Early Day Motion
Death of Pope Francis
(28 Signatures)
23 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House expresses its sadness at the death of the Vicar of Christ, Pope Francis, affectionately known as the People’s Pope; offers its condolences to Catholic people in Britain and across the world; notes that Pope Francis was the first Latin American pontiff; pays tribute to Pope Francis for …
Early Day Motion
Close season for hare shooting
(3 Signatures)
23 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House notes with concern the ongoing absence of a statutory close season for the shooting of hares in England and Wales, despite their status as a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan; recognises that this lack of protection allows hares to be shot during their breeding …
Early Day Motion
UK parliamentarians sanctioned by the Russian Federation
(22 Signatures)
23 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House unequivocally supports those hon. and Rt hon. Members and Peers targeted by the Russian Federation in the latest round of retaliatory sanctions announced on 23 April 2025; condemns the Russian Government’s continued attempts to stifle international criticism and accountability for its illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine; …
Early Day Motion
Sanctioning of UK Parliamentarians by Russia
(26 Signatures)
23 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House condemns the Russian Federation’s decision to impose sanctions on Members of the UK Parliament, for standing up in support of Ukraine and in defence of democracy across Europe; notes that this action by the Kremlin is part of a wider pattern of intimidation and disinformation aimed at …
Early Day Motion
Go! Youth Trust awarded Tesco Stronger Starts Golden Grant
(2 Signatures)
23 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Go! Youth Trust, a community group based in Falkirk, on being awarded a £5,000 Tesco Stronger Starts Golden Grant; recognises the vital work Go! Youth Trust does in supporting young people through mentoring, outreach and youth work programmes; welcomes the support provided by Tesco’s Stronger Starts …
Early Day Motion
Blooming Bairns and Falkirk Town Centre
(2 Signatures)
23 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House recognises and commends the outstanding work of Blooming Bairns, a volunteer-led community group in Falkirk, for their commitment to enhancing the town centre’s green spaces; notes that the group recently received a £3,132 grant from the Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, administered by CVS Falkirk …
Early Day Motion
Great British Beef Week 2025
(7 Signatures)
23 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises Great British Beef Week (GBBW) from 23 April to 30 April 2025, a nationwide campaign which celebrates the exceptional taste of British beef and which highlights the hard work and dedication of the farmers who produce it; notes that GBBW is now in its 15th year; …
Early Day Motion
Viewpark and Bellshill Community Alcohol Partnership
(3 Signatures)
23 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Frank McNally (Labour - Coatbridge and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Viewpark and Bellshill Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) on being named Scotland’s joint CAP of the Year at the recent CAP Awards ceremony in the Houses of Parliament; notes the strong programme of diversionary activities that it offers to young people and the wider community, including mountain …
Early Day Motion
Palantir Technologies, Peter Thiel and the NHS
(4 Signatures)
22 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
That this House believes that Palantir and Peter Thiel should have their hands off our NHS; further believes every individual deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use; furthermore believes in the importance of upholding British democratic values throughout the work of …
Early Day Motion
Collapse of Rana Plaza, Bangladesh
(9 Signatures)
22 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House marks that on 24 April 2025 it is 12 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which killed at least 1,132 workers and injured more than 2,500, a large proportion of whom were women in what was one of the worst industrial …