Early Day Motions

Electrifying the Midland Main Line

That this House recognises the significant benefits that electrifying the Midland Main Line would bring, including faster, smoother and quieter journeys, improved reliability, and increased capacity with more seats and more frequent services; notes that electrification would reduce operating costs f

International Credit Union Day

That this House recognises the vital role that credit unions play in promoting financial stability, financial inclusion, resilience of local communities and ethical banking across the UK; celebrates International Credit Union day, held annually on the third Thursday of October as an opportunity to r

30th Anniversary of the Torbay National Coastwatch Institution

That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Torbay National Coastwatch Institution; pays tribute to its volunteers for their outstanding service in providing vital information on weather conditions, radio checks for yachtsmen and fishermen, and details of the sea state and tides for all t

Celebrating Neroche Primary School Choir

That this House celebrates the success of Neroche Primary School Choir; congratulates the small rural village school choir of children aged seven to eleven for a fantastic year of performance; recognises their inspiring passion, drive, commitment and talent; and wishes the choir all the best as they

Tribute to Fiona Higginson

That this House celebrates the life and career of Fiona Higginson, who served as the Matron of Yeovil District Hospital's (YDH) Emergency Department, who tragically passed away on 30 August 2025; acknowledges her deep and abiding commitment to public service, demonstrated by her over 30 years of ser

Digital ID

That this House strongly condemns the Government's plans to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme; notes that after being used in World War 2 compulsory ID cards were abolished in 1952 because of the widespread sentiment that they are fundamentally at odds with British values and civil liberties;

Drumchapel citizens advice bureau

That this House commends Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) for the crucial services it provides to residents in the north west of Glasgow; notes that the CAB, based in Glasgow West, was founded in 1963 to help those living in the G1 to G15 areas by providing free, confidential and impartial ad

A Moment for Music

That this House commends the recent launch of A Moment for Music, a monthly music group for people living with dementia; understands that A Moment for Music runs monthly sessions on the first Friday of every month, hosted in Gartnavel Royal Hospital in Glasgow West; notes that the group offers free,

Logan Grimes 2025 Lord Provost’s Poetry Prize winner

That this House congratulates Logan Grimes on winning the Glasgow City Council Lord Provost’s Poetry Prize 2025, an annual poetry competition which celebrates the literacy talent of young people across the city; understands that Logan is a former pupil at St Clare’s Primary School, Drumchapel and cu

Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity

That this House congratulates Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) on its 30th birthday, marking three decades of dedicated services to the staff, patients and families of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDNHSFT); recognises the work of the charity to enhance equipment and faci

25th anniversary of the death of the Right Honourable Donald Dewar

That this House acknowledges the 25th anniversary of the death of the Right Honourable Donald Dewar, Scotland’s first First Minister; notes that Donald was first elected to Parliament in 1966 as the MP for Aberdeen South, representing the area until 1970; further notes that he returned to Westminste

Olivia Smart and the future of tennis in Falkirk

That this House celebrates Olivia Smart from Falkirk, who is on the verge of completing her Level 4 tennis coaching qualification and is Scotland’s youngest Level 3 qualified tennis coach; commends her work through Olivia Smart Tennis Coaching at Dollar Park, which is inspiring a new generation of p

Brenda Wilshaw

That this House notes with sadness the death of 83 year old Brenda Wilshaw on Sunday 21 September 2025; acknowledges Brenda’s more than 35 years as a member of staff at the Borough Arms Hotel in Newcastle-under-Lyme; appreciates that this was primarily focused on the restaurant floor serving breakfa

Belfast City Council's Irish language policy

That this House deplores the partisan and divisive Irish language policy imposed by Belfast City Council; is concerned about the divisive and political use of the Irish language within Northern Ireland; notes that the Belfast Agreement (page 19 Art 4) recognises that the use of Irish language should

National inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse

That this House expresses its deep concern at the continued lack of visible progress in establishing the National Inquiry into Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, announced by the Government in June 2025; notes that, four months later, no Chair has been appointed, no Terms of Reference

Durham University - University of the Year in The Times Good University Guide 2026

That this House congratulates Durham University on being named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026, as well as University of the Year in the North and Northeast 2026; notes that Durham has climbed to third place nationally, up from fifth last year, and has entered the top thre

World Mental Health Day 2025

That this House notes that World Mental Health Day was marked on 10 October 2025, providing an important opportunity to raise awareness and promote greater understanding of mental health issues across society; expresses deep concern at the persistently high levels of poor mental health in Northern I

90th anniversary of the Portaferry Women’s Institute

That this House congratulates the Portaferry Women’s Institute on its 90th anniversary; notes the Institute's outstanding contribution to community life since its founding in 1935, including its support for local charities, projects and educational programmes that promote social skills and wellbeing

London Underground cleaners

That this House supports the campaign by outsourced cleaners on London Underground to be employed in-house; agrees with the Mayor that these cleaners saved lives during the pandemic; notes that ABM’s contract is due to end in March 2026; further notes with concern RMT’s warning that the Mayor of Lon

Proposed changes to STV News and STV North News at 6

That this House regrets the announcement by STV that it intends to axe STV North’s regular evening news programming with subsequent job losses across the Grampian, Angus and Highland and Islands area; notes that democratic accountability is increasingly threatened by diminishing news resources; furt

Flood Action Week 2025

That this House notes the importance of Flood Action Week, the Environment Agency’s annual campaign encouraging individuals and communities to prepare for flooding by raising awareness of risks and offering guidance on staying safe; acknowledges that this year’s campaign, running from 13 to 19 Octob

Digital ID cards and surveillance

That this House rejects proposals to introduce mandatory digital identification (ID) cards across the UK; notes with concern that such measures are being falsely presented as a solution to illegal immigration, despite no credible evidence that digital ID schemes prevent unlawful entry or stop people

St George's School in Semington

That this House congratulates St George's Church of England School in Semington for achieving a 100% SAT pass rate in reading, writing and maths; notes that these results put the school above the national average of 62% of students passing all three subjects; commends the students for their hard wor

50th anniversary of Bexley Women's Aid

That this House congratulates Bexley Women’s Aid on its 50th anniversary; recognises the important work that the staff and volunteers do to support and empower women and children experiencing domestic abuse; acknowledges the hundreds of women and children that have been supported in the last 50 year

Dr Anjana Khatwa

That this House congratulates Dr Anjana Khatwa on the publication of her book Whispers of Rock, which effortlessly entwines the history of planet earth through its geology and the stories of the indigenous people whose culture is embedded in them; acknowledges her work in educating young people and