Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Martin Rhodes (Lab)

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Scottish Refugee Council and commends its decades of vital work supporting people fleeing conflict and persecution; notes its beginnings in 1985 ...

Primary sponsor: Richard Baker (Lab)

That this House regrets that over 15 years have passed since Paul Westwood and his family, now resident in the United Kingdom, were forced to flee Zimbabwe, and that no justice has yet been secured in...

Primary sponsor: Wendy Chamberlain (LD)

That this House acknowledges the role played by Britain’s charity lottery sector in providing some £450 million in vital funds for good causes each year at no cost to the Government; recognises the un...

Primary sponsor: Freddie van Mierlo (LD)

That this House congratulates Greener Henley on its successful relaunch as a registered charity committed to addressing critical environmental issues under the themes of safer, cleaner and greener; no...

Primary sponsor: Clive Jones (LD)

That this House recognises the urgent need to improve diagnostic pathways for brain tumours, the largest cancer killer of the under 40s; notes with concern the findings of The Brain Tumour Charity’s A...

Primary sponsor: Tim Farron (LD)

That this House recognises the tireless work of police officers around the UK; praises the selfless service of police officers’ to their communities and their country in daily acts of unseen work, oft...

Primary sponsor: Blair McDougall (Lab)

That this House congratulates Arthurlie Football Club on becoming League One Champions and securing promotion to the West of Scotland League Premiership; commends Kevin Rutkiewicz and his team for exc...

Primary sponsor: Blair McDougall (Lab)

That this House congratulates Neilston Football Club on becoming Second Division champions in the West of Scotland Football League; commends the leadership of management team Andy Whiteford, Derek Ken...

Primary sponsor: Peter Lamb (Lab)

That this House congratulates the Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group (GDWG) in their 30th anniversary year; notes that for three decades since migrants began being detained at holding centres adjacent to...

Primary sponsor: Victoria Collins (LD)

That this House expresses concern about the potential impact of new developments on local water and drainage systems, particularly in areas with chalk streams, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and...

Primary sponsor: Victoria Collins (LD)

That this House notes with concern the significant impact of long covid on children and young people across the UK, with thousands experiencing prolonged symptoms following covid-19 infection; regrets...

Primary sponsor: Mr Lee Dillon (LD)

That this House notes with concern the significant underfunding of schools, leading to severe budgetary pressures and cuts; recognises the considerable strain placed on staff and students, including a...

Primary sponsor: Christine Jardine (LD)

That this House congratulates the young game designers of Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre who, in collaboration with the Tinderbox Collective, have created the interactive game entitled Escape Drylaw; und...

Primary sponsor: Luke Taylor (LD)

That this House notes with great concern the significant financial hardship caused by the removal of the Winter Fuel Payment for those already affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis; recognises...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Dyke (LD)

That this House celebrates Libraries Week 2025, taking place from Monday 2 June to Sunday 8 June, as a national campaign recognising the vital role libraries, professional librarians and volunteers pl...

Primary sponsor: Grahame Morris (Lab)

This House notes with concern that the future of rail freight in Great Britain is uncertain; welcomes ASLEF’s Rail Freight Future and Dignity for Drivers campaigns; recognises the importance of Great ...

Primary sponsor: Max Wilkinson (LD)

That this House congratulates Mike Newby on winning the World Shin-Kicking championship; recognises his incredible achievement in winning the title three years in a row, including his rigorous trainin...

Primary sponsor: Charlotte Cane (LD)

That this House notes with concern the chronic delays in the Department for Work and Pensions’ administration of the Access to Work (AtW) scheme, which is vital in supporting disabled people to enter ...

Primary sponsor: Jacob Collier (Lab)

That this House recognises and celebrates Burton Albion Football Club on its 75th anniversary; notes that the Club was formed on 6 July 1950 at Burton upon Trent Town Hall; further recognises the sign...

Primary sponsor: Llinos Medi (PC)

That this House celebrates Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr 2025, which was held in Margam Park near Port Talbot between 26 and 31 May; notes that Eisteddfod yr Urdd is Europe's largest youth festival and...