Early Day Motions

Place2Be and Children’s Mental Health Week

That this House recognises Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week, which runs from 9-15 February; notes that the theme this year is This is My Place; further notes that Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity working in schools across the UK, including several in Aberdeen; acknowledges that

International Mother Languages Day 2026

That this House pays tribute to International Mother Language Day 2026, which was the initiative of Bangladesh and was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference; notes that it has been observed on 21 February throughout the world since 2000 and commemorates the Bangladeshi university students m

Harrogate named UK’s most welcoming destination for 2026

That this House warmly welcomes the news that Harrogate, while officially a town, has been named in Booking.com’s Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities for 2026, and is the only destination in the United Kingdom to feature in the list; notes that the ranking forms part of Booking.com’s Traveller Review Award

British Sugar

That this House congratulates British Sugar on completing the 100th campaign at its Bury St Edmunds factory; recognises the processing of two million tonnes of locally grown sugar beet and its significant contribution to the regional economy over the past century; welcomes the site’s recent decarbon

Monday Club in Falkirk

That this House welcomes the award of a £600 Asda Foundation grant to the Monday Club; recognises the Club’s longstanding role in providing social support, companionship and activities for members of the local community; notes the importance of such groups in tackling loneliness and improving mental

Strathcarron Hospice fundraising by Avant Homes Scotland

That this House congratulates Avant Homes Scotland on raising £6,900 for Strathcarron Hospice through a charity golf day at Hollandbush Golf Club; notes that this donation will fund over 300 hours of specialist nursing care for people with terminal and life-limiting conditions across Forth Valley, C

International Humanitarian Law

That this House notes the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights’ report finds that international humanitarian law is at a critical breaking point; further notes that civilian deaths during armed conflicts in 2024 and 2025 were in excess of 100,000, and that conflicts incl

Tetbury Area Youth and Community Trust

That this House recognises the essential role of grassroots, community-led organisations in delivering youth services and strengthening social fabric across the UK; celebrates the work of Tetbury Area Youth & Community Trust (TAYCT) as a leading example, providing vital support to young people and t

Fifth anniversary of the Scottish Child Payment

That this House welcomes the fifth anniversary of the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment, introduced by the Scottish Government on 15 February 2021; notes that since being launched at a value of £10 per week this payment will be worth £28.20 per week by April 2026, an increase of over 180%;

British couple detained in Iran

That this House expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing detention of two British citizens, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have now been held in Iran for over a year without formal charges or sentencing; notes with dismay the escalating violence reported at Evin Prison and the significant risk t

Community sport spaces and Sport England

That this House recognises the significant benefits that sport, recreation and physical activity provide to people across the UK; acknowledges the £107 billion contribution they make to the wider economy through improved health and wellbeing as well as reduced costs to public services and the NHS; e

Community spaces

That this House celebrates the value of local community spaces, such as clubhouses, village halls and community centres for residents; recognises their vital role as safe hubs to foster healthy living, community relationships and wellbeing; notes that such spaces must be prioritised and protected wh

117th anniversary of the West Stanley Pit Disaster

That this House commemorates the 117th anniversary of the West Stanley Pit Disaster of 1909 on 16 February 2026; remembers the 168 men and boys who died in the explosion and its aftermath, and the extraordinary bravery of those who risked their own lives to rescue others; acknowledges the scale of t

Government contract with Palantir Technologies

That this House notes that the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with the US firm Palantir in December 2025 worth £240,000,000, by direct award and without tender; further notes that whilst the decision may be justified under the Procurement Act 2023, there is significant public interest in how

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026

That this House celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Wednesday 11 February 2026; recognises the vital contributions of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout history, including those whose achievements have been overlooked; acknowledges that

Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank

That this House notes with grave concern reports that the Israeli security cabinet has approved measures which would facilitate the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and further erode the basis of the Palestinian state; condemns statements by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotric

Rape gang overseas trafficking

That this House expresses grave concern at evidence presented during recent independent hearings into organised child sexual exploitation indicating that a number of women and girls may have been trafficked overseas to Pakistan and elsewhere by those responsible for their abuse; notes that the Rape

Relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

That this House believes that Buckingham Palace should publish all papers and electronic communications that contain reference to the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Rare Disease Day and Achalasia

That this House marks Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2026; recognises achalasia as a rare and serious swallowing condition affecting the oesophagus, causing severe pain, malnutrition and significant impacts on physical and mental health; notes that around 6,000 people are estimated to be living wit

Startime Variety

That this House recognises Startime Variety for their excellence in community theatre and live performances; commends them for their support for local communities and charities; and recognises them for growing and enriching arts and culture in Halesowen and the Black Country.

Vicky's Dog Grooming Parlour

That this House recognises Vicky's Dog Grooming Parlour for its 40 years of operation and services on the Quarry Bank High Street; commends them for their resilient and tireless work with dogs and their owners throughout Quarry Bank, Halesowen and the Black Country; and recognises Vicky and her staf

Removal of statutory consultee status from Sport England

That this House strongly opposes the removal of statutory consultee status from Sport England from the National Planning Policy Framework; notes that Sport England’s consultee role was established in 1996 to provide specialist national oversight preventing the loss of playing fields; recognises that

Elmbridge Primary School Eco-Council

That this House commends Elmbridge Primary School for their efforts to engage students in environmental protection and renewable energy initiatives; congratulates the students of Elmbridge’s Eco-Council for active participation in efforts to tackle climate change; recognises the value of their proje

185th anniversary of Liszt’s Taunton concert

That this House congratulates Michael Stembridge-Montavont, Peter Lewis, and the volunteers of Music on the Quantocks for combining on the Liszt on Taunton event featuring international soloist Elisabeth Pion’s recent standing room-only concert and other events in the series commemorating the 185th

NEU dispute and strike action at Access Creative College

That this House stands in solidarity with members of the National Education Union taking strike action at Access Creative College; believes that public money intended for education and student support should not be diverted away from frontline teaching, student services, and staff pay and conditions