Early Day Motion
Bulphan Church of England Academy
(2 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
James McMurdock (Independent - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates Bulphan Church of England Academy, established in 1853, on its outstanding achievement of a 100% SATs pass rate last year; recognises the school’s vital contribution to the Bulphan community and its role in shaping generations of learners; and applauds the academy for showcasing the finest qualities …
Early Day Motion
Driver-only trains on East West Rail
(10 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes that rail operator Chiltern, which was appointed as the operator of the initial phase of East West Rail by the Department for Transport, has informed the rail unions of its intention to operate the route via Driver Only Operation (DOO); further notes that, under DOO, there …
Early Day Motion
McLaren title win for British motorsport
(17 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House celebrates the outstanding success of the United Kingdom in Formula One; congratulates Lando Norris, from Somerset, on becoming the Formula One World Drivers' Champion; further congratulates McLaren, based in Woking, on winning 2025 Formula One World Constructors' Championship and recognises the team’s longstanding contribution to British engineering …
Early Day Motion
Valporate report
(14 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House expresses deep concern at the continuing impact on individuals and families affected by harm linked to prenatal exposure to sodium valproate; notes that the Patient Safety Commissioner published a report in February 2024 outlining options for a two-stage approach to potential redress for those affected; further notes …
Early Day Motion
International Day of Human Rights and the persecution of Christians
(3 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House marks the International Day of Human Rights and expresses its deep concern at the continued persecution of Christian communities around the world; notes with alarm the rise in targeted violence, discrimination, intimidation, and restrictions on worship faced by Christians in numerous regions; recognises that freedom of thought, …
Early Day Motion
25th anniversary of Blyth Offshore Wind Farm
(7 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House celebrates the twenty fifth anniversary of the Blyth Offshore Wind Farm in Northumberland, the United Kingdom’s first offshore wind farm, and recognises its pioneering role in launching the nation’s offshore renewable energy sector; notes that domestic offshore wind generation has reduced the United Kingdom’s spending on imported …
Early Day Motion
Northern Powerhouse Rail and Wales
(9 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House notes with concern the classification of Northern Powerhouse Rail as an England and Wales project despite no part of the route being located in Wales; further notes that this follows similar classifications for HS2 and East-West Rail, which have resulted in Wales not receiving consequential funding for …
Early Day Motion
Changing Places toilets
(2 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
James McMurdock (Independent - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House notes the continued lack of Changing Places toilet facilities in many towns and public venues across the UK; recognises that Changing Places toilets provide essential equipment for disabled people to comfortably access public spaces in their communities; acknowledges that the absence of these facilities forces individuals to …
Early Day Motion
Horton Cemetery
(18 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes the significant historic, cultural and community value of Horton Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 9,000 former patients of the Epsom cluster of psychiatric hospitals, many of whom lie in unmarked graves; expresses deep concern and regret that this cemetery remains privately owned following …
Early Day Motion
Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways National Rail Heritage Award
(5 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House congratulates the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways on receiving the Network Rail Award for Best Overall Entry at the National Rail Heritage Awards for the redevelopment of the historic Boston Lodge Works near Porthmadog; notes that Boston Lodge, dating back almost 200 years, is recognised as the …