Early Day Motion
Bowhouse Market awarded farmers market certification
(4 Signatures)
21 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates Bowhouse Market in the East Neuk of Fife on being awarded farmers market certification from the Farm Retail Association; recognises that the certification provides consistency and clarity to the public on what a true farmers market is; understands that eight key principles must be met in …
Early Day Motion
Democracy in Iran
(2 Signatures)
20 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House expresses grave concern at the systematic repression of the people of Iran; notes reports that during the 2026 nationwide protests thousands were killed and tens of thousands arrested; recalls the 1988 massacre of 30000 political prisoners and Iran’s continuing high rate of executions; recognises that during the …
Early Day Motion
Valentina Gomez and the protection of public order and community cohesion
(8 Signatures)
20 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House welcomes reports that the Government is taking steps to prevent the entry of Ms Valentina Gomez to the United Kingdom for the far-right march in London on 16 May organised by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon; notes with serious concern her previous conduct at the same Unite the Kingdom rally, …
Early Day Motion
World Curlew Day
(18 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
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
Dementia Fest and the first anniversary of the launch of Dementia Heroes (No. 2)
(3 Signatures)
20 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Dementia Heroes community support group and dementia café on the creation of Dementia Fest in partnership with Glasgow Life; notes it is running as a part of Glasgow’s WestFest and will include an open air concert on Kelvin Way, a dementia film festival, dementia friendly …
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
Use of restraint of children in the asylum system removal process
(16 Signatures)
20 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes that Government are consulting on the use of physical restraint techniques to be applied to children during the removal process in the asylum system, including the handcuffing, carrying and physically handling of a child, which is well recognised as inducing psychological trauma to a child; therefore …
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 …