigning to win greater self-government for Cornwall through their own legislative Parliament; notes that the historic nation of Cornwall, with its own distinct identity, language and heritage, ha

US military attack on Venezuela

That this House condemns in the strongest terms the military aggression ordered by Donald Trump against Venezuela on Saturday 3 January, which involved widespread aerial bombardment, loss of life and the kidnapping of Venezuela’s President; notes that this action constitutes a flagrant violation of

Cancellation of May 2026 Local Elections

That this House regrets the Government’s decision to invite local councils to cancel anticipated elections; notes with deep concern the impact this will have on the public’s faith in Government; expresses further deep concern that Parliament learned of this proposal through media reports rather than

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School

That this House celebrates the outstanding achievements of Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in Blackburn, West Lothian; congratulates the school which has been named the best primary school in Scotland by The Sunday Times Primary School League Table 2025; commends the innovative methods used to eq

St Mirren Football Club

That this House congratulates Saint Mirren Football Club on winning the Premier Sports Cup, securing their second League Cup victory, a great achievement for the community based club, the management and the team.