Early Day Motions

Horse and rider road safety

That this House notes with concern that in 2024 over 3,000 road incidents involving horses were recorded by the British Horse Society; further notes with concern that 81% of those incidents occurred because a driver passed a horse too closely or at excessive speed; calls on the Government to review

Legacy of British troops in Afghanistan and Iraq

That this House notes with concern the distress felt by many United Kingdom armed forces veterans following recent public comments relating to military operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East; recognises that such remarks have reopened trauma and grief for those who served and for the families

Social media for under 16s

That this House acknowledges the devastating impact of social media on children's mental health, development, and safety; believes that tech companies have for too long prioritised profit over protection, exploiting children through addictive algorithms and treating young people as data to be mined

AI and live facial recognition in policing

That this House expresses grave concern at the Government’s plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence and live facial recognition technology across England and Wales as part of its policing reforms; notes that nationwide deployment of facial recognition constitutes permanent mass surveillan

Wincanton Cares wins Connecting People Award

That this House congratulates Wincanton Cares on winning the Connecting People Award at the South West Integrated Care Awards 2026; notes that the charity was founded in 2022 by Jacky King as a response to the closure of the Cale View care home, to provide much needed support to the over 55’s in the

Investment and Growth in Antrim and Newtownabbey

That this House welcomes the recent report naming the borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey as one of the UK’s top business growth hotspots for 2026; acknowledges that this recognition reflects the borough’s unique status as a gateway for advanced manufacturing and logistics; further welcomes the succe

Role of British and NATO forces in Afghanistan

That this House remembers the many British soldiers who, alongside European and NATO allies, risked their lives in Afghanistan; recognises the vital role the United Kingdom and our European partners had in the region between 2001 and 2014 following the declaration of NATO's Article 5; pays its deepe

Industrial dispute at the Department for Work and Pensions

That this House notes that the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has rejected the final pay offer from the Department of Work and Pensions; further notes the offer fails to address chronic low pay within the Department; recognises that thousands of staff are earning at or close to the curre

54th anniversary of IRA murders of two police officers in Londonderry

That this House notes that, on 27 January 1972, Sergeant Peter Gilgunn and Constable David Montgomery, two police officers on patrol in Londonderry, were murdered by the Provisional IRA using a Thompson sub machine gun; further notes that this happened in the vicinity of, and just three days before,

St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi)

That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should be formally recognised a

75th anniversary of the Lyric Theatre Belfast

That this House congratulates the Lyric Theatre Belfast, Northern Ireland’s only full-time producing theatre, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; recognises its humble beginnings, founded in 1951 by Mary and Pearse O’Malley in their home on Derryvolgie Avenue, its move to Ridgeway Street in 196

Right To Food UK Commission

That this House welcomes the establishment of the Right To Food UK Commission, launched in Parliament in November 2025, to produce an evidence-based roadmap for Right To Food legislation by Autumn 2026; recognises the Commission’s vital role in exposing the scale and causes of food poverty and hunge

British forces on the front line in Afghanistan

This House expresses its sincere gratitude to all members of the British armed forces who served on the front line in Afghanistan with courage, bravery and skill; mourns the loss of the 457 personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in Afghanistan serving freedom, decency and our

Orchard Gymnastics

That this House congratulates Orchard Gymnastics on being named the IGA National Community Champion Club of the Year; recognises the vital role that local sports clubs play in strengthening communities; further recognises the physical and mental health benefits that young people gain from regular ex

Octagon Memory Choir

That this House celebrates the upcoming launch of the Octagon Memory Choir, a new dementia-friendly choir designed to support people living with memory loss; further congratulates the Octagon Theatre and Westlands on the continued success of their Arts Engagement and Outreach programme; recognises t

Falkirk OWNNIT Gym fundraising for Maggie’s Forth Valley

That this House congratulates OWNNIT Gym in Falkirk and its members on raising £8,705 for Maggie’s Forth Valley; recognises the commitment and community spirit shown through in-house fitness challenges and participation in the Battle Cancer event in Glasgow; notes that the funds raised will support

Health and Care Worker visas

That this House notes with concern the thousands of migrants currently working on Health and Care Worker visas, most notably those classified as medium-skilled workers, who, following new Government reforms, will not be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain for a further fifteen years, de

Burns Night 2026 and the legacy of Robert Burns

That this House celebrates Burns Night 2026, marked annually on 25 January, commemorating the life and work of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet; notes that Burns was one of the greatest poets whose work continues to resonate across around the world; underlines his significant contribution to p

Legacy of British troops in Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq

That this House notes with concern the distress felt by many United Kingdom armed forces veterans following recent public comments relating to military operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East; recognises that such remarks have reopened trauma and grief for those who served and for the families

Treatment of fathers in family court

That this House expresses serious concern at the operation of the family courts and the impact of proceedings on children and parents across the United Kingdom; notes the growing number of reports from constituents that fathers are being unfairly disadvantaged and treated as secondary parents within

Falkirk Throughcare and Aftercare

That this House welcomes the £5,000 award to Falkirk Throughcare and Aftercare, part of the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, through Scotmid’s Member Choice Awards; recognises the service’s vital work supporting care-experienced young people as they move into adulthood; notes that the fun

Dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands

That this House condemns the grindadráp (Grind) in the Faroe Islands, where pods of dolphins are driven into bays by small boats and slaughtered by hand; notes with concern that more than 1,000 cetaceans were killed in 2025, including juveniles and pregnant females; further notes that this practice

Honour and gratitude for British armed forces

That this House reaffirms the profound value it places on the service, professionalism and sacrifice of the British armed forces; recognises the vital role played by service personnel in defending the security and freedoms of the United Kingdom at home and overseas; notes that recent public comments

Joe Preece

That this House expresses its deep sympathies at the passing of Joe Preece who managed the Cupar Foodbank for more than five years; recognises his incredible work and his commitment to making sure everyone felt welcomed and cared for at the Foodbank; notes the laughter and joy which Joe brought to h

Ex-Howe of Fife players selected for Scotland 2026 Six Nations

That this House congratulates the three former Howe of Fife rugby players on their selection for the Scotland squad competing in the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Championship; acknowledges the dedication, skill and commitment to the sport that has taken them from grassroots rugby with Howe of Fife to t