Early Day Motion
Outdoor learning
(18 Signatures)
11 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House celebrates the place of the great outdoors in a child's education; recognises the contributions of the outdoor learning sector leaders highlighting equity of access, links to mental health, and youth-led adventure initiatives; welcomes continued collaboration across education, health and community organisations; and calls for Parliament's sustained attention …
Early Day Motion
Economic contribution of drag hunting to rural communities
(2 Signatures)
11 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
That this House recognises the role of lawful drag hunting activities, whereby hounds track a non-animal scent laid by a human runner, in supporting rural communities across the United Kingdom; notes that drag hunting operates within the framework of existing legislation and does not harm any animals, but provides employment …
Early Day Motion
UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England
(12 Signatures)
11 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally and approximately 85% found in England; notes that these unique rivers support exceptional biodiversity, including Atlantic salmon, water vole, brown trout, southern damselfly and white-clawed crayfish; further notes the internationally …
Early Day Motion
Congratulations to Hollie Davidson
(8 Signatures)
10 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates Hollie Davidson on making history as the first female referee to officiate a Men’s Six Nations match, having taken charge of Ireland’s victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium on 14 February 2026; notes that since becoming Scotland’s first full-time female referee in 2017, Davidson officiated …
Early Day Motion
Bonhill Primary School Pupils' charity fundraising
(3 Signatures)
10 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Douglas McAllister (Labour - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates Bonhill Primary School pupils Daphne and Evie on winning the Creative category in the prestigious RKC Young Kennel Club Young Person of the Year awards for their commitment to raising the profile of Maggie’s Centres and Scottie dogs; applauds them for raising £2,600 in support of …
Early Day Motion
Bishop Andrew Watson
(9 Signatures)
10 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House notes with deep sadness the death of the Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, who died on 3 March 2026 shortly after a diagnosis of terminal cancer; recognises decades of dedicated service within the Church of England, including 11 years as Bishop of Guildford and …
Early Day Motion
Cupar Vet national award
(7 Signatures)
10 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates Kristie King from Cupar on winning the Veterinary Nursing category award at the annual ALBAS awards, which celebrate land-based and aquaculture skills; notes that Kristie has been studying a Lantra Diploma in veterinary nursing through SRUC Oatridge while working as a student with Wilson and Partners …
Early Day Motion
New United Nations Convention on the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals
(16 Signatures)
10 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford)
That this House is gravely concerned at the apparent impunity enjoyed by state forces and paramilitary operatives across the globe engaging in the targeted killing of journalists and media workers, with one-hundred-and-twenty-eight killings globally recorded by the International Federation of Journalists in 2025 alone; recognises the significant harm to press …
Early Day Motion
Fipronil and Imidacloprid Pesticides
(9 Signatures)
9 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House expresses grave concern that fipronil and imidacloprid, pesticides banned for outdoor agricultural use, are still being widely used in domestic veterinary treatments for ticks and fleas in cats and dogs; recognises that the widespread use of these substances contributes significantly to freshwater pollution; highlights that these chemicals …
Early Day Motion
Future of Hamworthy Fire Station
(3 Signatures)
9 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House expresses its concern at the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Authority’s plans to close eight stations within the service, including the one at Hamworthy in Poole constituency; acknowledges that this would result in a loss of 96 firefighters overall, thirteen of which would be from Hamworthy, with a …