Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Blair McDougall (Lab)

That this House believes that local councillors are the unsung heroes of our democracy; notes our thanks to the ordinary people who work for too little reward or recognition to fix things and represen...

Primary sponsor: John McDonnell (Ind)

That this House notes the shocking evidence published by John Pring in his recent book of the harm, too often leading to fatalities, inflicted on disabled people by the Department of Work and Pensions...

Primary sponsor: Wendy Chamberlain (LD)

That this House congratulates Fife Carers Centre for being recognised as a Carer Positive Exemplary employer under the Carer Positive Scheme; praises the hard work of all their staff and the vital sup...

Primary sponsor: Josh Babarinde (LD)

That this House acknowledges the pervasive and deeply harmful impact of domestic abuse on survivors; notes that, while the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse, there is no specific criminal...

Primary sponsor: Wera Hobhouse (LD)

That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wai...

Primary sponsor: Will Stone (Lab)

That this House commends and celebrates the 21 Institutes of Technologies across the UK for their outstanding contribution to delivering high-quality, advanced technical education and training in a wi...

Primary sponsor: Victoria Collins (LD)

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the St Albans and District Talking Newspaper, a charity which records local newspapers to bring local news to the visually impaired in the district; ...

Primary sponsor: Victoria Collins (LD)

That this House celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Harpenden-based Ataxia-Telangiectasia society, a charity dedicated to supporting families with AT, a rare and complex genetic disorder, through d...

Primary sponsor: Victoria Collins (LD)

That this House celebrates the 20th Flamstead Scarecrow Festival, founded by Peter Milson in 2002 as an event to bring the community together and get creative for the benefit of the general public; no...

Primary sponsor: Seamus Logan (SNP)

That this House notes with concern the absence of religious minorities as priorities within the UK’s international development plan; commends the work of Aid to the Church in Need in drawing attention...

Primary sponsor: Steve Darling (LD)

That this House recognises that, while short-term lets bring economic benefits and opportunities for tourism, they must be balanced with the need to maintain the integrity of local communities, partic...

Primary sponsor: Adam Dance (LD)

That this House notes with concern the challenges faced by trades people across the country in recruiting and maintaining apprentices; acknowledges the vital role trades people play in the UK’s econom...

Primary sponsor: Alex Sobel (Lab)

That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the creation of National Parks in England and Wales, established following the passage of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, ...

Primary sponsor: Patricia Ferguson (Lab)

That this House welcomes the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s (SCIAF) 2024 Real Gifts campaign ahead of the festive season; notes the generosity of the Scottish public in directly supporting...

Primary sponsor: Helen Maguire (LD)

That this House congratulates Epsom and Ewell Talking Newspaper on its remarkable achievement of 50 years of service; recognises the charity's outstanding commitment to supporting visually impaired re...

Primary sponsor: Alex Ballinger (Lab)

That this House congratulates Halesowen pubs and clubs for their fundraising efforts, raising money for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital Celebration Toy Fund; commends The Crafty Pint, Halesowen Cri...

Primary sponsor: Alex Ballinger (Lab)

That this House congratulates Coombs Wood Sports and Social Club for winning Community Club of the Year once again at the 2024 Club Awards; commends the exceptional work of Dawn Bubb and her dedicated...

Primary sponsor: Wera Hobhouse (LD)

That this House believes democracy works best when all who are a part of our community can participate; acknowledges that everyone who has made the UK their long-term home, pays taxes, does their bit ...

Primary sponsor: Mary Kelly Foy (Lab)

That this House sends its congratulations to St Leonard’s Catholic School in City of Durham for achieving an outstanding Ofsted report; remembers the appalling situation that befell pupils and teacher...

Primary sponsor: Llinos Medi (PC)

That this House commends the Wales National Women's Football Team for qualifying for a major women’s tournament for the first time; notes that Angharad James captained Wales to a 2-1 win over the Repu...