Early Day Motions

Scotland Men's national football team qualifies for 2026 World Cup

That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of the Scotland Men's national football team in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; notes the impressive performance against Denmark with a stunning 4-2 victory; commends in particular McTominay, Shankland, Tierney and McLean for scoring

50th Anniversary of women’s right to independent mortgages

That this House notes that this year marks the 50th anniversary of women in the United Kingdom gaining the legal right to apply for a mortgage in their own name without requiring the consent of a father or husband, a milestone that represented a profound and overdue shift toward economic autonomy an

Water monitoring at Windermere

That this House is deeply concerned about the current bathing-water monitoring system at Windermere; understands that year-round sampling and inclusion of public health factors such as blue–green algae are essential; recognises the importance of real-time data rather than multi-year averages, improv

Safeguarding rural schools

That this House celebrates the vital role rural schools play in sustaining village life, supporting families, strengthening local identity and providing equitable access to education; notes that temporary fluctuations in pupil numbers are common in rural areas and should not alone justify permanent

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on 20 November 2025

That this House recognises Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on 20 November 2025; notes that pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the United Kingdom, remaining the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer and taking nearly 11,000 lives each year; further notes that only around 5% of patients s

UK Youth Parliament 2025

That this House congratulates the Members of the UK Youth Parliament on their recent sitting in the House of Commons Chamber; celebrates their passion, eloquence and commitment to representing young people from across the United Kingdom; recognises the importance of the UK Youth Parliament in inspir

Role of Courts Leets

That this House celebrates the historic and continuing role of Courts Leets in fostering civic pride, preserving local customs and supporting community life across the United Kingdom; recognises the valuable contribution they make in maintaining ancient traditions and encouraging charitable and volu

Recognising pets in domestic abuse protection orders

That this House expresses concern that the Family Law Act 1996 and Domestic Abuse Act 2021 lack explicit protections for pets despite evidence for their central role in abuse dynamics; notes that up to 88% of households experience domestic abuse also involve harm or threats to pets as a means of coe

Dying in Poverty 2025

That this House welcomes the publication of the Marie Curie report, Dying in Poverty 2025; understands that the report is based on research carried out by Marie Curie and Loughborough University; further understands from the research that one in four working age people and one in six older people st

Collection and publication of nationality data by Government Departments

That this House notes with concern the significant gaps in data relating to the nationality of individuals accessing UK public services; recognises that accurate, comprehensive and routinely published nationality data is essential for understanding the true impact of migration on crime levels, tax c

Crawley's Open House 30th birthday

That this House recognises and celebrates Crawley Open House on its 30th birthday; and commends its work providing support and service to the homeless and vulnerable in Crawley, West Sussex, offering a high-support 24-bed hostel, four move-on houses, a drop-in day centre open 365 days a year, a cris

UK–EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Agreement

That this House welcomes the Government’s intent to rebuild ties with the European Union as set out at the May 2025 UK–EU Reset Summit, particularly the commitment to negotiate a Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) agreement; regrets the delay in reaching this point, after the former Conservat

Road Safety Week 2025

That this House marks Road Safety Week with deep concern at the continuing toll of deaths and serious injuries on the UK’s roads as a result of drink-driving; acknowledges the profound and lasting harm to individuals, families and communities caused by these entirely preventable tragedies; recognise

Funding for clean heat schemes

That this House acknowledges the UK's legal commitment to reduce carbon emissions; notes the significance of Government schemes such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and the Energy Company Obligation in delivering this commitment; further notes that 14% of UK carbon dioxide emissions are from domestic d

Supreme Court judgment on religious education in Northern Ireland

That this House notes with deep concern the Supreme Court’s ruling against the historic Christian ethos of the controlled school sector in Northern Ireland; expresses concern at the judgment’s use of the term indoctrination in relation to long-standing Christian teaching; and calls on the Government

Irish Sea herring quotas

That this House expresses concern over proposed cuts to Irish Sea herring quotas, which threaten Northern Ireland’s fishing communities and economy; notes that local Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute surveys show healthy stocks of the herring population in the Irish Sea; believes that the models u

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025

That this House recognises and marks World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025; notes that the theme this year is Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future and urges bold, united action; further notes that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) contributes to an estimated 35,200 deaths annual

BBC and pro-trans ideologies

That this House notes recent criticism of the BBC regarding a number of programmes aimed at younger viewers which appear to promote trans ideologies; further notes recent internal dossiers which claimed that the BBC is subject to what amounts to effective censorship by some specialist LGBT reporters

Mckay's Fish and Chip Shop in Pitlochry

That this House congratulates Mckay’s Fish and Chip Shop in Pitlochry on winning the Best Fish Tea prize at the 2025 Scottish Fish and Chips Awards; recognises the achievement of securing this honour against strong competition from ten other shortlisted chippies; commends Mckay's for its dedication

West Berkshire Toy Appeal

That this House congratulates The Swift Group and The Community Furniture Project on launching the 16th annual West Berkshire Toy Appeal; commends the generosity of the local community in supporting families during the festive season; notes with concern that the ongoing cost of living crisis has lef

UK access to the EU SAFE defence fund

That this House notes the fast-approaching deadline of 30 November 2025 for the UK to secure access to the EU’s new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence fund; further notes that participation would allow UK defence companies to bid for contracts supported by up to €150 billion of EU-backed loan

Matters for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider prior to the Autumn Budget 2025 (No. 3)

That this House notes that the combined annual profits of the four largest UK banks have doubled to £48 billion in the five years to 2025, much of this due to a tax glitch which gifted an unexpected windfall of £86 billion since 2022; further notes that a fair and pragmatic windfall tax on these pro

Budget 2025 and living standards

That this House recognises that the cost-of-living crisis is the number one priority for voters; notes with concern that households have suffered a decade of falling incomes, leaving many families unable to afford essentials including the weekly shop, rents, and mortgages; believes that the upcoming

Wokingham In Need and the King's Award for Voluntary Service

That this House congratulates Wokingham-based charity Wokingham In Need, and its founder Sue Jackson, on receiving the King's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the vital work done by Wokingham In Need and similar organisations in communities across the UK in providing for homeless and vulnerab

Kaleidoscopic UK and the King's Award for Voluntary Service

That this House congratulates Wokingham-based charity Kaleidoscopic UK, and its founder Vickie Robertson BEM, on receiving the King's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the essential nature of Kaleidoscopic UK's work supporting survivors of domestic abuse and especially post-separation abuse; r