Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Frank McNally (Lab)

That this House recognises the 80th anniversary of One Parent Families Scotland; understands that One Parent Families Scotland is the country’s leading charity working with single parent families in S...

Primary sponsor: Max Wilkinson (LD)

That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of Cheltenham Literature Festival; recognises its role as a leading cultural event; and commends its schools programme, which engages 23,000 pupils annu...

Primary sponsor: Wera Hobhouse (LD)

That this House recognises that 6 July 2024 is National Meadows Day; acknowledges the vital work of people across the UK who are at the heart of meadow making and managing species-rich grasslands, fro...

Primary sponsor: Brian Leishman (Ind)

That this House calls on the Government to take a transitional stake in the Grangemouth refinery to ensure its continued operation until a viable green energy alternative is in place; urges the Govern...

Primary sponsor: Calum Miller (LD)

That this House expresses its deep concern at the escalation in the Middle East; recognises the role played by UK and US forces in response to Iran’s condemnable attacks; believes it is right that we ...

Primary sponsor: Calum Miller (LD)

That this House notes its deep alarm at the escalation of violence in the Middle East amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 100 Israelis still being held hostage and a new humanitarian crisi...

Primary sponsor: Monica Harding (LD)

That this House expresses its alarm at the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah; supports steps taken at the UN, including by the UK, to secure a statement supporting an immediate cease...

Primary sponsor: Tom Gordon (LD)

That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Parkrun, which was founded in 2004 in Bushy Park, London, and now operates in 20 countries with millions of participants worldwide, encouraging physi...

Primary sponsor: Ayoub Khan (Ind)

That this House expresses its unequivocal solidarity with Uber and other private hire drivers across the UK, recognising the vital role they play in the modern transportation network; notes with conce...

Primary sponsor: Tracy Gilbert (Lab)

That this House welcomes the Supreme Court judgment yesterday in the case of Tesco Stores Ltd v Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and others; notes that the outcome protects workers’ righ...

Primary sponsor: Stephen Gethins (SNP)

That this House commends Matvii Mishyn, a Ukrainian school student studying at Monifieth High School for being made Dux of the School; notes all of his hard work, achievements and incredible contribut...

Primary sponsor: Tonia Antoniazzi (Lab)

That this House recognises the service of Terry Wiggins MBE, who will be retiring after 50 years; thanks him for his commitment to the House; notes his role in founding the Commons and Lords Rugby Uni...

Primary sponsor: Mary Glindon (Lab)

That this House recognises the success of the indoor ban on smoking in public places, introduced by a Labour Government in 2007, in reducing smoking, boosting individual health and easing the strain o...

Primary sponsor: Susan Murray (LD)

That this House recognises the work of the True Origins Partnership, formerly the Balmore Trust, based in Mid Dunbartonshire; congratulates John Riches and the Board of Trustees, the staff and volunte...

Primary sponsor: John McDonnell (Ind)

That this House is gravely concerned by the arrest at Heathrow Airport of the freelance foreign affairs reporter and National Union of Journalists member Richard Medhurst under Section 12 of Terrorism...

Primary sponsor: Brendan O'Hara (SNP)

That this House recognises the enormous contribution of Mary Anne Stewart to alleviating food poverty in Campbeltown and the surrounding area during her decade as Chair of the Kintyre Food Bank; thank...

Primary sponsor: Vikki Slade (LD)

That this House expresses profound concern over Saudi Arabia's bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council; notes with alarm the extensive record of human rights violations in Saud...

Primary sponsor: Kirsty Blackman (SNP)

That this House celebrates the work of Scarf, a social enterprise that delivers energy efficiency advice and services to households and businesses across Scotland; encourages the public to attend Scar...

Primary sponsor: John McDonnell (Ind)

That this House recognises that UK workers put in some of the longest full-time working hours across Europe, yet the longer hours worked are not translating into increased productivity; notes that sin...

Primary sponsor: Kim Johnson (Lab)

That this House notes that the current threshold of pension support to open the gate way of winter fuel allowance is too low; further notes the need to change the cliff-edge nature of the pension cred...