Early Day Motions

Medical Defence Union 140th anniversary

That this House congratulates the Medical Defence Union, founded in 1885, on their 140th anniversary; notes that this makes the Medical Defence Union the world’s first medical defence organisation; acknowledges that the Medical Defence Union has subsequently grown during this period and now represen

Strike action at the British Library

That this House stands in solidarity with members of the Public and Commercial Services Union employed at the British Library who have voted by a massive 98.23% to take strike action after receiving a second consecutive below-inflation pay offer; notes that during a cost of living crisis and with in

Thames Water in North East Hertfordshire constituency

That this House condemns the reckless mismanagement of Thames Water across North East Hertfordshire; recognises that residents in Buntingford have endured years of their homes being flooded with sewage; notes that households in Watton-at-Stone have suffered two decades of flooding, largely due to Th

Government energy efficiency standards

That this House believes that the implementation of energy efficiency measures are vital in tackling fuel poverty, reducing household carbon emissions and cutting energy bills for low-income families; acknowledges the crucial importance of ensuring that the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and Great

Don't Give Up CIC

That this House congratulates Don't Give Up CIC, based in Lozells, Birmingham, on being awarded £19,990 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the funding will support the group’s efforts to engage young people through sports-based activities as a positive alternative to violence and k

Elevated Up CIC

That this House congratulates Elevated Up CIC, based in Oscott, Birmingham, on being awarded £19,845 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support the Move Forward Elevated Up project, which aims to empower local residents through education, skills development and wellb

Coastal erosion in Hemsby

That this House expresses serious concern at the escalating coastal erosion in Hemsby, Norfolk, which continues to destroy homes and community infrastructure; notes that this crisis threatens not only local residents but also the wider regional economy, as Hemsby’s beaches and holiday locations are

Warm Spaces Programme

That this House celebrates Stockport Council’s Warm and Well this Winter campaign, which ensures all libraries in the borough provide warm spaces for residents in the face of steep energy costs, and provides funding for voluntary community faith and social enterprise organisations to extend the rang

Great Western Railway train cancellations

That this House expresses concern that Great Western Railway has cancelled over 18,000 train services so far this year, placing it 16th out of 24 UK operators for reliability; recognises the impact this has had on passengers and communities across the South of England, including in West Berkshire, w

Fundraising for Prior’s Court Charity

That this House congratulates Dr Jude Geldart on his 373-mile cycling challenge across Germany to raise funds for Prior’s Court, a specialist autism charity based in Hermitage, West Berkshire; acknowledges the charity’s vital work supporting autistic young people with complex needs, including throug

Falkirk Council Mobile Emergency Care Service Team in the Great British Care Awards 2025

That this House congratulates Falkirk Council’s Mobile Emergency Care Service on being named a Scottish finalist in the 2025 Great British Care Awards; commends the team’s tireless work supporting over 3,000 residents across Falkirk to live safely and independently at home; recognises their compassi

Contribution of legal immigrants

That this House expresses its deep concern at recent reported remarks suggesting that a large number of people who came to the United Kingdom legally will need to go home; notes that these comments appear to call for the deportation of law-abiding people who have lived, worked and paid taxes in the

Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh success at the Royal National Mòd

That this House congratulates Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh for receiving the Lorn Shield as the Rural Choir winners at last week’s Royal National Mòd in Fort William; commends all the other winners and those who took part in this event which does so much to encourage and promote the Gaelic language, cu

Banton village

That this House congratulates the organisers of the Macmillan coffee morning in Banton who raised £1446 this year bringing their total to £15,380 raised by the village, a fantastic achievement for any community but a substantial achievement for a village with a population of approximately 530; furth

10th anniversary of Book Week NI

That this House notes that 20 October to 26 October 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Book Week NI, being jointly hosted by BBC NI and Libraries NI; further notes that Book Week NI promotes the benefits reading can bring to all ages; congratulates the organisers given the ubiquitous extent of iPhon

Menopause Awareness Month

That this House notes that October 2025 marks Menopause Awareness Month; recognises the significant impact that menopause can have on women’s physical health, mental wellbeing and participation in the workforce; welcomes the growing public and parliamentary discussion of menopause as an important he

2025 Windsor and Maidenhead Community Forum Interfaith Gathering

That this House welcomes the Windsor and Maidenhead Community Forum (WAMCF) Interfaith Gathering held on Saturday 18 October at All Saints Church, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead; commends WAMCF for bringing together people of all faiths and none to share in a Celebration of Peace; recognises the valuable co

Brighter Opportunities for Special People

That this House recognises the outstanding work of BOSP (Brighter Opportunities for Special People), a charity based in south Essex providing essential care and short breaks for children and young adults with complex disabilities; notes that this vital support enables families to receive much-needed

Flying Nightingales

That this House recognises the achievements of the Flying Nightingales, a group of Women's Auxiliary Air Force nursing orderlies who were the first three British women officially flown into a war zone during World War II to evacuate injured soldiers; pays tribute to Corporal Lydia Alford, who was fr

Mary's Meals

That this House joins with the Argyll-based charity Mary’s Meals in celebrating their remarkable achievement of providing more than three million of the world’s poorest children, across 16 countries, with a nutritious daily meal at school; recognises the transformative impact of these meals have in

Friends of the River Granta and the BBC Make a Difference Green Award (No. 2)

That this House congratulates Friends of the River Granta on receiving the Green Award at the BBC Radio Cambridgeshire Make a Difference Awards 2025; recognises the group’s tireless efforts to protect and celebrate the River Granta, one of South Cambridgeshire’s most cherished chalk streams; commend

Shelford Spice (No. 2)

That this House congratulates Shelford Spice, the much-loved Indian restaurant and takeaway in Great Shelford, on winning Season Eight, Episode One of the Catering Circle’s Catering Talent Show; celebrates owner Farhan Hussain’s inspiring victory against more experienced competitors, showcasing his

Drug deaths (No. 2)

That this House is dismayed at annual data released by the Office for National Statistics on 17 October 2025 revealing yet another record number of drug deaths; notes that 5,565 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2024; further notes that opiates and opioids were

Funding of Lebanese internal security forces

That this House regrets the recent allocation of over £46 million of British taxpayers' money to support the Lebanese Internal Security Forces; believes that, in light of domestic pressures on public services, this should be cancelled if legally feasible; urges that such funds be redirected to suppo

Farmgate milk price reduction

That this House expresses concern regarding the significant downturn of the farmgate milk price at a point where the cost of production is increasing; recognises the challenges to farmers unless the cost of production can be reduced; further recognises that the milk price drop follows an unprecedent