Early Day Motions

Fuel duty and the cost of living

That this House recognises the continued pressure that fuel costs place on households, commuters and businesses; notes the importance of affordable road transport to the movement of goods and the wider economy; believes that further increases in fuel duty would risk worsening the cost of living and

Supporting small businesses and the high street

That this House recognises the vital contribution of small businesses, independent retailers and hospitality businesses to local economies and employment; expresses concern that high operating costs and business taxation place pressure on the viability of high street businesses; believes that the fo

Overseas aid spending and domestic priorities

That this House recognises the importance of ensuring that taxpayers’ money is spent responsibly and delivers demonstrable value; expresses concern that significant sums continue to be spent on overseas aid projects when public services at home face substantial financial pressures; believes that the

Cleaners on Merseyrail

That this House commends the work of station cleaners who work to ensure that Merseyrail services are hygienic, safe and pleasurable to travel on; further commends the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Steve Rotheram for his decision to bring Merseyrail services into public owner

Autumn Budget and cost of living support

That this House notes with alarm that we are facing an enduring and escalating affordability crisis, made worse by this summer’s record breaking and deadly heatwaves; further notes that this is only set to get worse this winter, with energy bills going up by over £270 from January and devastating fl

Needle and syringe programmes

That this House welcomes the Out of Reach report, published by the Hepatitis C Trust, alerting us to the declining access to needle and syringe programmes (NSPs) and the threat to public health; notes that NSPs are an evidence-based public health intervention which help prevent the transmission of h

60th anniversary of University of Bath receiving its Royal Charter

That this House celebrates the 60th anniversary of the University of Bath receiving its Royal Charter; recognises its contribution to education, research and innovation; notes that its founding commitment to advancing learning and knowledge in close association with industry and commerce remains as

Temporary accommodation subsidy freeze

That this House notes that a record 135,580 households are stuck in temporary accommodation due to the homelessness crisis and a severe shortage of council homes; further notes that the rate at which local authorities are able to claim back the costs from the Government for temporary accommodation h

10th anniversary of the Co-op Local Community Fund

That this House congratulates the Co-op Local Community Fund on its 10th anniversary; recognises the important contribution that the Fund has made to community organisations and local causes over the past decade; commends the thousands of Co-op members who have chosen to support local causes through

Celebrating Black History Month

That this House recognises October as Black History Month under the theme of Honouring Our Communities and celebrates the exceptional contributions that people of African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and Asian descent have made to the culture, science, economy and civic life of the UK; acknowledges th

Vaping and smoking among young people

That this House expresses concerns regarding the issue of vaping and smoking among young people, its negative wider impact and the detrimental health implications; and acknowledges previously implemented legislation regarding this issue, but notes that the problem of purchasing vapes and cigarettes

Opening of the Castlemilk Community Shop

That this House congratulates the Castlemilk Pantry, in partnership with Ardenglen Housing Association and Good Food Scotland, on expanding as a community shop; recognises that the Pantry plays an essential role in providing affordable, nutritious food to a community lacking a local supermarket; wis

BBC Scotland TV's reductions to services

That this House expresses concern that the BBC plans to close its Scotland linear TV station as part of cost saving measures; believes that moving the service to iPlayer will make it less accessible; notes with concern that the News at Seven programme will close; further believes the decision should

St Brigid’s Senior Football Team in South Belfast

That this House congratulates St Brigid’s Senior Football Team in South Belfast on their historic win in the Antrim Senior Football Cup Final at the weekend; recognises that it is Naomh Brid’s first time playing in the SFC final since the club’s formation 28 years ago in 1998; and wishes them luck i

The Enchanted Forest's 25th anniversary

That this House congratulates The Enchanted Forest autumn sound and light show on reaching its 25th anniversary in 2026, marking a quarter of a century since their first event was held; recognises the Enchanted Forest Community Trust’s achievement in developing Scotland’s premier sound and light sho

Oil and chemical spills at sea

That this House expresses concern that between 2011 and 2015 over 2,200 tonnes of oil and over 7,000 tonnes of chemicals were polluted into our seas by UK oil and gas operations; recognises the harms caused to a wide range of marine life from commercial fish stocks to threatened harbour porpoises; n

65th anniversary of Songs of Praise

That this House celebrates the 65th anniversary of the BBC’s long-running religious programme, Songs of Praise; recognises the significance of the programme which has produced more than 3,240 episodes and recorded hymns and worship songs in over 2,000 churches, chapels and cathedrals across the Unit

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

That this House highlights the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, taking place on 1 and 8 November this year; commends the work of the World Evangelical Alliance in organising this annual event, which seeks to unite Christians across the world in prayer for persecuted brothers an

Student finance

That this House recognises the vital role of financial support in enabling students from all backgrounds to access and succeed in higher education; welcomes the commitment to increase maintenance loans in line with inflation; notes the continuing pressures that rising living costs place on students

Crab and Lobster Fish Shack’s national recognition

That this House congratulates Crab and Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry on being named Scotland’s Best Fish and Chip Restaurant and recognised among the UK’s top ten at the National Fish and Chip Awards; celebrates owners Bryan and Jack Coghill achieving national recognition just over a year

Craigies Farm named UK’s best farm shop

That this House congratulates Craigies Farm, on being named the best farm shop in the United Kingdom by Cottages and Castles; recognises the hard work and dedication of the team in building the business from a one-table shop in 1988 into a popular farm shop and visitor attraction; welcomes its commi

Annual Battle of Britain Parade in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House recognises the outstanding contribution of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association; notes their important role in organising the annual Battle of Britain Parade, that took place on Sunday 20 September 2026; further notes that a Service of Thanksgiving took

St Patrick's Primary School and UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award

That this House congratulates St Patrick’s Primary School in Dumbarton on achieving the UNICEF Silver Rights Respecting Schools Award; recognises that this achievement reflects the school’s commitment to embedding the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child across its

Lake View Pond, Pagham

That this House welcomes the completion of improvement works to the pond at Lake View, Pagham; notes the pond's importance to the local community and as a valued environmental asset, including its role as nesting space for swans and other wildlife; further welcomes the upcoming transfer of responsib

Love From Jamie launches Jamie's Journey 2026

That this House commends the Edinburgh South West based charity Love From Jamie for its outstanding support to families bereaved by the loss of a child; notes that Love From Jamie is run by Jamie’s parents Fiona and Martin; recognises the launch of Jamie's Journey 2026, an inspiring fundraising chal