Early Day Motions

Changes to Right To Protest in the Public Order Act 2023

That this House is concerned by proposals to use the powers in the Public Order Act 2023 to give protected national research infrastructure status to universities, laboratories, medical facilities and other facilities licensed for animal experimentation under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act

The Hive, Chard

That this House celebrates the re-opening of Chard Young People’s Centre as The Hive; recognises the tireless efforts of Chard Town Council and local community activists in saving the site from closure; notes the importance of youth clubs up and down the country in providing safe and supportive envi

Dunfermline Athletic FC

That this House congratulates Dunfermline Athletic FC on their 1-0 win against Hibs in the Fourth Round of the Scottish Cup; believes this victory is one of the most memorable moments for the club in recent years; recognises the effort, training and planning by manager, Neil Lennon, his coaching tea

Darlington nurses tribunal decision

That this House welcomes the Tribunal ruling that the dignity of a group of female nurses was violated by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust permitting a biological man to use the female changing room; notes the importance of defending single sex spaces and the expectation of such fol

Shelagh Toonen, President of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland

That this House congratulates Shelagh Toonen, school librarian at Elgin Academy, on being named 2026 President of CILIPS, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland; notes that she is the first librarian from Moray to hold this prestigious position; recognises her l

Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North Fundraising

That this House congratulates the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North in Forres for raising nearly £10,000 in order to build a new kitchen that will feed and support veterans across the north of Scotland; notes that they could not have raised this amount through the support of the triple-match fu

Kresanna Aigner MBE

That this House congratulates Kresanna Aigner for being awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List for her work as the founder of Findhorn Bay Arts; and believes that she is a champion of arts and culture in the area who has been working tirelessly for 14 years to promote cultural activiti

Big Garden Bird Watch 2026

That this House notes the Big Garden Bird Watch which runs from 23 to 25 January 2026; notes that the RSPB are asking people to spend an hour watching the birds in their patch, garden and local area, and to record the highest number of each bird species you see at any one time that lands and and reg

50th anniversary of Livingstones Newsagents, Comber

That this House notes and celebrates the milestone of 50th anniversary for Livingstones Newsagents in Comber; highlights that this independently owned business has continue to grow and prosper year on year; congratulates the owners Julie and Jim Brown on their wonderful reputation and management of

Anniversary of Teebane Murders

That this House notes the 34th anniversary of The Teebane Massacre which took place on 17 January 1992 at a rural crossroads between Omagh and Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland; remembers that a roadside bomb detonated and destroyed a van carrying 14 construction workers who had been repa

Public health campaign on tackling stigma towards suicide

That this House highlights, on Blue Monday, that every life lost to suicide is a tragedy; recognises the importance of breaking down barriers surrounding the stigma towards the topic of suicide; understands the importance of opening up conversations on the issue; further acknowledges that many peopl

Audley Festive 5k Run

That this House notes the success of the Audley Festive 5k Run that took place on Sunday 14 December 2025; congratulates Andrew Miles who won the race in 16 minutes and 10 seconds and all those who took part; acknowledges the work of all those involved in making this annual event a success including

Essentials Guarantee

That this House calls for the introduction of an Essentials Guarantee as supported by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Trussell Trust, in response to the long-term decline in household income over the past decade; notes that 8.1 million people in working households are in relative poverty, that 14

Dolly Parton's birthday

That this House wishes Dolly Parton a happy 80th birthday; recognises her philanthropic efforts through the Dollywood Foundation to inspire children in her home county to achieve educational success; acknowledges that the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has been in operation for over 30 years, gi

200 years of St Mark’s Parish Church, Portadown

That this House notes the 200th anniversary of St Mark’s Parish Church, Portadown, first consecrated in 1826 as the Church of St Martin on land gifted by Viscount Mandeville, later the Duke of Manchester; gives thanks for two centuries of faithful Christian witness, worship and service in the heart

Centenary of Portadown Male Voice Choir

That this House notes with pride the 100th anniversary in 2026 of the Portadown Male Voice Choir, formed in 1926 with origins in a mixed choir of employees from the Spence Bryson linen firm and established as one of the oldest and most respected male voice choirs in Ireland; recognises the choir’s d

Banning under 16s from social media

That this House notes with concern the impact of social media use on the mental wellbeing of children under 16, including increased anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and exposure to harmful content; recognises that current age restrictions and safeguards are insufficient to address this growing p

Brain cancer

That this House recognises that 13,000 people a year are diagnosed with brain cancer yet treatment and survival chances have not significantly progressed in decades; notes a key reason for the poor survival rates is due to a lack of tissue freezing; is concerned that in many hospitals, tumour tissue

Sarah Massey MBE for services to women’s rugby

That this House congratulates Sarah Massey on being awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for services to women’s rugby following the successful delivery of the Women’s Rugby World Cup and the triumph of the England Women’s Rugby Team; notes that under Sarah’s leadership, the tou

Dexter Holton

That this House congratulates the outstanding charitable efforts of Dexter Holton, a 9 year old boy from Melksham; commends his compassion and civic responsibility through voluntary fundraising and donations; notes that he has donated food, gifts and toys to the Salvation Army in support of families

Veterans' Orthopaedic Service

That this House acknowledges the excellent work of the Veterans’ Orthopaedic Service based at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Gobowen; commends the delivery of more than 35,000 veteran patient appointments since the service opened a decade ago; notes its status as the largest

Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater

That this House commends the outstanding work of Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater (SITU) who are dedicated to reducing car dependency and improving access to the Ullswater Valley through affordable, environmentally friendly transport; recognises that SITU’s Ullswater Bus service ca

Richard Clothier MBE for services to sustainable agriculture and food production

That this House congratulates Richard Clothier, a third-generation cheesemaker and the managing director of Wyke Farms in Wyke Champflower near Bruton’, on being awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for services to sustainable agriculture and food production; recognises that for

Newcastle-under-Lyme Community Orchestra Christmas Concert 2025

That this House notes with pleasure the Newcastle-under-Lyme Community Orchestra Christmas Concert 2025 held at Fenton Town Hall on Saturday 13 December 2025 and was attended by the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme; welcomes the fact that the tickets were sold out and all seats were taken; ackno

Eilish McColgan European 10km record

That this House congratulates Eilish McColgan on her new European 10km record; notes that McColgan finished the Valencia 10km in 30:07, beating the previous record by three seconds; recognises McColgan previously set the European 10km record in Manchester in 2022 and held the record for three years,