Early Day Motions

Rotary North East One Life Initiative

That this House congratulates Tom Sharples and Rotary North East on their One Life Initiative to increase the availability of community public access defibrillators; acknowledges their work training young people and community members in vital cardio-pulmonary resuscitation techniques to improve the

Children of Ukraine

That this House commends the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian children Vladyslav, Valeriia and Roman, who came to the Houses of Parliament to share their experience of Putin’s war of aggression; further commends the work of film director Evgeny Afineevsky for his powerful film Children in the

Delivery drivers

That this House notes the safety implications of speeding by delivery drivers on rural roads and the danger that this can cause to pedestrians, horse riders, school children, livestock and other road users, including farm vehicles and machines; appreciates the pressure put upon those drivers by deli

Cupar Curling Club 250th anniversary exhibition

That this House congratulates Cupar Curling Club, one of the oldest curling clubs in the world, on marking its 250th anniversary with a special exhibition at Cupar’s Duncan Institute; recognises the club’s long and distinguished history since its founding in 1775, highlighting the important role it

175th anniversary of the Church of St Edward the Confessor

That this House joins with the Anglican, and wider Christian community of Romford in celebrating the historic 175th anniversary of the Church of St Edward the Confessor, located in The Market Place, in Romford, Essex; notes that the current church building, completed in 1850, stands on a site of con

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

That this House recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; commits to raising awareness of blood cancers and the life-saving role of stem cell donation; encourages greater sign-ups to the UK stem cell register to improve access to suitable donors for patients in need; acknowledges th

Football regulator

That this House welcomes the ground breaking Football Governance Act 2025 which will establish an independent football regulator, with powers to hold to account rogue, dishonest and incompetent owners of football clubs and potentially remove their ownership of their clubs; further welcomes the speed

CLN2 Batten disease

That this House recognises the immense challenges faced by children and families living with CLN2 Batten disease, a rare and devastating neurodegenerative condition; notes the importance of early diagnosis, personalised and compassionate care, and access to innovative treatments that can extend and

Crawley Unity Event

That this House celebrates the success of Crawley's second annual Unity Event; notes the event's purpose to bring the community together through music, song, and dance, promoting unity and understanding in the face of social division; recognises that events like this are crucial for fostering a sens

25th anniversary of Garstang becoming the world's First Fairtrade Town

That this House congratulates Garstang on the 25th anniversary of declaring itself the first Fairtrade Town in the World in 2000 championed by local vet Bruce Crowther; notes that in 2001 former MP George Foulkes stated that the beacon that has started here in Garstang can spread like wildfire acros

Newcastle-under-Lyme Pub of the Year 2025

That this House warmly congratulates The Little Vic for winning the title of the Pub of the Year 2025 in Newcastle-under-Lyme by popular vote; notes that this victory was as a result of their brilliant atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff and great food and drink; further notes their commendable

Nature-rich river corridors

That this House recognises the crucial role of nature-rich spaces alongside waterways in providing habitat and connections for wildlife and space for water and in providing a buffer to reduce agricultural pollution reaching rivers; notes with concern reductions in this fringing habitat over recent d

East Neuk Kilnhouse Great Taste recognition

That this House congratulates East Neuk Kilnhouse on being officially recognised as a Great Taste Producer following their success in the prestigious Great Taste Awards; notes that since first entering in 2021, East Neuk Kilnhouse has won an outstanding 16 awards across its range of smoked seafood p

National Coal Mining Museum strike

That this House expresses its solidarity with the staff of the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield who are in a dispute over pay; applauds the workforce for insisting on a settlement which secures gender equality; acknowledges the important role the museum plays in honouring the memory and lega

Award of honorary posthumous England cap to Frank Soo

That this House celebrates the award of an honorary posthumous England Cap for Frank Soo by the Football Association, to his family and the Frank Soo Foundation; recognises that Frank Soo was the first player of Asian descent to play for England, making his debut against Wales in 1942, and that he w

State visit to the UK of US President Donald Trump

That this House believes that US President Donald Trump does not deserve the honour of a second UK state visit; notes the shadow of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein hangs over the visit; condemns plans for US F-35 military jets to to be part of a flypast with the Red Arrows during the visit, bec

125th anniversary of Thornwood Primary School

That this House congratulates Thornwood Primary School on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; understands that the school was built in 1900 as Thornwood Public School, since which time it has been serving the local Thornwood community in Glasgow West constituency; recognises that the school’s vis

Wealth taxes

That this House is alarmed by growing levels of wealth inequality in the UK, with the top one per cent owning the same total amount in household wealth as the bottom fifty percent; considers that the current tax system is in need of major reform, including because it is more concerned with taxing in

North Staffordshire branch of Parkinson's UK

That this House recognises the vital work done by the North Staffordshire Branch of Parkinson's UK; notes that the branch meets weekly at the Red Street Community Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme and has people from Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands in attendance; commen

100th anniversary of Partick Library (No. 2)

That this House congratulates Partick Library in Glasgow West as it celebrates its 100th anniversary; notes that the library, which was opened on 5 June 1925, has played in providing free access to educational resources, promoting literacy and inspiring people of all generations to explore literatur

Access to migraine treatment and the economic impact of migraine

That this House recognises that migraine is a serious neurological condition affecting over 10 million people in the UK; notes that migraine remains under-recognised, leading to a significant impact on the lives of those who are affected, including their ability to work and contribute to the economy

40th birthday of Comber Rec Supporters Club

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of Comber Rec Supporters Club; recognises the club’s longstanding commitment to supporting Comber Recreation Football Club and promoting grassroots football in Northern Ireland; highlights the dedication and passion of its members, past and present, wh

Charlie Kirk

That this House expresses its profound grief at the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk on 10 September 2025 whilst debating with students at Utah Valley University; recognises Charlie Kirk's unwavering devotion to God, family and country throughout his life, his courage in defending Christian values and

Ricky Hatton MBE

That this House is deeply saddened by the passing of Ricky Hatton MBE, world champion boxer and one of Britain’s most iconic sporting figures; pays tribute to his extraordinary career in which he won multiple world titles and inspired millions with his fearless fighting style, resilience, and dedica

Barry Winter

That this House recognises the pioneering political and intellectual work over seven decades as a writer and organiser of Barry Winter who was a leading light in the Independent Labour Party and from 1975 Independent Labour Publications, a respected pressure group within the Labour Party; notes that