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Published – Friday 24 October 2025

Early Day Motions tabled on Thursday 23 October 2025

Early Day Motions (EDMs) are motions for which no days have been fixed.

The number of signatories includes all members who have added their names in support of the Early Day Motion (EDM), including the Member in charge of the Motion.

EDMs and added names are also published on the EDM database at www.parliament.uk/edm

[R] Indicates that a relevant interest has been declared.

New EDMs

212175th anniversary of Porter’s Fine Furnishings in Banbridge

Tabled: 23/10/25 Signatories: 1

Carla Lockhart

That this House congratulates Porter’s Fine Furnishings of Banbridge on marking its 75th anniversary of trading; pays warm tribute to Mr and Mrs Porter, who founded the business and remain very much at the heart of it today, still keeping a steady hand on the wheel; commends William and Audrey Porter for continuing that proud family tradition and steering the company into a vibrant new era; recognises that Porter’s Fine Furnishings has become part of the very DNA of Banbridge and its town centre; acknowledges the immeasurable benefit the business has brought to the local economy through employment and community support; and expresses sincere thanks for the enduring commitment of family-run enterprises like Porter’s, whose dedication and service continue to enrich local life.

2122Scottish National Hill Climb Championships 2025, Tak Ma Doon Road

Tabled: 23/10/25 Signatories: 1

Katrina Murray

That this House congratulates Road Cycling Cumbernauld and Kilsyth (RCCK) on hosting the Scottish National Hill Climb Championships 2025 at Tak Ma Doon Road, Kilsyth, on 27 September; recognises the time trial for bringing competitors from across the country to the renowned climb of Tak Ma Doon Road, historically a drovers’ road between Stirling and Kilsyth; welcomes the support of both British Cycling and Scottish Cycling for this event; notes that the results of the Championships were that the Youth A Female title was won by Eve Fairbairn of Discovery Junior, the Youth Open A was won by Arran Drackford of Falkirk Junior Bike Club, the Youth B Female was won by Isla Reekle of Falkirk Junior Bike Club, the Youth Open B was won by Gregor McNaught of Falkirk Junior Bike Club, the Junior Female was won by Emily Colbeck of Edinburgh University CC, the Junior Open was won by Raphael Jacquemet-Ross of West Lothian Clarion CC, the Non-Championship was won by Duncan Edwards of Bronte Wheelers-Neophix Eng, the Senior Open was won by Angus Toms of Edinburgh Bike Fitting RT and Senior Female was won by Lauren Dickenson of Handsling Alba Development RT; and encourages continued participation in cycling events across Scotland to promote sport, fitness, and community engagement.

2123Contribution of Steve McManus to the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Tabled: 23/10/25 Signatories: 1

Clive Jones

That this House commends Steve McManus on his leadership of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; expresses sadness at his announcement of his intention to step down as its Chief Executive, a position he has held since 2017; recognises that under his leadership the Trust has stood out in the NHS staff survey and has become a groundbreaking centre of research; further commends particularly his dedication in recent years to securing a future for Royal Berkshire Hospital under the New Hospitals Program in a political environment of continuous uncertainty; looks forward to working with him in the forthcoming months before his departure; and further expresses with confidence that Steve will enjoy success in his future endeavours.

2124The Ship Inn, Wokingham and Fuller’s Glorious Gardens Award

Tabled: 23/10/25 Signatories: 1

Clive Jones

That this House congratulates The Ship Inn, Wokingham and its publican Dave Jennings on winning Fuller’s Glorious Gardens Award alongside The Castle in Ealing; recognises the positive contribution pubs make to our local communities across the country; further recognises the contribution of pub gardens to providing wholesome green spaces in urban centres, especially in town centre locations such as The Ship Inn; welcomes the commitment made by Fuller’s to encourage high quality pub gardens at its tenanted pubs through initiatives such as the Glorious Gardens Award; and calls on the Government to take further steps to support pubs across the country.

2125Bobby Trundley, Team BRIT and the Britcar Endurance Championship

Tabled: 23/10/25 Signatories: 1

Clive Jones

That this House celebrates autistic Wokingham-based racing driver Bobby Trundley and his teammate Asha Silver, competing with the world’s only all-disabled competitive motor racing team, Team BRIT; congratulates them on extending their championship lead in the Britcar Endurance Championship with a class win at Oulton Park on 11 October; wishes Bobby, Asha and Team BRIT the best as they chase a championship title at the next race; recognises the importance of motorsport to the regional economy of South East England and to the UK as a whole; believes that autistic people are capable of great achievements when society provides the right support and accommodation; and affirms that competitive sport is for everyone.

2126Warm Homes Plan

Tabled: 23/10/25 Signatories: 2

Pippa Heylings

Clive Jones

That this House is deeply disappointed by the Government’s decision to delay the publication of the Warm Homes Plan; understands this means vulnerable households were been left without the anticipated support to upgrade homes and cut energy bills in winter 2024-25 and now again, for winter 2025-26; notes that the publication of this plan is needed urgently given UK housing stock is the oldest in Europe and among the least energy efficient, homelessness in the UK is at a record high and an estimated six million households are in fuel poverty; further notes that new decent homes standards have been further delayed; and calls on the Government to urgently implement a 10-year emergency home upgrade programme, provide incentives for installing heat pumps that cover the real costs, and bring forward a social energy tariff to reduce energy bills to protect vulnerable households this winter.

2127Poppy Appeal in Northern Ireland

Tabled: 23/10/25 Signatories: 1

Robin Swann

That this House recognises the great and invaluable work of the Royal British Legion and its volunteers in delivering the internationally recognised Poppy Appeal; and calls on the Minister for Veterans and the Minister for the Constitution and European Relations to work with the Royal British Legion and the European Union to remove the unnecessary requirements placed on those selling poppies and other commemorative materials in Northern Ireland, including the need to appoint an EU representative to handle compliance and safety issues for products distributed, sold or given in exchange for donations, to display a printed notice on or near stalls at Poppy Appeal events, and to affix EU representative address stickers to all poppy trays used during the appeal, as they are currently required to do, so that the Government in its actions fully supports all those who support the Poppy Appeal.

2128Eligibility variations in access to IVF

Tabled: 23/10/25 Signatories: 2

Freddie van Mierlo

Clive Jones

That this House notes with considerable concern the continuing variation in access to NHS-funded in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment across England, with some Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) applying eligibility criteria that diverge from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance; further notes that the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) ICB currently restricts funding to women under 35 and offers only one cycle of treatment, compared with NICE recommendations of up to three cycles for women under 40 and one for those aged 40 to 42 who meet clinical criteria; recognises that such restrictions do not reflect changing demographic and social realities, including that the average age of women beginning IVF is over 35 and the average age at first birth is around 31; is concerned that these disparities create a postcode lottery in access to fertility treatment and may disadvantage individuals who delay starting families for educational, career or financial reasons; also notes that women with medical conditions affecting fertility, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), may be particularly impacted where eligibility criteria or referral processes are not clearly communicated or sufficiently flexible; acknowledges the financial pressures facing ICBs but believes that equitable access to fertility services should not depend on where a person lives; and calls on the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to review national funding and commissioning arrangements to enable all ICBs to implement NICE guidance in full and ensure fair, consistent access to IVF across England.

2129Attendance of the Attorney General at the Bar of the House on the Chinese espionage case

Tabled: 23/10/25 Signatories: 16

Robert Jenrick

Alex Burghart

Alicia Kearns

Andrew Griffith

Andrew Rosindell

David Reed

That this House regrets the collapse of the prosecution of two alleged Chinese spies and is alarmed that the Attorney General, the Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC, was reportedly informed in August 2024 that the prosecution was at risk, yet has not publicly explained what actions he took to support the case; notes that, as a Member of the House of Lords, the Attorney General is unable to answer questions in this House in the normal way, preventing full ministerial accountability on a matter of the highest national importance; and requests that he attend at the Bar of this House at the earliest opportunity to answer questions from elected Members concerning his role in this matter.

2130Acquittal of Soldier F

Tabled: 23/10/25 Signatories: 1

Jim Allister

That this House greatly welcomes the acquittal of Soldier F but questions why this veteran was put through the ordeal of the last few years, given the inadequacy of the evidence; and believes that everyone, including those who have agitated for years on this matter, should now accept the not guilty verdict and allow Soldier F to live in peace.

Added Names

Below are EDMs tabled in the last two weeks to which names have been added. Only the first 6 names and any new names are included.

1980Safety of British nationals aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla

Tabled: 13/10/25 Signatories: 16

Susan Murray

Mike Martin

Layla Moran

Andrew George

Charlotte Cane

Tom Morrison

That this House is deeply concerned for the safety of British nationals, including Margaret Pacetta and Malcolm Ducker, currently aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza; notes that previous aid flotillas have been boarded and passengers detained; is alarmed by reports of further threats against the current mission; and calls on the Government urgently to confirm what steps are being taken to safeguard those on board, to raise their protection with Israeli authorities and to ensure that the food, medicine, and aid reach the population remaining in Gaza.

2004Renewable energy and coal

Tabled: 13/10/25 Signatories: 30

Pippa Heylings

Jim Shannon

Wera Hobhouse

Cameron Thomas

Helen Maguire

Jess Brown-Fuller

That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy has overtaken coal as the world’s leading energy source for the first half of this year; notes that solar and wind power have met and outpaced new global energy demand, supporting economic growth and energy security; highlights that solar energy in particular was key to keeping up to new energy demands, especially in low-income countries where 58 per cent of solar energy was generated; welcomes reports from the International Energy Agency indicating that global renewable capacity could more than double by the end of the decade; and emphasises that the continued expansion of renewable energy is essential to tackling the climate crisis, promoting sustainable economic growth, and reducing household energy bills.

201725th anniversary of the death of the Right Honourable Donald Dewar

Tabled: 13/10/25 Signatories: 6

Patricia Ferguson

Jim Shannon

Martin Rhodes

Tracy Gilbert

Adam Jogee

Luke Akehurst

That this House acknowledges the 25th anniversary of the death of the Right Honourable Donald Dewar, Scotland’s first First Minister; notes that Donald was first elected to Parliament in 1966 as the MP for Aberdeen South, representing the area until 1970; further notes that he returned to Westminster in 1978, winning a by-election in the Glasgow Garscadden constituency, in his home city, and holding the seat at four subsequent general elections, and winning the successor Glasgow Anniesland constituency in the 1997 general election; recognises that during his Westminster parliamentary career he served on the Scottish Affairs Committee, including as Chair, before being promoted into Labour’s Shadow Cabinet as the Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, then Social Security, and finally Chief Whip; further recognises that in 1997 Donald was appointed as Secretary of State for Scotland, in which role he was regarded as the ‘Architect of Devolution’, credited for his leadership in delivering a ‘Yes’ vote in the 1997 Scottish devolution referendum, and steering through parliament the Scotland Act 1998, establishing the Scottish Parliament; acknowledges that Donald led Scottish Labour’s winning 1999 Scottish Parliament election campaign, which saw him elected to represent the Glasgow Anniesland constituency; celebrates his election by the Scottish Parliament on the 13 May 1999 as Scotland’s first First Minister; regrets his untimely passing on the 11 October 2000; and honours Donald Dewar’s life, his distinguished parliamentary career spanning 26 years, and all that he achieved for Scotland, earning him the title Father of the Nation.

2022Durham University - University of the Year in The Times Good University Guide 2026

Tabled: 13/10/25 Signatories: 3

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Luke Akehurst

That this House congratulates Durham University on being named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026, as well as University of the Year in the North and Northeast 2026; notes that Durham has climbed to third place nationally, up from fifth last year, and has entered the top three for the first time in 24 years; further notes that this recognition reflects Durham’s strengths in teaching and research, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes, and its position as joint runner-up for Graduate Employment; acknowledges the comments of the Guide’s editors highlighting Durham’s stellar academic performance and improvements in teaching quality and student experience; recognises the University’s commitment to widening participation, including through generous bursaries and scholarships that support under-represented students from Durham and the wider region; and further congratulates all staff and students at Durham University on this achievement and wishes them continued success in the future.

2042Extinction of the slender-billed curlew

Tabled: 13/10/25 Signatories: 19

Chris Hinchliff [R]

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Jim Shannon

Andrew George

Robin Swann

Irene Campbell

That this House notes with deep sadness the confirmed extinction of the Slender-Billed Curlew, the first recorded extinction of a mainland bird species from mainland Europe, North Africa and West Asia; acknowledges the likely causes of its decline, including the drainage of bog and wetland breeding grounds, loss of coastal feeding habitats, hunting and other environmental pressures; recognises that the Eurasian Curlew, commonly known as the Curlew, now faces similar threats from habitat loss, agricultural intensification and climate change; further notes that the UK holds around a quarter of the global breeding population of Curlews, placing a particular responsibility on the UK to ensure their survival; and therefore calls on the Government to support and strengthen measures for Curlew conservation, including habitat restoration and protection, nature-friendly farming schemes, the prevention of inappropriate afforestation in breeding areas, and the safeguarding and sustainable management of coastal wetlands to secure the future of this iconic species.

2066Brake

Tabled: 16/10/25 Signatories: 11

Liz Saville Roberts

Ben Lake

Llinos Medi

Ann Davies

Jim Shannon

Andrew George

That this House commends the work of Brake, the road safety campaign; notes their work in campaigning to end road crashes, supporting people affected by road death and injury, and working tirelessly towards their vision of a world where no one is killed or hurt on a road; further notes with deep concern that every day, on average, five people die on UK roads and 82 are seriously injured; highlights that Brake’s campaigning involves a number of common-sense proposals including reducing default speed limits on roads in built-up areas, progressive licensing to safeguard young and newly qualified drivers, and ensuring that new vehicles that include the latest-generation, life-saving vehicle safety technology; and calls on the Government to work alongside Brake to work towards a world where we can all move in a safe and healthy way, whoever we are and however we travel.

2068South Downs National Park

Tabled: 16/10/25 Signatories: 20

Dr Danny Chambers

Mr Angus MacDonald

Rachel Gilmour

Helen Maguire

Steve Darling

Susan Murray

That this House reaffirms its commitment to preserve National Parks and defend the Protected Landscapes Duty; maintains that it is paramount that we protect National Parks as a means of ensuring that we all have access to nature and promote healthy ecosystems; notes that 90% of rivers in the South Downs National Park are not achieving a good status for nature and that any such decision to remove environmental protections now, or in the future, would be catastrophic; welcomes the findings of the Independent Water Commission to replace Ofwat as the water regulator; and urges the Government to get on with setting up a new, stronger regulator to hold water companies to account and stop the sewage scandal once and for all, and expand nature-based solutions to improve water resilience and restore precious habitats, especially in National Park areas.

2074Scotland Demands Better campaign

Tabled: 20/10/25 Signatories: 4

Maureen Burke

Jim Shannon

Brian Leishman

Euan Stainbank

That this House supports the Scotland Demands Better campaign led by the Poverty Alliance which calls for an end to poverty in Scotland; notes that people, communities and organisations will gather in Edinburgh on 25 October to urge elected members of all parties to deliver better jobs, better social security and better investment in life’s essentials; recognises that the campaign is a response to high rates of poverty, with one in five people living in poverty in Scotland, rising to almost one in four children; and commends the campaign’s aims of ending hunger, insecurity and poverty in Scotland.

2075Conduct of Prince Andrew

Tabled: 20/10/25 Signatories: 26

Stephen Flynn

Kirsty Blackman

Pete Wishart

Brendan O'Hara

Dave Doogan

Chris Law

That this House calls on the Government to take legislative steps to remove the dukedom granted to Prince Andrew.

207640th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Tabled: 20/10/25 Signatories: 26

Helen Maguire

Mr Gregory Campbell

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Martin Wrigley

Jim Shannon

Tom Morrison

That this House recognises October 2025 as the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; acknowledges the significant progress made in improving survival and remission rates over the past four decades; notes that breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the United Kingdom, with one in eight women diagnosed in their lifetime; further notes the importance of early detection through screening and self-examination, which has been central to improving outcomes and increasing remission rates; pays tribute to the researchers, clinicians, charities, and campaigners who have advanced understanding, treatment, and care for those affected; and calls on the Government to sustain investment in research, ensure equitable access to screening and follow-up care across the UK, and continue efforts to raise awareness and reduce inequalities in diagnosis and long-term recovery.

2079World Sight Day 2025

Tabled: 20/10/25 Signatories: 16

Jim Shannon

Adam Jogee

Mr Gregory Campbell

Andrew George

Dr Ellie Chowns

Brian Leishman

That this House notes that World Sight Day 2025 was marked on 9 October 2025; highlights that the day is dedicated to raising awareness about vision impairment, blindness and the general importance of eye health; recognises the need for regular eye examinations, early intervention and access to eye care for all; further highlights efforts to eliminate preventable blindness and improve the quality of sight for all individuals; and urges the Government to take stronger and more immediate action to improve the provision and accessibility of eyesight health services across the country.

2088Non-indexed pre-1997 pensions

Tabled: 20/10/25 Signatories: 9

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Jim Shannon

Andrew George

Dr Ellie Chowns

Nadia Whittome

Ayoub Khan

That this House notes that hundreds of thousands of former employees of 3M, American Express, Hewlett-Packard, Chevron, Pfizer and Wood Group, among others, face massively-reduced pensions from their pre-1997 contributions; understands that the Pension Act 1995 does not require for pension indexation for service before 1997; believes that, over this time, those affected have seen a huge decrease in value of their occupational pensions, because the lack of indexation meant pensions have not risen alongside rising costs, eroding income and leaving many now facing extreme financial hardship; further believes that allowing for discretionary increases to be a matter between companies and trustees has disadvantaged and discriminated against this group of pensioners; and calls on the Government to put pressure on the companies concerned to make good the indexation of former employees’ pensions for their pension contributions prior to 1997 and to consider retrospective legislation to encourage those companies who have not provided a significant discretionary uplift to former employee pensions, to help to mitigate value erosion from inflation to their company pensions.

2099Menopause Awareness Month

Tabled: 21/10/25 Signatories: 16

Helen Maguire

Wera Hobhouse

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Neil Duncan-Jordan

That this House notes that October 2025 marks Menopause Awareness Month; recognises the significant impact that menopause can have on women’s physical health, mental wellbeing and participation in the workforce; welcomes the growing public and parliamentary discussion of menopause as an important health and equality issue; further notes the continuing challenges many women face in accessing timely diagnosis, effective treatment and affordable hormone replacement therapy (HRT); expresses concern about the postcode lottery in menopause-related healthcare; calls on the Government to ensure consistent provision of specialist services across England; further urges greater support for small and medium-sized employers to implement workplace adjustments for menopausal employees; supports public awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and improve understanding of the menopause; and commends organisations, clinicians and campaigners working to ensure that all women receive the support they need at every stage of life.

2102Flying Nightingales

Tabled: 21/10/25 Signatories: 9

Liz Jarvis

Wera Hobhouse

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Charlotte Cane

That this House recognises the achievements of the Flying Nightingales, a group of Women's Auxiliary Air Force nursing orderlies who were the first three British women officially flown into a war zone during World War II to evacuate injured soldiers; pays tribute to Corporal Lydia Alford, who was from Eastleigh, LACW Myra Roberts, and LACW Edna Birkbeck, for their extraordinary courage; acknowledges that the Flying Nightingales were pioneers of modern medical evacuations; and calls for further recognition of the Flying Nightingales’ extraordinary contribution to the allied war effort to ensure that their bravery and legacy is celebrated.

210750 years of Cheesman Brothers, Guildford

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 4

Zöe Franklin

Wera Hobhouse

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Cheesman Brothers Limited in Guildford on 50 years of business; notes they are a family-run fruit and vegetable wholesaler and that the sibling leadership team, Martin, Claire and Matthew, have been involved for 30 years; and recognises their long history of generous support for local charitable causes.

2108Medical Defence Union 140th anniversary

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 4

Helen Maguire

Wera Hobhouse

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates the Medical Defence Union, founded in 1885, on their 140th anniversary; notes that this makes the Medical Defence Union the world’s first medical defence organisation; acknowledges that the Medical Defence Union has subsequently grown during this period and now represents more than 200,000 doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals across the UK; and wishes to celebrate the immensely valuable contribution of the Medical Defence Union to the healthcare sector in the UK, especially through its work to promote better regulation of healthcare professionals and to highlight the issue of rising clinical negligence costs.

2109Strike action at the British Library

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 12

John McDonnell

Apsana Begum

Steve Witherden

Mary Glindon

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Kim Johnson

That this House stands in solidarity with members of the Public and Commercial Services Union employed at the British Library who have voted by a massive 98.23% to take strike action after receiving a second consecutive below-inflation pay offer; notes that during a cost of living crisis and with inflation running at over 4% by the measure of the Retail Price Index, the offer of 2.4% represents a real terms cut to the pay of hard working members; further notes that members are angry at pay inequalities within the organisation, as senior executives are paid up to £170,000 per annum with some in receipt of five-figure bonuses; observes that the frustration of Library users over service disruption following the cyber-attack impacting the Library has resulted in a marked increase in workplace harassment; and therefore calls on British Library management to return to the negotiating table and bring forward an improved pay offer and action plan to tackle a situation where staff are feeling undervalued, overworked and under financial strain.

2110Thames Water in North East Hertfordshire constituency

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 3

Chris Hinchliff

Jim Shannon

Brian Leishman

That this House condemns the reckless mismanagement of Thames Water across North East Hertfordshire; recognises that residents in Buntingford have endured years of their homes being flooded with sewage; notes that households in Watton-at-Stone have suffered two decades of flooding, largely due to Thames Water’s persistent failure to repair defective infrastructure; further notes that local farmland, including Tewinbury Farm, has been contaminated with raw sewage, and that local rivers were swamped with sewage spills for thousands of hours last year; believes that Thames Water’s failure to provide even a basic level of service to North East Hertfordshire while charging extortionate prices, is unacceptable and has harmed quality of life and local businesses; and calls on the Government to compel Thames Water to address these longstanding local issues and hold this failing company to account, securing immediate improvements to services in North East Hertfordshire.

2111Government energy efficiency standards

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 2

Ayoub Khan

Jim Shannon

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 of low-income households in homes with poor energy efficiency ratings; notes that since 2022, 28,000 installations of external wall insulation and 45,200 installations of internal wall insulation have occurred through ECO4 an GBIS; regrets that the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero deemed 98% of the homes that received external wall insulation works and 29% of homes that underwent internal wall insulation works to require remediation, with many tens of thousands of residents being directly harmed by unsatisfactory provisions under ECO4 and GBIS; notes the findings of the National Audit Office's report of 14 October 2025 entitled Energy efficiency installations under the Energy Company Obligation, which concludes that there have been clear failures in the design and set-up of ECO4 and GBIS and their consumer protection and quality assurance system, which have led to widespread issues with the quality of installations and suspected fraud; and urges the Government to take urgent action to reform the consumer protection and quality assurance frameworks of ECO, sanction and eliminate fraud among retrofit businesses carrying out installation works under ECO and GBIS and issue remediation to households that received installation works that are non-compliant with the relevant quality standards.

2112Don't Give Up CIC

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 2

Ayoub Khan

Jim Shannon

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 vital work in promoting safety, discipline and aspiration among young people in Birmingham Perry Barr; and commends the group’s ongoing commitment to building safer and more resilient communities across the West Midlands.

2113Elevated Up CIC

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 2

Ayoub Khan

Jim Shannon

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 contribution to improving confidence, employability and community cohesion in Birmingham Perry Barr; and commends the group’s ongoing commitment to supporting local people to achieve their potential and build stronger communities across the West Midlands.

2114Coastal erosion in Hemsby

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 3

Rupert Lowe

Jim Shannon

James McMurdock

That this House expresses serious concern at the escalating coastal erosion in Hemsby, Norfolk, which continues to destroy homes and community infrastructure; notes that this crisis threatens not only local residents but also the wider regional economy, as Hemsby’s beaches and holiday locations are a cornerstone of Norfolk’s tourism industry, drawing thousands and thousands of visitors and generating millions of pounds in annual revenue; further notes that each year of inaction risks further economic loss, displacement of residents and irreversible damage to one of Britain’s most popular coastal destinations; and therefore calls on the Government to bring forward a properly funded coastal protection plan for Hemsby, and to recognise that preserving Hemsby’s coastline is both an environmental necessity and an economic imperative for Norfolk and the nation as a whole.

2115Warm Spaces Programme

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 6

Lisa Smart

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

Wera Hobhouse

Adrian Ramsay

Carla Denyer

That this House celebrates Stockport Council’s Warm and Well this Winter campaign, which ensures all libraries in the borough provide warm spaces for residents in the face of steep energy costs, and provides funding for voluntary community faith and social enterprise organisations to extend the range of the warm spaces programme across the borough; and calls on the Government to provide further support for local authorities who provide warm spaces for residents struggling with the cost of living, as well as considering the potential to expand programmes to provide cool spaces in the summer, thus providing people with respite from the wide range of extremes caused by climate change.

2116Great Western Railway train cancellations

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 5

Mr Lee Dillon

Wera Hobhouse

Charlotte Cane

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

That this House expresses concern that Great Western Railway has cancelled over 18,000 train services so far this year, placing it 16th out of 24 UK operators for reliability; recognises the impact this has had on passengers and communities across the South of England, including in West Berkshire, where early morning commuter services have been repeatedly withdrawn, prompting local intervention to secure a trial replacement; acknowledges the need for joined-up oversight of rail operations and fare reform to ensure passengers receive a dependable and affordable service; and calls on the Government to take urgent action to improve reliability, hold operators to account for poor performance, and deliver a modern rail network that better serves the public.

2117Fundraising for Prior’s Court Charity

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 3

Mr Lee Dillon

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Dr Jude Geldart on his 373-mile cycling challenge across Germany to raise funds for Prior’s Court, a specialist autism charity based in Hermitage, West Berkshire; acknowledges the charity’s vital work supporting autistic young people with complex needs, including through its multi-sensory building which is in urgent need of refurbishment; recognises the life-changing impact Prior’s Court has had on many individuals and families; commends Dr Geldart’s efforts to raise awareness and funding through this ambitious international ride; and wishes him every success in his continued advocacy for improved support and opportunities for autistic young people.

2118Falkirk Council Mobile Emergency Care Service Team in the Great British Care Awards 2025

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 3

Euan Stainbank

Jim Shannon

Brian Leishman

That this House congratulates Falkirk Council’s Mobile Emergency Care Service on being named a Scottish finalist in the 2025 Great British Care Awards; commends the team’s tireless work supporting over 3,000 residents across Falkirk to live safely and independently at home; recognises their compassion, professionalism and 24/7 dedication to the community; and wishes them every success at the Scottish final in Glasgow on 10 November 2025.

2119Contribution of legal immigrants

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 12

Max Wilkinson

Wera Hobhouse

Charlotte Cane

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

Tim Farron

That this House expresses its deep concern at recent reported remarks suggesting that a large number of people who came to the United Kingdom legally will need to go home; notes that these comments appear to call for the deportation of law-abiding people who have lived, worked and paid taxes in the UK for many years; believes that such rhetoric is deeply troubling, unpatriotic and inconsistent with the fundamental British values of decency, tolerance, and respect for the rule of law; affirms that people who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules, and made it their home do not need to go home, and that this is their home; and calls on all public figures and political leaders to reject language that undermines social cohesion, stokes division or questions the belonging of those who contribute to the life of this country.

2120Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh success at the Royal National Mòd

Tabled: 22/10/25 Signatories: 5

Torcuil Crichton

Ben Lake

Liz Saville Roberts

Llinos Medi

Ann Davies

That this House congratulates Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh for receiving the Lorn Shield as the Rural Choir winners at last week’s Royal National Mòd in Fort William; commends all the other winners and those who took part in this event which does so much to encourage and promote the Gaelic language, culture, and music in Scotland and beyond; celebrates competitor numbers raising for the third consecutive year to nearly 2,000 this year, highlighting the continued growth and strength of Gaelic; and thanks the local organising committee in Lochaber and An Commun Gàidhealach for bringing together such a successful Mòd.