Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Rupert Lowe (Ind)

That this House notes with concern the continued imprisonment of Lucy Connolly, a young mother, for a non-violent offence; recognises that the UK’s prison system is facing unprecedented overcrowding; ...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Dyke (LD)

That this House notes with concern the decline of the Shrill carder bee; is alarmed that the Shrill carder bee is now only found in several areas of the UK including the Somerset Levels; further notes...

Primary sponsor: Euan Stainbank (Lab)

That this House congratulates Glenskirlie Castle in Banknock on being highly commended in the Best 4-Star Hotel (Central) category at the Scottish Prestige Hotel Awards 2025; recognises the hard work ...

Primary sponsor: Chris Kane (Lab)

That this House congratulates United Auctions on becoming the first employee-owned livestock auctioneering business in the UK; notes that this landmark transition to employee ownership marks an exciti...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House recognises that cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD-risk conditions in this country are a leading cause of morbidity, disability and health inequalities; further recognises that 7.6 m...

Primary sponsor: Edward Morello (LD)

That this House expresses grave concern over the ongoing sewage pollution crisis in England, particularly in rural constituencies like West Dorset; notes with alarm that over 450,000 sewage spills wer...

Primary sponsor: Cat Smith (Lab)

That this House celebrates 50 years of singing from Hambleton Choral Group; notes that the group was the idea of the Vicar of Hambleton at the time, Rev. Ted Swinnerton who brought together a dozen me...

Primary sponsor: Mr Gregory Campbell (DUP)

That this House notes that May 2025 marks the two hundredth anniversary of the Impartial Reporter Newspaper based in Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland; recognises the continuing importance o...

Primary sponsor: Martin Rhodes (Lab)

That this House condemns the grave working conditions that many tea growing communities face across the world; notes with concern that many tea farmers and workers do not earn enough to afford a decen...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House notes Dementia Action Week 2025, which takes place between 19 and 25 May 2025, is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia...

Primary sponsor: Stephen Gethins (SNP)

That this House congratulates The Bookhouse in Broughty Ferry for being shortlisted as one of the finalists for the British Book Awards 2025 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award; recognises that The...

Primary sponsor: Vikki Slade (LD)

That this House recognises the significant impact of Citizens Advice working to provide information and support to people in need across the country; commends the East Dorset and Purbeck branch of Cit...

Primary sponsor: Maureen Burke (Lab)

That this House welcomes the efforts of primary 6 pupils at Oakwood Primary School in Easterhouse, who organised a successful spring fayre to raise funds for the Daffodil Club; acknowledges the vital ...

Primary sponsor: Anna Sabine (LD)

That this House celebrates World Bee Day, a UN-designated day whose theme this year is to highlight the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agri-food systems and the health of our planet...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Dyke (LD)

That this House celebrates St Dunstan’s Day on 19 May, honouring the life and legacy of one of England’s most influential saints; acknowledges that St Dunstan was born in 909 AD in Baltonsborough, nea...

Primary sponsor: Tom Gordon (LD)

That this House notes that 19 May 2025 marks World IBD Day, a global initiative to raise awareness of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis; recognises tha...

Primary sponsor: Alex Ballinger (Lab)

That this House celebrates the Year 4 pupils of Reddal Hill Primary School in Cradley Heath on learning about Earth Day and the importance of looking after our planet; commends them on their extremely...

Primary sponsor: Kirsty Blackman (SNP)

That this House celebrates the new Denis Law Legacy Trail in the Printfield area of Aberdeen where he grew up, which recognises Denis Law’s remarkable legacy as Scotland’s only Ballon D’or winner, ins...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Gibson (LD)

That this House recognises and commends the dedication, resilience, and compassion of young carers in Wiltshire, who selflessly provide care and support to family members with illnesses, disabilities,...

Primary sponsor: Shockat Adam (Ind)

That this House pays tribute to the extraordinary career and enduring legacy of Gary Lineker as he retires from his role on Match of the Day; celebrates him not only as one of England’s greatest ever ...