Early Day Motions

Sinking of SS Tilawa

That this House remembers the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the British passenger ship SS Tilawa on 23 November 1942 during World War Two; regrets that 280 passengers and crew perished, mostly Indian nationals; is grateful that 678 were rescued by HMS Birmingham and SS Carthage; notes that surv

UK arms export licensing and conflict in Sudan

That this House condemns the actions of parties that are fuelling, prolonging and intensifying the conflict in Sudan through the provision of arms and military support, including allegations that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF); emphasises that the UK’s le

150th anniversary of Laurelvale Cricket Club

That this House congratulates Laurelvale Cricket Club on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; notes that the club was founded in 1875 by the Sinton family for workers at the linen mill in the village and played its first competitive match in September of that year; recognises the integral role the

Tackling antisemitism and hatred

That this House condemns without reservation the continued rise of antisemitism, violent extremism and religious hatred; expresses its solidarity with all those affected by the horrific attack in the Bondi area of Sydney and with communities living under the threat of ideologically driven violence;

Violence in Bangladesh

That this House condemns the recent violence in Bangladesh and urges the Government to ensure free, fair and inclusive elections are called in which all political parties should be allowed to compete; and notes that those who are guilty should be prosecuted under fair trial and ensuring minorities'

Winter NHS corridor care

That this House recognises and observes that the NHS is facing a worst case scenario this winter, with influenza rates set to be the worst on record and 1 in 5 patients in emergency departments in a corridor care space; notes that the combination of over-crowding in hospitals with high levels of inf

Award of the Honorary Freedom of the Parish of the City of Durham to Inspector Dave Clarke BEM

That this House congratulates Inspector Dave Clarke BEM of Durham Constabulary on the prestigious award of the Honorary Freedom of the Parish of the City of Durham, which specifically recognises his dedicated service within the Durham Police force area and his exceptional personal commitment to the

Eilean Dubh care home

That this House congratulates Eilean Dubh care home in Fortrose on being named Regional Care Home of the Year - Scotland at the Caring UK Awards; notes the judges’ praise for the home’s creative approach to resident wellbeing and strong links with the local community; acknowledges the home’s achieve

Reducing emigration of young, skilled British citizens

That this House notes with concern that of the 255,000 British citizens who emigrated last year, 176,000 were aged 16 to 34, accounting for 99 per cent of the net outflow; recognises that the loss of young, skilled and UK-trained workers represents a serious drain on national talent and investment;

60th anniversary of Re-engage Epsom and Ewell

That this House congratulates Re-engage Epsom and Ewell on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; recognises the outstanding contribution made by its volunteers in supporting lonely and isolated older people aged 75 and over through free monthly tea parties and a call-befriending service; notes that

Parkway Shopping

That this House congratulates Parkway Shopping in Newbury on winning a Gold International Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice; praises Parkway’s innovative project to reduce energy consumption by installing high-efficiency LED lighting, cutting electricity usage by half; notes that thi

Union of Agricultural Work Committees in the Occupied West Bank

That this House condemns the raid carried out on 1 December 2025 by Israeli forces on the offices of the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC), a Palestinian non-governmental organisation, in Ramallah and Hebron in the Occupied West Bank; notes that soldiers reportedly physically assaulted, t

Changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief in the Autumn Budget 2025

That this House expresses concern with the Government’s announcement in the Autumn Budget, confirming their decision to cut Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) by 50% on all assets valued at over £1 million, effective from 6 April 2026; notes the Chancellor of the E

Brilliantly Brave

That this House congratulates Brilliantly Brave on being named Most Promising Enterprise at the Moray Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night; notes that the business, established in January 2024, creates greeting cards with a social purpose; further notes that Brilliantly Brave reinvests its profit

Russell Construction

That this House congratulates Russell Construction on being named SME of the Year at the Moray Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night; recognises the company’s strong performance, customer-focused ethos, and ambitious approach to sustainable growth; and commends the organisation for its contributio

AES Solar

That this House congratulates AES Solar on being presented with the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Moray Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night; recognises the company’s longstanding commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and meaningful community engagement; and c

Walker's Shortbread Exporter of the Year

That this House congratulates Walker’s Shortbread on being awarded Exporter of the Year at the Moray Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night; recognises the company’s outstanding international reach and enduring commitment to quality; notes the strong global reputation Walker’s continues to build fo

Town status for Sauchie

That this House welcomes the awarding of town status to Sauchie in Clackmannanshire; recognises the strong community identity, history, and civic pride of Sauchie and its residents; notes that town status reflects Sauchie’s growth, character, and importance within the local area; believes that this

US military build-up in the Caribbean

That this House notes with alarm the recent US military build-up in the Caribbean, with warships, bombers and tens of thousands of troops deployed near the Venezuelan coast; further notes with alarm missile strikes by the US on small boats in the region and the extrajudicial killing of over 80 peopl

Higher education pension cuts

That this House expresses its alarm at the growing number of higher education institutions deploying approaches which are having a negative impact on the pension schemes of academics and staff, including through fire and rehire proposals and other approaches tantamount to forcing workers onto worse

Cairngorms Pride CIC

That this House congratulates Cairngorms Pride CIC on being awarded a grant of £6,060 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises that this funding will support the delivery of three Community Ceilidhs and the co-creation of five community-led events as part of the Social Spaces Network; no

Scottish Gaelic status

That this House notes that the UK Government accepts written correspondence in Welsh but not in Scottish Gaelic; recognises the need for equal status and culture of both languages; highlights the need to support Gaelic-speaking communities and uphold their linguistic rights; further notes that accep

The achievement of Mr Atushi Horiba

That this House celebrates the achievement of Mr Atsushi Horiba, Chairman and CEO of HORBIA on his award, the Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by His Majesty King Charles III; recognises Mr Horiba’s services to the UK automotive sector; and thanks him for his

NEU dispute at Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCLH

That this House expresses its deep concern at the reports of bullying of staff, victimisation of trade unionists and unacceptable management practices at Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCLH in relation to the hospitals' teaching staff, which have resulted in the suspension of four members of the N

Acquittal of Shaun O’Sullivan, free speech and religious freedom

That this House welcomes the acquittal of Shaun O’Sullivan at Swindon Crown Court in November 2025; notes that the case raised serious concerns about freedom of speech, religious liberty, and the policing of so-called hate claims; and calls on the Government to ensure that lawful theological and pol