Early Day Motions

Train safety, staffing levels and plans for driverless trains

That this House notes that on 1 November 2025 members of rail staff, despite sustaining injuries, acted with exceptional courage to protect passengers, actions that British Transport Police have said undoubtedly saved lives; recognises that this incident has prompted renewed calls from rail unions,

Freezing of Local Housing Allowance

That this House notes that when the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) was introduced in 2008, it was intended to cover private rents up to the 50th percentile—that is, the lowest 50 per cent of rents in a local area—as a safety net to prevent poverty and homelessness; further notes that, due to subseque

Protections for animals and people

That this House expresses concern over the gaps in legislation that allow perpetrators of animal abuse to evade scrutiny before the judicial system; believes that this is of grave concern, due to the link between child sexual abuse and animal sexual abuse as offenders who harm animals are five times

Cockermouth flood risk

That this House notes that the Environment Agency issued a flood warning for Cockermouth on 4 November 2025; observes that the agency has installed additional flood barriers around the collapsed Grade II-listed Old Courthouse on the River Cocker; further notes that the agency reports it is closely m

John Willmott

That this House notes with great sadness the death of John Willmott, a valued and much loved member of the Hungerford community; recognises his outstanding contribution as a driving force behind Smarten Up Hungerford, the volunteer group that has transformed the town centre through its year round fl

Election of Clare McNaught as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

That this House acknowledges and celebrates the historic succession of Dr Clare McNaught as the first woman to be elected as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) the UK's oldest medical Royal College; understands that Dr McNaught is a consultant general and colorectal surg

68 Is Too Late report by the Prison Officers' Association

That this House welcomes the publication of the 68 Is Too Late report by the Prison Officers' Association (POA) union, based on its survey of members about the pension age of prison officers, which received the largest response to any member consultation the union has undertaken; notes that the 68 I

The Retreat at Elcot Park and the Three Peaks Challenge

That this House congratulates the team from The Retreat at Elcot Park in Newbury on completing the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Thatcham-based charity Swings and Smiles, including Corina Carolea who individually raised over £600; commends their ongoing charity efforts that have raised over £7,000

Stop and Search

That this House recognises the effectiveness of Stop and Search powers in reducing knife crime; believes that Stop and Search enables the police to take control of the streets and protect communities; notes that the use of these powers can lead to the arrest and prosecution of individuals carrying d

UK climate fund spending in Guyana

That this House is dismayed at reports that £52 million of taxpayers’ money has been spent on road construction in Guyana for a project alleged to be beset by fraud and corruption; expresses concern that this project was reportedly funded by a climate change fund yet has caused significant environme

David Rollo, Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame induction

That this House congratulates David Rollo, former Howe of Fife rugby prop and Scotland international player, on his induction into the Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame; notes that Mr Rollo earned 40 caps for Scotland between 1959 and 1968; recognises his remarkable contribution to Scottish rugby, combini

Cost of asylum seeker accommodation (No. 2)

That this House notes with alarm the findings of the Home Affairs Committee report showing that the cost of asylum seeker accommodation will triple across the United Kingdom to £15.3 billion over the next decade, including a rise in Northern Ireland from £100 million to £400 million; condemns the co

Suicide prevention on railways

That this House commends the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign, led by Samaritans, Network Rail and British Transport Police, for encouraging simple conversations that can prevent suicide; and pays tribute to Kelly Holyoake, a railway worker from New Addington trained by the Samaritans, whose instinct

Taxi accessibility for disabled people

That this House recognises the need for improved access to taxi services for wheelchair users; expresses concern that many local authorities fail to ensure that Hackney Carriage fleets include sufficient fully accessible vehicles, leaving some wheelchair users unable to travel independently to work,

Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

That this House welcomes the passage of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament; notes the strong evidence that outdoor learning and youth work enhance young people’s engagement with education, foster teamwork, resilience and confidence, and encourage p

1,900th anniversary of Chester-le-Street

That this House congratulates the people of Chester-le-Street on the town’s 1,900th anniversary being marked this year; notes that, in 2009, the then County Durham archaeologist dated the construction of the Roman fort of Concangis, under what is now Chester-le-Street, and its vicus (village) at 125

Legacy of Professor Roland Paxton MBE, FICE, FRSE

That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Professor Roland Paxton MBE, FICE, FRSE on 30 October 2025; recognises him as the United Kingdom’s leading civil engineering historian and a tireless advocate for the preservation of engineering heritage; acknowledges his distinguished career, i

Finlay Menzies award of a bronze medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

That this House congratulates Finlay Menzies, a 20-year-old athlete from Edinburgh, on winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 metres T72 frame running event at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships held in New Delhi, India; also congratulates Italy's Carlo Calcagni and Brazil's João Matos C

South Essex Railways

That this House expresses concern over recent commercial decisions made by newly nationalised rail operators which increase prices for commuters; regrets the decision to remove popular off-peak advance booking discounts on the London, Tilbury, and Southend Line, and the likely reduction in passenger

Local government and social care

That this House recognises that adult social care is the largest area of council spending after SEND provision; notes that in 2024-25 the gross current expenditure for local authorities in England on adult social care totalled £29.4 billion which was a 9% increase on the previous year in cash terms;

Cost of asylum seeker accommodation

That this House notes with alarm the findings of the Home Affairs Committee report showing that the cost of asylum seeker accommodation will triple across the United Kingdom to £15.3 billion over the next decade, including a rise in Northern Ireland from £100 million to £400 million; condemns the co

English language and translation policy in the NHS

That this House notes with concern the growing annual cost to the National Health Service of providing translation and interpretation services in foreign languages; further notes that such expenditure diverts vital funds away from patient care and frontline services; believes that every NHS employee

Ukrainian Permission Extension Scheme

That this House expresses concern about the continuing uncertainty faced by Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom under the Ukraine Schemes; notes that while the introduction of the Ukrainian Permission Extension Scheme in February 2025 provided an additional 18 months’ leave to remain for those a

70th anniversary of Spa Accordion Band

That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Spa Accordion Band, founded in 1954; notes the bands long-standing contribution to community music and cultural life; congratulates the members, past and present, on reaching this milestone and on the success of the recent anniversary barbecue,

Reformation Day 2025

That this House notes Reformation Day that was celebrated on 31 October 2025, marking the 508th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses to the church door in Wittenberg in 1517; highlights the impact of the Reformation on shaping the spiritual, cultural and democratic life o