Early Day Motions

Two-child limit

That this House recognises that, since the introduction of the two-child limit in 2017, this policy has had a detrimental impact on child poverty rates across the United Kingdom; believes that abolishing the limit represents the most cost-effective measure to reduce child poverty; notes that Trussel

Soham Men's Shed

That this House notes with concern the recent incident where Soham Men’s Shed was broken into and the theft of their power tools; understands that the Shed is unable to afford the high cost of insuring power tools and so could not adequately protect themselves for such a scenario; is pleased to hear

Newbury Velo at the 2025 British Cycling Awards

That this House congratulates Newbury Velo on being named Children and Young People Club of the Year at the 2025 British Cycling Awards; commends the club’s inclusive approach to youth cycling through its work as a British Cycling Limitless Focus Club; recognises its partnership with West Berkshire

East Leeds History and Archaeology Society

That this House warmly congratulates Bob Lawrence and Jacki Lawrence on their nearly 30 years of dedicated service to the East Leeds community through the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society; celebrates the positive role that, under their leadership, the East Leeds History and Archaeology Soc

Actions of Samir Zitouni on 1 November 2025

That this House believes the George Cross should be awarded to Samir Zitouni in recognition of his heroic actions during the Huntingdon train attacks.

Gold awards for Oswestry in Bloom, RHS Britain in Bloom 2025

That this House congratulates Oswestry in Bloom on its momentous achievement of being awarded Gold in the Large Town Category, Gold for Cae Glas Park, and a Special Award for Natalie Bainbridge, Chair of Oswestry in Bloom, at the annual Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom 2025 Awards; notes

The Link Visiting Scheme and the Great British Business and Community Awards

That this House congratulates The Link Visiting Scheme in Wokingham on being awarded the Charity of the Year title at the Great British Business and Community Awards; recognises the outstanding work the charity has done over 27 years to tackle loneliness and social isolation among older people in th

The Barkham Hookers and the Poppy Appeal

That this House recognises and commends the Barkham Hookers, a voluntary knitting and crocheting group based in Barkham in Wokingham constituency, for their dedicated work each year producing handcrafted poppies and bespoke poppy-items in support of Remembrance Sunday; notes that the group has raise

Affordable rail travel for over-30s

That this House notes with concern the cost of rail travel for passengers aged 30 and over who are not eligible for existing discount railcards such as the 16-25, 26-30, or Two Together railcards; recognises the financial strain placed on rail passengers, who are not eligible for concessions, by ris

Sodium valproate and surgical mesh redress

That this House notes the second anniversary of the Patient Safety Commissioner formally submitting Ministerial Advice to the Department of Health and Social Care on options to deliver essential redress for the victims of sodium valproate and surgical mesh; further notes that whilst the advice was g

Matters for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider prior to the Autumn Budget 2025 (No. 2)

That this House notes that the UK spends 7.27% of GDP, costing £207 billion per annum, on tax reliefs, equivalent to about 30% of Government tax revenue, and that the Treasury Select Committee identified in 2023 that 815 of 1,180 tax reliefs have never been publicly costed; further that notes the In

NHS Food Scanner App and the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition Guidance

That this House notes the April 2025 statement of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), which recommends that intake of non-sugar sweeteners be minimised across the population and that young children should not be given drinks sweetened with sugar or non-sugar sweeteners; further no

Conduct of Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean on the 18.25 Doncaster to Kings Cross train on 1 November 2025

That this House pays tribute to the extraordinary bravery of Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean; notes that both men have shown the very best of Britain through their courage, calm, and compassion in the face of unimaginable danger; further pays tribute to the emergency services and hospital staff who

The Crab and Lobster Fish Shack in Queensferry

That this House congratulates The Crab and Lobster Fish Shack based in South Queensferry on reaching the Top Three in the Newcomer Restaurant category in the National Fish & Chip Awards 2026; notes that the business opened in June 2025; commends them for this achievement in a short time period; cele

Morrisons Christmas advert 2025

That this House notes the release of the Morrisons Christmas advert for 2025; further notes that the advert was partially filmed in the Broomhall area of the Edinburgh West constituency; appreciates the contribution that advertising makes to the UK economy including through support for the creative

Train safety, staffing levels and plans for driverless trains

That this House notes that on 1 November 2025 members of rail staff, despite sustaining injuries, acted with exceptional courage to protect passengers, actions that British Transport Police have said undoubtedly saved lives; recognises that this incident has prompted renewed calls from rail unions,

Freezing of Local Housing Allowance

That this House notes that when the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) was introduced in 2008, it was intended to cover private rents up to the 50th percentile—that is, the lowest 50 per cent of rents in a local area—as a safety net to prevent poverty and homelessness; further notes that, due to subseque

Protections for animals and people

That this House expresses concern over the gaps in legislation that allow perpetrators of animal abuse to evade scrutiny before the judicial system; believes that this is of grave concern, due to the link between child sexual abuse and animal sexual abuse as offenders who harm animals are five times

Cockermouth flood risk

That this House notes that the Environment Agency issued a flood warning for Cockermouth on 4 November 2025; observes that the agency has installed additional flood barriers around the collapsed Grade II-listed Old Courthouse on the River Cocker; further notes that the agency reports it is closely m

John Willmott

That this House notes with great sadness the death of John Willmott, a valued and much loved member of the Hungerford community; recognises his outstanding contribution as a driving force behind Smarten Up Hungerford, the volunteer group that has transformed the town centre through its year round fl

Election of Clare McNaught as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

That this House acknowledges and celebrates the historic succession of Dr Clare McNaught as the first woman to be elected as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) the UK's oldest medical Royal College; understands that Dr McNaught is a consultant general and colorectal surg

68 Is Too Late report by the Prison Officers' Association

That this House welcomes the publication of the 68 Is Too Late report by the Prison Officers' Association (POA) union, based on its survey of members about the pension age of prison officers, which received the largest response to any member consultation the union has undertaken; notes that the 68 I

The Retreat at Elcot Park and the Three Peaks Challenge

That this House congratulates the team from The Retreat at Elcot Park in Newbury on completing the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Thatcham-based charity Swings and Smiles, including Corina Carolea who individually raised over £600; commends their ongoing charity efforts that have raised over £7,000

Stop and Search

That this House recognises the effectiveness of Stop and Search powers in reducing knife crime; believes that Stop and Search enables the police to take control of the streets and protect communities; notes that the use of these powers can lead to the arrest and prosecution of individuals carrying d

UK climate fund spending in Guyana

That this House is dismayed at reports that £52 million of taxpayers’ money has been spent on road construction in Guyana for a project alleged to be beset by fraud and corruption; expresses concern that this project was reportedly funded by a climate change fund yet has caused significant environme