Early Day Motions

Impact of terrorism glorification on reconciliation and victims

That this House unequivocally condemns the continuing glorification of terrorism in Northern Ireland and across the United Kingdom, including the naming of youth and community events after individuals convicted of terrorist offences; expresses deep concern that such actions are being publicly defend

2025 Fèis Rois Cèilidh Trail and Scotland’s emerging traditional musicians

That this House celebrates the launch of the 2025 Fèis Rois Cèilidh Trail, a flagship summer tour showcasing some of Scotland’s most talented young traditional musicians; notes that three dynamic bands will perform across 24 locations from the Highlands to the Borders and as far as France, bringing

Ynys Môn Search and Rescue 10th anniversary

That this House commends Ynys Môn Search and Rescue (Môn-SAR) for ten years of service as a highly trained, dedicated and motivated volunteer lowland search and rescue team that provides emergency services for the community searching for high-risk vulnerable missing people, with all volunteers avail

Retirement of Alyson Rigby

That this House sends warm wishes to Alyson Rigby upon her retirement as Headteacher of St.Michael’s Catholic Primary School in Liverpool; recognises her immense contribution as an educator with over 38 years of experience, including 20 as a Headteacher in the city of Liverpool; thanks her for outst

Historic County Flags Day 2025

That this House celebrates Historic County Flags Day on Wednesday 23 July 2025; expresses immense pride in seeing the flag of each and every historic county flown in Parliament Square this week to mark the occasion; recognises that the historic counties of the UK continue to play an important part o

Consequences of the Equality Act 2010

That this House notes with deep concern the damaging implications of the Equality Act 2010; highlights that equality under the law already existed prior to 2010; recognises the Equality Act 2010 as an imposition of constitutional codification over traditional common law protections; acknowledges tha

Church of the Holy Family, Gaza

That this House expresses shock and extreme concern that Israeli forces stand accused of attacking the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza, killing three people and injuring 10 others including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli; notes that the church and its compound were providing shelter t

2025 Sioe Sir Fôn (The Anglesey County Show)

That this House celebrates the 2025 Sioe Sir Fôn (The Anglesey County Show), set to be held between 12 and 13 August; notes that the show is expected to attract over 50,000 visitors; further notes that visitors can look forward to excellent displays of livestock, local produce, arts and crafts; high

Women’s sports

That this House welcomes the launch by the Card Factory of a new range of greeting cards featuring women’s football teams, following earlier calls for better representation of female athletes in consumer products; thanks the Card Factory for taking this positive and practical step towards addressing

Support for local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers

That this House recognises the vital role local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers play in our communities and economy; supports the Buy Local, Back Britain campaign encouraging everyone to buy local and support the shops and makers that give high streets their unique character; no

160th anniversary of the Salvation Army

That this House notes the upcoming 160th anniversary of the Salvation Army, founded on 2 July 1865 by William Booth in the East End of London; recognises the enormous global contribution of the Salvation Army as both a church and a charity, now present in 134 countries; commends the work of the Salv

New Hospital Programme for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals

That this House notes with serious concern that under current plans, funding from the New Hospital Programme for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is not due to be delivered until 2030, which is far too late to address the urgent and critical condition of the hospital buildings; fur

50th anniversary of the Blair Memorial Flute Band

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the Blair Memorial Flute Band, founded in 1975 in Omagh in memory of Drew and John Blair and Heather Birney, whose lives were tragically lost in a drowning accident that same year; further notes that the band was established as a tribute to their lives a

National Star College

That this House celebrates the staff and students of National Star College; acknowledges that these students have faced, and will continue to face, challenges of a scale that most people never will; recognises the achievements they make through resilience, innovation and endeavour; and further recog

Friends of Scottish Settlers funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and People’s Postcode Lottery

That this House congratulates Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS) for receiving £25,000 in funding from the People’s Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, and £120,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund, which supports positive chan

Baby Steps 20+ People’s Postcode Lottery grant

That this House congratulates Baby Steps 20+ for receiving £25,000 in funding from the People’s Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity funded by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery; commends Baby Steps 20+ for its vital work supporting young parents in Falkirk, providing peer support, practical

Disciplinary action against protesting students by SOAS

This House expresses its deep concern at the extreme disciplinary measures being taken by the management of SOAS university against students who have participated in peaceful demonstrations in support of the campaign to secure peace and justice for the Palestinian people, and calls upon the universi

Intergenerational volunteering and sustainability initiatives

That this House recognises the vital role of intergenerational volunteering in advancing environmental sustainability, enhancing community cohesion and empowering young people through civic engagement; celebrates the success of local initiatives, such as the Empowering Change project led by Roehampt

Arrest of protestors in Liverpool

That this House expresses its concern at the physical methods used by the police to arrest a 74 year old woman protesting about Palestine in Liverpool on Sunday 20 July 2025; and calls upon the Secretary of State for the Home Department to launch an independent inquiry into the methods used and the

Richard Madeley and the Northern Ireland economy

That this House strongly repudiates the recent comments made by television presenter Richard Madeley on Good Morning Britain in which he referred to Northern Ireland as economically close to being a basket case; notes that while Northern Ireland does receive a fiscal transfer from the UK Treasury, t

Right to object to data being used in online direct marketing

That this House welcomes the outcome of Tanya O’Carroll’s legal challenge against Meta, which secured a commitment from the company to stop using her personal data for direct marketing, based on her legal right to object under the UK General Data Protection Regulation; notes that this right gives in

100th anniversary of The Palace Hotel, Paignton

That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of The Palace Hotel in Paignton, a cherished local landmark and cornerstone of elegance, hospitality, and seaside charm in Torbay; notes the hotel's remarkable contribution to Paignton's tourism and community life over the past century; recognises the

Retirement of John Pomphrey and the pearl anniversary of St Ann’s Hospice Festival Choir

That this House acknowledges and celebrates the retirement of John Pomphrey who played his last show on Sunday 22 June with St Ann’s Hospice Festival Choir at Stockport Town Hall at the Summer Celebration; thanks John for his long standing service to the choir as conductor, music and artistic direct

35th anniversary of the murder of Ian Gow MP

That this House recalls with deep sorrow, this day 35 years ago, the cowardly murder of Ian Gow, the then hon. Member for Eastbourne, a former Minister of The Crown and Parliamentary Private Secretary to the then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, when, in the early hours of 30 July 1990, a device p

The Open in Portrush

That this House congratulates Scottie Scheffler on winning the 2025 Open in Portrush; commends the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A) and all involved in the organisation of this tremendous sporting event; welcomes the marvellous showcasing of Portrush and the North Antrim coast; and look