Early Day Motion
Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week
(6 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes Less Survivable Cancers Week, which highlights cancers with a five-year survival rate of less than 50 per cent, including pancreatic, oesophageal, stomach, liver, lung and brain cancers; recognises that, together, these cancers account for a significant proportion of cancer deaths in the UK despite receiving a …
Early Day Motion
Public sector recruitment in Northern Ireland
(3 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes there has been significant under representation of some communities among those employed in a number of public bodies in Northern Ireland; recognises that, whether in housing or policing, a more representative workforce is preferable given the country's troubled past; and calls upon political figures representing those …
Early Day Motion
In Memory of Gerry Keating
(4 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House mourns the passing of Gerry Keating, former Newcastle upon Tyne City Councillor for Blakelaw and then North Jesmond, a teacher at Newcastle Royal Grammar School, as well as a long distance runner, a liberal, eccentric, maker and enjoyer of political mischief, contrarian, rugby league fanatic and, most …
Early Day Motion
Commemoration of Terry Yorath
(10 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House commemorates the life and achievements of former Wales midfielder, captain and manager Terry Yorath; acknowledges his accomplishments at club level for Leeds United, Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur; recognises his 59 international appearances for Wales, 42 of them as Captain; remembers his commitment to the sport and …
Early Day Motion
Government language regarding Scottish colleagues
(2 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire)
That this House notes recent media reports that Scottish Labour Members of Parliament have been described as idiots by senior colleagues in Westminster; notes confusion as to whether specific Scottish Labour Members were being referred to or if the description was intended to apply to the full Scottish Labour contingent …
Early Day Motion
150th anniversary of Croy Silver Band
(1 Signatures)
8 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Katrina Murray (Labour - Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch)
That this House congratulates Croy Silver Band on celebrating its 150th anniversary; notes that the band was founded in Smithstone in 1875 as families moved to the area to work in the coal mines; recognises the role of the parish of Holy Cross following its opening in 1902, and the …
Early Day Motion
Grandmaster David Bailey awarded Ninth Dan in Taekwondo
(2 Signatures)
8 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House congratulates Grandmaster David Bailey, founder and Chief Instructor of Central Taekwondo Academy in Falkirk, on being awarded Ninth Dan Taekwondo, the highest rank attainable; recognises that this award followed the successful completion of a rigorous High Dan promotion process at Kukkiwon in Seoul; further recognises the decades …
Early Day Motion
125 years of Three Bridges Football Club
(2 Signatures)
7 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Peter Lamb (Labour - Crawley)
That this House congratulates Three Bridges Football Club on their 125th anniversary; notes the important role non-league football plays in the cultural life and identity of communities; recognises the team’s exceptional current form sitting at the top of the Isthmian League South East Division; and commends the tireless dedication of …
Early Day Motion
Birmingham bin strikes (No. 2)
(2 Signatures)
7 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House acknowledges that 6 January 2026 marks one year since the industrial dispute between Birmingham City Council and its waste management workers began; expresses concern at the continued distress and interruption that the dispute has caused for Birmingham’s 1.1 million residents and 37,000 businesses; regrets the failure of …
Early Day Motion
RESP and St Andrews Aquarium nominated for award
(8 Signatures)
7 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the River Eden Sustainability Partnership (RESP) on being nominated for the Great British Wildlife Restoration Award, organised by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); recognises this nomination as a significant achievement and notes that RESP is one of only two Scottish projects …