Early Day Motions

Family Business Week 2025

That this House supports Family Business Week 2025, a week-long celebration led by Family Business UK of family businesses across the UK; supports the theme of Family Business Week 2025 in encouraging family businesses to export internationally; recognises that family-owned business are the backbone

Farmer's shoe shop in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House acknowledges that David Farmer, of Farmer's Shoe Shop, and the Farmer Family are retiring and closing up shop after half a century; recognises with appreciation the announcement that Farmer's Shoe Shop in Newcastle-under-Lyme is closing after 50 years of contributing to the local eco

Future of the BBC

That this House recognises the importance of the BBC in providing impartial and factual news coverage; supports the principle of an independent BBC free from the influence of Government; and urges renewed efforts to defend public service broadcasting in the face of current challenges and opposition.

Conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb and the independence of the BBC Board

That this House notes with concern reports regarding the conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb in his capacity as a member of the BBC Board; recognises the importance of maintaining the Corporation's independence and the confidence of the public in its governance and editorial processes; observes that there ha

Commemoration of Brian Hill’s service to Epsom Cycling Club

That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Brian Hill, who sadly passed away shortly before what would have been his 60th anniversary as General Secretary of the Epsom Cycling Club; pays tribute to his remarkable dedication and lifelong service to the club and to the wider cycling commu

Support for the UK-Ukraine Trauma and Recovery Collaborative

That this House recognises the importance of the Trauma and Recovery Collaborative in strengthening Ukraine’s health system while enhancing the UK’s own resilience and preparedness for conflict-related health challenges; notes that this initiative, developed under the framework of the UK-Ukraine 100

Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing persecution of Christians, the most persecuted religious group worldwide, particularly in Nigeria where thousands have been killed and displaced; calls on the Government to take urgent action to protect religious freedom by ensuring that British

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

That this House notes Lung Cancer Awareness Month taking place from 1 November to 30 November offering a month of activities and initiatives to promote lung health and cancer awareness; highlights that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer and notes that approximately 10% to 20% of people who develo

Peterhead Area Community Trust award by Scotland Loves Local

That this House congratulates Peterhead Area Community Trust (PACT) on their award as Scotland Loves Local’s Most Enterprising Community 2025; celebrates their outstanding contribution to the local community including delivery of the flood-lit pump track to the new multi-use games area at Victoria C

Friends of Campsie High Kirk

That this House congratulates Friends of Campsie High Kirk in Lennoxtown on becoming the first community organisation in the UK to take ownership of an A-listed heritage building through the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer’s Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme; recognises their commitment an

Release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah and the plight of British nationals arbitrarily detained abroad

That this House is relieved and delighted by the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, following six years of his unjust and arbitrary detention in Egypt; warmly welcomes Alaa being reunited with his family; emphatically commends the courage of Alaa's mother, Laila Soueif for her activism, including hunger

Britain’s canals and rivers

That this House notes with concern the strain being placed on Britain’s canals and rivers by funding shortfalls and growing climate pressures; recognises that, with 2°C of global warming, an estimated 99% of navigable waterways will face heightened risk, with nearly 75% already facing financial peri

Anniversary of first recorded labour action in human history

That this House notes that in November 1155 BCE, artisans and tomb-builders at Deir el-Medina in Ancient Egypt undertook the first recorded labour action in human history, laying down their tools in protest over unpaid grain rations; recognises that their peaceful collective action, calling out inju

Jordan Codices

That this House recognises the ongoing scientific and academic research into the Jordan Codices, a collection of sealed books discovered in Jordan, which some scholars suggest may date back to the early Christian era; commends the extensive efforts over the past eighteen years by David Elkington, Je

Human rights violations and suppression of democratic opposition in Tanzania

That this House expresses deep concern at reports of serious human rights violations in Tanzania; notes credible accounts from observer missions and civil society of widespread intimidation, harassment and violence during recent political events; further notes reports of the unlawful arrest, disappe

Tobias Gutteridge

That this House celebrates the awarding of Tobias Gutteridge, constituent of Mid Dorset and North Poole, with an Honorary Degree from Bournemouth University; commends in this week of remembrance Mr Gutteridge’s exemplary service as part of the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service; recognises the s

RAF Photographic Reconnaissance Units

That this House supports calls for a national memorial to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the Royal Air Force’s Photographic Reconnaissance Units (PRU); notes that the PRU, formed on 24 September 1939, undertook highly dangerous, unarmed intelligence missions across all theatres of the Seco

Morgan House and Healthier Heroes CIC

That this House welcomes the opening of Morgan House in Boosbeck, East Cleveland, a new specialist support centre providing accommodation, counselling and recovery services for veterans and their families from across the north of England; commends the work of Healthier Heroes CIC in delivering housi

Bryan Stevens award

That this House congratulates Aviemore basketball coach, Bryan Stevens, on his recent success at the annual High Life Highland i-care awards; notes that Bryan was awarded the High Life Highland Charity Chair Award for his efforts in coaching basketball across the last two decades volunteering as a b

Donald Gilmour Butcher Success

That this House congratulates Kingussie butcher, Donald Gilmour, on his recent success at the 2025 Scottish Craft Butchers Steak Pie and Speciality Meat Pie Evaluation; commends Donald on winning two gold awards at the nationwide industry contest; notes that there were over 140 entrants to this este

Panache restaurant award

That this House congratulates Elgin restaurant Panache on their recent success at the Scottish Asian Food Awards; notes they picked up the Team of the Year award; commends the staff at Panache for their ongoing commitment to the restaurant; and wishes them ongoing success for the future.

Volumetric Concrete Mobile Plants and Vehicle Weight Restrictions

That this House recognises that greener volumetric concrete mobile (VCM) plants are the backbone of concrete supplies to SME builders who drive economic growth, employing over 15,000 skilled workers, contributing £380m to the economy and £100m to the Exchequer every year; notes that VCMs have been r

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2025

That this House celebrates Tomorrow’s Engineers (TE) Week 2025, taking place from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November, and commends its theme Dare to Discover, which encourages young people to embrace trial and error as a vital part of engineering and technological innovation; recognises TE Week’s role

Cancer waiting times

That this House notes with deep concern that the 62-day referral-to-treatment standard for cancer patients, which requires at least 85 per cent of patients to begin treatment within 62 days of an urgent GP referral for suspected cancer, has not been met in England since 2015; further notes that arou

Hurricane Melissa

That this House expresses its deep regret at the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on the people of Jamaica, The Bahamas, Cuba, Bermuda, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Turks and Caicos Islands; expresses further sympathy for the various diaspora communities in the United Kingdom whose families