Early Day Motions

Corngreaves Academy

That this House recognises Corngreaves Academy for achieving three national awards; commends them for being recognised as a Silver Skills Builder for enhancing essential skills and optimising academic performance; further commends their new pedigree as a Silver Rights Respecting School for improving

50th anniversary of Drumchapel Community Credit Union

That this House congratulates Drumchapel Community Credit Union in Glasgow West constituency on its 50th anniversary; understands that the Credit Union’s golden anniversary was in 2020, but Covid restrictions delayed celebrations; notes that in its 55th anniversary year, the Lord Provost of Glasgow

Elon Musk at the Unite the Kingdom rally

That this House notes with grave concern the actions of Elon Musk in inciting violence and attempting to subvert our democracy at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally; further notes that such actions risk legitimising extremism, undermining community cohesion and threatening public safety; belie

Indefinite leave to remain and settlement

That this House recognises that access to settlement and citizenship is vital for migrants’ security and stability, and strengthens the UK economically and socially; notes credible evidence that settlement accelerates economic participation, improves educational outcomes for children, and deepens so

Parkrun’s 21st anniversary

That this House celebrates the 21st anniversary of Parkrun on 14 October 2025; recognises that what began in 2004 with just 13 runners in Bushy Park, London, has grown into a global movement involving millions of walkers, joggers, runners, and volunteers in communities across the UK and around the w

Mills Observatory 90th birthday

That this House congratulates Dundee’s Mills Observatory on the occasion of its 90th birthday; recognises that the Mills Observatory was the first purpose-built public astronomical observatory in the UK when it opened 1935; further recognises that the observatory has had an 120% increase in visitors

Friends of the Shakespeare Line

That this House commends the outstanding work of the Friends of the Shakespeare Line in promoting the railway route between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon; recognises the organisation’s achievements in improving station environments through volunteer effort, community engagement and partnership

Political donations

That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on political donations and to commission an independent review to recommend the appropriate level for such a cap; notes with concern the negative influence of large and foreign donations on the democratic process; further calls for measures

Royal National Mòd 2025 in Lochaber

That this House congratulates An Comunn Gàidhealach on organising the 2025 Royal National Mòd, taking place from 10 to 18 October in Lochaber; recognises that the Royal National Mòd, founded in Oban in 1891, is Scotland’s premier celebration of Gaelic language and culture, showcasing music, drama, l

University of Strathclyde, Scottish University of the Year

That this House congratulates Glasgow’s University of Strathclyde on being named Scottish University of the Year and Runner-up UK University of the Year 2026 by the Times; and further congratulates the University in being named UK University of the Year 2026 by the Daily Mail and pays tribute to the

Tamfourhill Community Hub

That this House congratulates Tamfourhill Community Hub on receiving £20,000 from the Asda Foundation’s Local Community Spaces fund; notes that the funding will help to upgrade the floors and male bathroom facilities at the Machrie Court centre, ensuring the building remains a sustainable and well-u

UN Special Rapporteur Report on Violence Against Women and Girls in the context of surrogacy

That this House notes the Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls on the different manifestations of violence in the context of surrogacy which was presented to the UN General Assembly on 10 October 2025; understands that the Special Rapporteur found that the global s

Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme

That this House regrets the Government’s decision to close the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme in December 2025; further regrets the lack of clarity for the sector about funding arrangements beyond this date; understands this scheme previously supported increased productivity and innovation in the se

Condition of hospitals

That this House expresses concern about the growing maintenance backlog across NHS estates in England, which in 2023-24 was estimated to cost £13.8 billion to eradicate; notes that of this, £7.6 billion relates to high and significant risk repairs that could directly impact the safety of patients an

Life Beyond the Glassworks project and the Thursday Club

That this House congratulates the members of the Thursday Club in Alloa on the completion of their remarkable Life Beyond the Glassworks project, undertaken in partnership with the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Social Science as part of the Festival of Social Science; recognises that this year

Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2025

That this House notes that Wednesday 15 October 2025 marks the second annual Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day; recognises that every day 22 women in the UK are diagnosed with lobular breast cancer; further notes that lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer yet

Badger protection

That this House notes that cattle to cattle transmission is the main cause of the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB); considers that culling badgers to eradicate bovine TB is unscientific, ineffective and unnecessary; is concerned that 51% of the badger population estimate in 2013 have been culled s

Speeding in rural areas

That this House notes with concern the frequent occurrence of speeding, particularly in rural areas, and the significant threat this poses to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists; regrets that in rural communities, such as the Tewkesbury constituency, there is a lack of speed enforcement signage, spee

Fly camping in the Lake District

That this House is concerned about the growing problem of fly camping and anti-social behaviour in the Lake District National Park, including littering, wildfires, abandoned tents and human waste; notes the recent Friends of the Lake District survey which found widespread evidence of these issues; r

Edinburgh Zoo's win at the 2025 Central and East Scotland Thistle Awards

That this House congratulates Edinburgh Zoo on winning both the Best Visitor Attraction Award and the Climate Action Award at the 2025 Central and East Scotland Thistle Awards; recognises the Zoo’s exceptional contribution to the Scottish tourism industry and its role as a world-class destination fo

Tribute to Claudia Soakell

That this House is deeply saddened by the tragic sudden passing of Claudia Soakell on 24 August 2025 whilst on holiday; notes that Claudia, who worked as an administrator at Huish Episcopi Primary School in Langport, dedicated herself to the school and wider community, making a lasting impact on the

25th anniversary of David Irving v Penguin Books and Professor Deborah Lipstadt judgment

That this House commemorates the 25th anniversary of the landmark judgment in the case of David Irving v Penguin Books and Professor Deborah Lipstadt, handed down in April 2000; recognises the courage and integrity of Professor Lipstadt in defending the truth against Holocaust denial and historical

25th anniversary of Norden Farm Centre for the Arts

That this House congratulates Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in Maidenhead on celebrating its 25th anniversary on 17 September 2025; notes that the Forever Gala marked the milestone and launched the Norden Farm Forever Fund to support the venue’s future for artists and the community; welcomes the l

Celebrating 40 years of Thursday Club in Bramhall

That this House congratulates the Thursday Club in Bramhall, in the Cheadle constituency, on reaching its 40th anniversary; notes that the Club was established by Churches Together in Bramhall with the aim of supporting housebound and older people in the local community; recognises the invaluable ro

Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders

That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recou