Early Day Motions

1st Ram Hill Scout Group

That this House congratulates the 1st Ram Hill Scout Group in Coalpit Heath on its successful launch in September 2024; notes that the group is already thriving with a full range of sections including Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts; further notes the significant demand for scouting in the loca

Hull Kingston Rovers 2025 World Club Challenge victory

That this House extends its warmest congratulations to Hull Kingston Rovers on their outstanding performance in winning the World Club Challenge this year; celebrates a momentous achievement in rugby league, Hull KR having made East Hull and the broader rugby league community incredibly proud with t

Crawley Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre opening hours

That this House is disappointed in Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust due to it reducing the 24-hour Urgent Treatment Care Service at Crawley Hospital to just 07:30-22:00 opening hours; and urgently calls on it to reconsider reopening to 24 hours.

Papur y Bobl, Rhostryfan community newspaper

That this House warmly congratulates 13-year-old cousins Celyn and Caio on the creation of Papur y Bobl, a new community newspaper serving the village of Rhostryfan in Gwynedd; notes that this initiative by the Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen pupils demonstrates exceptional commitment to local journalism, cultu

West Berkshire Community Champion Awards 2026

That this House warmly congratulates the winners and highly commended nominees of the 2026 Community Champion Awards in West Berkshire; recognises Mike Karasinski, Volunteer of the Year, for founding and running NaDDS, a neurodivergent men’s support group providing vital mental health support; prais

World Book Day 2026

That this House celebrates preparations for World Book Day 2026, recognising the continued importance of this annual event in promoting a love of reading among children and young people across the UK and Northern Ireland; acknowledges the vital contribution that reading makes to educational attainme

500th anniversary of the Tyndale Bible

That this House notes with great significance the 500th anniversary of the publication of William Tyndale’s English translation of the New Testament; recognises Tyndale’s enduring contribution to the English language, religious liberty and public access to the Scriptures; acknowledges the profound i

South Molton Pannier Market

That this House congratulates South Molton Pannier Market on winning Britain's Favourite Market in the Great British Market Awards 2026 for the fourth consecutive year; recognises the hard work of traders, farmers, and the loyalty of local shoppers in supporting thriving small businesses across the

Team GB men's curling team's silver medal

That this House wholeheartedly congratulates Team GB’s men’s curling team, Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie, Hammy McMillan Jr and Kyle Waddell, on winning silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics; commends the curlers and their coaches for their hard work, dedication and determination; notes that

Government response to Israel’s West Bank annexation plan

That this House notes the Israeli Government’s 15 February approval of a plan to register land in the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank as Israeli state property; strongly condemns this illegal plan to seize yet more Palestinian land; further notes the statement backed by 85 UN Member

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund 2026-27

That this House welcomes the decision to continue the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund until March 2028, providing longer-term certainty to adoptive and kinship families; notes, however, with concern that the fair access limit remains at £3,000 per child per year, reduced from £5,000 i

Thornbury and District Stroke Support Group

That this House celebrates the vital work carried out by the Thornbury and District Stroke Support Group in supporting stroke survivors and their families across the Thornbury area; recognises the dedication of the group's trustees and volunteers who provide a warm and welcoming environment for thos

Surveillance and political intimidation of journalists

That this House recognises the vital importance for press freedom of investigative journalists being able to report the truth without fear or favour, and to protect the identity of their sources; is concerned by media reports that the organisation Labour Together commissioned public relations agency

NHS access to medical cannabis for children with drug-resistant epilepsy

That this House notes the law change of 2018 which allows the prescription of medical cannabis under the direction of specialist doctors; recognises that this law change was in large part achieved by the campaigning efforts of Hannah Deacon on behalf of her then 6 year old son Alfie Dingley from who

Pause of puberty blockers trial and the potential merits of its full cancellation

That this House welcomes the decision of the Government to pause the proposed clinical trial involving puberty blockers for children and young people; recognises the significant public concern expressed across the UK regarding the safety, ethics and long-term consequences of administering such inter

50th anniversary of the Court of the Deacons of the Ancient and Royal Burgh of Linlithgow

That this House congratulates the Court of the Deacons of the Ancient and Royal Burgh of Linlithgow on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; notes with appreciation the visit of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence on 18 December 2025 to mark this historic mile

Styled by Macs and the Best Family-Run Boutique Award

That this House congratulates Styled by Macs of Linlithgow on being awarded Best Family-Run Boutique at the Style and Apparel Awards 2025 by Luxlife Magazine; notes that this achievement reflects the outstanding reputation and brand built over the past three years; further commends the business for

Turpie & Co. of Bathgate

That this House congratulates Turpie & Co of Bathgate on their outstanding achievements at the 2026 Guild of Property Professionals Awards; notes that Turpie & Co won the Silver Overall Award in the national rankings, recognising them as one of the top estate agencies across the UK; further notes th

Amending the Terrorism Act 2006

That this House condemns remarks made by Mary Lou McDonald, President of Sinn Féin, describing Brendan “Bik” McFarlane as having lived a “life well lived”; recalls that McFarlane was convicted for his role in the sectarian Bayardo Bar attack in 1975 in which five innocent civilians were murdered; be

Merched y Môr and the World's Toughest Row

That this House celebrates the achievement of Merched y Môr, the first female crew from Wales to take part and complete The World’s Toughest Row; congratulates Denise Leonard, Helen Heaton, Heledd Williams and Liz Collyer, a team from Pembrokeshire for rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic from San

Securing the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme

That this House notes that, as the fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, many Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom continue to face uncertainty regarding their status and future security; recognises that Ukrainian families have become valued members of

Fire at Fusco Vehicle Sales in Bangor on 9 January 2026

That this House notes the major fire at the Fusco Vehicle Sales premises at the Balloo Industrial Estate in Bangor; pays special tribute to the outstanding professionalism, courage and swift actions of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, whose decisive intervention prevented the fire sprea

Knockmore railway line

That this House recognises the strategic importance of the Knockmore railway line as a vital component of a modern, integrated transport network for South Antrim constituency and wider Northern Ireland; notes that the line is a key component of the proposed Belfast Circle Line, which aims to create

SSE Thermal Community Investment Fund

That this House acknowledges the significant social, economic, and cultural benefits delivered by the SSE Thermal Community Investment Fund over the last year, as it has invested £25,000 into fifteen different community projects across Peterhead, including support for sports clubs, the refurbishment

High street bank closures

That this House registers its concern that Lloyds Banking Group plans to close 95 local branches this year, including in Tewkesbury; acknowledges the value of high street banks to local communities, particularly the elderly and those without easy access to public transport; recognises the harm bank