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
City of Stoke-on-Trent Male Voice Choir’s dementia fundraising tour
(2 Signatures)
27 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Allison Gardner (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates The City of Stoke-on-Trent Male Voice Choir on their initiative to raise funds and awareness for dementia; recognises that the choir will be giving concerts in all six towns which form the city, Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Fenton, Longton and Stoke; notes that singing can support wellbeing …
Early Day Motion
100th anniversary of the 1st Ewell Village (St Mary’s) Brownies
(5 Signatures)
27 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House congratulates the 1st Ewell Village (St Mary’s) Brownies on their 100th anniversary; recognises the work of Division and Assistant County Commissioner, Mary Zoeller, who runs the 1st Ewell Village Brownie unit; thanks everyone who works tirelessly behind the scenes for their brilliant work including all the staff, …
Early Day Motion
Leatherhead FC's first league title in 62 years
(5 Signatures)
27 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House congratulates Leatherhead FC, otherwise known as The Tanners, on winning the league for the first time in 62 years and on being promoted to the Isthmian Premier Division; and thanks everybody behind this achievement including the players, the management team including Manager Ian Selley and his excellent …
Early Day Motion
10th anniversary of Bostall Community Library
(2 Signatures)
27 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
That this House recognises the 10th anniversary of Bostall Community Library being run by the Bostall Library Community Group; notes that the library has been active since 1939; highlights that ten years ago Bostall Library Community Group took over the running of the library from the London Borough of Bexley; …
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
Seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
(32 Signatures)
23 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House notes with deep concern reports that around 20,000 civilian seafarers are currently stranded on vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating regional conflict; recognises that these workers, who play a vital role in maintaining global supply chains, including the movement of food and …
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
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 …