Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Carla Lockhart (DUP)

That this House congratulates the Upper Bann Fusiliers Flute Band on the occasion of their 20th anniversary; notes the band’s commitment to music, tradition and community over the past two decades; re...

Primary sponsor: Jess Asato (Lab)

That this House celebrates Foster Care Fortnight from May 12 to May 25 in its aim to raise awareness about fostering and highlight the transformative role of foster carers; recognises the importance o...

Primary sponsor: Ayoub Khan (Ind)

That this House acknowledges the vital role of aviation in bolstering trade, tourism, and cultural exchange; recognises Birmingham Airport as a crucial gateway serving the Midlands and beyond; calls u...

Primary sponsor: Ayoub Khan (Ind)

That this House expresses profound concern over the ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham, which have significantly disrupted waste collection services and impacted the daily lives of residents across the...

Primary sponsor: Chris Law (SNP)

That this House joins the Armenian community in commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Medz Yaghern, or Great Crime, otherwise known as the Armenian genocide where 1.5 million Armenians were massa...

Primary sponsor: Rupert Lowe (Ind)

That this House expresses grave concern at the continued presence of over one million illegal migrants in the United Kingdom; notes that illegal entry into the country represents a clear breach of nat...

Primary sponsor: Kate Osborne (Lab)

That this House notes the record of US President Donald Trump, including his misogynism, racism and xenophobia; condemns his previous comments on women, refugees and torture; further notes several pro...

Primary sponsor: Helen Morgan (LD)

That this House recognises the significant impact of restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, which affects up to 10% of the UK population; notes with concern that current NIC...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Dyke (LD)

That this House celebrates Earth Day on 22 April 2025, marking its 55th anniversary; recognises the global importance of this year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet; acknowledges that Earth Day brings to...

Primary sponsor: Ian Byrne (Lab)

That this House expresses its sadness at the death of the Vicar of Christ, Pope Francis, affectionately known as the People’s Pope; offers its condolences to Catholic people in Britain and across the ...

Primary sponsor: Ruth Jones (Lab)

That this House notes with concern the ongoing absence of a statutory close season for the shooting of hares in England and Wales, despite their status as a priority species under the UK Biodiversity ...

Primary sponsor: Graeme Downie (Lab)

That this House congratulates the team at Knockhill Racing Circuit on their 50th anniversary; thanks Jillian Shedden, Stuart Gray and the whole team at Knockhill for their hard work at making the venu...

Primary sponsor: Martin Wrigley (LD)

That this House believes that every individual deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use; further believes in the importance of upholding Bri...

Primary sponsor: Tim Farron (LD)

That this House expresses deep concern over the current cost of visa application fees, particularly the lack of a fee waiver for indefinite leave to remain (ILR); notes that in June 2022, the previous...

Primary sponsor: Christine Jardine (LD)

That this House commends Morrisons for providing free breakfasts to support families during the Easter school holidays between 7 and 27 April 2025; notes this is the third year of their partnership wi...

Primary sponsor: Mr Alistair Carmichael (LD)

That this House recognises Great British Beef Week (GBBW) from 23 April to 30 April 2025, a nationwide campaign which celebrates the exceptional taste of British beef and which highlights the hard wor...

Primary sponsor: Euan Stainbank (Lab)

That this House congratulates Go! Youth Trust, a community group based in Falkirk, on being awarded a £5,000 Tesco Stronger Starts Golden Grant; recognises the vital work Go! Youth Trust does in suppo...

Primary sponsor: Euan Stainbank (Lab)

That this House recognises and commends the outstanding work of Blooming Bairns, a volunteer-led community group in Falkirk, for their commitment to enhancing the town centre’s green spaces; notes tha...

Primary sponsor: Tom Gordon (LD)

That this House unequivocally supports those hon. and Rt hon. Members and Peers targeted by the Russian Federation in the latest round of retaliatory sanctions announced on 23 April 2025; condemns the...

Primary sponsor: Valerie Vaz (Lab)

That this House celebrates the life of Pope Francis, the 265th Pope, Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church; recognises his historic role as the first Jesuit and Latin American Pop...