Early Day Motions
Formal motions tabled by MPs to draw attention to issues, campaigns and concerns.
61,520 EDMs
Ending the criminalisation and stigmatisation of victims of sexual exploitation
That this House recognises prostitution as a form of sexual exploitation and welcomes the recognition of women subjected to sexual exploitation and trafficking as victims, particularly since the enactment of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA); notes, however, that many women convicted of loitering or
Anne Jago
That this House notes the case of Anne Jago, a former deputy headteacher and educational visits coordinator, who was found guilty of misconduct for raising safeguarding concerns about a school residential visit; further notes evidence that her actions were supported by multiple witnesses and motivat
Publication of the final report of the Right to Food UK Commission
That this House welcomes the final report published by the Right to Food UK Commission titled A Roadmap to Delivering Food Security to All by 2035; recognises the Commission’s vital role in exposing the scale and causes of food poverty and hunger in the UK, having collected evidence from policy expe
The Resurgam Trust Best Social Enterprise of the Year at the Social Enterprise NI Awards
That this House warmly congratulates The Resurgam Trust in Lisburn on being named Social Enterprise of the Year at the Social Enterprise NI Awards; further congratulates Little Weavers Day Care, part of the Trust, on being Highly Commended in the New Business Start-Up category; pays tribute to the s
Celebrating 62 Years of Dedicated Service by Father Patrick Gerald Fitzpatrick
That this House extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to Father Patrick Gerald Fitzpatrick of St Leo the Great Church, Dumbreck, on the occasion of his retirement; recognises his extraordinary dedication to the local community and thanks him for an incredible 33 years of service at St
Andy Anderson fundraising challenge
That this House congratulates Andy Anderson on raising more than £1,600 through his month-long Jive Gibbing singing challenge in aid of the Ability Shetland football team; recognises the creativity, commitment and determination shown by Andy in singing and sharing a song every day for a month; comme
Sophie Eunson cancer care packages
That this House congratulates 12-year-old Sophie Eunson on raising almost £4,000 to provide care packages for cancer patients at Gilbert Bain Hospital; notes that Sophie was inspired by her mother Grace’s recent breast cancer diagnosis; recognises the determination and compassion shown by Sophie in
Beenie-Ann Wood awarded 2026 Vevoe Trophy
That this House congratulates Beenie-Ann Wood of Muckle Roe on being awarded the 2026 Vevoe Trophy in recognition of her outstanding contribution as a sail trainee aboard the Swan; recognises the enthusiasm, initiative and dedication she demonstrated throughout the sailing season, as well as her exc
Emma Burgess awarded Farmers Weekly Agricultural Student of the Year
That this House congratulates Emma Burgess of Quendale, Shetland, on being named Farmers Weekly’s 2026 Agricultural Student of the Year; recognises the hard work, commitment and ambition that have seen Emma gain experience in agriculture both in the UK and internationally; celebrates her determinati
Kathryn Fullerton reaches £100,000 fundraising milestone
That this House congratulates Kathryn Fullerton of Trondra, Shetland, on raising more than £100,000 for charitable causes over 14 years of fundraising; recognises the extraordinary dedication, creativity and commitment Kathryn has shown through a wide range of fundraising activities; commends her de
Shetland artist Yolanda Bruce work displayed in London exhibition
That this House congratulates Shetland artist Yolanda Bruce on having her work ‘Puffin in Flight’ selected for The Natural Eye 2026 at the Mall Galleries in London; celebrates the opportunity for Yolanda to showcase her work alongside more than 350 works by leading wildlife artists from across the U
Shetland triathletes at World Championships
That this House congratulates Andrew Grant, Jacqueline Tulloch, Lynsey Henderson and Lewis Anderson of Shetland Triathlon Club on representing Great Britain at the Standard Distance Age Group World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain; recognises the commitment, dedication and athleticism required to
Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026
That this House expresses deep concern over the chaotic opening of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 application window on 22 September 2026; notes that the budget was exhausted within hours; recognises that the window followed 18 months without new schemes and coincided with expiring 2023 SFI,
Max Langland Top 8 of Drywite Young Fish Frier category
That this House congratulates Max Langlands of Anstruther Fish Bar, Anstruther, on reaching the Top 8 of the Drywite Young Fish Frier category in the 2027 National Fish and Chip Awards; recognises this outstanding achievement in one of the fish and chip industry's most prestigious competitions; comm
Application of Extended Producer Responsibility
That this House recognises the importance of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in reducing packaging waste, tackling plastic pollution and increasing recycling rates; supports the principle that producers should pay for the packaging they place on the market; notes, however, that many businesse
Independent cinemas
That this House recognises the vital role of independent cinemas in enriching cultural life, supporting local economies and bringing communities together; celebrates the contribution of independent cinemas in championing diverse storytelling, showcasing independent films and providing accessible cul
Drilling at Jackdaw
That this House notes that the UK Government’s decision to license new drilling at the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea is at odds with their 2024 manifesto commitment not to issue licences to explore new fields because they will not take a penny off bills and cannot make us energy secure; believe
50 years of Queens Cross Housing Association
That this House congratulates Queens Cross Housing Association on 50 years of service to the people and communities of Glasgow North; celebrates its growth from a small community-led association into a major provider of nearly 4,500 affordable homes; recognises its outstanding contribution to improv
Industrial action at The Lancet
That this House supports members of the National Union of Journalists taking strike action at the prestigious medical journal The Lancet, in a dispute which has seen members walk out for the first time in two hundred years over pay; believes that the rise of AI-generated research submissions makes t
Opening of the eco-roundhouse at St Brigid’s Chapel and Field, Glastonbury
That this House welcomes the opening of the eco-roundhouse at the St Brigid’s Chapel and Field project in Beckery, Glastonbury; congratulates the Friends of Bride’s Mound, Somerset Wildlife Trust and South West Heritage Trust, alongside volunteers and the wider community, on their work to protect an
Cleaning and catering workers on Transpennine Express
That this House commends the work of cleaning and catering staff who work to make travelling on Transpennine Express a hygienic, safe and pleasurable experience; notes that cleaning and catering are essential services and will be a crucial part of Great British Railways’ offer to passengers; further
Abbeyfield School’s success in the International Youth Rocketry Challenge
That this House congratulates the students of Abbeyfield School in Chippenham on winning the 2026 UK Youth Rocketry Challenge and subsequently achieving victory in the international final at the Farnborough International Airshow on 24 July 2026; celebrates their success in representing the United Ki
BBC Scotland channel closure
That this House expresses concern that the BBC will close the BBC Scotland linear television channel in Spring 2027; notes that since its launch in 2019, the channel has provided viewers with a range of exclusive Scottish content encompassing arts, comedy, documentaries, drama, news, and sport, and
Home-Start West Berkshire’s long-serving volunteers
That this House pays tribute to Gill Foster, Lynne Taylor, Sarah New, Pat Gooch, Deirdre Carr and Erica Barker for their exceptional long-standing service to Home-Start West Berkshire; recognises their collective contribution of more than 100 years of volunteering in support of families during chall
Jackdaw gas field
That this House welcomes the end of the uncertainty for businesses and households across the North East of Scotland following the UK Government’s decision to license new drilling at the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea; stresses that the economic benefits of new drilling at Jackdaw must be felt by