Early Day Motions

Phenylketonuria awareness and access to treatment (No. 2)

That this House recognises the progress made in improving the care of people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited metabolic disorder which prevents the body from properly metabolising phenylalanine; welcomes that many patients have benefitted from access to sapropterin, which has improved qu

80/80 challenge and Cheltenham Town Community Trust

That this House notes that the former Member for West Bromwich West, Adrian Bailey, a lifelong supporter of Cheltenham Town FC, is taking the '80/80 challenge' (swimming 80 lengths of a 25m pool on his eightieth birthday) to raise money for the Cheltenham Town Community Trust thereby further enhanci

Leckhampton Rovers FC Sustainability Trail

That this House congratulates students at Leckhampton High School and Leckhampton Rovers FC on the opening of the Burrow’s Field Sustainability Trail; commends the creation of 18 displays showcasing the benefits of sustainability, including air source heat pumps, solar panels and new ponds; notes th

Neurodivergent service personnel in the armed forces

That this House expresses deep concern over the inconsistent support available to neurodivergent Service Personnel across the Armed Forces; notes reports that diagnostic pathways, assessments, and adjustments vary significantly between branches, with some personnel facing additional administrative h

National Tree Week 2025

That this House celebrates National Tree Week, taking place from Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 November 2025; considers that it serves as a valuable reminder on the importance of trees to our changing climate and marks the beginning of the tree planting season; notes that this year’s theme is A Future Fi

Anne Marie Rose Stella MacDougall BEM

That this House congratulates Anne Marie Rose Stella MacDougall on the occasion of her British Empire Medal investiture ceremony at Clydebank Town Hall on 20 November 2025; recognises her service to the community of Clydebank; commends her lifetime of service to the NHS as a nurse; acknowledges her

Reduction to UK Official Development Assistance

That this House acknowledges that the reduction of the UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income (GNI) has, and will continue to cause, significant destruction and harm across the globe, making the world a more volatile and dangerous place; recognises that t

Local authority funding (No. 2)

That this House welcomes the Second Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee on The Funding and Sustainability of Local Government Finance, published on 23 July 2025, HC 514; notes the strong evidence that local authority funding requires urgent reform, with increases to ove

Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week 2025

That this House recognises Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, taking place in December 2025, highlighting the experiences of people living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis across the UK; notes that these serious, lifelong, and often invisible conditions affect around one in every 123 peo

National ban on street-racing

That this House expresses deep concern at the continuing rise in illegal street-racing across the United Kingdom; notes with sorrow the fatalities and serious injuries that have occurred as a direct result of these reckless activities, which endanger not only participants but also innocent road user

Scotland Men's national football team qualifies for 2026 World Cup

That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of the Scotland Men's national football team in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; notes the impressive performance against Denmark with a stunning 4-2 victory; commends in particular McTominay, Shankland, Tierney and McLean for scoring

50th Anniversary of women’s right to independent mortgages

That this House notes that this year marks the 50th anniversary of women in the United Kingdom gaining the legal right to apply for a mortgage in their own name without requiring the consent of a father or husband, a milestone that represented a profound and overdue shift toward economic autonomy an

Water monitoring at Windermere

That this House is deeply concerned about the current bathing-water monitoring system at Windermere; understands that year-round sampling and inclusion of public health factors such as blue–green algae are essential; recognises the importance of real-time data rather than multi-year averages, improv

Safeguarding rural schools

That this House celebrates the vital role rural schools play in sustaining village life, supporting families, strengthening local identity and providing equitable access to education; notes that temporary fluctuations in pupil numbers are common in rural areas and should not alone justify permanent

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on 20 November 2025

That this House recognises Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on 20 November 2025; notes that pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the United Kingdom, remaining the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer and taking nearly 11,000 lives each year; further notes that only around 5% of patients s

UK Youth Parliament 2025

That this House congratulates the Members of the UK Youth Parliament on their recent sitting in the House of Commons Chamber; celebrates their passion, eloquence and commitment to representing young people from across the United Kingdom; recognises the importance of the UK Youth Parliament in inspir

Role of Courts Leets

That this House celebrates the historic and continuing role of Courts Leets in fostering civic pride, preserving local customs and supporting community life across the United Kingdom; recognises the valuable contribution they make in maintaining ancient traditions and encouraging charitable and volu

Recognising pets in domestic abuse protection orders

That this House expresses concern that the Family Law Act 1996 and Domestic Abuse Act 2021 lack explicit protections for pets despite evidence for their central role in abuse dynamics; notes that up to 88% of households experience domestic abuse also involve harm or threats to pets as a means of coe

Dying in Poverty 2025

That this House welcomes the publication of the Marie Curie report, Dying in Poverty 2025; understands that the report is based on research carried out by Marie Curie and Loughborough University; further understands from the research that one in four working age people and one in six older people st

Collection and publication of nationality data by Government Departments

That this House notes with concern the significant gaps in data relating to the nationality of individuals accessing UK public services; recognises that accurate, comprehensive and routinely published nationality data is essential for understanding the true impact of migration on crime levels, tax c

Crawley's Open House 30th birthday

That this House recognises and celebrates Crawley Open House on its 30th birthday; and commends its work providing support and service to the homeless and vulnerable in Crawley, West Sussex, offering a high-support 24-bed hostel, four move-on houses, a drop-in day centre open 365 days a year, a cris

UK–EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Agreement

That this House welcomes the Government’s intent to rebuild ties with the European Union as set out at the May 2025 UK–EU Reset Summit, particularly the commitment to negotiate a Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) agreement; regrets the delay in reaching this point, after the former Conservat

Road Safety Week 2025

That this House marks Road Safety Week with deep concern at the continuing toll of deaths and serious injuries on the UK’s roads as a result of drink-driving; acknowledges the profound and lasting harm to individuals, families and communities caused by these entirely preventable tragedies; recognise

Funding for clean heat schemes

That this House acknowledges the UK's legal commitment to reduce carbon emissions; notes the significance of Government schemes such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and the Energy Company Obligation in delivering this commitment; further notes that 14% of UK carbon dioxide emissions are from domestic d

Supreme Court judgment on religious education in Northern Ireland

That this House notes with deep concern the Supreme Court’s ruling against the historic Christian ethos of the controlled school sector in Northern Ireland; expresses concern at the judgment’s use of the term indoctrination in relation to long-standing Christian teaching; and calls on the Government