Early Day Motions

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth (No. 3)

That this House notes with regret the serious deterioration of working relationships between partners at Castlegate and Derwent GP Practice; further notes that nearly all the GP partners have resigned, leaving only one partner planning to stay, with several others working out their notice periods; a

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth (No. 4)

That this House notes the findings of CQC inspections in 2023, 2024 and 2025 which identified significant failures in safety, governance, responsiveness and leadership at Castlegate and Derwent GP Practice, including a warning notice issued in August 2024 for failures to establish effective systems

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth (No. 5)

That this House urges NHS England to work closely with the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) and consider all options for removing the GP contract from the Castlegate and Derwent GP partnership in order to protect patient safety; further urges the Department of Health and Soci

Ellen Roome and the Jools’ Law campaign

That this House notes the tireless campaigning of Ellen Roome MBE in her pursuit of legislation to preserve the social media data of deceased children; offers thanks to Ellen for her work to bring about positive change in the area of online safety; and welcomes the Government’s decision to adopt the

Compulsory redundancies and industrial action at Edinburgh Napier University

That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the ongoing strike action by academic staff at Edinburgh Napier University, represented by the Educational Institute of Scotland, in opposition to compulsory redundancies; notes the significant impact that the loss of experienced academic staff wo

The Snug Bookshop and Café named a winner of the Realising the Remarkable grant

That this House congratulates The Snug Bookshop and Cafe in Huish Episcopi on being named one of the six winners of the Realising the Remarkable grant; notes that this initiative is run in collaboration with Enterprise Nation and VistaPrint, awarding £30,000 in funding to small businesses that have

Flooded homes in Wigton (No. 2)

That this House notes that despite the continued anguish of the residents of Burnside, Wigton, CCL Secure have still not removed the six foot metal security fence that, during the heavy rain in November 2025, trapped debris and contributed to the flooding of homes; acknowledges the existence of dron

Kirsty Muir at the 2026 Winter Olympics

That this House congratulates Kirsty Muir of Aberdeen on her outstanding performances at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games; commends her achievements and execution of the most difficult manoeuvres in freestyle skiing, slopestyle, and big air; further commends her technical excellence, composure, and det

Recognition of Ukrainian driving licences

That this House notes that, under the agreement in force since 20 May 2021, Ukrainian driving licences may be exchanged for Great Britain licences; further notes that because tests taken before 28 December 2021 did not record whether they were completed in a manual or automatic vehicle, the Driver a

Billionaire wealth and democracy

That this House notes that billionaire wealth is at its highest recorded level, with the number of billionaires surpassing 3,000 for the first time, while one in four people globally face hunger and 14.1 million people in the UK experienced food insecurity last year; observes growing concern that ex

Palantir and the NHS

That this House condemns the Department for Health and Social Care over the lack of transparency and public scrutiny around the decision to grant Palantir the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract; highlights reports around Lord Mandelson's role in helping Palantir secure Government contracts;

Dual nationals without British passports

That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK bor

Student finance

That this House notes with concern the growing complexity of the student loan system in England, including differing repayment thresholds, interest rates and write-off periods, which make it difficult for prospective students to understand their long-term financial obligations; further notes that ma

Business rates reform and revaluation

That this House calls on the Government to postpone the implementation of new business rates valuations until it has published data on the impact of recent revaluations; believes that proceeding without this information risks unfair outcomes for businesses, especially hospitality businesses; and urg

Rosebank oil field

That this House recognises that the UK’s transition away from oil and gas production is underway, as North Sea reserves decline and the climate imperative intensifies; notes that a well-managed transition has the potential to deliver economic benefit, strengthen domestic supply chains and revitalise

200th anniversary of the birth of Walter Bagehot

That this House celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Walter Bagehot, who was born on the 3rd February 1826 in Langport; notes that Bagehot began his career in Langport working for a trade enterprise before joining Stuckey’s bank, which went on to become of the country’s largest issuers o

34th anniversary of the Khojaly massacre

That this House extends condolences to the people of Azerbaijan as they commemorate, on 26 February 2026, the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly massacre where Armenian armed forces, with the backing of the Russian 366th Motor Rifle Regiment, brutally slaughtered 613 Azerbaijani civilians in Khojaly, i

Scotland Loves Local Week

That this House celebrates Scotland Loves Local Week which is essential in highlighting the importance of local businesses and social enterprises for the prosperity of our communities; commends Scotland's Towns Partnerships for their hard work leading this campaign; recognises and supports the campa

Dual nationals and new UK entry documentation requirements

That this House expresses its concern regarding the changes to entry requirements for British dual nationals due to come into force on 25 February 2026; notes that these changes will require British dual nationals to present either a valid British passport or a certificate of entitlement in order to

The Kit-Tea Café

That this House congratulates The Kit-Tea Café of Cockburn Street, Falkirk, on being named Most Loved Charity in the 2026 Falkirk’s Most Loved Businesses awards for the second consecutive year; recognises that the café operates as a 100 per cent non-profit organisation and as a mental health initiat

The Lonely Broomstick

That this House congratulates The Lonely Broomstick of Falkirk High Street on being named Most Loved Retail Business in the 2026 Falkirk’s Most Loved Businesses awards; recognises the creativity and individuality that independent retailers bring to local high streets; and celebrates the shop’s role

Sisters and Misters 30th anniversary fundraiser for Strathcarron Hospice

That this House congratulates Lauren Brown, owner of Sisters and Misters in Falkirk, on marking 30 years in retail by organising a fundraising fashion spectacular in support of Strathcarron Hospice; notes that the event will celebrate three decades of local business success while raising vital funds

Finnegans

That this House congratulates Finnegans café in Vicar Street, Falkirk, on being named Most Loved Food and Drink Business in the 2026 Falkirk’s Most Loved Businesses awards; recognises its role as a welcoming hub for residents and visitors alike; and applauds its contribution to community life and th

Girl Pwr Studios

That this House congratulates Girl Pwr Studios of Manor Street, Falkirk, on being named Most Loved Health and Fitness Business in the 2026 Falkirk’s Most Loved Businesses awards; recognises its commitment to empowering women and promoting health and wellbeing in the local community; and applauds its

Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire

That this House celebrates the remarkable history and enduring contribution of Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire to the lives of girls and young women; pays tribute to the thousands of dedicated volunteers, leaders, and commissioners, both past and present, who have given their time and