Early Day Motions

National Special Olympics Summer Games

That this House recognises the resounding success of athletes from Stockport who picked up gold, silver and bronze medals at the National Special Olympics Summer Games, specifically Luke Brady, 100m, long-jump, Ethan Buxton, 800m, 1,500m, Daniel Cotton, 100m, standing long-jump, Jake Moore, 100m, 20

National Fish and Chip Awards and Taylors Fish and Chips

That this House recognises the brilliant work of Taylors Fish and Chips in Woodley precinct, which has been shortlisted at the 2027 National Fish and Chip awards in the Takeaway of the Year category for the second year running; further recognises that it is the only takeaway in Greater Manchester, t

Children Seen and Heard

That this House congratulates Children Seen and Heard for winning the Lorraine Trailblazer Women of the Year award; celebrates the work they do for families across the United Kingdom, in particular providing support for children with a parent in prison; acknowledges how difficult it can be for child

Gold Sustainable Food Places Award for North Lancashire

That this House congratulates North Lancashire on becoming the first region in the North West of England to receive the Gold Sustainable Food Places Award; recognises the outstanding work of the FoodFutures North Lancashire partnership, Lancaster City Council, community groups, volunteers, growers,

Newbury awards at Thames and Chiltern in Bloom 2026

That this House congratulates Newbury on retaining the Silver Gilt and Best Large Town Trophy at the 2026 Thames and Chiltern in Bloom awards, achieving its highest-ever score; commends the skill and collective dedication of the volunteers, community groups, Council staff and ground maintenance team

E1 settlements

That this House notes with grave concern that on 19 October 2026 the first round of bidding for construction tenders covering 1,234 housing units in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank will close, with bidding for the remaining 2,167 units running from 25 October to 21 December 2026; states its re

Drumcree policing and the Provisional IRA

That this House expresses grave concern at references to the 'feelings of PIRA (Provisional IRA)' in a police log concerning Drumcree; condemns the Provisional IRA’s campaign of murder and terror; remembers all those killed or injured during the Troubles and the suffering of their families; rejects

Neurodivergent educators

That this House recognises that many neurodivergent educators bring both professional expertise and lived experience to the education system; notes that this dual perspective provides valuable insight into the realities of inclusion, accessibility and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND

BBC Northern Ireland’s Give My Head Peace and The Blame Game

That this House regrets the decision by BBC Northern Ireland to cancel the long-running and iconic programmes Give My Head Peace and The Blame Game; recognises their contribution to Northern Ireland’s cultural identity, homegrown comedy and creative industries; notes their enduring popularity with a

UK Disability History Month

That this House welcomes the 17th UK Disability History Month which runs from 19 November to 19 December; calls on hon. Members, the media and the public to devote some time to developing their understanding of disability as a social oppression, which is created by the barriers of prejudice and atti

Wishes for a full and speedy recovery for Pope Leo XIV

That this House sends its warmest wishes to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his recent surgery and wishes him a full and speedy recovery; recognises the comfort, compassion and hope he brings to millions of people across the world; acknowledges his commitment to peace, human dignity and standing

Impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

That this House congratulates geopolitical artist Piers Secunda on his exhibition, Nature Morte, that exposes the efforts to exterminate Ukraine through child kidnapping for forced adoption and child militarisation in Russia, from which few return, and which is a crime against humanity; notes that R

Support for outsourced gatesolutions catering workers at LNER

That this House commends the work of outsourced catering workers who supply LNER trains with food along the route between London and Edinburgh; notes that providing a high quality catering offer will be vital to ensuring that Great British Railways is able to provide an attractive offer to passenger

World Menopause Day 2026

That this House notes that 18 October 2026 marks Menopause Awareness Day; acknowledges the profound impact menopause can have on women's physical health, mental wellbeing and ability to participate fully in society and the workforce; highlights the ongoing barriers many women face in accessing timel

Lobbying transparency and public confidence

That this House welcomes the first report of the Ethics and Integrity Commission entitled Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure, published in July 2026, following the previous Prime Minister’s request for an urgent review of lobbying transparency, financial interest declarations and po

Edinburgh Direct Aid and Denis and Jeanne Rutovitz

That this House pays tribute to Denis Rutovitz and Jeanne Rutovitz as they step down as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively of Edinburgh Direct Aid; recognises Denis as the founder of the charity and acknowledges the decades of leadership, compassion and commitment that he and Jeanne have devoted to h

Arrest of Leicester journalists

This House expresses its alarm at the arrest of journalists under the Terrorism Act, including two Leicester Gazette reporters and two union-accredited freelancers, who were covering a demonstration outside UAV Tactical Systems in Leicester, a subsidiary of the Israeli arms manufacturer, Elbit Syst

Pope Leo XIV

That this House is deeply saddened that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with Lung Adenocarcinoma; and hopes and prays that he recovers swiftly from his recent surgery and thrives for many more years to come.

140th anniversary of The Faith Mission

That this House congratulates The Faith Mission on celebrating its 140th anniversary since its founding by John George Govan in Glasgow on 14 October 1886; acknowledges the profound and enduring contribution of this interdenominational Christian agency to spiritual, social and community life across

Naomi Orr School of Dance in Lisburn

That this House warmly congratulates Naomi Orr School of Dance in Lisburn on winning three awards at the Golden Dance Awards NI, including Medium Dance School of the Year for Northern Ireland, Top Performance School for Jazz and the Shining Star Award for Megan Mateer; further congratulates every da

Seafarers and the Employment Rights Act 2025

That this House welcomes measures to strengthen the employment rights of merchant seafarers, following the P&O Ferries scandal; is concerned that some shipowners continue to profit from seafarer employment contracts which pay below the National Minimum Wage, require fatigue-inducing hours of work an

Cable Street 90th anniversary

That this House welcomes the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street; pays tribute to the tens of thousands of Jewish East Enders and socialist, trade unionist, and anti-fascist allies who stood together to halt the antisemitic march of Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists; celebra

Livelihoods of civil servants

That this House recognises the vital services that civil servants deliver every day, from securing borders to delivering benefits, from renewing passports and driving licences to ensuring tax revenues are collected; further recognises that the public services delivered by government workers touch al

Proposed redundancies at Smurfit Westrock in Lurgan

That this House expresses deep concern at Smurfit Westrock’s proposal to make 55 workers redundant at its Lurgan site in Lagan Valley, a third of the workforce; notes that it is vital that these highly skilled manufacturing jobs are kept within Lagan Valley given the significant economic value they

Patina nominated for Scotland’s Best Croissant Competition 2026

That this House congratulates Patina on its nomination for Scotland’s Best Croissant Competition 2026; recognises the skill, craftsmanship and dedication of its team in producing high-quality baked goods; celebrates the contribution of independent bakeries and local businesses to Scotland’s food and