Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Jo White (Lab)

That this House notes that some local authorities as part of their licensing requirements for taxis and private hire vehicles mandate the use of CCTV systems inside the vehicle; and believes that ther...

Primary sponsor: Jo White (Lab)

That this House believes that there are growing concerns about cross-border hiring of taxis and private hire vehicles, where drivers obtain licenses in areas with less stringent regulations and then o...

Primary sponsor: Jim Allister (TUV)

That this House deplores that nine years on from the Brexit referendum, the greatest democratic mandate in the nation’s history, Brexit has still not been delivered for Northern Ireland and that inste...

Primary sponsor: Tom Gordon (LD)

That this House recognises International Yoga Day on 21 June, a global celebration established by the United Nations in 2014 to raise awareness of the many benefits of practising yoga; acknowledges th...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House celebrates the success of Armed Forces Day in Newtownards in the constituency of Strangford last Saturday 21 June 2025, that took place from 10am-5pm in Ards Airfield; notes the day ki...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Dyke (LD)

That this House acknowledges the annual observance of the Summer Solstice at Glastonbury Tor, a tradition embraced by the local community as a time for reflection, renewal and connection to the natura...

Primary sponsor: Jo White (Lab)

That this House notes that over 500 miscarriages occur daily in the UK and that many women have to resort to using makeshift materials to collect baby loss remains; further notes the recommendations o...

Primary sponsor: Lillian Jones (Lab)

That this House congratulates Paul McVey, a former veteran and firefighter, 8th Dan Chief Instructor of the Zen-Bu Do International Martial Arts Academies, and martial arts instructor based in Kilmarn...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House expresses its grave concern about the continuing egregious human rights violations and desperate humanitarian crisis in Burma/Myanmar; notes with alarm that over 4 million people have ...

Primary sponsor: Kim Johnson (Lab)

That this House notes the worrying state of prison education, with 82 percent of prison and young offender institutions judged by Ofsted as requiring improvement or inadequate for overall effectivenes...

Primary sponsor: Helen Maguire (LD)

That this House is concerned by the introduction of bank charges on accounts held by charities and community organisations with annual incomes ranging from £1 to £250,000; notes that this change dispr...

Primary sponsor: Max Wilkinson (LD)

That this House recognises that a free press is the cornerstone of our democracy; understands that holding power to account relies on journalistic independence and editorial freedom; notes with concer...

Primary sponsor: Michelle Welsh (Lab)

That this House notes that the job title anaesthetist is not currently legally protected for use by doctors; further notes that two thirds of patients staying in hospital have contact with anaesthetis...

Primary sponsor: Sammy Wilson (DUP)

That this House notes with extreme concern reports of recent widespread jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including an attempted raid on Jen Village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba S...

Primary sponsor: Cat Smith (Lab)

That this House commemorates Cancer Prevention Action Week on alcohol and cancer organised by World Cancer Research Fund and supported by 25 organisations working to reduce alcohol harm and cancer inc...

Primary sponsor: Pippa Heylings (LD)

That this House is deeply concerned by proposals outlined in the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, to extend the qualifying period for settl...

Primary sponsor: Pippa Heylings (LD)

That this House expresses serious concern about the detrimental impact of short-term visas granted under the Ukraine Sponsorship and Ukraine Family Schemes on the education and wellbeing of Ukrainian ...

Primary sponsor: Mr Angus MacDonald (LD)

That this House congratulates the city of Inverness on being named the top city in Scotland for outdoor enthusiasts, according to a new study by train operator LNER; notes that the study ranked 71 tow...

Primary sponsor: David Chadwick (LD)

That this House honours the extraordinary loyalty and service of the Gurkha soldiers who have fought alongside British forces for over 200 years; notes with deep concern that thousands of Gurkha veter...

Primary sponsor: Helen Maguire (LD)

That this House recognises the critical role of comprehensive, age-appropriate relationship education in preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG); notes with concern that many young people a...