Early Day Motions

Treatment of Professor Michael Ben-Gad

That this House is deeply concerned by the antisemitic and targeted harassment campaign against Michael Ben-Gad, Professor of Economics at City, University of London; condemns any campaign that seeks to intimidate and drive out lecturers because they are Israeli or Jewish; notes that attacks of this

Discrimination in Ulster boxing

This House expresses concern over the state of Ulster boxing, particularly in light of the Equality Commission’s investigation into the Ulster Boxing Council (UBC) and the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA); notes with concern that boxers from Protestant, Unionist, and Loyalist backgrounds hav

Opposing the proposed age restriction to the health element of Universal Credit

That this House expresses concern at proposals to restrict access to the health element of Universal Credit based solely on age; recognises that a disabled or severely ill person is not inherently more capable of work whether they are under 22 years of age or over; commends the principle of reviewin

Support for pubs

That this House notes the vital role that pubs, social clubs, and brewery taprooms play in communities across the UK; recognises the significant financial pressures these businesses face, including high energy costs and increased employer National Insurance contributions; and urges the Government to

75th anniversary of Porter’s Fine Furnishings in Banbridge

That this House congratulates Porter’s Fine Furnishings of Banbridge on marking its 75th anniversary of trading; pays warm tribute to Mr and Mrs Porter, who founded the business and remain very much at the heart of it today, still keeping a steady hand on the wheel; commends William and Audrey Porte

Scottish National Hill Climb Championships 2025, Tak Ma Doon Road

That this House congratulates Road Cycling Cumbernauld and Kilsyth (RCCK) on hosting the Scottish National Hill Climb Championships 2025 at Tak Ma Doon Road, Kilsyth, on 27 September; recognises the time trial for bringing competitors from across the country to the renowned climb of Tak Ma Doon Road

Contribution of Steve McManus to the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

That this House commends Steve McManus on his leadership of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; expresses sadness at his announcement of his intention to step down as its Chief Executive, a position he has held since 2017; recognises that under his leadership the Trust has stood out in the NHS

The Ship Inn, Wokingham and Fuller’s Glorious Gardens Award

That this House congratulates The Ship Inn, Wokingham and its publican Dave Jennings on winning Fuller’s Glorious Gardens Award alongside The Castle in Ealing; recognises the positive contribution pubs make to our local communities across the country; further recognises the contribution of pub garde

Bobby Trundley, Team BRIT and the Britcar Endurance Championship

That this House celebrates autistic Wokingham-based racing driver Bobby Trundley and his teammate Asha Silver, competing with the world’s only all-disabled competitive motor racing team, Team BRIT; congratulates them on extending their championship lead in the Britcar Endurance Championship with a c

Warm Homes Plan

That this House is deeply disappointed by the Government’s decision to delay the publication of the Warm Homes Plan; understands this means vulnerable households were been left without the anticipated support to upgrade homes and cut energy bills in winter 2024-25 and now again, for winter 2025-26;

Poppy Appeal in Northern Ireland

That this House recognises the great and invaluable work of the Royal British Legion and its volunteers in delivering the internationally recognised Poppy Appeal; and calls on the Minister for Veterans and the Minister for the Constitution and European Relations to work with the Royal British Legion

Eligibility variations in access to IVF

That this House notes with considerable concern the continuing variation in access to NHS-funded in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment across England, with some Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) applying eligibility criteria that diverge from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) gui

Attendance of the Attorney General at the Bar of the House on the Chinese espionage case

That this House regrets the collapse of the prosecution of two alleged Chinese spies and is alarmed that the Attorney General, the Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC, was reportedly informed in August 2024 that the prosecution was at risk, yet has not publicly explained what actions he took to support the case;

Acquittal of Soldier F

That this House greatly welcomes the acquittal of Soldier F but questions why this veteran was put through the ordeal of the last few years, given the inadequacy of the evidence; and believes that everyone, including those who have agitated for years on this matter, should now accept the not guilty

50 years of Cheesman Brothers, Guildford

That this House congratulates Cheesman Brothers Limited in Guildford on 50 years of business; notes they are a family-run fruit and vegetable wholesaler and that the sibling leadership team, Martin, Claire and Matthew, have been involved for 30 years; and recognises their long history of generous su

Medical Defence Union 140th anniversary

That this House congratulates the Medical Defence Union, founded in 1885, on their 140th anniversary; notes that this makes the Medical Defence Union the world’s first medical defence organisation; acknowledges that the Medical Defence Union has subsequently grown during this period and now represen

Strike action at the British Library

That this House stands in solidarity with members of the Public and Commercial Services Union employed at the British Library who have voted by a massive 98.23% to take strike action after receiving a second consecutive below-inflation pay offer; notes that during a cost of living crisis and with in

Thames Water in North East Hertfordshire constituency

That this House condemns the reckless mismanagement of Thames Water across North East Hertfordshire; recognises that residents in Buntingford have endured years of their homes being flooded with sewage; notes that households in Watton-at-Stone have suffered two decades of flooding, largely due to Th

Government energy efficiency standards

That this House believes that the implementation of energy efficiency measures are vital in tackling fuel poverty, reducing household carbon emissions and cutting energy bills for low-income families; acknowledges the crucial importance of ensuring that the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and Great

Don't Give Up CIC

That this House congratulates Don't Give Up CIC, based in Lozells, Birmingham, on being awarded £19,990 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the funding will support the group’s efforts to engage young people through sports-based activities as a positive alternative to violence and k

Elevated Up CIC

That this House congratulates Elevated Up CIC, based in Oscott, Birmingham, on being awarded £19,845 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support the Move Forward Elevated Up project, which aims to empower local residents through education, skills development and wellb

Coastal erosion in Hemsby

That this House expresses serious concern at the escalating coastal erosion in Hemsby, Norfolk, which continues to destroy homes and community infrastructure; notes that this crisis threatens not only local residents but also the wider regional economy, as Hemsby’s beaches and holiday locations are

Warm Spaces Programme

That this House celebrates Stockport Council’s Warm and Well this Winter campaign, which ensures all libraries in the borough provide warm spaces for residents in the face of steep energy costs, and provides funding for voluntary community faith and social enterprise organisations to extend the rang

Great Western Railway train cancellations

That this House expresses concern that Great Western Railway has cancelled over 18,000 train services so far this year, placing it 16th out of 24 UK operators for reliability; recognises the impact this has had on passengers and communities across the South of England, including in West Berkshire, w

Fundraising for Prior’s Court Charity

That this House congratulates Dr Jude Geldart on his 373-mile cycling challenge across Germany to raise funds for Prior’s Court, a specialist autism charity based in Hermitage, West Berkshire; acknowledges the charity’s vital work supporting autistic young people with complex needs, including throug