Early Day Motion
Less Survivable Cancers Week
(29 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises Less Survivable Cancers Week; notes the six less survivable cancers are cancers of the brain, liver, lungs, pancreas, oesophagus and stomach; further recognises that these cancers account for 67,000 deaths every year and represent around 42% of all cancer deaths in the UK; further notes late …
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
(13 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
Recognition of Helix Park gardener at Green Flag Awards
(3 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Garry Wilson of Falkirk Council on being named Employee of the Year at the Keep Britain Tidy Green Flag Awards; recognises his outstanding contribution to the care and enhancement of Helix Park, home of The Kelpies; commends his creative, sustainable use of recycled natural materials to …
Early Day Motion
Carmuirs Primary School awarded SportScotland Gold Award
(3 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Carmuirs Primary School in Falkirk on achieving the SportScotland Gold Award; recognises the sustained commitment of pupils, staff and families to high-quality sport and physical activity; applauds the school’s strong community partnerships and leadership by pupils in promoting participation in sport; and wishes Carmuirs Primary every …
Early Day Motion
Commonwealth Games
(5 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House deplores the unilateral action of Commonwealth Games NI in declaring that the Ulster Banner will not be used as the flag of the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Team at the Games in Glasgow this summer; notes that this flag has been used for this purpose since 1934; …
Early Day Motion
Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week
(9 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
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
Waringstown Women’s Institute 70th anniversary
(2 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House congratulates Waringstown Women’s Institute on the occasion of its 70th anniversary; recognises the Institute’s longstanding and deeply valued contribution to the social fabric of Waringstown village and the surrounding area, where its members have championed friendship, mutual support and community spirit; acknowledges the vital role the Institute …
Early Day Motion
Representation of Northern Ireland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
(6 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House expresses concern at reports that the Ulster Banner, the flag traditionally used to represent Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games, may be discontinued ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games; recognises that for many decades the Ulster Banner has been carried with pride by Northern Irish athletes …