Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Richard Burgon (Lab)

That this House rejects the proposals for Gaza by President Trump on 4 February 2025; deplores the inhumanity and illegality of any efforts to forcibly displace and ethnically cleanse Palestinians fro...

Primary sponsor: Luke Akehurst (Lab)

That this House acknowledges that 16 February 2025 marks the 116th anniversary of the 1909 West Stanley Pit Disaster; remembers the 168 men and boys who died in the explosion and its aftermath and tho...

Primary sponsor: Wendy Chamberlain (LD)

That this House congratulates nine North East Fife businesses and chefs on being shortlisted for The Courier Food and Drink Awards in partnership with Barnetts Dundee; recognises The Boudingait in Cup...

Primary sponsor: Calum Miller (LD)

That this House believes that President Trump’s proposals for Gaza are dangerously irresponsible; recognises the need to uphold the rights and security of all citizens in Israel and Palestine; notes w...

Primary sponsor: Andrew Rosindell (Con)

That this House joins the people of New Zealand in celebrating Waitangi Day, their National Day, on 6 February 2025, commemorating the historic signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, that establis...

Primary sponsor: Christine Jardine (LD)

That this House celebrates Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, running from 3 to 9 February; notes with concern that 50% of children and young people with lifetime mental health problems first experie...

Primary sponsor: Dr Lauren Sullivan (Lab)

That this House commends the invaluable work of the Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund, a Community Interest Company based in Gravesham, focused on providing direct access to mental health counselling for y...

Primary sponsor: Charlotte Cane (LD)

That this House notes the increasing reliance on battery storage facilities, particularly lithium-ion technologies, to support renewable energy projects and grid stability; acknowledges the concerns r...

Primary sponsor: Graham Leadbitter (SNP)

That this House congratulates Frankie Ralph, of Lossiemouth, for his extraordinary achievement of completing a 100-mile run in a single day on January 2nd 2025; recognises that he did so in order to r...

Primary sponsor: Kirsteen Sullivan (Lab)

That this House congratulates Sally Chambers, the dedicated lead adopter at Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow, for her outstanding contributions to improving the environment around Linlithgow Railway Station...

Primary sponsor: Kirsteen Sullivan (Lab)

That this House recognises the contributions of the women, known as the Linlithgow Munitionettes, who worked at Nobel’s Regent Works factory producing over 11 million incendiary bombs and other muniti...

Primary sponsor: Kirsteen Sullivan (Lab)

That this House recognises the exceptional work of Supporting, Motivating, Inspiring, Leading to self-determination, and Empowering (S.M.I.L.E.) young people by S.M.I.L.E. since 2015; praises S.M.I.L....

Primary sponsor: Daisy Cooper (LD)

That this House notes with deep concern the poor performance of AJM Healthcare, the leading provider of NHS wheelchair services, as set out in news reports and experienced by an increasing number of c...

Primary sponsor: Steve Darling (LD)

That this House congratulates Unleashed Theatre Company on being awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour available to a voluntary organisation; recognises the outstanding wo...

Primary sponsor: Helen Maguire (LD)

That this House marks World Cancer Day on 4 February 2025 and acknowledges the profound impact cancer has on individuals, families, and friends across the UK; recognises the courage and resilience of ...

Primary sponsor: Euan Stainbank (Lab)

That this House acknowledges the generous support of Persimmon Homes East Scotland for Dennyloanhead Community Hall in Falkirk; welcomes the £1,000 donation provided through Persimmon’s Community Cham...

Primary sponsor: Euan Stainbank (Lab)

That this House commends Callum Maclean, the Falkirk Knight, for his community spirit during Storm Eowyn; recognises his efforts in donning full medieval armour to assist pedestrians in extreme weathe...

Primary sponsor: Claire Young (LD)

That this House notes the growing number of electric vehicles on UK roads; is concerned that the current charging infrastructure is inadequate; recognises that helping people transition to owning an e...

Primary sponsor: Edward Morello (LD)

That this House notes with concern the ongoing funding disparities affecting rural police forces, particularly in areas such as West Dorset; recognises that rural forces face unique challenges, includ...

Primary sponsor: Helen Morgan (LD)

That this House notes the appalling state of repair of NHS hospitals across the country; notes that the NHS maintenance backlog has reached £13.8bn; further notes that decaying and inadequate faciliti...