Early Day Motions

Boujee Dogs

That this House congratulates Boujee Dogs of East Bridge Street, Falkirk, on being named Most Loved Service in the 2026 Falkirk’s Most Loved Businesses awards; recognises the care, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit shown by its team in serving local pet owners; and commends the business for

Conduct of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

That this House censures the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care over his failure to review the decision to grant the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract to Palantir; urges him to make a statement before the House setting out the precise timelines and details of how the Palantir FDP

World Hearing Day 2026

That this House notes that 3 March is World Hearing Day; further notes that approximately 12 million people in the UK live with hearing loss, making it one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in the country; recognises that, left untreated, hearing loss significantly increases the risk of soc

Funding for rural fire and rescue services

That this House recognises the outstanding and lifesaving work by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and fire services across the United Kingdom; notes with concern the proposed closure of Charmouth and Maiden Newton Fire Stations in West Dorset; further notes that the proposals are driven

Opinion polls before and during election campaigns

That this House notes a series of opinion polls in the run up to the recent Gorton and Denton by-election and the actual result, when, within 48 hours of the Poll the three main contenders were projected to be polling at 27% - 28% and the election result had the winning candidate on 41%, the same po

National Keep Britain Tidy Campaign

That this House recognises the growing problem of litter in public spaces across the United Kingdom and the burden it places on local communities, councils, and the environment; notes the valuable work being carried out by community groups and parish councils, including Bray Parish Council in Maiden

May McLeod, 25 years of voluntary service

That this House congratulates May McLeod on the remarkable milestone of 25 years of dedicated voluntary service with British Heart Foundation in Elgin; recognises her contribution to fundraising efforts in support of life-saving research; and notes the difference that long-serving volunteers such as

Edinburgh mural marking the deaths of protestors in Iran

That this House welcomes the unveiling, on 1 March 2026, of a mural on St John’s Church on Princes Street in Edinburgh honouring Iran’s anti-regime protestors; notes that the mural was created by Edinburgh-based artist Greg Mitchell with input from the local Iranian community; further notes that the

Escalation of conflict with Iran

That this House notes with profound anxiety the recent military escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, sparked by an illegal, unjustified, and unnecessary large-scale military attack upon the latter, and the risk of a widening and lengthy regional war resulting from this; recognise

Curlew populations

That this House notes with concern the sharp decline in Curlew populations, with the UK’s breeding curlew population having halved in the last 25 years; expresses particular alarm at the decline of Curlew populations in the South of England, including Tewkesbury and the surrounding area; recognises

Donaghadee Parish Church 400th anniversary

That this House congratulates the Parish of Donaghadee in the Diocese of Down and Dromore as Donaghadee Parish Church marks its 400th anniversary year in 2026; notes the rich and enduring contribution of the Parish Church to the spiritual, cultural and civic life of the town of Donaghadee and the wi

Covid Day of Reflection 2026

That this House recognises Sunday 8 March 2026 as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection as a time to remember those who lost their lives since the pandemic began and to acknowledge the profound impact the pandemic had on our country during an unprecedented time; pays tribute to those who worked tirelessly

45th anniversary of Only Fools and Horses

That this House celebrates the 45th anniversary of the first broadcast of the television sitcom Only Fools and Horses, first aired on BBC One in 1981; notes its outstanding contribution to British comedy and pays tribute to its creator John Sullivan and its iconic cast; highlights the programme’s re

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (No. 2)

That this House recognises Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, marked annually in March, as an opportunity to raise awareness of a disease which remains one of the most lethal cancers affecting women; notes that in Northern Ireland approximately 165 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, wi

Chief Constable’s Bravery Award, Clackmannanshire officers

That this House congratulates Sergeant Niall MacKinnon, Sergeant Scott McElroy, Sergeant Anthony O’Reilly, Constable Tony Thompson and Constable Stewart Murdoch on receiving the Chief Constable’s Bravery Award; recognises their outstanding courage and professionalism in unarming and arresting a gunm

Cardiac risk in the young

That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust;

Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2026

That this House notes the Great Daffodil Appeal 2026, which is Marie Curie's flagship annual fundraising campaign, held every March, when people from all corners of the UK wear a daffodil badge to show their support for people with terminal illness; further notes that the Great Daffodil Appeal has n

Falkirk Trinity Church fundraiser for Ukraine

That this House notes the coffee morning being held at Falkirk Trinity Church on 28 February 2026 in support of Sunflower Scotland, which provides humanitarian aid to those affected by the war in Ukraine; recognises the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion; welcomes the Ukrainian popul

Use of catapults against wildlife

That this House condemns the increasing misuse of catapults against wildlife, domestic animals, private property and persons in both urban and rural settings; commends the work of Naturewatch Foundation and other animal welfare organisations in raising awareness of this issue and in seeking to reduc

Proscription of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

That this House condemns the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state-backed terrorist organisation responsible for repression, regional destabilisation and the support of violent proxy groups; notes its involvement in human rights abuses and threats to security beyond Iran; further notes

90th anniversary of Killaloo Accordion Band

That this House notes that 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of Killaloo Accordion Band based near Londonderry; commends all those involved with the band, including those leading the musical development of many young people through the years who have learned to play a variety of musica

Dame Anne Pringle elected Chancellor at University of St Andrews

That this House congratulates Dame Anne Pringle on her election as Chancellor of the University of St Andrews; notes that she is the first woman to hold this office in the University’s more than 600-year history; recognises her distinguished career in public service, including as the first woman to

Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr

That this House celebrates the life of the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr, an iconic figure within the civil rights movement in the US, having worked closely with Dr Martin Luther King; recognises his efforts to inspire others outside of the US with his visits to Parliament on his 70th birthday in 2011 a

Dundee Women's Trail for International Women's Day

That this House welcomes the Dundee Women’s Trail, a public heritage initiative commemorating the lives and contributions of 25 women who shaped Dundee’s social, cultural, scientific, political and civic history; recognises the value of making women’s histories visible in public spaces; acknowledges

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth (No. 2)

That this House notes with concern the growing loss of public confidence in the Castlegate and Derwent GP Practice in Cockermouth, which serves over 18,500 patients; acknowledges long-standing issues detailed in successive Care Quality Commission inspections in 2023, 2024 and 2025, which gave an ove