Bob Blackman

That this House recognises the importance of National Cholesterol Month in the UK, celebrated in October each year and hosted by HEART UK – The Cholesterol Charity; notes that this campaign raises awareness of cholesterol as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, a

15 Sept 2026

That this House notes the substantial economic, educational and soft power contributions made by international students to the UK; further notes research from the Higher Education Policy Institute estimating that international students contribute £41.9 billion annually to the UK

1 Sept 2026

That this House notes projections of a shortfall of up to five billion litres of water per day in England by 2050; recognises that current policy relies heavily on demand reduction while supply infrastructure remains insufficient and slow to deliver; further notes concerns about

4 Jun 2026

That this House commemorates the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 2026; remembers all those who fought and lost their lives during one of the most significant and tragic battles of the First World War; recognises the immense contribution and sacrifice made b

2 Jun 2026

That this House commemorates the first anniversary of the tragic and brutal terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India by terrorists from Pakistan; notes that it is hard to forget that the bullets did not merely attack innocent tourists in Pahalgam but also that such

22 Apr 2026

That this House expresses grave concern at the systematic repression of the people of Iran; notes reports that during the 2026 nationwide protests thousands were killed and tens of thousands arrested; recalls the 1988 massacre of 30000 political prisoners and Iran’s continuing hi

20 Apr 2026

That this House expresses grave concern at the systematic repression of the people of Iran; notes reports that, during the 2026 nationwide protests, thousands were killed and tens of thousands arrested; recalls the 1988 massacre of 30,000 political prisoners and Iran’s continuing

23 Mar 2026

That this House recognises that Wednesday 11 March marks National No Smoking Day 2026 and the continued importance of policy action to achieve the UK’s ambition of a smokefree society; celebrates the progress made over recent decades in reducing the harm caused by tobacco, but ac

5 Mar 2026

That this House extends condolences to the people of Azerbaijan as they commemorate, on 26 February 2026, the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly massacre where Armenian armed forces, with the backing of the Russian 366th Motor Rifle Regiment, brutally slaughtered 613 Azerbaijani civ

24 Feb 2026

That this House notes with deep concern the 36th anniversary of the mass exodus of approximately 350,000 Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir Valley beginning in 1989–90; acknowledges the targeted persecution, threats, intimidation and violence carried out by jihadi Islamist groups a

21 Jan 2026