Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House notes the 125th anniversary of Ballykeel Conservative Flute Band; congratulates the current members of this band which was formed in 1900 in Holywood, Co Down on reaching this mileston...

Primary sponsor: Kirsty Blackman (SNP)

That this House celebrates the return of the globally recognised Tall Ships Races, for the first time since 1997, to the city of Aberdeen from 19 to 22 July 2025; acknowledges that with early estimate...

Primary sponsor: Mr Angus MacDonald (LD)

That this House congratulates the West Highland Way on being named a finalist in the Ramblers’ Britain’s Favourite Path 2025 competition; notes that it is the only Scottish route to be shortlisted and...

Primary sponsor: Ayoub Khan (Ind)

That this House warmly celebrates the announcement by the British High Commission in Islamabad on 16 July 2025 confirming the removal of Pakistan from the UK’s Air Safety List; commends the outstandin...

Primary sponsor: Mary Glindon (Lab)

That this House warmly salutes Dame Norma Redfearn who has recently retired after a long and successful life in education and as the Mayor of North Tyneside Council; recognises her pioneering work ove...

Primary sponsor: Alison Bennett (LD)

That this House congratulates Steve Willis and all the team at the Steve Willis Training Centre on 25 years of service to apprenticeships and further education in Sussex and across the South East; app...

Primary sponsor: Mr Angus MacDonald (LD)

That this House congratulates the Inverness Botanic Gardens on being named a finalist for the Sustainability Award at the 2025 Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards; notes that they are among 85 f...

Primary sponsor: Helen Maguire (LD)

That this House remembers with great sadness the passing of Fauja Singh the world's oldest marathon runner; celebrates his extraordinary life and achievements, having begun running competitively at th...

Primary sponsor: Jim Allister (TUV)

That this House deplores the political attack by the Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) on Sir Declan Morgan, Chief Commissioner of the Independent Commission f...

Primary sponsor: Christine Jardine (LD)

That this House believes antisemitism is a pernicious and dangerous form of racism that threatens not only Jewish people but democracy as a whole; further believes that Holocaust inversion is a form o...

Primary sponsor: Bob Blackman (Con)

That this House notes that the interim government in Bangladesh, as part of its ongoing effort to alter the legal and constitutional framework of governance and administration, may prioritise the form...

Primary sponsor: Zöe Franklin (LD)

That this House recognises the work of Dose of Nature, a charity based in Guildford and Richmond, which improves mental health through supported access to natural environments; congratulates them on t...

Primary sponsor: Mr Lee Dillon (LD)

That this House is concerned by the distressing circumstances faced by parents who cross international borders with their children to escape domestic abuse, only to be subject to legal proceedings for...

Primary sponsor: Carla Denyer (Green)

That this House recognises the meaningful and enduring contributions made by migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers; affirms that regardless of these contributions, all have an inherent right to live ...

Primary sponsor: Seamus Logan (SNP)

That this House congratulates North-East Scotland College on their Herald Education Award for their work with partners at the National Energy Skills Accelerator in responding to energy transition oppo...

Primary sponsor: Carla Lockhart (DUP)

That this House expresses grave concern over the disproportionate impact of UK-wide net zero emissions targets on the agricultural sector, which plays a vital role in ensuring food security, sustainin...

Primary sponsor: Mr Gregory Campbell (DUP)

That this House notes that as the new UK football season begins, a deeply regrettable outstanding issue remains from February 2025 when a number of Celtic FC fans displayed a banner at a home game ind...

Primary sponsor: Carla Lockhart (DUP)

That this House congratulates Royal Black Preceptory (RBP) 1000 on its exceptional leadership and organisation of the Royal Black Institution’s flagship annual demonstration, the Royal 13th, held in t...

Primary sponsor: Carla Lockhart (DUP)

That this House congratulates the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland on the successful organisation of the 2025 Twelfth of July celebrations, marking the annual commemoration of the Battle of the Boyne; no...

Primary sponsor: Paula Barker (Lab)

That this House notes the birthday of proud Scouser James Furlong taking place this week, who lost his life in the Forbury Gardens terrorist attack in 2020; sends its best wishes to James’ parents Gar...