Early Day Motion
Ballyclare Branch of the Royal British Legion
(3 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House congratulates the Ballyclare Branch of the Royal British Legion on its exceptional success at the recent Northern Ireland District Conference; notes that the Branch was awarded the prestigious Haig Shield NI, recognising its excellence in compliance, positive promotion of the Legion, and its outstanding support for members …
Early Day Motion
Import of illegal meat
(18 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House recognises lack of adequate action on the importation of illegal meat coming in to the UK via ports like Dover; notes that Dover Port Health has now removed over 300 tonnes of illegal meat; further notes that this has been a recognised issue for over two decades …
Early Day Motion
Harm caused by exposure to sodium valproate
(2 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises the severe and avoidable harm caused to individuals and families by exposure to sodium valproate; notes the findings of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review First Do No Harm (2020), which identified serious failures in the regulation and prescribing of sodium valproate; further notes …
Early Day Motion
UK digital sovereignty strategy
(3 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion)
That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes …
Early Day Motion
Water White Paper
(6 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire)
That this House notes the publication of the Government’s Water White Paper; expresses concern at the poor condition of England’s rivers with only 16% of surface waters in England being classified as having Good Ecological Status or Potential; further notes that 40% of all water pollution is caused by agricultural …
Early Day Motion
Commemorating National Care Leaver’s Month November 2025
(16 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House notes the importance of the first National Care Leavers Month in November 2025 and celebrates that a month is dedicated to this important cause; acknowledges the difficulties and inequities that care leavers face, including a cliff edge of support and services that disappear suddenly, a postcode lottery …
Early Day Motion
V11 footballers
(2 Signatures)
20 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes with concern the situation of the V11 footballers, who have been formally classified as victims of crime by the police, yet continue to face aggressive tax enforcement action in circumstances where the financial misconduct that harmed them was caused by regulated advisers; further notes with deep …
Early Day Motion
Dolly Parton's birthday
(14 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House wishes Dolly Parton a happy 80th birthday; recognises her philanthropic efforts through the Dollywood Foundation to inspire children in her home county to achieve educational success; acknowledges that the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has been in operation for over 30 years, gifting millions of free books to …
Early Day Motion
Banning under 16s from social media
(6 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley)
That this House notes with concern the impact of social media use on the mental wellbeing of children under 16, including increased anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and exposure to harmful content; recognises that current age restrictions and safeguards are insufficient to address this growing problem; and calls on the Government …
Early Day Motion
200 years of St Mark’s Parish Church, Portadown
(3 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House notes the 200th anniversary of St Mark’s Parish Church, Portadown, first consecrated in 1826 as the Church of St Martin on land gifted by Viscount Mandeville, later the Duke of Manchester; gives thanks for two centuries of faithful Christian witness, worship and service in the heart of …