Early Day Motions

75th anniversary of Olive Leaf Royal Black Preceptory No. 542, Bangor District.

That this House congratulates Olive Leaf Royal Black Preceptory No. 542, Bangor, on reaching its 75th anniversary; acknowledges the Preceptory’s proud history and significant contribution to the cultural, charitable and community life of Bangor and North Down; commends its continued commitment to Ch

100th anniversary of the Bangor Branch of the Royal British Legion

That this House congratulates the Bangor Branch of the Royal British Legion on marking its 100th anniversary; recognises the tireless dedication of its members, past and present, in supporting veterans, serving personnel and their families; commends the branch for a century of community service and

Human rights in Balochistan (No. 3)

That this House expresses deep concern at the recent credible reports of serious human rights violations in Balochistan; notes with alarm that on the night of 28 October 2025, security forces identified as the Frontier Corps allegedly raided the home of Shafi Muhammad in Panjgur, during which member

Speen Community Cafe's fourth anniversary

That this House congratulates Speen Community Cafe in Newbury on its fourth anniversary; recognises the hard work of its founder, Kerry Bird, and their dedication to the continued running of the cafe; praises the volunteers whose commitment ensures the cafe is open every week and accessible to all m

Second homes in the Lake District

That this House is deeply concerned about the growing shortage of homes for permanent occupancy in the Lake District National Park, where around 25 percent of housing has no permanent resident and where, in some parishes, over 70 per cent of properties are used as second homes or holiday lets; under

Stanley Development Trust Lunch Club

That this House congratulates the Stanley Development Trust Lunch Club on reaching its 10th anniversary; recognises the outstanding contribution the club has made to the community life of Stanley; commends the volunteers and supporters who have created a welcoming space for people of all ages and ba

Marriage laws

That this House notes the Love Shouldn’t Wait campaign to make the marriage process simpler, fairer and fit for the modern age; further notes that fewer than half of UK adults are now married for the first time in recorded history; also notes evidence that cost and bureaucracy are major deterrents w

Death of Wayne Broadhurst

That this House mourns the death of Wayne Broadhurst.

Hannah Reast and her family’s cricketing achievements

That this House congratulates 14-year-old Hannah Reast on her selection to represent England in Under-17s indoor cricket in India; notes that Hannah is part of England’s Emerging Performance Player Pathway and has captained Derbyshire County; further notes her outstanding performance this summer in

Free speech and Dr Päivi Räsänen

That this House expresses concern over growing restrictions on free speech across Europe; notes the case of Dr Päivi Räsänen in Finland, where legal action has followed her expression of traditional views on marriage; and urges the Government to engage internationally to uphold freedom of expression

Tower Hamlets counter-demonstration on 25 October 2025

That this House pays tribute to the people of Tower Hamlets for taking part in a vibrant and inspiring anti-racist and anti-fascist demonstration on 25 October 2025 alongside trade unions, trades councils, community organisations, faith institutions, political parties, student societies, and campaig

Fossil fuel company profits

That this House recognises the urgent need to address the climate and ecological crisis; notes that oil and gas companies have made record profits while contributing significantly to climate breakdown; further notes that millions of people in the UK and globally are already paying the price through

North to South for Poppyscotland walk by Wendy Sylvester

That this House commends Highland resident Wendy Sylvester on undertaking her North to South for Poppyscotland challenge, a 340-mile walk across Scotland in aid of the forces charity Poppyscotland; notes that the walk will begin at Cape Wrath lighthouse in late October 2025 and concludes at the Scot

VAT on defibrillators

That this House notes that over 40,000 people suffer cardiac arrests outside hospital settings each year in the UK, with survival rates as low as 10 per cent; further notes that survival rates can exceed 70 per cent when defibrillators are used within the first few minutes; recognises that many comm

Kashmir Black Day and self-determination

That this House commemorates Kashmir Black Day on 27 October, observed annually by Kashmiris across the world as a day of solidarity and reflection on the loss of autonomy following the events of 1947; recognises that for millions of Kashmiris, this day symbolises the beginning of a continuing strug

Drumchapel Against Racism campaign

That this House commends G15 Thriving Places in Glasgow West on the launch of their Hope not Hate – Drumchapel against Racism campaign; recognises that the community groups’ anti-racism campaign, which is being brough back for its third year, seeks to unite the Drumchapel and wider Glasgow community

Decarbonising refrigerated transport

That this House recognises the important role of decarbonising refrigerated transport in tackling climate change; acknowledges the current system of keeping goods, especially food and medicine, chilled and frozen during delivery means running diesel engines on the back of trucks generating emissions

Verdict in the Soldier F trial

That this House welcomes the verdict delivered by Justice Lynch in which Soldier F was found not guilty on all charges; recognises this outcome as a vindication for a man who served his country; reaffirms the right of all innocent victims and their families to seek truth and justice for the loss of

Detention of British journalist Sami Hamdi in the United States

That this House is gravely concerned at the detention of British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement at San Francisco airport on 26 October 2025; fears that the apparent misuse of anti-terror legislation is a deliberate attempt by the US authorit

Impact of extreme weather on farming

That this House recognises the severe impact of extreme weather on farming communities across the UK, including in Newbury, where farmers have reported some of the worst harvests in decades; notes with concern that Government figures show a 14% decrease in the English barley harvest and a 23% fall i

Palestine Action

That this House expresses its deep concern at the use of counter-terror laws in respect of those engaged in protest and direct action; and urges the Government to review its proscription of Palestine Action.

Government proposals for mandatory digital ID

That this House expresses deep concern at Government proposals for a mandatory digital ID system; believes such a scheme would cross a red line for civil liberties, threatening privacy while doing little to meet the Government’s stated aims on immigration; further believes that digital tools should

Whitchurch station

That this House recognises the need for Whitchurch station to receive platform accessibility upgrades under the Department for Transport’s Access for All programme; expresses concern that disabled passengers, those with heavy luggage, small children or who are otherwise unable to traverse 44 steps,

Tidy Randalstown

That this House celebrates the excellent work of Tidy Randalstown and its volunteers in transforming and maintaining the beauty of Randalstown; recognises the leadership of Helen Boyd, how their dedication and community spirit have inspired others to take pride in their town; notes the group’s succe

Llynclys Crossroads

That this House recognises the significant dangers posed to road users by Llynclys Crossroads on the A483; notes its position as one of the worst accident hotspots in the West Midlands; further notes the detrimental impact on the north Shropshire economy caused by road users avoiding the crossroads;