Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Gordon McKee (Lab)

That this House recognises the fantastic achievement of Sunshine No.1, an art and gift shop in Mount Florida founded by Suzi Nicol, which has been named as one of 100 most impressive small firms by Sm...

Primary sponsor: Wendy Chamberlain (LD)

That this House calls on the Government to withdraw the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024.

Primary sponsor: Christine Jardine (LD)

That this House notes that the Elections Act 2022 increased the number of UK citizens living abroad that are eligible to vote in UK elections to approximately 3.5 million; further notes that UK citize...

Primary sponsor: Jeremy Corbyn (Ind)

That this House notes the expiry this year of the 10-year extension of the Agreement between the UK and the USA for Cooperation in the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defence Purposes; further notes ...

Primary sponsor: Luke Myer (Lab)

That this House congratulates John Cater on fifty years of service to the higher education sector, including thirty years leading Edge Hill University, making him the longest-serving vice chancellor i...

Primary sponsor: Bob Blackman (Con)

That this House, whilst celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga this year, notes that modern-day Yoga techniques have been developed by vested commercial interests, taking Indian classical Yoga...

Primary sponsor: Mr Alistair Carmichael (LD)

That this House recognises the benefits of the production of concrete with zero waste, fewer lorry movements and minimal water waste by greener volumetric mobile concrete plants (VCMs); acknowledges t...

Primary sponsor: Mr Lee Dillon (LD)

That this House welcomes the period product scheme for schools and colleges; notes that that current scheme was in April of this year extended until July 2025; further notes that a longer duration of ...

Primary sponsor: Llinos Medi (PC)

That this House commemorates Sioe Sir Fôn (the Anglesey County Show), an annual two-day event set to be held on 13–14 August; notes that the show offers an excellent opportunity to view displays of li...

Primary sponsor: Liz Saville Roberts (PC)

That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of Côr Godre’r Aran, a Welsh-speaking male voice choir based in the village of Llanuwchllyn near Bala; notes that the choir membership represents a spec...

Primary sponsor: Calum Miller (LD)

That this House believes democracy is best served when eligible voters are encouraged to participate in elections; does not believe there was evidence of widespread voter fraud prior to 2022; notes wi...

Primary sponsor: Ann Davies (PC)

That this House commends volunteers in Carmarthen for providing free breakfast, activities and a safe space for young people in need of extra support during the summer holidays; notes that the summer ...

Primary sponsor: Max Wilkinson (LD)

That this House recognises the crucial role played by district councils in delivering services to communities across the country; welcomes the Government’s commitment to further devolution talks; note...

Primary sponsor: John McDonnell (Ind)

That this House is alarmed by the breaches of International Humanitarian Law by the Iranian government; notes that the Islamic Republic’s violent repression of women and the activists defending their ...

Primary sponsor: Graeme Downie (Lab)

That this House congratulates the Scotland Schools debating team on winning the World Schools Debating Championships; believes that Logan Moss from Dollar Academy, Sophie Hannigan and Callum Henry fro...

Primary sponsor: Jim Allister (TUV)

That this House condemns the gratuitous and offensive mocking of Christianity as part of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games 2024; and calls on the Foreign Secretary to register a protest with t...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House notes 75 years of Comber Brass Band; highlights the 37 committed members that rehearse every Wednesday alongside their musical director Paul Hamilton; underlines the origins of the ban...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House celebrates 60 years of Tony Blackburn on air; notes his first appearance on Radio Caroline on 25 July 1964 when he was only 21 and his contribution to the UK media since then; highligh...

Primary sponsor: Gordon McKee (Lab)

That this House celebrates the remarkable tennis career of Andy Murray as he plays his last professional tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including winning three Grand Slam singles titles, two O...

Primary sponsor: Jamie Stone (LD)

That this House celebrates and pays its sincere gratitude to Callum McDonald, an RNLI lifeguard from Dundee; recognises his heroic effort which saved two young children from drowning in Farr Bay; appr...