Early Day Motions

University of St Andrews support for the Blue Carbon Action Plan

That this House celebrates the role of the University of St Andrews in supporting the launch of Scotland’s first Blue Carbon Action Plan; notes that the plan highlights the importance of protecting and restoring blue carbon habitats such as seagrass meadows, saltmarshes and kelp forests, which play

Independence of Healthwatch England

That this House notes with concern proposals in the NHS 10-year health plan to abolish Healthwatch England and the network of 152 local Healthwatch bodies; recognises that Healthwatch England is an independent statutory body that ensures NHS leaders listen to feedback and improve standards of care,

Conduct of Lord Mandelson

That this House notes the concerning revelations regarding Lord Mandelson’s close friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein; expresses its concern at his lack of transparency regarding this relationship; requests for parliamentary time to be made available to debate this urgent matter

Job reductions at news publisher Reach plc

That this House recognises the skill and experience of journalists across Reach titles in the UK and Ireland; notes with alarm and dismay plans announced on 10 September 2025 proposing 321 editorial redundancies; urges the publisher to recognise the detrimental impact of huge swathes of cuts on jour

Dentistry in Taunton and Wellington

That this House notes with concern the findings of a recent dental survey conducted by the hon. Member for Taunton and Wellington, which received over 2,000 responses from constituents; further notes that 71% of adults eligible for free NHS dental treatment in the constituency are unable to access a

Lucy Bull

That this House congratulates Lucy Bull on her gold medal at the England Schools Championships in javelin; notes that this achievement also makes her champion of the UK and Ireland; further notes that Lucy was part of the cricket team which won the final of the National U15 Club T20 tournament at Lo

Gibraltar National Day 2025

That this House joins the people of Gibraltar as they celebrate their National Day on 10 September 2025, commemorating the 1967 referendum in which more than 99 per cent of Gibraltarians voted to reject annexation by Spain and remain a territory of the British Crown; notes the rich, diverse and uniq

Kingsway Community Connection’s 25th anniversary

That this House congratulates Kingsway Community Connections (KCC) on its 25th anniversary; acknowledges that the community-led organisation based in Scotstoun in Glasgow West constituency provides key services for local people and the wider community by working alongside young people, families and

Nuneaton Community Carnival

That this House recognises the tremendous efforts of the Nuneaton Community Carnival Committee in reviving Nuneaton's Carnival after its cancellation in 2024; celebrates the ongoing tradition of the Nuneaton Carnival and its parade since 1930; commends the people of Nuneaton for raising almost £4,00

Nuneaton Back to School Project

That this House recognises the commendable work of Finley McGrath in Nuneaton, who brought together businesses, organisations and individuals to donate school stationery and pencil cases to children returning to school after the summer holidays in Nuneaton; celebrates the commitments of Nuneaton bus

Statement on Palestine by children's authors, illustrators and educators

That this House welcomes the statement on Palestine signed by over 500 children’s authors, illustrators, and educators; notes that signatories to the statement include the current UK Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce and former laureates Sir Michael Morpurgo, Lauren Child CBE, Chris Riddell O

Tribute to Councillor Nick Cottle

That this House expresses deep sadness at the passing of Councillor Nick Cottle at the age of 68; pays tribute to his 25 years of devoted public service as a councillor, having first been elected to Glastonbury Town Council in 1999; notes that Nick also served as the councillor for Mendip District C

Jackie Ingle’s service to Street Library

That this House notes the retirement of Jackie Ingle, who after 13 years of dedicated service has been at the heart of Street’s library in Somerset; recognises the important role Jackie has played in the community, particularly through the creation of Rhyme Time sessions for children aged 0–5, which

Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize awarded to Mines Advisory Group

That this House warmly congratulates the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) on being awarded the 2025 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, the world’s largest annual humanitarian award; notes that MAG is only the fourth British organisation to receive this honour; recognises the extraordinary work MAG carri

Representative Jamie Raskin

That this House recognises the significant contribution to the special relationship made by Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland's Eighth Congressional District, of the United States House of Representatives; notes that Representative Raskin is ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee and

National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) grant

That this House recognises the enormous contribution that the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) provides in rural communities across the United Kingdom, in educating and supporting young people and in supporting the next generation of farmers and thus the UK’s future food security;

Final delivery plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

That this House welcomes the publication by the Department of Health and Social Care of the Final Delivery Plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and recognises the work of officials and the ME community in shaping the plan; notes with concern, that the plan falls short

City Cabs 100th anniversary

That this House congratulates City Cabs, Edinburgh’s longest-serving taxi association, on reaching its 100th anniversary in 2025; notes that City Cabs has provided a trusted, safe and quality service to the people of Edinburgh since 1925, now operating with a fleet of over 450 vehicles; recognises t

Young farmers' organisations across the United Kingdom

That this House commends the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster, National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs, and Wales Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs for supporting rural young people; recognises their vital work in tackling rural isolation, promoting p

20th anniversary of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust

That this House congratulates Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust as it comes to the end of its 20th anniversary celebrations, marking Edinburgh's designation as the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature; recognises that the trust has been central to maintaining and enhancing Edinburgh’s sta

Career of Sharon Cornwell

That this House celebrates Sharon Cornwell for 50 years of service in the NHS, beginning with her student nurse training in 1975, the day after her 18th birthday, at Cheltenham General Hospital; recognises her subsequent roles as a staff nurse on Ward Seven, which was a mixed general surgical ward,

Air Ambulance Week 2025 (No. 2)

That this House celebrates Air Ambulance Week 2025, taking place from 8 to 14 September; recognises that this year’s theme, Every Mission Starts With You, reflects the reality that every life-saving flight depends upon the generosity and support of the public; applauds the vital role played by air a

Oversight of automated moderation by social media companies

That this House expresses its concern at the experiences of UK citizens whose social media accounts have been hacked and subsequently disabled by automated moderation systems operated by Meta and other large technology platforms; notes that social media companies’ appeals processes have become incre

Funding for The Wharf Marple

That this House congratulates The Wharf Marple on securing a grant of £868,210 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform the Grade II-listed former warehouse into Marple’s first Heritage and Community Centre, which is due to open in early 2026; notes the project’s importance to the local

500th anniversary of William Tyndale translating the Bible into English

That this House notes the ongoing work of a number of organisations, including the Trinitarian Bible Society, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale translating the Bible into the English language in 1525; and recognises that this momentous event meant that, for the first time in hi