Early Day Motion
Planned demolition of Christian informal settlements in Islamabad
(1 Signatures)
20 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern at reports of planned evictions and demolition of informal settlements in Islamabad, Pakistan, many of which are home to low income Christian families; notes that affected residents often lack formal land titles and are therefore at heightened risk of displacement; recalls Pakistan’s constitutional and international …
Early Day Motion
100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II
(4 Signatures)
20 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that 21 April 2026 marks 100 years since the birth of the woman who became the longest reigning monarch in British history for over 70 years from 1952 until her passing in 2022; acknowledges the profound and lasting impact she had on the UK and across …
Early Day Motion
80 years of the Raffery Boys' Brigade
(2 Signatures)
20 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 80th Birthday of the 1st Raffery Boys' Brigade; celebrates the role of the 1st Raffery Boys' Brigade; thanks all those past members and officers who gave of their time to improve the lives of boys and young men in their local area throughout the last …
Early Day Motion
World Curlew Day
(15 Signatures)
20 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Chris Hinchliff (Labour - North East Hertfordshire)
That this House calls on the Government to adopt and implement the UK Curlew Action Plan; recognises that the Eurasian Curlew, one of Britain’s most iconic and culturally significant birds, has declined by approximately 65 per cent since the 1970s and is now classified as a Red Listed species; notes …
Early Day Motion
Stoke Orchard Football Club
(5 Signatures)
20 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury)
That this House celebrates the work of the Stoke Orchard Football Club, an organised youth club that gives more than 120 children the chance to play football; recognises the work of Suzanne and John Cooper, who set up the club in honour of their son Ezra, alongside grandfather David Cooper; …
Early Day Motion
UK defence bonds
(12 Signatures)
20 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by President Trump's reckless war in the Middle East, Russian aggression in Europe and growing uncertainty over this White House's commitment to NATO, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to rebuild the …
Early Day Motion
Keele Parish Council Election 2026
(2 Signatures)
20 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes the election of members to Keele Parish Council in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, scheduled for Thursday 7 May 2026; recognises that there were fewer candidates than seats on the Parish Council and so the 2026 election to Keele Parish Council was uncontested; congratulates all those successfully elected including …
Early Day Motion
Israel’s treatment of Palestinian prisoners
(26 Signatures)
16 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House expresses grave concern about reports of widespread and systematic torture of Palestinians detained and imprisoned by Israel, including children; notes with alarm that, since 2023, the situation has deteriorated significantly, with evidence of intensifying abuses, including beatings, sexual violence, starvation and lethal mistreatment, leading to unprecedented numbers …
Early Day Motion
Mountain rescue in Cumbria
(12 Signatures)
16 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes with concern the potential impact of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 on small-volunteer led organisations; recognises the impetus for this change arose from the recommendations of the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry, and that improved regulation in this area is …
Early Day Motion
Student Loans Company repayments
(5 Signatures)
16 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses grave concern at reports that the Student Loans Company (SLC) has instructed 22,000 students to immediately repay tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and childcare grants issued in error; notes that many of those affected are from disadvantaged and non-traditional backgrounds, including mature students, single parents and …