Early Day Motions

50th anniversary of Central Church Torquay

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Central Church in Torquay; notes that the foundation stone was laid in June 1975 and the building opened in September of that year; recognises the church’s distinctive white structure and its three crosses, a well-known and much-discussed feature of

Norfolk County Council Elections in May 2026

That this House notes the importance of free, fair and timely local elections as a cornerstone of democratic accountability; recognises that Norfolk County Council elections are scheduled to take place in May 2026; further recognises the particular importance of these elections for residents in Grea

Selsey Beach Litter Ninjas

That this House notes with concern the pollution incident after a cargo ship lost 16 shipping containers on the Solent, affecting a stretch of coastline from the Witterings to Bognor Regis; further notes that the sheer volume of bananas, avocados, alongside plastic, foam insulation and metal has cau

Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations

That this House recognises the overwhelming public support for nature and understands that restoring the natural environment is critical to public health and a strong, sustainable and resilient economy; expresses concern that recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review may weaken habitats regul

Tribute to Lance Corporal George Thomas Hooley

That this House pays tribute to Lance Corporal George Thomas Hooley, who tragically lost his life while serving with the British Army in Ukraine; notes the unwavering support for Ukraine across the UK which Lance Corporal Hooley embodied; recognises his courage, professionalism and commitment to def

ADHD services

That this House notes with concern that Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, together with the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Integrated Care Board, has temporarily closed the acceptance of new adult ADHD referrals; recognises the significant pressure currently facing the Trust, ha

Linlithgow Repair Shop

That this House congratulates Linlithgow Repair Café on winning Environmental Champion at the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards; commends the repair and reuse of electrical, wooden or other goods at low cost to locals as a sustainable project; recognises the volunteers who

Xcite West Lothian Leisure

That this House congratulates Xcite West Lothian Leisure on winning the Innovation and Resilience Award at the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards; recognises the creativity and determination shown during a challenging period; commends the launch of new activities including P

West Lothian Youth Brass Bands

That this House congratulates Kirkton Youth Band and Whitburn Youth Band on winning at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships; commends Kirkton Youth Band for achieving Gold in the Novice section under the leadership of Karen Heenan; recognises Whitburn Youth Band for securing Gold in the Devel

150th anniversary of Sandown Park Racecourse

That this House congratulates Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher on reaching the milestone of its 150th anniversary in 2025; recognises the significant contribution the racecourse has made over a century and a half to the local economy; notes its role as a major national sporting venue and a driver of

Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill (No. 2)

That this House warmly welcomes the passage of the Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament, which places a legal duty on local authorities to ensure that school pupils can access residential outdoor education; congratulates Liz Smith MSP for introducing this

Construction of a new MRI centre at West Berkshire Community Hospital

That this House welcomes the commencement of construction of a new MRI diagnostic centre at West Berkshire Community Hospital in Newbury, which will be capable of delivering over 17,000 scans a year and will bring care closer to patients; applauds the generosity of local charities, including the New

Homelessness in Wiltshire

That this House notes with concern the rising levels of homelessness across the UK and in Wiltshire, where at least 500 people are recorded as homeless, including those rough sleeping, in temporary accommodation or hostels, and where the number of households in temporary accommodation has increased

Speed of deportation of foreign offenders

That this House notes with concern the long-standing failures to remove foreign national offenders promptly; welcomes the recent increase in deportations under the Early Removal Scheme; believes that the public expects decisive action to ensure that foreign criminals are removed from the UK swiftly;

Convention on Cluster Munitions and preventing UK involvement in their production

That this House supports the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), prohibiting all use, transfer, production, and stockpiling of cluster munitions; recognises the indiscriminate nature of cluster munitions; expresses grave alarm at the way in which these munitions contribute to large civilian death

Sinking of SS Tilawa

That this House remembers the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the British passenger ship SS Tilawa on 23 November 1942 during World War Two; regrets that 280 passengers and crew perished, mostly Indian nationals; is grateful that 678 were rescued by HMS Birmingham and SS Carthage; notes that surv

UK arms export licensing and conflict in Sudan

That this House condemns the actions of parties that are fuelling, prolonging and intensifying the conflict in Sudan through the provision of arms and military support, including allegations that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF); emphasises that the UK’s le

150th anniversary of Laurelvale Cricket Club

That this House congratulates Laurelvale Cricket Club on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; notes that the club was founded in 1875 by the Sinton family for workers at the linen mill in the village and played its first competitive match in September of that year; recognises the integral role the

Tackling antisemitism and hatred

That this House condemns without reservation the continued rise of antisemitism, violent extremism and religious hatred; expresses its solidarity with all those affected by the horrific attack in the Bondi area of Sydney and with communities living under the threat of ideologically driven violence;

Violence in Bangladesh

That this House condemns the recent violence in Bangladesh and urges the Government to ensure free, fair and inclusive elections are called in which all political parties should be allowed to compete; and notes that those who are guilty should be prosecuted under fair trial and ensuring minorities'

Winter NHS corridor care

That this House recognises and observes that the NHS is facing a worst case scenario this winter, with influenza rates set to be the worst on record and 1 in 5 patients in emergency departments in a corridor care space; notes that the combination of over-crowding in hospitals with high levels of inf

Award of the Honorary Freedom of the Parish of the City of Durham to Inspector Dave Clarke BEM

That this House congratulates Inspector Dave Clarke BEM of Durham Constabulary on the prestigious award of the Honorary Freedom of the Parish of the City of Durham, which specifically recognises his dedicated service within the Durham Police force area and his exceptional personal commitment to the

Eilean Dubh care home

That this House congratulates Eilean Dubh care home in Fortrose on being named Regional Care Home of the Year - Scotland at the Caring UK Awards; notes the judges’ praise for the home’s creative approach to resident wellbeing and strong links with the local community; acknowledges the home’s achieve

Reducing emigration of young, skilled British citizens

That this House notes with concern that of the 255,000 British citizens who emigrated last year, 176,000 were aged 16 to 34, accounting for 99 per cent of the net outflow; recognises that the loss of young, skilled and UK-trained workers represents a serious drain on national talent and investment;

60th anniversary of Re-engage Epsom and Ewell

That this House congratulates Re-engage Epsom and Ewell on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; recognises the outstanding contribution made by its volunteers in supporting lonely and isolated older people aged 75 and over through free monthly tea parties and a call-befriending service; notes that