Early Day Motions

EU Import Control System 2

That this House opposes the imposition of the EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) on the movement of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, treating all such movements as crossing an international customs border as if moving from one country to another from 1 September 2025; notes that these

Jagtar Singh Johal (No. 2)

That this House notes with serious concern that Jagtar Singh Johal, a British citizen from Dumbarton, has been arbitrarily detained in India since November 2017; further notes reports that Mr Johal has been subject to torture and mistreatment, and that he continues to be held without trial after mor

Hepatitis C elimination

That this House recognises that the blood-borne virus hepatitis C, which disproportionately affects disadvantaged and marginalised communities, is preventable, treatable and curable; notes that the United Kingdom’s commitment to achieve the World Health Organization’s goal to eliminate hepatitis C a

Green Flag award for Victoria Park, Ashford

That this House celebrates Victoria Park in Ashford, which has received a Green Flag award; notes the award is managed by Keep Britain Tidy and recognises well-managed parks and green spaces across the UK to help make the country a healthier place to live and work; further notes that the judges ack

Changing Places Toilets Awareness Day

That this House notes Changing Places Toilet Awareness Day 2025 which takes place on 19 July; recognises the importance of Changing Places toilets for disabled people and their families across the United Kingdom; supports their call for a Changing Places toilet in all public venues so that everyone,

2025 Island Games

That this House congratulates the organisers of the 2025 Island Games, a sporting competition involving 24 island communities from across the world and hosted in Orkney; notes that the 20th edition of the Games marks 40 years since the first event held in 1985; pays tribute to over 2,000 visitors an

Mrs Brummitt and Gillshill and Cavendish primary school

That this House congratulates Mrs Brummitt on her remarkable service at Gillshill and Cavendish primary School for 30 years in East Hull; acknowledges her dedication to improving educational outcomes and her impressive contribution to the local community; recognises her leadership and commitment tha

Freemen and freewomen of Lancaster in 2025

That this House notes Lancaster City Council’s longstanding custom of admitting new Freemen and Freewomen of the city; further notes that traditionally the honour of becoming a Freeman or Freewoman carried a number of privileges including the right to pasture a limited number of beasts on the Marsh,

2025 Royal Welsh Show

That this House commemorates the Royal Welsh Show, to be held between 21 and 24 July; notes that the event is hosted annually by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society in Llanelwedd and showcases an impressive number of livestock and equine competitions, with entries travelling from far and wide to co

Ballykeel Conservative Flute Band

That this House notes the 125th anniversary of Ballykeel Conservative Flute Band; congratulates the current members of this band which was formed in 1900 in Holywood, Co Down on reaching this milestone; highlights the longevity of this band and their dedication to the local community seen through th

Tall Ships returning to Aberdeen

That this House celebrates the return of the globally recognised Tall Ships Races, for the first time since 1997, to the city of Aberdeen from 19 to 22 July 2025; acknowledges that with early estimates of over half a million visits the economic boost is substantial, with millions of pounds going int

West Highland Way shortlisted for Britain’s Favourite Path 2025

That this House congratulates the West Highland Way on being named a finalist in the Ramblers’ Britain’s Favourite Path 2025 competition; notes that it is the only Scottish route to be shortlisted and one of eight finalists across the UK; further notes that the 96-mile trail from Milngavie to Fort W

Pakistan and the UK Air Safety List

That this House warmly celebrates the announcement by the British High Commission in Islamabad on 16 July 2025 confirming the removal of Pakistan from the UK’s Air Safety List; commends the outstanding efforts and cooperation between aviation authorities in the UK and Pakistan in achieving the safet

Dame Norma Redfearn CBE

That this House warmly salutes Dame Norma Redfearn who has recently retired after a long and successful life in education and as the Mayor of North Tyneside Council; recognises her pioneering work over thirty years in primary and secondary schools during which one of her schools won a prestigious aw

Steve Willis Training Centre

That this House congratulates Steve Willis and all the team at the Steve Willis Training Centre on 25 years of service to apprenticeships and further education in Sussex and across the South East; applauds their contribution to the sector in improving perceptions and recognition of apprenticeships;

Highland producers and finals of Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards

That this House congratulates the Inverness Botanic Gardens on being named a finalist for the Sustainability Award at the 2025 Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards; notes that they are among 85 finalists from across the country shortlisted for almost two dozen categories recognising the highest

Fauja Singh

That this House remembers with great sadness the passing of Fauja Singh the world's oldest marathon runner; celebrates his extraordinary life and achievements, having begun running competitively at the remarkable age of 89 and going on to complete nine full marathons between 2000 and 2013, including

Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

That this House deplores the political attack by the Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) on Sir Declan Morgan, Chief Commissioner of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery and its Commissioner for Investigations, Peter Sheridan;

Antisemitism and Holocaust inversion

That this House believes antisemitism is a pernicious and dangerous form of racism that threatens not only Jewish people but democracy as a whole; further believes that Holocaust inversion is a form of antisemitism which undermines the extent and nature of the barbaric events of the Holocaust and we

Truth and reconciliation in Bangladesh

That this House notes that the interim government in Bangladesh, as part of its ongoing effort to alter the legal and constitutional framework of governance and administration, may prioritise the formation of a truth and reconciliation commission; believes that inclusive elections should help in res

Protection of survivors of domestic abuse under the Hague Convention

That this House is concerned by the distressing circumstances faced by parents who cross international borders with their children to escape domestic abuse, only to be subject to legal proceedings for the child's return under the Hague Convention; recognises the importance of courts fully and proper

Contribution of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers

That this House recognises the meaningful and enduring contributions made by migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers; affirms that regardless of these contributions, all have an inherent right to live in peace, dignity, and hope and that this right is fundamental, and must not be eroded by political

Dose of Nature

That this House recognises the work of Dose of Nature, a charity based in Guildford and Richmond, which improves mental health through supported access to natural environments; congratulates them on the recent opening of their new community garden in Guildford, opened in conjunction with Natural Tru

Impact of net zero targets on UK agriculture and rural communities

That this House expresses grave concern over the disproportionate impact of UK-wide net zero emissions targets on the agricultural sector, which plays a vital role in ensuring food security, sustaining rural economies, and upholding high environmental and animal welfare standards across the United K

North-East Scotland College Herald Education Award

That this House congratulates North-East Scotland College on their Herald Education Award for their work with partners at the National Energy Skills Accelerator in responding to energy transition opportunities in upskilling, training and retraining the existing workforce as well as supporting new en