Early Day Motions

Political education

That this House recognises the Government’s decision to grant eligible individuals aged 16 and 17 the right to vote; notes that those aged 16 and 17 have an inalienable right to an education under the Education and Skills Act 2008 and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; acknowl

Border violence

That this House notes that 2024 was the deadliest year ever at the UK-France border with NGOs also witnessing increased levels of non-fatal border violence throughout 2024 and 2025; further notes the new Humans for Rights Network report You Can’t Stay, But You Can’t Go has found high levels of state

Right to trial by jury

This House notes the findings from the Lammy Review of 2018 that shows that Black and Chinese women are found guilty at much higher rates than White women by magistrates, but not by juries; further notes the 2022 Racial Bias and the Bench report, which finds institutional racism amongst the judiciar

Blue Space Highland

That this House congratulates Blue Space Highland on being awarded a grant of £4,190 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this one-year project will support the delivery of the group’s Blue Space activities aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing; and recognises the valuable c

Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC

That this House congratulates Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC on securing a grant of £163,291 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this substantial funding will support a programme of peer-led activities for adults in Moray experiencing mental health challenges; recognises that the programme

The Lossie 2-3 group and The Lossie Community Hub

That this House congratulates The Lossie 2–3 Group and The Lossie Community Hub on being awarded a grant of £225,252 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this funding will support the continuation of the organisation’s Community Development Officer role, an essential post integral to

Dance North Scotland CIC

That this House congratulates Dance North Scotland CIC on receiving a grant of £17,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this two-year funding will support the delivery of dance sessions for people affected by Parkinson’s disease and their families; and recognises that these sessi

Forres Osprey Bus SCIO

That this House congratulates Forres Osprey Bus SCIO on being awarded a grant of £19,400 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this funding will support the ongoing costs of the organisation’s community transport initiative, which provides essential transport services for people exper

Moray Fresh Start SCIO

That this House congratulates Moray Fresh Start SCIO on receiving a grant of £10,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this two-year funding will support the organisation’s overhead costs for its base, The Store, and for its volunteer project which provides essential support to pe

Diane Maciver

That this House congratulates Diane Maciver, vice-chair of Elgin Cycling Club and founder ride leader of the Elgin Breeze Group, on receiving the British Cycling Community Champion Award in recognition of her longstanding and tireless work to make cycling more accessible in Moray; and acknowledges h

Hopeman Fish and Chip Co

That this House congratulates Hopeman Fish and Chip Co on its outstanding success at the Scottish Fish & Chip Awards; notes that the business was awarded Highly Recommended Best Fish Supper in the North East and Best Chip Shop in the North East; and recognises that these accolades reflect the hard w

85th anniversary of Berkshire Youth

That this House celebrates the 85th anniversary of Berkshire Youth; recognises the significant role they have played in improving the lives of children and young people across Berkshire since 1940; welcomes their support for youth clubs and organisations in communities across Berkshire; and commits

25th anniversary of Pilgrim Hearts Trust

That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Pilgrim Hearts Trust, who support people facing homelessness in Bracknell Forest; expresses its gratitude for all that they do to lift homeless and vulnerable people out of poverty and support them to rebuild their lives; and commits to working

Recognition of Kaleidoscopic UK's service to survivors of domestic abuse

That this House warmly congratulates Kaleidoscopic UK on being awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service; notes that this is a significant achievement which reflects the incredible impact Kaleidoscopic has had in Berkshire and across the UK; expresses its gratitude to Kaleidoscopic for their vi

Recognition of Youthline's service to young people facing mental health challenges

That this House warmly congratulates Youthline on being awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service; notes that this is a significant achievement which reflects the incredible impact Youthline has had in Bracknell Forest; expresses its gratitude to Youthline for their vital work in supporting you

Children and blast injuries, Save the Children report

That this House welcomes Save the Children’s new report, Children and Blast Injuries: The Devastating Impact of Explosive Weapons on Children 2020-2025; notes with concern that today a record 520 million children, or one in five globally, are growing up in conflict zones and, as the report highlight

Blue Badge wait times

That this House believes that too many people with disabilities or health conditions face long waits in the processing of Blue Badge applications by East Sussex County Council; notes the detrimental impact this has on their mobility and independence; further notes that the Government should routinel

Postal workers and Royal Mail staff

That this House expresses its sincere thanks to all postal workers and Royal Mail staff in Eastleigh and across the country for their dedication and hard work in delivering Christmas cards, parcels and presents during the busy festive period; recognises the professionalism, commitment and resilience

Elizabeth (Betty) Caddy

That this House recognises with sorrow the death of Mrs Betty Caddy on 24 November 2025 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital in North Staffordshire; notes that Betty was a few days short of her 94th birthday; celebrates with gratitude Betty's service to the people of Chesterton who elected her to

Tackling Islamist extremism

That this House recognises the ongoing threat posed by Islamist extremists who seek to carry out terror attacks in the United Kingdom; notes that the UK’s border and immigration system faces sustained pressure from both legal and illegal migration routes, with significant challenges in monitoring an

Official opening of the Angus Community Wellbeing Centre (The Beacon)

That this House welcomes the official opening of the Angus Community Wellbeing Centre (The Beacon) in Kirk Square, Arbroath on 2 December 2025; recognises the vital role the facility will play in supporting mental health and wellbeing across the local community and wider Angus; commends the collabor

Christmas (No. 2)

That this House recognises Christmas and the true celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, marking the beginning of God’s redemptive plan; highlights the greatest gift given at the first Christmas, a gift of love and forgiveness in the form of the Christ child, and expresses gr

New leadership of the Orange Order in Ireland

That this House notes the appointment of the new Grand Master of the Orange Order in Ireland, Harold Henning from County Down, and the Deputy Grand Master, Derek Reaney; acknowledges their long-standing dedication to the work, traditions, and community activities of the Order throughout Northern Ire

Supporting shopworkers

That this House recognises with gratitude the dedication and hard work of shop workers, particularly during the Christmas period when they work longer hours under significant pressure to serve their communities; acknowledges the essential role they play in ensuring families can access food, gifts an

Cary Repair Café

That this House congratulates the Cary Repair Café on having won the BBC’s Make a Difference Green Award for Somerset in recognition of the work of their committed team of over twenty volunteers to promote reuse and sustainability across the county; notes that Cary Repair Café in October surpassed