Early Day Motion
In Memory of Councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE
(3 Signatures)
2 Feb 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes with great sadness the death of Councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE, who passed away on 30th January, aged 44; recognises his distinguished career of public service, having represented the Lozells ward of Birmingham City Council as a Councillor from 2011 and served in senior cabinet roles, including …
Early Day Motion
Birmingham bin strikes (No. 2)
(2 Signatures)
7 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House acknowledges that 6 January 2026 marks one year since the industrial dispute between Birmingham City Council and its waste management workers began; expresses concern at the continued distress and interruption that the dispute has caused for Birmingham’s 1.1 million residents and 37,000 businesses; regrets the failure of …
Early Day Motion
Challenges in the family justice system
(2 Signatures)
6 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House regrets the ongoing failures that continue to permeate the family justice system; acknowledges the debilitating effects that family breakdowns have upon parents and children, as well as the complexities and difficulties in fairly mediating disputes over custody; notes the profound impacts of procedural delays, administrative failings, and …
Early Day Motion
Political education
(10 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House recognises the Government’s decision to grant eligible individuals aged 16 and 17 the right to vote; notes that those aged 16 and 17 have an inalienable right to an education under the Education and Skills Act 2008 and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the …
Early Day Motion
Hurricane Melissa
(10 Signatures)
11 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses its deep regret at the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on the people of Jamaica, The Bahamas, Cuba, Bermuda, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Turks and Caicos Islands; expresses further sympathy for the various diaspora communities in the United Kingdom whose families and loved ones have been …
Early Day Motion
Government energy efficiency standards
(5 Signatures)
22 Oct 2025
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House believes that the implementation of energy efficiency measures are vital in tackling fuel poverty, reducing household carbon emissions and cutting energy bills for low-income families; acknowledges the crucial importance of ensuring that the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) work to the benefit …
Early Day Motion
Elevated Up CIC
(2 Signatures)
22 Oct 2025
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House congratulates Elevated Up CIC, based in Oscott, Birmingham, on being awarded £19,845 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support the Move Forward Elevated Up project, which aims to empower local residents through education, skills development and wellbeing initiatives; recognises the organisation’s valuable …
Early Day Motion
Don't Give Up CIC
(2 Signatures)
22 Oct 2025
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House congratulates Don't Give Up CIC, based in Lozells, Birmingham, on being awarded £19,990 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the funding will support the group’s efforts to engage young people through sports-based activities as a positive alternative to violence and knife crime; recognises the project’s …
Early Day Motion
Obligations under the Genocide Convention towards British dual nationals
(3 Signatures)
11 Sep 2025
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza, which have brought about mass civilian casualties, the destruction of most non-military infrastructure, the displacement of 1.9 million people and a man-made humanitarian crisis now classified as a famine; acknowledges that, as part of its obligations under the 1948 Convention on the …
Early Day Motion
Jagtar Singh Johal (No. 2)
(17 Signatures)
21 Jul 2025
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes with serious concern that Jagtar Singh Johal, a British citizen from Dumbarton, has been arbitrarily detained in India since November 2017; further notes reports that Mr Johal has been subject to torture and mistreatment, and that he continues to be held without trial after more than …