Early Day Motions

Lando Norris wins Formula One World Driver's Championship

That this House congratulates Lando Norris on becoming Britain’s 11th Formula One World Champion; notes that following his third place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday, Norris topped the 2025 Formula One World Driver’s Championship with 7 wins and 18 podiums amassing a total of 423 champ

Changing Places toilets

That this House notes the continued lack of Changing Places toilet facilities in many towns and public venues across the UK; recognises that Changing Places toilets provide essential equipment for disabled people to comfortably access public spaces in their communities; acknowledges that the absence

Steve and Isobel Weake and Cycle Power Adaptive Cycling Club

That this House congratulates Steve and Isobel Weake, founders of Cycle Power Adaptive Cycling Club, on receiving recognition at the Byw’n Iach annual awards for their outstanding contribution to sport and inclusion; notes that the club was established to provide safe, accessible cycling opportuniti

Armed exports to the United Arab Emirates and the situation in Sudan

That this House is deeply alarmed by evidence that British-made military equipment exported to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been diverted to, and is being used by, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan; notes that the RSF is carrying out mass atrocities, including the killing of more than 15

McLaren title win for British motorsport

That this House celebrates the outstanding success of the United Kingdom in Formula One; congratulates Lando Norris, from Somerset, on becoming the Formula One World Drivers' Champion; further congratulates McLaren, based in Woking, on winning 2025 Formula One World Constructors' Championship and re

Horton Cemetery

That this House notes the significant historic, cultural and community value of Horton Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 9,000 former patients of the Epsom cluster of psychiatric hospitals, many of whom lie in unmarked graves; expresses deep concern and regret that this cemetery remains

Driver-only trains on East West Rail

That this House notes that rail operator Chiltern, which was appointed as the operator of the initial phase of East West Rail by the Department for Transport, has informed the rail unions of its intention to operate the route via Driver Only Operation (DOO); further notes that, under DOO, there is n

Valporate report

That this House expresses deep concern at the continuing impact on individuals and families affected by harm linked to prenatal exposure to sodium valproate; notes that the Patient Safety Commissioner published a report in February 2024 outlining options for a two-stage approach to potential redress

Thanking postal workers

That this House notes that a majority of Britons, 54 percent, intend to send their Christmas gifts this year using Royal Mail, an increase from 30 percent in 2024; recognises the vital role Royal Mail continues to play in connecting families and communities; and expresses its sincere thanks to every

Domestic Energy Efficiency (Call for Evidence) Bill

That this House notes the many values of energy efficiency including lowering fuel bills, helping to alleviate fuel poverty, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing the demand for energy so assisting with energy security; also notes that there are organisations, like the Sustainable Energy As

Russian shadow fleet

That this House recognises that the Baltic Sea, and specifically Danish waters, form a strategic maritime choke-point on which the Russian shadow fleet relies to export oil, and that the operation of this fleet presents a serious threat to sanctions on Russian oil and on the environment; notes that

Habitat regulations

That this House recognises that the public overwhelmingly values nature, and expresses concern that recommendations 11 and 12 of the Nuclear Regulatory Review propose a weakening of the Habitats Regulations; believes that this would constitute a sledgehammer to crack a nut; notes that the Habitats R

Palestinian children in Israeli military detention

That this House notes with concern that Israeli forces continue to arrest, detain and try several hundred Palestinian children in the Israeli military court and detention system each year despite evidence that that process violates international law; highlights that Israel regularly prosecutes Pales

Political prisoners in Bangladesh

That this House notes with concern that many former MPs, journalists and judges have been imprisoned without charge for over a year in Bangladesh; recalls that justice delayed is justice denied; expresses its concern that there has been a resurgence of human rights abuses by state institutions, incl

North East Fife restaurants named among world’s best

That this House congratulates two outstanding North East Fife restaurants on being named among the world’s best in the prestigious LaListe 2026 guide; celebrates Haar in St Andrews and The Peat Inn near Largoward, two of only 10 Scottish restaurants to receive this honour; recognises the remarkable

Asylum reform proposals

That this House expresses deep concern toward the Home Office’s recently announced proposals on asylum system reform; notes that these proposals fail to address the underlying causes and impacts of the current asylum crisis; regrets that the proposals do not provide clear mechanisms for the enforced

Sheringham bus shelter

That this House notes with grave concern the plans of Norfolk County Council to demolish Sheringham’s historic bus shelter; recognises that the shelter is of Streamline Moderne art-deco design, dating from the 1950s; further notes that it contains a treasured poppy mural painted by a local artist wh

Tenth anniversary of Storm Desmond

That this House recognises the tenth anniversary of Storm Desmond and remembers the severe impact that it had on communities across Cumbria, which experienced unprecedented rainfall, extensive flooding, widespread disruption and significant damage to homes, businesses, farms and critical infrastruct

Chalk streams and salmon in Hampshire

That this House notes with concern the dwindling number of the Atlantic Salmon in the chalk streams of the River Test and the River Itchen; notes that Atlantic Salmon were named as an endangered species in Great Britain in December 2023; is concerned that analysis by Project White Hart found that ju

Wrightbus CEO

That this House congratulates Wrightbus on the appointment of Axel J. Maschka as its new Chief Executive; notes the company’s plans for global expansion and the creation of new jobs in Ballymena and Malaysia; recognises its leadership in zero-emission transport, including hydrogen, electric and repo

Detention of Hassan Mushaima and Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace

That this House condemns the continued detention of Bahraini opposition leader Hassan Mushaima and human rights defender Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace, who have been imprisoned since 2011 for their peaceful political activity; notes with deep concern that both men are elderly and suffer from serious, unt

Julie Whitton

That this House commends the exemplary charity work of Julie Whitton, Swimbridge community champion and fundraising officer for the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity; recognises her instrumental role in NHS fundraising appeals that delivered the £3m Seamoor Chemotherapy and Day Treatment Unit, re-equipp

Jury trial rights

That this House expresses grave concern at recent Government proposals to abolish or severely restrict the right to trial by jury in England and Wales by limiting jury trials to cases attracting sentences of less than three years; notes that trial by jury has been a centuries-old constitutional safe

The Kilt Studio Bathgate

That this House congratulates Bathgate’s The Kilt Studio on winning the Best Groomswear Supplier Award at the Your Scottish Wedding Awards 2025; recognises their craftsmanship, customer service, and commitment to preserving Scotland’s cultural heritage through bespoke Highland dress; commends their

60 years of the new Bathgate Academy

That this House congratulates Bathgate Academy on the 60th anniversary of its new building, which opened in November 1965; notes that this milestone represents six decades of learning and community spirit at the heart of Bathgate; acknowledges the Academy’s proud heritage dating back to the 17th cen