Early Day Motions

Huckyduck Carnival Club

That this House congratulates the Huckyduck Carnival Club on its outstanding overall win for its Scarecrow Partea cart in this year’s carnival season; notes that achieving maximum points at all seven carnivals on the circuit represents an exceptional level of skill, creativity and dedication; recogn

10th annual Ayurveda Day

That this House celebrates the 10th Annual Ayurveda Day; acknowledges that Ayurveda, the ancient and complete system of natural healthcare, offers a timeless tradition of holistic, prevention-oriented and multi-dimensional approaches to health and well-being, with the goal of a disease-free society;

Edna Williamson remembrance contribution

That this House recognises the contribution of Morecambe resident Edna Williamson, aged 79, who raised £150 for the Royal British Legion by knitting 200 poppies for Remembrance Day; and commends Edna’s dedication, community spirit, and fundraising efforts whilst wishing her continued success in her

20th anniversary of the death of George Best

That this House marks the 20th anniversary of the death of George Best on 25 November 2025; recognises his extraordinary contribution to football as one of the most gifted and influential players of his generation; celebrates his iconic achievements with Manchester United, including his role in secu

Sara Cox’s challenge for Children in Need

That this House congratulates Sara Cox on completing her remarkable Great Northern Marathon Challenge, during which she covered 135 miles in five days, the equivalent of five marathons, from Kielder Forest to Pudsey, raising over £11.5 million for BBC Children in Need; recognises the tremendous phys

Persecution of Falun Gong practitioners

That this House is deeply concerned by ongoing persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in the People’s Republic of China; notes the substantial evidence from independent tribunals and human rights bodies indicating that detainees have been subjected to forced organ harvesting; calls on the Governmen

Phenylketonuria awareness and access to treatment

That this House recognises the progress made in improving the care of people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited metabolic disorder which prevents the body from properly metabolising phenylalanine; welcomes that many patients have benefitted from access to sapropterin, which has improved qu

Safeguarding pubs, brewers and one million jobs

That this House notes the significant economic and social contribution of the UK beer and pub sector, which supports over one million jobs from grain to glass and generates £34 billion in GVA; further notes that increased costs announced at the last Budget, combined with cumulative fiscal and regula

Graham Geddes, Headway North East Fife

That this House congratulates Graham Geddes, Chair of Headway North East Fife, on being shortlisted for Volunteer of the Year in the Headway UK Annual Awards; notes that Graham founded the volunteer-led branch in September 2024 to provide vital information, support and companionship to brain injury

Regulation of the refractive surgery industry

That this House notes that the General Medical Council (GMC) has, as the independent regulator for clinicians in the United Kingdom, its main role to protect, promote, and maintain the health and safety of the public by ensuring that doctors meet proper standards in medical practice; is alarmed at r

Gambling executives' profits

That this House notes with deep concern the scale of personal wealth being accumulated by senior executives and owners of the UK’s gambling industry, including an individual annual pay award exceeding £150 million at a time when millions of families are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis; rec

Access to banks

That this House notes with concern the continued decline in the number of high street bank branches across the UK, particularly noting the impact on rural communities and small businesses; acknowledges that there is no protection for face-to-face banking services in current legislation; recognises t

Higher education funding

That this House welcomes UNISON’s Fund Our Future campaign to protect jobs, pay, and terms and conditions in higher education; expresses concern about the funding crisis in the sector which is leading to cuts and redundancies across universities; notes that the combination of tuition-fees, Brexit, a

Centenary of St Philomena’s Church

That this House congratulates St Philomena’s Catholic Church of Winchburgh in West Lothian on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; celebrates the church’s century-long contribution to the spiritual, cultural, and social life of the local community; commends the dedication of its clergy, including

Garej Arwyn Cyf in Penygroes, 2025 Motor Ombudsman Regional Star Award

That this House congratulates Garej Arwyn Cyf, an independent garage based in Penygroes, Gwynedd, on being named the Regional Star Award winner for Wales at the Motor Ombudsman Star Awards 2025; notes that this prestigious accolade recognises exceptional customer service and commitment to high stand

Phenylketonuria awareness and access to treatment (No. 2)

That this House recognises the progress made in improving the care of people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited metabolic disorder which prevents the body from properly metabolising phenylalanine; welcomes that many patients have benefitted from access to sapropterin, which has improved qu

80/80 challenge and Cheltenham Town Community Trust

That this House notes that the former Member for West Bromwich West, Adrian Bailey, a lifelong supporter of Cheltenham Town FC, is taking the '80/80 challenge' (swimming 80 lengths of a 25m pool on his eightieth birthday) to raise money for the Cheltenham Town Community Trust thereby further enhanci

Leckhampton Rovers FC Sustainability Trail

That this House congratulates students at Leckhampton High School and Leckhampton Rovers FC on the opening of the Burrow’s Field Sustainability Trail; commends the creation of 18 displays showcasing the benefits of sustainability, including air source heat pumps, solar panels and new ponds; notes th

Neurodivergent service personnel in the armed forces

That this House expresses deep concern over the inconsistent support available to neurodivergent Service Personnel across the Armed Forces; notes reports that diagnostic pathways, assessments, and adjustments vary significantly between branches, with some personnel facing additional administrative h

National Tree Week 2025

That this House celebrates National Tree Week, taking place from Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 November 2025; considers that it serves as a valuable reminder on the importance of trees to our changing climate and marks the beginning of the tree planting season; notes that this year’s theme is A Future Fi

Anne Marie Rose Stella MacDougall BEM

That this House congratulates Anne Marie Rose Stella MacDougall on the occasion of her British Empire Medal investiture ceremony at Clydebank Town Hall on 20 November 2025; recognises her service to the community of Clydebank; commends her lifetime of service to the NHS as a nurse; acknowledges her

Reduction to UK Official Development Assistance

That this House acknowledges that the reduction of the UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income (GNI) has, and will continue to cause, significant destruction and harm across the globe, making the world a more volatile and dangerous place; recognises that t

Local authority funding (No. 2)

That this House welcomes the Second Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee on The Funding and Sustainability of Local Government Finance, published on 23 July 2025, HC 514; notes the strong evidence that local authority funding requires urgent reform, with increases to ove

Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week 2025

That this House recognises Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, taking place in December 2025, highlighting the experiences of people living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis across the UK; notes that these serious, lifelong, and often invisible conditions affect around one in every 123 peo

National ban on street-racing

That this House expresses deep concern at the continuing rise in illegal street-racing across the United Kingdom; notes with sorrow the fatalities and serious injuries that have occurred as a direct result of these reckless activities, which endanger not only participants but also innocent road user