Early Day Motion
Bryan Carnes MBE
(2 Signatures)
27 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes with sadness the decision of the Chair of the Board of Trustees at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Bryan Carnes MBE, to stand down from his role at the end of 2026, concluding almost 25 years of dedicated service to the theatre and to the …
Early Day Motion
Appointment of Pritpal Singh Nagi MBE DL as High Sheriff of Staffordshire
(2 Signatures)
27 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House congratulates Pritpal Singh Nagi MBE DL, in the warmest terms, on his appointment as High Sheriff of Staffordshire; welcomes the important fact that Mr Nagi is the first Sikh to hold the historic position of High Sheriff in Staffordshire; notes Mr Nagi’s long career as a local …
Early Day Motion
Boston Marathon and Aaron Beggs’ act of sportsmanship
(4 Signatures)
27 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Alex Easton (Independent - North Down)
That this House congratulates Bangor runner Aaron Beggs on his outstanding performance at the Boston Marathon; notes that he completed the race in an impressive time of 2:44:45, placing him among a very large international field of competitors; further notes that, in the closing stages of the race, he stopped …
Early Day Motion
British citizens' right to a family life with spouses in the UK
(11 Signatures)
27 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House notes that British citizens wishing to return to live in the UK with a foreign-born spouse face complex, costly visa application conditions; believes that UK citizens should have a presumed right to a family life in their own country, subject to proper checks on the bone fide …
Early Day Motion
Banbridge Baptist Church, 180th anniversary
(2 Signatures)
27 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House congratulates Banbridge Baptist Church on its 180th anniversary; notes that it was founded in 1845 and recognises it as the oldest surviving Baptist church in County Down; gives thanks for the men mightily used of God in its pulpit and membership for the preaching of the Gospel …
Early Day Motion
Falkland Islands
(7 Signatures)
27 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House welcomes the steadfast support of the Government for the Falkland Islanders' right to self-determination; notes that the position of the UK on the sovereignty and defence of the Falkland Islands remains resolute and consistent; reiterates the view that the Falkland Islands are British, irrespective of what other …
Early Day Motion
Payment of employment tribunal awards (No. 2)
(8 Signatures)
23 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House notes with concern reports that individuals who have successfully won cases at Employment Tribunals are facing significant delays, or complete failure, in receiving the compensation awarded to them; further notes that, unlike other courts, Employment Tribunals do not have direct enforcement powers, leaving claimants to pursue additional …
Early Day Motion
Wincanton Town Council Bronze Award in the National Council Award Scheme
(4 Signatures)
23 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates Wincanton Town Council on achieving the Bronze Award in the National Council Award Scheme; recognises that this award reflects the hard work of the Town Council’s staff and councillors in demonstrating a strong commitment to good governance, transparency, community engagement and effective local leadership; understands that …
Early Day Motion
Legal protections for individuals making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
(12 Signatures)
23 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to undertake an urgent assessment of the adequacy of legal protections for individuals making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, in light of the information provided to hon. Members by whistleblowers alleging that a contractor has …
Early Day Motion
School libraries and librarians and the National Year of Reading 2026
(13 Signatures)
23 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House recognises and celebrates the importance of school libraries in the UK; celebrates the importance of reading particularly in the National Literacy Trust’s National Year of Reading; supports expanding library provision and access in schools; notes just how crucial reading is for education and development for school students …