Early Day Motions

Council elections in areas pursuing devolution reform

That this House notes with deep concern reports that elections in council areas included in the Government’s devolution priority programme, including in Surrey, may be delayed for a second consecutive year; further notes that such a delay would extend the terms of sitting county councillors beyond t

National inquiry into child sexual exploitation

That this House recognises that child sexual abuse is one of the most despicable crimes; supports all measures that deliver justice for victims and help prevent these horrific acts from occurring in the future; welcomes the launch of the new inquiry following the Casey and Jay reviews; urges the Gov

Scotland Demands Better campaign

That this House supports the Scotland Demands Better campaign led by the Poverty Alliance which calls for an end to poverty in Scotland; notes that people, communities and organisations will gather in Edinburgh on 25 October to urge elected members of all parties to deliver better jobs, better socia

Conduct of Prince Andrew

That this House calls on the Government to take legislative steps to remove the dukedom granted to Prince Andrew.

40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

That this House recognises October 2025 as the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; acknowledges the significant progress made in improving survival and remission rates over the past four decades; notes that breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the United Kingdom, with one i

10th anniversary of Harrogate Junior Parkrun

That this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of Harrogate Junior Parkrun, held at Valley Gardens, Harrogate; celebrates the organisers, volunteers and participants who have made the 438 events a success; thanks the 959 volunteers who have given their time on Sunday mornings for the last decade to

Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and its work in Wiltshire

That this House recognises the exceptional work of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (RAFBF) in supporting members of the RAF family and their dependants across the United Kingdom; commends in particular its vital contribution in Wiltshire, home to many serving personnel, veterans, and their famil

World Sight Day 2025

That this House notes that World Sight Day 2025 was marked on 9 October 2025; highlights that the day is dedicated to raising awareness about vision impairment, blindness and the general importance of eye health; recognises the need for regular eye examinations, early intervention and access to eye

70th anniversary of Raffrey GB

That this House congratulates Raffrey GB on the occasion of its 70th anniversary in 2025; notes the 136th NI Raffrey Presbyterian Girls' Brigade company was formed in 1955 by the Rev R T A Marshall and his wife, Theo who later moved to live in Canada; highlights the commitment of its officers, leade

30th anniversary of the York Road Project in Woking

That this House congratulates York Road Project in Woking on marking 30 years since its founding as Woking Winter Watch in 1995; notes that it began when concerned local churchgoers came together to provide warmth, food and emergency relief to those sleeping rough during the winter months; recognise

Gloucestershire Tech Week

That this House congratulates CyNam on hosting the first ever Gloucestershire Tech Week; recognises its success in uniting industry professionals, innovators, policymakers, academics, and young talent through an immersive programme of events and partnerships; and commends its role in showcasing regi

Lions at Large

That this House celebrates the success of Lions at Large, the Pride of Gloucestershire Trail, in bringing creativity and community spirit to Cheltenham; applauds the 32 large lion sculptures created by local artists and the 54 smaller cubs designed by schools and community groups; commends their wor

East Tilbury Primary School award

That this House congratulates East Tilbury Primary School on being awarded the Platinum OPAL Play Award from the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme; acknowledges the school's outstanding commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive and enriching play experiences for all pupils; notes the

Cancellation of local elections

That this House expresses regret at the cancellation of the 2025 local elections in Essex, Thurrock and across the UK; expresses concern at the possibility of further delays; welcomes the Government’s commitment that the postponed elections will proceed as scheduled in 2026; and calls on the Governm

Local government reorganisation

That this House expresses concern that reorganised councils in Essex may initially be constituted using existing ward, division or parish boundaries, and therefore may not comply with the electoral equality requirements set by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE); recognises

Newcastle-under-Lyme Love NuL Business Awards 2025

That this House notes that the Love NuL Business Awards were held on Friday 10 October 2025 at the Newcastle and Stafford College Group Performing Arts Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme; congratulates all the winners at the Love NuL Awards Ceremony; acknowledges that Divinity Studio won the Independent

Non-indexed pre-1997 pensions

That this House notes that hundreds of thousands of former employees of 3M, American Express, Hewlett-Packard, Chevron, Pfizer and Wood Group, among others, face massively-reduced pensions from their pre-1997 contributions; understands that the Pension Act 1995 does not require for pension indexatio

Bob Kindness award for fishing innovation

That this House congratulates Bob Kindness on winning the Scottish Land and Estates’ Helping it Happen award for salmon and sea trout success on the River Carron; recognises that his work on the River Carron has transformed fish populations through an innovative stocking programme and captive broods

Highland Home Carers anniversary

That this House congratulates Highland Home Carers on 21 years of employee ownership and being a leading adult social care provider; thanks them for all the dedication, hard work and support they provide to the elderly in the Highlands; recognises the large number of jobs they have created and the s

Eric Flack BEM

That this House commends Eric Flack BEM on his enduring dedication and service to the communities of Old Drumchapel and Blairdardie; understands that Eric was a founding member of the Blairdardie and Old Drumchapel Community Council, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary; recognises that h

Jock McInnes induction into the British Boxers' Hall of Fame

That this House congratulates Jock McInnes on his nomination for induction into the British Boxers’ Hall of Fame in 2026; recognises this well-deserved honour as a testament to his outstanding lifetime of service to the Ex-Boxers’ Associations across the UK; pays tribute to his tireless fundraising

Future of BBC Radio 4 Longwave

That this House notes with concern the BBC’s intention to cease broadcasting BBC Radio 4 on Longwave, ending a 90-year tradition of national service; recognises the cultural and historical importance of programmes such as The Shipping Forecast, The Daily Service and Test Match Special, and that the

Life and work of Dr Jane Goodall

That this House celebrates the work and life of Dr Jane Goodall; commends her pioneering research on chimps and spirit of adventure; recognises the influence Dr Jane Goodall had on encouraging and inspiring female participation in science and conservation; acknowledges Dr Goodall's approach to obser

NHS dentist appointments

That this House expresses concern at the continued lack of access to NHS dentist appointments in Essex and Thurrock; notes that, although there has been a slight increase in the number of adults seeing an NHS dentist in the past two years, access remains well below pre-pandemic levels; welcomes that

Muirtown Primary School and the Fairtrade Foundation award

That this House congratulates Muirtown Primary School on winning the Fairtrade Foundation’s Campaigner of the Month award; recognises their outstanding commitment to celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight and championing trade justice for farmers and workers around the world; commends Keira Reid and the ot