Early Day Motions

Passing of Callum McVeigh

That this House expresses its deep regret at the passing of Callum McVeigh, from Derryboy, County Down, aged 23, who died in a tragic accident on Christmas Eve; notes his business acumen and success in coordinating operations at McVeighs Contracts Traffic Management; acknowledges his achievements as

Seventy years of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

That this House recognises that 2026 will mark the 70th anniversary year of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award; notes with appreciation the thinking and contribution of the founder of the Awards, His late Royal Highness Prince Philip who once said, there is more in you than you might think; acknowledges

Newcastle-under-Lyme Christmas Card Competition 2025

That this House notes the launch of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Christmas Card Competition 2025 in October by the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme; thanks all pupils from across Newcastle-under-Lyme who took part and sent in their submissions, with so many thoughtful and creative designs; appreciat

North Staffordshire Pensioners’ Convention 35th anniversary

That this House celebrates, with residents from across north Staffordshire, the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the North Staffordshire Pensioners’ Convention; recognises the excellent work the convention has done for more than three decades to serve its members, provide support, advocacy a

First anniversary of the closure of Walleys Quarry landfill site in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House acknowledges the first anniversary, on Thursday 28 November 2025, of the Closure Notice being issued to the operators of Walleys Quarry landfill site in Newcastle-under-Lyme; welcomes the 365 days, and counting, of relief felt by all those who live, learn and work in Newcastle-under-

50th anniversary of Kingsmills Massacre

That this House notes that 5 January marks the 50th anniversary of the Kingsmills Massacre in which 10 Protestant workmen were ordered off their work minibus, lined up and shot dead by the IRA in a brutal sectarian attack; regrets that, as with so many terrorist murders, no one has been brought to j

Refurbishment and re-opening of historic Coleraine building

That this House notes the significant private sector investment in the former property of the Coleraine Chronicle and Northern Constitution newspapers on Railway Road in Coleraine, Co. Londonderry which has resulted in the property which dates back to 1898, now becoming a thriving business hub in th

Business rates revaluation

That this House notes that businesses will see their rateable values recalculated as part of the business rates revaluation; expresses serious concern that the resulting increases in bills for many companies risk placing unsustainable pressure on high streets, town centres and small businesses, part

Gender apartheid

That this House notes the omission of the crime against humanity of gender apartheid from the current Draft Articles on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity; further notes that gender apartheid has long been recognised by the international community, including by the UN Secretary Gen

The Gatehouse in Oxford

That this House recognises the vital work which The Gatehouse charity in Oxford does to help those living in poverty and experiencing homelessness; celebrates the amazing contribution which The Gatehouse and its volunteers have made to the thousands of people who have used their services over the pa

Bank holiday for celebrations if England win the 2026 FIFA World Cup

That this House notes that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played on Sunday 19 July 2026; recognises that a World Cup victory by England would be a rare national moment likely to bring together families, neighbours and communities across the country, including through local celebrations in t

Wemyss Ware wins Best Heritage Pottery Company

That this House congratulates Wemyss Ware on winning the Best Heritage Pottery Company at the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2025; notes that Wemyss Ware is a highly collectable and sought-after pottery; celebrates that the pottery has been produced by Griselda Hill and her team at her Pottery in Ceres

Winifred Maduko Ambassador of the Year Award

That this House congratulates Winifred Maduko, PhD student at University of St Andrews and Youth Ambassador for The ONE Campaign, on receiving the Ambassador of the Year Award at The ONE Campaign’s End of Year wrap up; recognises the incredible work Winifred does as an ambassador and her outstanding

In memory of Andrew Arbuckle MBE

That this House notes with great sadness the death of Andrew Arbuckle MBE, former Scottish Liberal Democrat Member of the Scottish Parliament for Mid Scotland and Fife, who passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at the age of 81; recognises his long and distinguished career as a journalist, includi

Incident in Switzerland

That this House notes with deep regret the tragic fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland on New Year’s Eve 2025, in which at least 40 people lost their lives and many more were injured; recognises the need for careful fire safety measures in public venues and adequate staff t

Ards Rugby Club’s 1st XV Junior Shield victory

That this House congratulates Ards Rugby Club’s 1st XV on their remarkable achievement in winning the Junior Shield final last week at Affidea Stadium, defeating Randalstown to lift their first silverware in 22 years; notes the Club’s outstanding contribution to local sport, community engagement, an

The Good Fellowship Club

That this House congratulates the Good Fellowship Club on receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the exemplary work it has done to improve the quality of life for senior citizens in Yeovil; acknowledges its innovative approach to tackling loneliness, including the use of adapte

Yeovil College's University Centre

That this House congratulates Yeovil College’s University Centre on its largest-ever graduation ceremony; further congratulates the 110 graduates who took part; recognises the vital role played by the college and its partners in training and upskilling the local workforce; notes the importance of hi

Swan Theatre, Yeovil

That this House congratulates the Swan Theatre in Yeovil constituency on opening new facilities to welcome its 50th Birthday, including a new bar and theatre foyer; recognises the important role played by the Swan Theatre and Yeovil Dramatic and Arts Society within the community; further recognises

Missing Evri deliveries

That this House expresses concern at the nation-wide failures by Evri deliveries, which have caused distress and frustration for many, particularly at this time of year; acknowledges the volume of complaints across the country, including incidents where customers’ parcels were dumped with no attempt

Future of Cambridge Veterinary School

That this House expresses concern over the reports of the closure of Cambridge Veterinary School; notes that this would constitute a severe blow to not only our public health but our food security, pandemic preparedness, antimicrobial stewardship and the vital multidisciplinary research required to

10th anniversary of Boxing Day floods

That this House recognises the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Boxing Day floods and the devastation caused by Storm Desmond and Storm Eva; recalls the 453 residential and 174 commercial properties that flooded in York alongside the failure of the Foss Barrier causing personal trauma to those effected

St Mirren, winner of the Premier Sports Cup

That this House congratulates Saint Mirren Football Club on winning the Premier Sports Cup and securing their second ever League Cup; and recognises that it is a great achievement for both the club and the team and a fantastic reward for their hard work.

UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons

That this House supports the protection of the rights of older people in the UK and globally; recognises that a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is an important step for establishing a global minimum standard of legal protection for older people everywhere; acknowledges the strong track

80th anniversary of the South Devon Branch of the Devonshire Association

That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of The South Devon Branch of the Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts; notes the branch's remarkable contribution to South Devon's scientific, cultural, educational, literary and community life over the period