Early Day Motions

Durham University - University of the Year in The Times Good University Guide 2026

That this House congratulates Durham University on being named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026, as well as University of the Year in the North and Northeast 2026; notes that Durham has climbed to third place nationally, up from fifth last year, and has entered the top thre

World Mental Health Day 2025

That this House notes that World Mental Health Day was marked on 10 October 2025, providing an important opportunity to raise awareness and promote greater understanding of mental health issues across society; expresses deep concern at the persistently high levels of poor mental health in Northern I

90th anniversary of the Portaferry Women’s Institute

That this House congratulates the Portaferry Women’s Institute on its 90th anniversary; notes the Institute's outstanding contribution to community life since its founding in 1935, including its support for local charities, projects and educational programmes that promote social skills and wellbeing

London Underground cleaners

That this House supports the campaign by outsourced cleaners on London Underground to be employed in-house; agrees with the Mayor that these cleaners saved lives during the pandemic; notes that ABM’s contract is due to end in March 2026; further notes with concern RMT’s warning that the Mayor of Lon

Proposed changes to STV News and STV North News at 6

That this House regrets the announcement by STV that it intends to axe STV North’s regular evening news programming with subsequent job losses across the Grampian, Angus and Highland and Islands area; notes that democratic accountability is increasingly threatened by diminishing news resources; furt

Flood Action Week 2025

That this House notes the importance of Flood Action Week, the Environment Agency’s annual campaign encouraging individuals and communities to prepare for flooding by raising awareness of risks and offering guidance on staying safe; acknowledges that this year’s campaign, running from 13 to 19 Octob

Digital ID cards and surveillance

That this House rejects proposals to introduce mandatory digital identification (ID) cards across the UK; notes with concern that such measures are being falsely presented as a solution to illegal immigration, despite no credible evidence that digital ID schemes prevent unlawful entry or stop people

St George's School in Semington

That this House congratulates St George's Church of England School in Semington for achieving a 100% SAT pass rate in reading, writing and maths; notes that these results put the school above the national average of 62% of students passing all three subjects; commends the students for their hard wor

50th anniversary of Bexley Women's Aid

That this House congratulates Bexley Women’s Aid on its 50th anniversary; recognises the important work that the staff and volunteers do to support and empower women and children experiencing domestic abuse; acknowledges the hundreds of women and children that have been supported in the last 50 year

Dr Anjana Khatwa

That this House congratulates Dr Anjana Khatwa on the publication of her book Whispers of Rock, which effortlessly entwines the history of planet earth through its geology and the stories of the indigenous people whose culture is embedded in them; acknowledges her work in educating young people and

Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street

That this House marks the 89th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street when on 4 October 1936, Oswald Mosley and members of the British Union of Fascists were blocked from marching through East London by the Jewish community, trade unionists, socialists and others; recognises the continuing import

Dyslexia Awareness Week

That this House celebrates dyslexia awareness week from 6 tob10 October 2025; notes that the theme of this year’s dyslexia awareness week is raise the volume, focusing on the voices of young people with dyslexia and their stories, challenges, and successes; notes with concern that too many dyslexic

Leeds Stand Up To Racism’s event

That this House congratulates Leeds Stand Up To Racism for organising a vibrant and inspiring 3,000 strong, women-led anti-racist event in Leeds City Centre on Saturday 11 October backed by trade unions, trades councils, political parties, student societies, community organisations and campaign grou

Castlemilk Youth Complex

That this House recognises the achievements of Castlemilk Youth Complex’s cycling programmes which make use of the fantastic facilities on Cathkin Braes; acknowledges the starring role of Castlemilk’s young people in Aimi Kenyon’s movie Urban Delights; and congratulates Castlemilk Youth Complex on e

65th Anniversary of St. Columbanus’ College

That this House congratulates St. Columbanus’ College, Bangor, on reaching its 65th anniversary; recognises the College’s outstanding contribution to education and the local community since its founding; pays tribute to the dedication of its past and present staff, pupils, and families who have help

10th Anniversary of Decorum Northern Ireland

That this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of Decorum Northern Ireland, a social enterprise that has made a significant contribution to community wellbeing and cultural development across Northern Ireland since its founding in 2015; notes its work related to Operation Banner, providing space fo

Dentists in Hazel Grove constituency

That this House expresses deep concern over the crisis of NHS dentistry in Hazel Grove constituency; notes with alarm that a recent health survey of local residents found that 46.4 per cent were not registered with an NHS dentist, and 44 per cent had been forced to pay for private treatment because

50 Years of the Linlithgow Union Canal Society

That this House congratulates the Linlithgow Union Canal Society (LUCS) on its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of dedicated service to the restoration, preservation, and celebration of Scotland’s canal heritage; commends the efforts of LUCS to rally local support to revive the rundown Union C

Black Scottish Awards 2025

That this House congratulates the West Lothian African Women’s Network on winning the community organisation of the year at the Black Scottish Awards 2025; recognises the Network’s outstanding contribution to community cohesion, empowerment, and support for African and Black women across West Lothia

Service of Union for Bo’ness Parish Church

That this House congratulates the congregations of Bo’ness Old Kirk and St Andrew’s Parish Church on the occasion of their Service of Union; celebrates the joining together of both congregations to form the new Bo’ness Parish Church; thanks all who joined the service; celebrates the spirit of unity

Extinction of the slender-billed curlew

That this House notes with deep sadness the confirmed extinction of the Slender-Billed Curlew, the first recorded extinction of a mainland bird species from mainland Europe, North Africa and West Asia; acknowledges the likely causes of its decline, including the drainage of bog and wetland breeding

Chinook helicopter crash at Mull of Kintyre

That this House notes with deep concern the continued distress of the families of the 29 people who lost their lives in the RAF Chinook helicopter crash at the Mull of Kintyre on 2 June 1994, including 25 personnel from MI5, the Royal Ulster Constabulary, and the British Army; further notes that the

Men Matter Scotland

That this House commends Men Matter Scotland on their work providing a positive support network for men across Scotland; understands that the charity, based in Drumchapel in Glasgow West, aims to improve men’s quality of life, expand and enrich men’s connections, and supports men with a range of men

Pavement parking consultation response

That this House regrets the failure of successive Governments to respond in full to the consultation entitled Pavement parking: options for change, which closed on 22 November 2020, despite widespread evidence of the dangers caused by pavement parking and overwhelming public support for reform; note

The Chilterns National Landscape boundary review

That this House notes with concern the decision to cancel the Chilterns Boundary Review; acknowledges the Government’s commitments to biodiversity, landscape protection and access to nature; recognises that Protected Landscapes, National Parks and National Landscapes, are critical in delivering thos