Early Day Motions

County Durham Together Public Service Award

That this House welcomes the recognition of Adam Shanley, Clerk of the City of Durham Parish Council, upon his winning the Public Service Award at the Northern Echo County Durham Together Awards 2025; notes his description as the "backbone" of public service in the city, frequently going beyond the

40th anniversary of the ordination of Father John McGinley

That this House congratulates Father John McGinley on the occasion of the Ordination Jubilee marking the 40th anniversary of his ordination; celebrates his 40 years of priesthood; recognises that he was ordained 40 years ago in St Stephen's Church Clydebank; commends his work over these years across

Hope Community Church Clydebank

That this House celebrates the work of Hope Community Church Clydebank; recognises their outstanding service to the community led by Pastors Craig and Yvonne Halkett; notes that their church door is open to all; thanks them for providing their Hope for Recovery group, the community cafe, the emergen

Elaine Davis and charities in Devon

That this House recognises the important work of Elaine Davis in Devon in her role as Community Champion in ASDA Newton Abbot; further recognises the work she has done to promote community social responsibility with Local Schools to Women's Institutes; and also recognises the work she has done to su

UN International Human Rights Defenders Day

That this House notes that 9 December 2025 is the UN’s International Human Rights Defenders Day, which celebrates the work of those who peacefully champion rights and freedoms to help build just societies; recognises, in particular, the efforts of the Castlemilk Lived Experience Board to tackle food

Professional integrity of BBC journalists

That this House believes that recent issues at the BBC should in no way be used to impugn the collective integrity and professionalism of journalists; expresses concern at politically-motivated attacks aimed at undermining confidence in public service broadcasting; notes that the Reuters Institute f

Royal Naval Association Torbay

That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Torbay Branch of the Royal Naval Association, which was founded in 1945 as the Royal Navy Old Comrades Association and became the RNA in 1950 and recognises its proud contribution to the communities of Torquay and Paignton; notes that this anniv

Team GB at the 2025 Deaflympics

That this House congratulates Mia Wiseman of Loftus on her outstanding achievement in representing Great Britain at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo and her contribution to Great Britain’s silver medal in the Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay; recognises the remarkable dedication of Mia, who was born deaf, o

Anniversary of the murder of Ken Smyth and Daniel McCormick

That this House marks the anniversary of the brutal murders of Ulster Defence Regiment Sergeant Kenneth Smyth and former Ulster Defence Regiment Soldier Daniel McCormick on 10 December 1971 by the IRA as they travelled to work; recognises that over five decades on, their families continue to grieve

Government participation in the independent Rape Gang Inquiry

That this House calls on the Government to accept the invitation to provide evidence to the independent Rape Gang Inquiry; notes that the success of this inquiry is vital for delivering justice and support to victims; and further notes that this may also provide valuable findings that the Government

Life and legacy of Saskia Jones

That this House remembers with deep respect and admiration Saskia Jones, whose life was tragically cut short in the Fishmongers’ Hall attack in November 2019; recognises her outstanding commitment to social justice, inclusion, learning and public service through her research with Rape Crisis, Cambri

Domestic medical training

That this House notes that, in 1957, approximately 12 per cent of NHS doctors were trained overseas, compared with around 42 per cent in 2024; appreciates the vital contribution made by internationally trained doctors who support the NHS but notes that this does not negate our responsibility to trai

Digital ID and civil liberties

That this House unequivocally condemns the Government’s proposed implementation of a national digital ID system; notes that such a system poses a serious data security risk, given the scale, sensitivity and centralisation of required personal information; further notes that digital ID represents the

Cancelled mayoral elections

That this House expresses its discontent at the decision to cancel multiple mayoral elections in 2026; notes that on Monday 1 December 2025, two days before the cancellation was revealed in the media, the Government stated in response to Written Parliamentary Question 94117 on Local Government: Esse

Florian Dargel award of Emmy

That this House congratulates Florian Dargel on his Emmy win as TV producer of Fallen; celebrates the fact that Florian accepted his award wearing his lucky tartan trews which once got him thrown out of the Cannes Film Festival for breaking dress code, as a proud nod to Scotland and his creative spi

Bulphan Church of England Academy

That this House congratulates Bulphan Church of England Academy, established in 1853, on its outstanding achievement of a 100% SATs pass rate last year; recognises the school’s vital contribution to the Bulphan community and its role in shaping generations of learners; and applauds the academy for s

UK participation in Eurovision Song Contest 2026

That this House notes with deep concern the decision of the European Broadcasting Union to allow Israel to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, despite widespread concerns over Israel’s genocide in Gaza and its grave violations of international law in the West Bank; further notes that Ir

Review of deportation powers

That this House reaffirms that the first duty of government is the defence of the realm, including the safeguarding of the public purse and the integrity of the social contract; notes that the United Kingdom has long chosen to offer safety and shelter to those seeking refuge and opportunity, but tha

International Day of Human Rights and the persecution of Christians

That this House marks the International Day of Human Rights and expresses its deep concern at the continued persecution of Christian communities around the world; notes with alarm the rise in targeted violence, discrimination, intimidation, and restrictions on worship faced by Christians in numerous

Kidnapping of school children in Nigeria

That this House expresses its deep concern at the recent mass kidnapping of hundreds of school children and teachers in Nigeria; condemns the targeting of schools and the abduction of children, which constitutes a grave violation of human rights and international humanitarian norms; notes the urgent

25th anniversary of Blyth Offshore Wind Farm

That this House celebrates the twenty fifth anniversary of the Blyth Offshore Wind Farm in Northumberland, the United Kingdom’s first offshore wind farm, and recognises its pioneering role in launching the nation’s offshore renewable energy sector; notes that domestic offshore wind generation has re

UK Sail GP Team

That this House congratulates the UK Sail GP team on winning the annual world championship in Abu Dhabi; notes that the sport involves 50 foot foiling catamarans racing around a short course close to land, so spectators can watch and enjoy the action; understands that the technology involved enables

Northern Powerhouse Rail and Wales

That this House notes with concern the classification of Northern Powerhouse Rail as an England and Wales project despite no part of the route being located in Wales; further notes that this follows similar classifications for HS2 and East-West Rail, which have resulted in Wales not receiving conseq

Kinloss Primary School's See You Soon song

That this House applauds the children of Kinloss Primary School on the creation of their song See You Soon, which reflects on the important bonds between classmates in a military community; celebrates the maturity and empathy shown by pupils during the project; acknowledges the unique experience of

Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways National Rail Heritage Award

That this House congratulates the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways on receiving the Network Rail Award for Best Overall Entry at the National Rail Heritage Awards for the redevelopment of the historic Boston Lodge Works near Porthmadog; notes that Boston Lodge, dating back almost 200 years, is