Early Day Motion
Halie Selassie and Bath
(13 Signatures)
21 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary since Emperor Haile Selassie moved to Fairfield House in Bath in 1936 while in exile during the Italian occupation of East Africa; recognises the significance of Haile Selassie as the central figure in Rastafarianism; further recognises his many years campaigning against fascist dictator …
Early Day Motion
Chris Boulton
(1 Signatures)
21 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House notes with great sadness the death of Chris Boulton, Chief Executive of Greenham Trust; recognises the significant contribution made by Chris Boulton following his appointment in 2014, during which time he helped to double the size of the Trust’s charitable endowment and increase the surplus available for …
Early Day Motion
Geoffrey Hayes contribution to engineering
(2 Signatures)
21 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates Mr Geoffrey Hayes, a resident of Lomond View in North East Fife, on being celebrated for a remarkable 50-year contribution to engineering; recognises the outstanding dedication and impact of his work over five decades, both locally and within the wider engineering community; honours the positive difference …
Early Day Motion
UK digital sovereignty strategy
(3 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion)
That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes …
Early Day Motion
Killing of Dipu Chandra Das
(6 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House is deeply concerned by reports of the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu labourer, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, in December 2025, following an incident of mob violence; expresses grave alarm at continued reports of attacks, intimidation and violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, including members of the …
Early Day Motion
Water White Paper
(6 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire)
That this House notes the publication of the Government’s Water White Paper; expresses concern at the poor condition of England’s rivers with only 16% of surface waters in England being classified as having Good Ecological Status or Potential; further notes that 40% of all water pollution is caused by agricultural …
Early Day Motion
Harm caused by exposure to sodium valproate
(2 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises the severe and avoidable harm caused to individuals and families by exposure to sodium valproate; notes the findings of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review First Do No Harm (2020), which identified serious failures in the regulation and prescribing of sodium valproate; further notes …
Early Day Motion
Commemorating National Care Leaver’s Month November 2025
(16 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House notes the importance of the first National Care Leavers Month in November 2025 and celebrates that a month is dedicated to this important cause; acknowledges the difficulties and inequities that care leavers face, including a cliff edge of support and services that disappear suddenly, a postcode lottery …
Early Day Motion
V11 footballers
(2 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes with concern the situation of the V11 footballers, who have been formally classified as victims of crime by the police, yet continue to face aggressive tax enforcement action in circumstances where the financial misconduct that harmed them was caused by regulated advisers; further notes with deep …
Early Day Motion
Ballyclare Branch of the Royal British Legion
(3 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House congratulates the Ballyclare Branch of the Royal British Legion on its exceptional success at the recent Northern Ireland District Conference; notes that the Branch was awarded the prestigious Haig Shield NI, recognising its excellence in compliance, positive promotion of the Legion, and its outstanding support for members …