Early Day Motions

Local news journalism and STV regional broadcasting

That this House recognises the vital role of regional news journalism in supporting democratic accountability, public engagement in civic life, and community representation across Scotland; notes the proposals by STV to centralise news production and end the separate STV North service, including the

Linda Snelling and the Somerset Bus Partnership

That this House commends the hard work and dedication of Linda Snelling of the Somerset Bus Partnership in supporting bus users in Somerset; recognises that this dedication comes at a time when bus mileage in the county has, since 2010, fallen more than 70% according to Government figures; further r

Sir Norman Stronge and Major James Stronge

That this House marks the 45th anniversary of the murders of Sir Norman Stronge and Major James Stronge whilst watching television at their home at Tynan Abbey on 21 January 1981; notes Sir Norman’s distinguished service at the Somme in the First World War, his contribution during the Second World W

Gambling harms

That this House notes the crisis caused by gambling harms, with approximately 2.5% of the adult British population suffering from problem gambling and a further 11.5% experiencing a lower level of harm or elevated risk; further notes with deep concern that an estimated 1.2% of 11 to 17 year olds are

Billy Bremner Raploch statue

That this House welcomes the campaign to ensure the life and career of Billy Bremner, who was born in Stirling, grew up in Raploch and at the age of 16 in 1959 signed for Leeds United where he went on to become the cornerstone of Don Revie's team in the most successful period in the club's history,

Edinburgh Zoo’s veterinary achievements and Poly the northern rockhopper penguin

That this House congratulates Edinburgh Zoo on the remarkable recovery of Poly, a northern rockhopper penguin, following her second surgery to treat a serious infection in her eye socket; notes that Poly has now returned to her colony at Penguins Rock and continues to be monitored by expert veterina

The Performance Studios, Lancaster

That this House congratulates The Performance Studios on the official opening of their new creative hub in Dalton Square, Lancaster; recognises the venue as an impressive and versatile space that serves local businesses, creatives, and community groups; celebrates its role as the home of the multi-a

Geoffrey Hayes contribution to engineering

That this House congratulates Mr Geoffrey Hayes, a resident of Lomond View in North East Fife, on being celebrated for a remarkable 50-year contribution to engineering; recognises the outstanding dedication and impact of his work over five decades, both locally and within the wider engineering commu

36th anniversary of the Kashmiri Hindu Exodus

That this House notes with deep concern the 36th anniversary of the mass exodus of approximately 350,000 Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir Valley beginning in 1989–90; acknowledges the targeted persecution, threats, intimidation and violence carried out by jihadi Islamist groups against the Kashmiri

Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [Lords]

That this House notes the passage of the Crown Estate (Wales) Bill through the House of Lords; believes that the people of Wales should control and benefit from their own natural resources; further notes that the value of the Crown Estate in Wales has increased dramatically from £21.1 million in 200

Chris Boulton

That this House notes with great sadness the death of Chris Boulton, Chief Executive of Greenham Trust; recognises the significant contribution made by Chris Boulton following his appointment in 2014, during which time he helped to double the size of the Trust’s charitable endowment and increase the

N-Fest

That this House congratulates N-Fest in Newbury on its charitable work and community engagement in 2025; recognises the hard work and dedication of the organisers of N-Fest, which has been running since 2004, previously known as Newbury Real Ale Festival, and consistently delivers a successful event

Halie Selassie and Bath

That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary since Emperor Haile Selassie moved to Fairfield House in Bath in 1936 while in exile during the Italian occupation of East Africa; recognises the significance of Haile Selassie as the central figure in Rastafarianism; further recognises his many year

Knightswood Secondary School's Advanced Higher uptake

That this House congratulates Knightswood Secondary School for increasing the number of pupils studying for Advanced Higher qualifications by more than 60 per cent; recognises that the number of young people studying at least one Advanced Higher has risen to 55, compared to 34 and 23 three in the pr

The Drumchapel Way

That this House acknowledges the importance of the Drumchapel Way, a woodland walkway in Glasgow West constituency; understands that the walkway, roughly 4.5 miles long, provides locals and visitors with a scenic and tranquil escape into nature on the edge of the City; recognises that the walkway pa

Short-term holiday let licensing with caps

That this House notes the accelerating spread of short-term holiday lets in many communities, and the mounting pressure this places on local housing supply; further notes that a registration scheme, while useful for data collection, offers no mechanism to prevent further loss of homes in areas alrea

Situation of Kurdish people in Syria

That this House notes recent reports of renewed fighting in Syria, a day after a ceasefire agreement was reached between the Syrian Government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces; acknowledges that this ceasefire followed intense military operations driving Kurdish forces from two Al

Import of illegal meat

That this House recognises lack of adequate action on the importation of illegal meat coming in to the UK via ports like Dover; notes that Dover Port Health has now removed over 300 tonnes of illegal meat; further notes that this has been a recognised issue for over two decades with a National Audit

V11 footballers

That this House notes with concern the situation of the V11 footballers, who have been formally classified as victims of crime by the police, yet continue to face aggressive tax enforcement action in circumstances where the financial misconduct that harmed them was caused by regulated advisers; furt

Ballyclare Branch of the Royal British Legion

That this House congratulates the Ballyclare Branch of the Royal British Legion on its exceptional success at the recent Northern Ireland District Conference; notes that the Branch was awarded the prestigious Haig Shield NI, recognising its excellence in compliance, positive promotion of the Legion,

Commemorating National Care Leaver’s Month November 2025

That this House notes the importance of the first National Care Leavers Month in November 2025 and celebrates that a month is dedicated to this important cause; acknowledges the difficulties and inequities that care leavers face, including a cliff edge of support and services that disappear suddenly

Killing of Dipu Chandra Das

That this House is deeply concerned by reports of the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu labourer, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, in December 2025, following an incident of mob violence; expresses grave alarm at continued reports of attacks, intimidation and violence against religious minorities in Ba

Harm caused by exposure to sodium valproate

That this House recognises the severe and avoidable harm caused to individuals and families by exposure to sodium valproate; notes the findings of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review First Do No Harm (2020), which identified serious failures in the regulation and prescribing

UK digital sovereignty strategy

That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including se

Water White Paper

That this House notes the publication of the Government’s Water White Paper; expresses concern at the poor condition of England’s rivers with only 16% of surface waters in England being classified as having Good Ecological Status or Potential; further notes that 40% of all water pollution is caused