Early Day Motions

30th anniversary of first international services from Ashford International

This House celebrates that January 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of international rail services calling at Ashford International station for the first time; notes that for nearly a quarter of a century daily services operated between the station and continental Europe; further notes that the stati

Make It Happen Fund in Clackmannanshire

That this House welcomes the success of the Make It Happen Fund in supporting community-led projects across Clackmannanshire, including £4,500 awarded to groups in Hillfoots and a further £9,963 awarded across Alloa and Lornshill; notes that these awards have supported projects ranging from youth cl

Enniskillen Remembrance Day attack

That this House remembers with sadness the atrocity carried out on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November 1987, in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, when a bomb exploded during a service of remembrance, resulting in the murder of eleven people, with a twelfth victim later dying from injuries; highlights that n

Use of UK bases by the United States and international law in relation to Greenland

That this House expresses concern at increasingly explicit rhetoric from the US Administration regarding Greenland; reaffirms that the future of Greenland is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Kingdom of Denmark alone, and that Denmark is a NATO ally whose sovereignty must be respected; recalls t

175th anniversary of the founding of Surrey Police

That this House notes the 175th anniversary of the founding of Surrey Constabulary, now Surrey Police; recognises that the creation of the county police force followed widespread concern about lawlessness in Surrey in the mid nineteenth century, including the murder of the Reverend George Hollest in

Severe weather in North East Scotland

That this House expresses its gratitude and appreciation to those who responded heroically during the recent severe snowfall and its aftermath experienced in the North East of Scotland and dealt with severe travel delays, power cuts, road and school closures, weather-related injuries and the consequ

Denny High School pupils represent Falkirk at Franco-British Youth Ocean Conference

That this House congratulates pupils from Denny High School on representing Falkirk and Scotland at the Franco-British Youth Ocean Conference in Paris; recognises the achievement of sixth year pupil Katie Bryant and fifth year pupils Ella Robb, Taliah Omand, Emily Somerville, Alex Sergeant and Euan

Food insecurity amongst workers in food processing, manufacturing and retail sectors

That this House recognises important recent research from the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) which demonstrates the cost of living pressures facing their members working across the food sector; is alarmed that BFAWU's survey of its members shows that, despite being in work, six out of

Waringstown Women’s Institute 70th anniversary

That this House congratulates Waringstown Women’s Institute on the occasion of its 70th anniversary; recognises the Institute’s longstanding and deeply valued contribution to the social fabric of Waringstown village and the surrounding area, where its members have championed friendship, mutual suppo

Banbridge Rugby Football Club 100th anniversary

That this House congratulates Banbridge Rugby Football Club on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; notes that the club was founded in 1926 and first took to the field in a fixture against Newry, beginning a century of rugby heritage in the Banbridge area; recognises the significant contribution t

Representation of Northern Ireland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

That this House expresses concern at reports that the Ulster Banner, the flag traditionally used to represent Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games, may be discontinued ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games; recognises that for many decades the Ulster Banner has been carried with pride b

150th anniversary of Croy Silver Band

That this House congratulates Croy Silver Band on celebrating its 150th anniversary; notes that the band was founded in Smithstone in 1875 as families moved to the area to work in the coal mines; recognises the role of the parish of Holy Cross following its opening in 1902, and the eventual decision

Grandmaster David Bailey awarded Ninth Dan in Taekwondo

That this House congratulates Grandmaster David Bailey, founder and Chief Instructor of Central Taekwondo Academy in Falkirk, on being awarded Ninth Dan Taekwondo, the highest rank attainable; recognises that this award followed the successful completion of a rigorous High Dan promotion process at K

125 years of Three Bridges Football Club

That this House congratulates Three Bridges Football Club on their 125th anniversary; notes the important role non-league football plays in the cultural life and identity of communities; recognises the team’s exceptional current form sitting at the top of the Isthmian League South East Division; and

Hunger strike by pro-Palestinian activists

That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to engage urgently with the legal representatives of the pro-Palestinian activists who are on hunger strike in UK prisons; notes that, although some have paused their hunger strike, Heba Muraisi, aged 31 is on day 66 of her hunger strike

Bake Shop, Ely named Best Bakery in Cambridgeshire

That this House congratulates The Bake Shop in Ely on being named Best Bakery in Cambridgeshire at the 2025 National Bakery Awards; recognises the remarkable achievement of the Bake Shop team led by general manager Ruth Reyes and head baker Tessa Johnstone; notes that this accolade adds to an impres

Falkirk Braes Grange Centre

That this House congratulates The Falkirk Braes Grange Centre on securing £15,089 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the funding will be used to enhance accessibility through the installation of a platform lift to a fully wheelchair-accessible toilet; recognises the importance of e

Newborn bloodspot screening for spinal muscular atrophy

That this House recognises the life-changing difference early diagnosis and treatment can make for babies with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA); notes that SMA is a rare but serious genetic condition which, if untreated, can cause severe disability or early death; further notes that gene therapies exis

RESP and St Andrews Aquarium nominated for award

That this House congratulates the River Eden Sustainability Partnership (RESP) on being nominated for the Great British Wildlife Restoration Award, organised by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); recognises this nomination as a significant achievement and notes that RES

Matthew Doyle's appointment to the House of Lords

That this House notes with concern that Matthew Doyle is to be appointed to the House of Lords; further notes that Matthew Doyle campaigned for former Scottish Labour councillor Sean Morton after Morton had been charged with child-sex offences, and that Morton was subsequently convicted of these off

Homelessness support in Eastbourne

That this House recognises the outstanding work of Eastbourne Borough Council and the many local organisations and charities in Eastbourne that support people experiencing homelessness; commends their commitment to providing emergency assistance, outreach, advice and long-term support to some of the

Birmingham bin strikes (No. 2)

That this House acknowledges that 6 January 2026 marks one year since the industrial dispute between Birmingham City Council and its waste management workers began; expresses concern at the continued distress and interruption that the dispute has caused for Birmingham’s 1.1 million residents and 37,

Wimborne, Town of Culture 2026

That this House celebrates the awarding of Wimborne as Dorset’s Town of Culture for 2026; eagerly anticipates a packed programme of performances, exhibitions and cultural events; commends our museums and galleries, such as the Museum of East Dorset, Walford Mill and Fossil Blue Gallery, the Tivoli t

Marking the 60th anniversary of the University of the Air White Paper

That this House marks the 60 years since the publication of the White Paper, “University of the Air”, which paved the way for the creation of The Open University; celebrates the legacy of Jennie Lee, Baroness Lee of Asheridge, who was the driving force behind the paper; recognises the impact the pap

Vera Petty

That this House commends the hard work of Vera Petty in serving the Melksham Oak Community School community for 41 years as a cleaning supervisor; recognises the positive impact she has had on teachers, colleagues, students and the larger school community; and wishes her well in retirement.