Early Day Motions

Celebrating 30 years of Livingston Football Club and their return to the Scottish Premiership

That this House congratulates Livingston Football Club on marking the 30th anniversary of their identity and home in Livingston, a milestone first recognised in 1995 when the club, having relocated from Edinburgh, was renamed and firmly established at Almondvale Stadium; recognises the club’s storie

Promotion of Fauldhouse United Football Club to East of Scotland Division Two

That this House congratulates Fauldhouse United Football Club on their promotion to East of Scotland Division Two, following a 2–1 victory over Pumpherston at Park View on 17 May 2025; recognises the key role played by local talent John McKnight, whose opening goal was a proud moment for both player

Statutory right for leaseholders to access information

That this House recognises the experience of leaseholders whose homes are destroyed by fire, such as those who held leases in the Spectrum Building in Dagenham which suffered this fate on 26 August 2024; notes that there is currently no legal requirement for full disclosure of information passed bet

Commemoration of the sinking of the Suez Maru and Allied prisoners of war lost

That this House solemnly commemorates the tragic sinking of the Suez Maru on 29 November 1943, in which 550 Allied prisoners of war, primarily British and Dutch, were being transported by the Japanese Imperial Army from Ambon to Surabaya; notes with deep sorrow that many of these prisoners, already

Ely Hero Awards 2025 finalists

That this House congratulates all finalists who have been nominated for the Ely Hero Awards 2025; understands that the awards seek to recognise individuals who go above and beyond within their communities; notes that the award categories are for Best Teacher, Child of Achievement, The Smiliest Serve

Plastic in chewing gum

That this House notes with concern that the overwhelming majority of commercially available chewing gum in the UK contains plastic-based synthetic polymers hidden within the ingredients under the term gum base, meaning most consumers are unaware they are chewing and ingesting plastic; further notes

Humanitarian situation in Gaza

That, given the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe taking place in Gaza, the ongoing captivity of hostages by Hamas, and the planned expansion of the Israeli military's operations into Gaza City, an humble Address be presented to His Majesty that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that t

250th anniversary of the first building society

That this House notes the marking of the 250th anniversary of the first building society in the United Kingdom in 1775; further notes that the mutual sector has survived the de-mutualisation process of the 1990s and emerged as a strong sector for personal savings and mortgages; acknowledges that as

Oscar Mayer workers in Wrexham

That this House celebrates the victory of Wrexham’s Oscar Mayer factory workers following a long-running dispute, during which over 500 Unite members undertook more than 200 days of strike action between September 2024 and April 2025 in solidarity to fight for the reinstatement of their 26 dismissed

80th Anniversary of the Wellington Memorial Silver Band

That this House congratulates the Wellington Memorial Silver Band, based in Crossgar County Down, on the occasion of its 80th anniversary; acknowledges the band’s longstanding contribution to the cultural and musical life of the local community since its founding in 1945; commends the band’s commitm

100 Years of Comber Bowling Club

That this House congratulates Comber Bowling Club, based in Comber, County Down, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognises the club’s century-long contribution to sport, community engagement, and local pride since its establishment in 1925; highlights that the club hosted a charity fundra

Centenary of The Coach Inn, Portaferry

That this House congratulates The Coach Inn, owned by the Sands family in Portaferry, on reaching its 100th anniversary in 2025; recognises its historic and cultural significance as a cornerstone of the local community since 1925; highlights the float parade being held to mark the occasion which wil

60 Years of St Colmans High School, Ballynahinch

That this House congratulates St Colman’s Primary School in Ballynahinch on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; notes the school's long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality education and being key supports for generations of local children; highlights the dedication of teaching and suppo

Opening of Ravelrig RDA’s new indoor riding arena

That this House celebrates the outstanding work of Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), based in Balerno, Edinburgh, which for over 39 years has provided therapeutic and recreational riding opportunities to children and adults with physical, learning, sensory and emotional disabilitie

90th anniversary of Phoenix Sports Club

That this House congratulates Phoenix Sports Club on its 90th anniversary; notes that it was originally formed in 1935 as St John’s Welling and then Lakeside, and later changed its name to Phoenix following the Second World War as it was seen to rise from the ashes of the previous two clubs amidst t

Strike action in the Parliamentary Security Department

That this House stands in solidarity with members of the Public and Commercial Services Union employed in the Parliamentary Security Department, presently taking industrial action in a dispute over attacks on their terms and conditions of employment; recognises the vital services these staff play in

Global Sumud Flotilla

That this House expresses its solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, the largest humanitarian flotilla ever organised to provide aid to Gaza, where a fleet of ships have departed simultaneously from ports across Europe and North Africa; notes that this peaceful international effort will bring to

St Andrews Men’s Shed

That this House congratulates St Andrews Men’s Shed for being named the East Coast (North) regional winner in the Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2025; recognises the remarkable achievement of transforming a once-empty site at Craigtoun Country Park into a vibrant, purpose-built community hub

Armed Forces Training Contract and Elbit Systems

That this House is deeply concerned by reports that the Ministry of Defence is considering awarding a £2 billion, 15-year Army Collective Training Service contract to Elbit Systems UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Limited, Israel’s largest arms manufacturer; notes that Elbit supplies 8

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

That this House recognises that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, which raises awareness of the unique needs and experiences of children with cancer and their families; notes that across the UK, around 4,200 children and young people under 25 are diagnosed with cancer every year, includ

Police front counter closures

That this House commends the brilliant service our local police officers provide; recognises the importance of police front counters to victims of crime; notes that closing nearly half of London’s counters will decrease the accessibility of officers to communities; understands that these cuts will d

Asthma awareness children’s book

That this House congratulates Elaine Cunningham, whose original idea inspired the book “Mr Wheeze a Lot And His Very Important Friends,” which was written by Yvonne Bennett in memory of the late Lauren Reid; notes that Lauren passed away from an asthma attack at work in 2020 and that the group Laure

Graeme High School named Falkirk’s energy saving champion

That this House congratulates Graeme High School in Falkirk on being named the area’s top energy-saving champion in the Falkirk Council Schools Energy Challenge; applauds the school’s impressive 18 per cent reduction in carbon emissions over the past year, from 376.7 to 307.7 tonnes of CO2e; recogni

Celebrating the achievements of Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust in enhancing community well-being and the environment

That this House congratulates the Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) for its exceptional work over the past year in improving access to and engagement with greenspaces across Edinburgh and the Lothians; recognises ELGT’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for local communities thr

100th anniversary of Devon in Sight

That this House congratulates Devon in Sight in its centenary year, marking 100 years of dedicated service to those living with the challenges of sight loss across Devon; notes the charity’s proud history since its foundation in 1925 as the Devon County Association for the Welfare of the Blind, reco