Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Freddie van Mierlo (LD)

That this House notes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza while Hamas continues to hold hostages including British citizen Emily Damari; urges the Government and Foreign Secretary to take all acti...

Primary sponsor: Imran Hussain (Lab)

That this House recognises the right to self-determination for Kashmiris; notes that since the partition of 1947, the region and population of Kashmir have been divided between three countries; furthe...

Primary sponsor: Carla Lockhart (DUP)

That this House objects to the Government's recent changes to inheritance tax as announced in the Budget, which limit agricultural property relief to the first £1 million of a farm's value and apply a...

Primary sponsor: Manuela Perteghella (LD)

That this House commends the efforts of community energy enterprises across the UK, particularly recognising the work of the Heart of England Community Energy (HECE), which operates one of the country...

Primary sponsor: Blair McDougall (Lab)

That this House recognises that some 800 investors, the vast majority of whom are British citizens, made investments in the Paradise Beach and Golf Resort in Tangier, Morocco, which was first advertis...

Primary sponsor: Mr Gregory Campbell (DUP)

That this House notes the Northern Ireland Assembly is scheduled to vote on Articles 5 to 10 of the Protocol on matters relating to the EU withdrawal agreement; recognises that there remain purchasing...

Primary sponsor: Richard Baker (Lab)

That this House understands that a new play by Knights Theatre about the life of Jennie Lee will premiere at the Lochgelly Centre on 1 November 2024, with performances also on 2 November, before movin...

Primary sponsor: Tim Farron (LD)

That this House notes that the recent men’s FA Cup first round was the first to be played without the opportunity of a replay for matches that ended in a draw; regrets that, as a result, non-league te...

Primary sponsor: Tracy Gilbert (Lab)

That this House commends the efforts of the Edinburgh Diwali Committee, volunteers, and community members who dedicated countless hours for a successful 10th Annual Diwali Celebration held in Edinburg...

Primary sponsor: Steve Darling (LD)

This House congratulates the Rotary Club of Paignton on its centenary year; notes the club’s celebrations at The Grand Hotel alongside its twin club from Dokkum, The Netherlands; commends John Pappin ...

Primary sponsor: Steve Darling (LD)

That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Kingswear Castle paddle steamer, Britain’s remaining coal-fired river paddle steamer; notes the vessel's rich history, having been originally bu...

Primary sponsor: Liz Saville Roberts (PC)

That this House demands the immediate release of Filipino community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, who has been in detention since her arrest along with four human rights defenders since 7 February 2...

Primary sponsor: Graham Leadbitter (SNP)

That this House notes with deep concern the UK government's recent decision to further hike duty on whisky; recognises the profoundly damaging impact this move will have on the Scotch Whisky industry,...

Primary sponsor: Llinos Medi (PC)

That this House welcomes the news that the Menai Suspension Bridge will fully reopen on Saturday, 2 November 2024 following the completion of the first phase in its refurbishment; notes that the bridg...

Primary sponsor: Ann Davies (PC)

That this House condemns the decision to curtail Agricultural Property Relief in the Autumn Budget; acknowledges that new rules from April 2026 will see farm assets over £1 million face a 20% tax rate...

Primary sponsor: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Lab)

That this House welcomes the Government’s Passenger Rail Services (Public Ownership) Bill, which is nearing completion of its passage through Parliament; notes that the Government’s impact assessment ...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Gibson (LD)

That this House recognises the work of Fishing 4 Mental Health in showing how angling can help to promote wellbeing; acknowledges that Fishing 4 Mental Health is supporting people suffering with menta...

Primary sponsor: Iqbal Mohamed (Ind)

That this House notes the growing disparity in wealth distribution within the UK; recognises the need for a fairer tax system that ensures the wealthiest individuals contribute their fair share to soc...

Primary sponsor: Brian Leishman (Ind)

That this House expresses deep concern over the seizure of a fire appliance and life-saving equipment, donated by the Fire Brigades Union in Scotland, which has been held at the Israeli port of Ashdod...

Primary sponsor: Alex Easton (Ind)

That this House congratulates J. Wright & Son, a family-run butcher’s shop established in Donaghadee in 1924, on reaching its 100th anniversary; acknowledges the significant contribution of three gene...