Early Day Motions

60th anniversary of Glasgow Council on Alcohol

That this House congratulates Glasgow Council on Alcohol on its 60th anniversary; recognises its vital work supporting over 200,000 people affected by alcohol and drug misuse since 1965; commends its dedicated staff and volunteers, many with lived experience, for delivering counselling, wellbeing, a

Mission Marigold

That this House recognises and honours the contribution made by people from India, South Asia and other Commonwealth nations in the First and Second World Wars; acknowledges that these efforts contributed significantly to the Allied war effort; notes that despite this scale of service and sacrifice,

Dr Thomas Henry Geddis OBE

That this House notes with deep sorrow the passing of Dr Thomas Henry, Tom, Geddis OBE of Lurgan, Northern Ireland, who died peacefully on 9 November 2025; recognises his outstanding service as a much-loved doctor whose care for the physical and spiritual well-being of his patients was a lasting tes

Exceptional performing arts centres in rural areas

That this House congratulates Millie Gubby, from Tiverton, on being cast in the Wicked: The Musical International Tour; notes the fantastic benefit created for young people in Tiverton by the Willow Tree Dance and Theatre Arts Group, where Millie studied, as well as across the constituency of Tivert

Holt Crafters

That this House congratulates the Holt Crafters, a group of volunteers from the village of Holt, Wiltshire for their work knitting and crocheting poppies to be made into a cascade at St Katharine's Church tower and displayed around the village; recognises the skill and commitment it took to do this;

Exmoor Forest Inn

That this House congratulates the Exmoor Forest Inn on the fantastic achievement of being named one of the top 100 Best British Pubs this year; recognises the fantastic contribution given to local communities by pubs; celebrates the many fantastic rural pubs which make the Tiverton and Minehead cons

Border Force industrial dispute

That this House commends the work of Border Force officers patrolling UK waters, whose duties include searching for and identifying vessels at sea engaged in smuggling or small-boat crossings; notes with concern that these workers are remunerated in different and inconsistent ways under a variety of

As You Like It Club for the blind and partially sighted

That this House pays warm tribute to the late Jenny Cobley for her decades of dedication to the As You Like It Club for the blind and partially sighted in Stratford-upon-Avon; notes that since the 1970s Jenny ran the club with boundless kindness, energy and humour, providing entertainment, companion

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth

That this House is deeply concerned about the situation at Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth, which serves over 18,500 patients; notes that the practice was rated Requires Improvement in Care Quality Commission reports in both 2023 and 2025, with serious issues identified in leadership,

Cumulative disruption proposals and the right to protest

That this House expresses deep alarm at recent proposals to require senior police officers to take into account any so-called cumulative disruption caused by past or planned future protests when considering whether to impose conditions on protests; notes these powers represent a significant expansio

Family Business Week 2025

That this House supports Family Business Week 2025, a week-long celebration led by Family Business UK of family businesses across the UK; supports the theme of Family Business Week 2025 in encouraging family businesses to export internationally; recognises that family-owned business are the backbone

Farmer's shoe shop in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House acknowledges that David Farmer, of Farmer's Shoe Shop, and the Farmer Family are retiring and closing up shop after half a century; recognises with appreciation the announcement that Farmer's Shoe Shop in Newcastle-under-Lyme is closing after 50 years of contributing to the local eco

Future of the BBC

That this House recognises the importance of the BBC in providing impartial and factual news coverage; supports the principle of an independent BBC free from the influence of Government; and urges renewed efforts to defend public service broadcasting in the face of current challenges and opposition.

Conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb and the independence of the BBC Board

That this House notes with concern reports regarding the conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb in his capacity as a member of the BBC Board; recognises the importance of maintaining the Corporation's independence and the confidence of the public in its governance and editorial processes; observes that there ha

Commemoration of Brian Hill’s service to Epsom Cycling Club

That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Brian Hill, who sadly passed away shortly before what would have been his 60th anniversary as General Secretary of the Epsom Cycling Club; pays tribute to his remarkable dedication and lifelong service to the club and to the wider cycling commu

Support for the UK-Ukraine Trauma and Recovery Collaborative

That this House recognises the importance of the Trauma and Recovery Collaborative in strengthening Ukraine’s health system while enhancing the UK’s own resilience and preparedness for conflict-related health challenges; notes that this initiative, developed under the framework of the UK-Ukraine 100

Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing persecution of Christians, the most persecuted religious group worldwide, particularly in Nigeria where thousands have been killed and displaced; calls on the Government to take urgent action to protect religious freedom by ensuring that British

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

That this House notes Lung Cancer Awareness Month taking place from 1 November to 30 November offering a month of activities and initiatives to promote lung health and cancer awareness; highlights that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer and notes that approximately 10% to 20% of people who develo

Peterhead Area Community Trust award by Scotland Loves Local

That this House congratulates Peterhead Area Community Trust (PACT) on their award as Scotland Loves Local’s Most Enterprising Community 2025; celebrates their outstanding contribution to the local community including delivery of the flood-lit pump track to the new multi-use games area at Victoria C

Friends of Campsie High Kirk

That this House congratulates Friends of Campsie High Kirk in Lennoxtown on becoming the first community organisation in the UK to take ownership of an A-listed heritage building through the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer’s Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme; recognises their commitment an

Release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah and the plight of British nationals arbitrarily detained abroad

That this House is relieved and delighted by the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, following six years of his unjust and arbitrary detention in Egypt; warmly welcomes Alaa being reunited with his family; emphatically commends the courage of Alaa's mother, Laila Soueif for her activism, including hunger

Britain’s canals and rivers

That this House notes with concern the strain being placed on Britain’s canals and rivers by funding shortfalls and growing climate pressures; recognises that, with 2°C of global warming, an estimated 99% of navigable waterways will face heightened risk, with nearly 75% already facing financial peri

Anniversary of first recorded labour action in human history

That this House notes that in November 1155 BCE, artisans and tomb-builders at Deir el-Medina in Ancient Egypt undertook the first recorded labour action in human history, laying down their tools in protest over unpaid grain rations; recognises that their peaceful collective action, calling out inju

Jordan Codices

That this House recognises the ongoing scientific and academic research into the Jordan Codices, a collection of sealed books discovered in Jordan, which some scholars suggest may date back to the early Christian era; commends the extensive efforts over the past eighteen years by David Elkington, Je

Human rights violations and suppression of democratic opposition in Tanzania

That this House expresses deep concern at reports of serious human rights violations in Tanzania; notes credible accounts from observer missions and civil society of widespread intimidation, harassment and violence during recent political events; further notes reports of the unlawful arrest, disappe