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Published – Friday 4 September 2026

Early Day Motions tabled on Thursday 3 September 2026

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

745Menopause Friendly Accreditation and Scottish Power

Tabled: 3/09/26 Signatories: 1

Kirsteen Sullivan

That this House recognises the importance of workplace policies to support and retain the female workforce in all stages of their careers; notes that women over 55 are among the fastest-growing demographics in Scotland’s workforce; understands that Menopause Friendly Accreditation promotes clear robust standards to deliver tangible change in culture, policies and practices, training, engagement and working environment; further recognises the positive impact of workplace networks in building strong, supportive communities so women can openly share experiences and learn from one another in a safe environment; congratulates ScottishPower on achieving Menopause Friendly Accreditation and best in class for meaningful action to support colleagues experiencing menopause; also recognises ScottishPower’s Connected Women Me…no-pause group as an example of best practise; and further notes that leadership across industry is a significant milestone in creating a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

746Industrial action at V&A Museum

Tabled: 3/09/26 Signatories: 1

John McDonnell

That this House supports members of the Public and Commercial Services union employed across the Victoria and Albert Museum who are taking strike action for improvements to pay, health and safety, and meaningful trade union engagement; recognises that trade unions have been negotiating the 2026-27 pay award since February, but that no acceptable agreement has been reached; calls on the V&A to become an accredited London Living Wage employer to maintain London Living Wage protection for the lowest paid staff and extend it to outsourced workers, to meet the union’s modest pay demand of 4 per cent for staff above the lowest band and for fairer compensation for bank holiday working; is concerned that Visitor Assistants at V&A Storehouse are not allowed to carry or drink from water bottles while in position, despite staff at other V&A sites being allowed to do so, and calls on the employer to meaningfully engage on this and other serious health and safety issues including the failure to adopt consistent heatwave protections across all sites and providing adequate seating for staff; and further calls on Victoria and Albert Enterprises to renegotiate recognition and facilities agreements so that union representatives can engage constructively with management and urges the museum’s director, Tristram Hunt, to meet with the unions to resolve the damaging dispute.

747Radiotherapy road map to improved cancer treatment plan

Tabled: 3/09/26 Signatories: 1

Grahame Morris

That this House welcomes the National Cancer Plan's commitment to restore the three cancer waiting time standards by March 2029 and end the postcode lottery in cancer treatment; notes with regret that the Plan sets no radiotherapy trajectory, milestone or accountable body to deliver that ambition; further notes that NHS data shows performance against the 62-day referral-to-treatment standard is lowest for radiotherapy of the three main modalities, and that improving it requires clinical expertise from across the country; also notes that commissioning now rests with Integrated Care Boards, that Freedom of Information requests in 2023 found around 70 per cent had no named radiotherapy lead, and that most contain only one or two centres, leaving a highly specialised, capital-intensive service without the scale, data or expertise it requires; observes that this fragmentation delays innovation, as shown by artificial intelligence auto-contouring funding not taken forward and by prostate stereotactic ablative radiotherapy, commissioned only in 2026 despite 2023 evidence, and that adaptive, molecular and other advanced radiotherapy risk the same fate; recalls that the original National Radiotherapy Advisory Group oversaw the national rollout of intensity-modulated radiotherapy and contributed to an estimated 2,500 lives saved a year, equivalent to 3,000 today; and calls on the Government to establish an independent, clinician-led National Radiotherapy Advisory Group and implementation group, including patient representation, empowered to set a national framework against which each Board publishes a radiotherapy action plan, and to place accountability for radiotherapy standards on a statutory footing through the NHS Modernisation Bill.

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.

570Support for post offices

Tabled: 13/07/26 Signatories: 25

Edward Morello

Jess Brown-Fuller

Wera Hobhouse

Dr Danny Chambers

Wendy Chamberlain

David Chadwick

That this House recognises the vital role post offices play in supporting rural communities by providing access to banking, cash withdrawals and deposits, parcel services and essential retail facilities; notes that, following widespread high street bank closures, post offices have become the primary point of access to in-person banking for many residents, particularly older or digitally excluded people in rural economies such as West Dorset; further notes with concern that changes by banks to services available through post offices risk undermining their long-term viability and reducing access to essential services; further recognises the dedication of postal workers serving rural communities despite the challenges of longer delivery routes and dispersed populations; expresses concern that postal delivery performance remains well below target, with first-class mail delivery at 79.2% in the Dorchester postcode area against a 93% target; also notes persistent parcel delivery failures in rural areas from delivery companies like EVRI, including missed deliveries, inaccurate tracking, incorrect delivery locations and inadequate customer support; believes rural consumers deserve reliable and transparent postal and parcel services; and calls on the Government to support the long-term sustainability of the Post Office network, work with Royal Mail to improve rural delivery performance, strengthen Ofcom's oversight of parcel delivery operators, require retailers to inform customers at the point of purchase which courier will be used, and work with the Post Office, banks and other stakeholders to safeguard banking services, ensure key financial services remain available through post offices, and secure their future at the heart of communities.

613Defence Investment Plan

Tabled: 15/07/26 Signatories: 22

James MacCleary

Helen Morgan

Jess Brown-Fuller

Dr Danny Chambers

Ian Roome

Andrew George

That this House expresses deep concern at the publication of the Defence Investment Plan (DIP), which is nearly a year delayed and delivers a fundamentally unambitious funding package for the nation's security; notes that the £15 billion in new military spending falls significantly short of the sum required to restore defence readiness and meet strategic obligations; regrets that this plan leaves an unfunded £4.7 billion black hole that directly threatens the UK’s defence capabilities and undermines its standing with key NATO allies; urges the Government to deliver a £20 billion defence bonds programme, hypothecated to capital spending on defence to rapidly inject money into the Armed Forces; further regrets that the delays in publishing the DIP have already caused industry uncertainty, leaving vital supply chain partners without a clear demand signal; recognises that SMEs form an increasingly critical part of the UK’s defence industrial base and are disproportionately affected; and calls on the Government to publish a comprehensive, independent report within six months on the specific economic consequences that the delay has had on SMEs within the defence sector and the wider supply chain.

617Retirement of Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo from the Members' Tea Room

Tabled: 15/07/26 Signatories: 38

Josh Babarinde

Jess Brown-Fuller

Dr Danny Chambers

Apsana Begum

Jim Shannon

Andrew George

That this House pays tribute to Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo, General Assistants in the Members' Tea Room, on the occasion of their retirement from the service of Parliament; recognises their many years of dedicated and loyal service to this House and its Members and staff who have relied upon them each and every day; commends the professionalism, courtesy and good humour with which they have carried out their duties, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Tea Room through the long hours and late sittings that this place demands; acknowledges the countless small acts of care and attentiveness that have made the Tea Room a welcoming part of daily life in this House; thanks Godfrey and Margaret for their outstanding contribution to the House and its Members over many years of service; and wishes them both a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.

618Prohibiting Members of Parliament from having paid second jobs

Tabled: 15/07/26 Signatories: 41

Richard Burgon

Lee Barron

Apsana Begum

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Kim Johnson

Ian Lavery

That this House welcomes the presentation of the Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill as a positive contribution to the debate on ending paid second jobs for MPs; notes with concern that MPs have reportedly received more than £11 million in outside earnings since the last General Election, with around two-thirds of that income going to just 10 MPs; believes that this, and examples of MPs earning in a few hours what many nurses, teachers and other workers earn in an entire year, undermine public confidence in politics; further notes the strong public support for banning MPs’ second jobs, except for very limited exemptions, including where outside work is necessary to maintain professional qualifications; also notes that Members of Parliament are among the highest-paid five per cent of workers in the country; further believes that being a Member of Parliament is a privilege and a full-time responsibility, that the role should not be treated as a springboard to lucrative outside employment, and that second jobs can create serious conflicts of interest; further welcomes the measures already taken by the Government to strengthen the rules around paid lobbying but believes that much stronger action is required to restore trust in politics, which has hit record lows in recent years; and calls on the Government to bring forward legislation prohibiting MPs from undertaking paid second jobs.

619Torbay RNLI 160th anniversary

Tabled: 15/07/26 Signatories: 13

Steve Darling

Jess Brown-Fuller

Jim Shannon

Ian Roome

Clive Jones

Caroline Voaden

That this House celebrates the 160th anniversary of Torbay RNLI, established in 1866 in the aftermath of the devastating Great Storm of January that year; notes that during one night of exceptional violence around 60 ships were wrecked in and around Torbay and more than 70 sailors lost their lives, with much of the community’s fishing fleet destroyed; recognises the remarkable courage and community spirit shown by local people during the disaster; further notes that the nearest lifeboat was located at Teignmouth and was hauled some 10 miles overland in an effort to rescue survivors; commends the establishment of Torbay RNLI later that year in response to the tragedy and its subsequent 160 years of dedicated lifesaving service to mariners, residents and visitors alike; welcomes the StormFest 160 commemorations marking this important anniversary, including the recreation of a 19th century lifeboat reflecting the station’s origins; pays tribute to all past and present RNLI volunteers, crews, fundraisers and supporters whose selfless service has saved countless lives at sea, supporting those in our merchant vessels, fishing fleet and leisure crafts; and thanks all those who continue to give their time and expertise to protect people at sea and around the nation's coastline.

636Essential energy guarantee

Tabled: 15/07/26 Signatories: 18

Daisy Cooper

Pippa Heylings

Helen Morgan

Jess Brown-Fuller

Wera Hobhouse

Andrew George

That this House recognises that access to affordable energy is a basic necessity and that no household should face a choice between heating their home and meeting other essential needs; notes that households continue to face significant financial pressure from energy bills following continued volatility in global gas markets; further notes that monopoly energy network operators are on course to receive up to £7 billion in unearned windfall profits under the current RIIO-2 price control framework, not through improved performance but through an unintended consequence of the regulatory system; believes those unexpected profits should be used to cut energy bills for all households rather than to enrich shareholders; also notes that this would help tackle the trend of rising energy debt, therefore supporting the resilience of our energy market; further believes that additional targeted support must be provided to vulnerable households and families with children facing high energy costs; notes reports that the Rt hon. Member for Makerfield is considering proposals similar to the Liberal Democrats' essential energy guarantee, which would provide every household with a discount on its essential energy consumption; urges him to commit to this approach for the benefit of everyone in Great Britain; and calls on the Government to bring forward permanent reforms to reduce energy bills, including a 10-year emergency home upgrade programme, reform of the electricity market to reduce reliance on global gas prices, and accelerated investment in home-grown renewable energy.

661Right to independent advocacy for care home residents

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 8

Iqbal Mohamed

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Jim Shannon

Kim Johnson

Shockat Adam

Andrew George

That this House recognises that many people living in registered care settings do not have appropriate family members or friends available to support them in expressing their views, understanding decisions about their care, or exercising their rights; notes that existing statutory advocacy provisions under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 are limited to specific circumstances and eligibility criteria, leaving many residents without access to independent advocacy; further notes that social isolation, frailty, disability and dependency can make it difficult for individuals to have their voices heard; believes that all residents of care settings should have access to independent support where no suitable informal advocate is available; and calls on the Government to amend the Care Act 2014 to introduce a statutory right to independent advocacy for residents of registered care settings who do not have an appropriate friend or family member able and willing to represent their views and interests.

673Nigel Bevan and Berkshire Scouts

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 6

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Clive Jones

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

Mr Lee Dillon

Peter Swallow

That this House pays tribute to Nigel Bevan on stepping down as County Lead Volunteer for Berkshire Scouts after 12 years; recognises that under his leadership the county consolidated and expanded its team of paid development officers, strengthening support to groups across Berkshire and helping to secure the growth and sustainability of Scouting in the county; further recognises that he steered Berkshire Scouts through the exceptional difficulties of the pandemic, including through a county recovery fund which he introduced for groups which had not benefited from the local government support available to those owning their own premises, helping them regain financial stability at a time of falling membership, reduced subscriptions and lost fundraising income; commends him for assembling a County Team known for its effectiveness and for a culture of mutual respect and support; observes that the reputation of that team led Scouts headquarters to look to Berkshire as an early adopter of the transformation programme now reshaping the movement, including new administration systems, team based volunteering and updated governance arrangements for trustee boards; and also recognises that volunteers such as Mr Bevan are the foundation on which Scouting rests, and that the benefit of his service will be felt by young people across Berkshire for many years to come.

680Funding of Jodrell Bank Observatory

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 10

Tom Morrison

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

Helen Morgan

Brian Mathew

Dr Roz Savage

That this House notes with grave concern the decision by UK Research and Innovation to withdraw £2.8 million in annual funding from Jodrell Bank Observatory, placing at risk the future of the Lovell Telescope and e-MERLIN, the UK's national radio astronomy network; further notes that, unless alternative funding is secured, all scientific observations at the site are expected to cease by 1 April 2028; recognises that Jodrell Bank is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cornerstone of British scientific achievement, from tracking Sputnik in 1957 to its ongoing contribution to international radio astronomy and its strategic importance for space domain awareness, recognised by a NATO Excellence Award; is deeply concerned that this decision puts up to 28 jobs at risk, threatens the research of nearly 3,000 scientists worldwide, and undermines science education and the training of future researchers and engineers; believes that reducing Jodrell Bank to a tourist attraction with no live scientific function would be a closure in all but name and a devastating loss to the UK's scientific standing; further believes that the £2.8 million saving is a false economy set against the UK's £300 million investment in the Square Kilometre Array Observatory, whose international headquarters is sited at Jodrell Bank; and calls on the Government to halt the withdrawal of funding, work with the University of Manchester to secure a sustainable long-term solution, and reassure staff, scientists and communities that this national asset's future will be protected.

681Cosmetic specifications for fresh produce and national food security

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 19

Sarah Dyke

Jess Brown-Fuller

Clive Jones

Dr Danny Chambers

Jim Shannon

Mr Joshua Reynolds

That this House notes with concern the impact of extreme summer heat on UK fresh produce; calls for greater flexibility in cosmetic specifications for fresh produce, given that appearance does not reflect nutritional value, in order to reduce food waste before it leaves the farm gate; further calls on the Government to strengthen the powers of the Groceries Code Adjudicator to protect both producers and consumers; believes that food security is national security; and further believes that a Good Food Bill would help transform England's food system to reduce reliance on foreign imports rather than domestic self-sufficiency, improve access to nutritious food, support lower prices for consumers, and establish a statutory national food strategy.

682George Henry Longly's CHRONOS at Fresh Wharf

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 5

Sarah Dyke

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

Adam Dance

Dr Roz Savage

That this House celebrates the work of the artist George Henry Longly; praises his large-scale public artwork CHRONOS situated at Fresh Wharf on the banks of the River Thames, which draws together elements of geology, archaeology, mythology and architecture; further celebrates the close collaboration between artist, fabricator and installers in creating public art for the capital; recognises its contribution to London's riverside walk; congratulates him on his success as a Somerset-born artist in bringing his work to the capital, and on the wider contribution rural artists make to the UK's cultural life; notes that rural creative practitioners are frequently under-represented in national arts funding streams; further notes that the cultural industry is worth £115 billion to the economy; and calls on the Government to recognise the vital contribution of rural artists, craftspeople and creative businesses to the cultural and economic life of the countryside and to strengthen support for rural grassroots artists and venues and for reinvestment in the sector.

683Devon maternity services

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 21

Ian Roome

Helen Morgan

David Reed

Rachel Gilmour

Ben Maguire

Sir Geoffrey Cox

That this House is deeply alarmed by the temporary suspension of births at North Devon District Hospital from 11 August 2026, and the redirection of pregnant mothers across Northern Devon and Cornwall to other hospitals; expresses great concern for the safety of babies and mothers travelling up to two hours to give birth, despite the risk of medical complications; recognises the staffing shortfall and recruitment challenge faced by NHS maternity units across the country, particularly in remote and rural areas; notes that maternity services in Barnstaple deliver more than one thousand local births each year, and highlights the added pressure on maternity provision at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital during the suspension; expects the Government to ensure that every family in the UK is within 45 minutes travel time of a fully operational maternity unit; urges the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to expedite hiring procedures to fill vacant consultant roles in gynaecology and obstetrics, to undertake a review of the suspension and work to improve workforce resiliency; and calls on the Board to approve a plan to resume births at North Devon District Hospital at the earliest possible date it is safe to do so.

684Society lottery limits

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 12

Wendy Chamberlain

Jess Brown-Fuller

Clive Jones

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Jim Shannon

Steve Darling

That this House acknowledges the role played by Britain’s charity lottery sector in providing over £450 million in vital funds for good causes each year at no cost to the Government; recognises the unique nature of charity lottery fundraising, which is centred on long-term, unrestricted giving; further acknowledges such a model complements the overwhelmingly project-based funding offer from the National Lottery’s distribution bodies; notes that despite their low risk, charitable nature, such lotteries are the only gambling or fundraising product subject to such restrictions, which places constraints on their fundraising not faced by the much larger National Lottery and unregulated prize draws; understands that analysis by both the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and by Britain’s biggest charity lottery fundraiser, Postcode Lottery, projects that reforming monetary limits for charity lotteries would generate around £150 million in additional funding for supported charities; and urges the Government to re-establish the cross-party consensus around charity lottery reform by announcing measures to help charity lotteries raise even more for good causes across Britain.

691Miscarriage care

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 12

Claire Young

Jess Brown-Fuller

Clive Jones

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

Wendy Chamberlain

That this House notes with concern that under current NHS practice most women must endure three miscarriages before they are routinely offered investigation and follow up care; believes that leaving those who have lost one or two babies without referral or care is a grave injustice at a time of acute physical and emotional need; recognises the 2021 Lancet Miscarriage Matters series, which called for support to be evaluated and offered after every loss through a graded model of care rather than withheld until a third miscarriage; further notes that as many as one in five women develop a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the first year after birth, and that pregnancy loss carries a heavy and often unrecognised psychological toll for women and their partners; and urges the Government to end the three miscarriage wait by adopting a graded model of miscarriage care across the NHS and to ensure that mental health support is offered to women and their partners after every pregnancy loss.

695Smarter Water Catchment Initiative

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 5

Freddie van Mierlo

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

Adam Dance

Mr Lee Dillon

That this House welcomes the launch of the Smarter Water Catchment Initiative led by the River Thame Conservation Trust in partnership with Thames Water; recognises the Initiative’s innovative approach to tackling multiple environmental challenges in a holistic way to achieve multiple benefits; notes its focus on the River Thame and the urban, natural and farmed ecosystems through which it flows; commends the collaboration between the River Thame Conservation Trust, Thames Water, and local stakeholders; further commends the Trust’s work with local people across rural and urban communities including volunteers, farmers and landowners to improve biodiversity across the river catchment; further recognises the vital role of farmers in delivering sustainable land management and environmental stewardship; further welcomes the use of nature-based solutions to improve water quality, enhance habitats and build climate resilience; further notes the significant success of Smarter Water Catchments during Ofwat's seventh Asset Management Plan period (2020–2025), which has demonstrated the effectiveness of partnership-led, catchment-based approaches in rivers such as the Chess and Crane, delivering measurable benefits for water quality, biodiversity and community engagement; also recognises the importance of improving public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of rivers and their wildlife; and supports the shared vision of a river catchment with healthy fresh waters and wildlife, valued by local people and resilient for the future.

705National strategy for fertility

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 7

Jess Brown-Fuller

Clive Jones

Jim Shannon

Adam Dance

Peter Lamb

Vikki Slade

That this House notes with concern that there is currently no national strategy for fertility in England; further notes that a number of Integrated Care Boards, including Kent and Medway ICB and Sussex ICB, have reduced the number of NHS-funded IVF cycles available to eligible patients from three to one; also notes the declining fertility rate in the United Kingdom; notes that one in seven couples experience difficulty conceiving; recognises that infertility is a medical condition and that fertility problems can have a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing; and calls on the Government to introduce a national fertility strategy to end the postcode lottery in access to fertility treatment and ensure fair and consistent access to NHS-funded fertility services across England.

708Deaths of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 35

Andy McDonald

Luke Myer

Mr Jonathan Brash

Emma Lewell

Mary Glindon

Ian Lavery

That this House expresses its immense sadness at the deaths of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, two brave and dedicated Cleveland Police officers, who died in the line of duty on 22 August 2026; further expresses its sorrow for the heart-breaking loss felt by their families and by their colleagues in Cleveland Police; notes with admiration the work of frontline Cleveland Police officers, Police and Community Support Officers and all Cleveland Police staff in carrying on their duties in protecting and serving the Cleveland community despite their pain and grief; further notes with thanks the support for Cleveland Police provided by officers and staff from Durham, Northumbria and North Yorkshire Police; thanks Chief Constable Victoria Fuller and Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Storey for their exemplary leadership at this difficult time; welcomes the support of Cleveland Fire Brigade and North East Ambulance Trust and Great North Air Ambulance personnel in responding to the incident; also notes with pride the response and solidarity of the people of Teesside and their heartfelt expressions of sorrow and for their incredible generosity and that of people from across the entire country in the generous donations to the Cleveland Police Federation fundraising initiative for the police officers’ families; and resolves that this House will remember the two officers.

722Furniture poverty and access to essential household goods

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 12

Manuela Perteghella

Jess Brown-Fuller

Clive Jones

Wera Hobhouse

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Neil Duncan-Jordan

That this House recognises the growing problem of furniture poverty affecting millions of people across the UK, including many tenants entering social housing with little or no access to essential household furniture and appliances; notes that the absence of basic items such as beds, sofas, tables, chairs, cookers, fridges and washing machines can have serious consequences for physical and mental health, educational attainment, financial resilience and social inclusion; further notes that many households are forced to rely on high-cost credit to acquire essential furnishings, increasing the risk of debt and hardship; acknowledges the valuable work undertaken by local authorities, housing associations, furniture reuse charities and community organisations in supporting residents experiencing furniture poverty; believes that a safe, secure and sustainable home should include access to the basic furniture and white goods necessary for everyday living; and calls on the Government to develop a national strategy to address furniture poverty, strengthen support for furniture reuse and circular economy initiatives, review the adequacy of available financial assistance for low-income households moving into social housing, and work with the social housing sector to ensure that no tenant is left without the essential household items required to live with dignity.

72630th anniversary of Maggie's Cancer Care

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 5

Dr Scott Arthur

Jim Shannon

Andy McDonald

Christine Jardine

Clive Jones

That this House congratulates Maggie's on its 30th anniversary; recognises that the first Maggie's Centre opened in Edinburgh in 1996, inspired by the vision of Maggie Keswick Jencks to ensure that everyone impacted by cancer has access to compassionate emotional, psychological and practical support; celebrates the growth of Maggie's from a pioneering Scottish innovation for a different kind of cancer care into an internationally recognised model of cancer support, with centres serving communities the UK and beyond; acknowledges the invaluable contribution made by Maggie's expert staff, volunteers, fundraisers and supporters over the past three decades; further recognises the positive impact Maggie's has had on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people living with cancer, as well as their families, friends and carers; notes the important role that charities such as Maggie's play alongside NHS cancer services in supporting people to live with and beyond cancer; and wishes Maggie's every success for the future as it builds new centres and continues to provide free world-leading support for people impacted by cancer.

732E1 settlement project and international law

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 5

Manuela Perteghella

Wera Hobhouse

Dr Roz Savage

Vikki Slade

Mr Lee Dillon

That this House notes with deep concern the advancement of the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank; believes that continued settlement expansion undermines the prospects for a negotiated two-state solution; reaffirms that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories are considered illegal under international law; further notes ongoing humanitarian suffering in Gaza, restrictions on the delivery of aid, and reports of violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank; welcomes diplomatic efforts aimed at securing peace, security and dignity for both Israelis and Palestinians; and recognises that the United Kingdom has responsibilities under international law and should ensure that its policies are consistent with those obligations.

73350th anniversary of Torbay Civic Society

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 6

Steve Darling

Wera Hobhouse

Dr Roz Savage

Jim Shannon

Martin Wrigley

Caroline Voaden

That this House congratulates Torbay Civic Society on its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking half a century of dedicated voluntary service to the communities of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham; recognises that, since its foundation in 1976, the Society has worked tirelessly to promote public interest in the history, heritage, character and built environment of Torbay and to encourage the preservation and sympathetic development of the places that make the Bay distinctive; commends its important contribution to local heritage through its extensive Blue Plaque programme, historical research and publications, public lectures, community events and engagement with planning, conservation and regeneration matters; acknowledges the generations of officers, committee members, volunteers, supporters and local residents whose commitment has sustained the Society throughout its first 50 years; celebrates the Society's continuing work to increase public awareness and appreciation of Torbay's rich architectural, cultural and social heritage; further recognises the important contribution that independent civic societies make across the United Kingdom in protecting local identity, encouraging civic pride and giving communities a voice in shaping their future; and wishes Torbay Civic Society every success as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee and continues its work of celebrating Torbay's past and shaping its future for generations to come.

734Employer National Insurance contributions

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 7

Alex Brewer

Jess Brown-Fuller

Dr Danny Chambers

Wera Hobhouse

Dr Roz Savage

Vikki Slade

That this House celebrates the small business owners of North East Hampshire constituency, including hairdressers, garages, care homes, pubs, garden centres and beauty salons, for their entrepreneurship, resilience and dedication to their trade, and recognises small businesses as the true backbone of communities; expresses concern over the impact of changes to National Insurance Contributions on small businesses, social care providers and GPs in North East Hampshire and across the country; notes that staffing costs represent a far greater share of expenditure for labour-intensive small businesses than for other businesses, meaning this increase hits them disproportionately hard; further notes that this impact is compounded by high energy costs and rises in business rates; also notes that the increase in NICs undermines any serious effort to tackle the NEETs crisis, revive high streets, or deliver sustainable growth; and calls on the Government to reverse the increase in employer NICs at the earliest opportunity, giving small businesses the certainty they need to invest, grow and create jobs.

735Rushey Mead Academy Ofsted grading

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 2

Shivani Raja

Jim Shannon

That this House celebrates the exceptional Ofsted grade awarded to Rushey Mead Academy in Leicester East; applauds its exceptional rating in every assessment criteria; notes that it becomes only the third school in the country to achieve such a grading; commends its success in providing a rich, high-quality education for all pupils, regardless of the barriers they face; acknowledges the continued level of excellence from their outstanding grading in 2022; praises Principal Vicky Barwell and her staff for their hard work and commitment; thanks the students and associated families for their support; and recognises the contribution of the Academy to the life of young people and the wider community in Leicester East.

737Love Me Love My Mind 20th anniversary

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 3

Helen Maguire

Dr Roz Savage

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Love Me Love My Mind, based in Epsom, on their 20th anniversary; recognises its founders, Reverend Michael Preston and the late Reverend Susan Bull, for their tireless work and commitment to their inspiring vision; thanks all volunteers and fundraisers who work tirelessly behind the scenes for the brilliant work; acknowledges the creation of a space welcoming for all in the community; further acknowledges the positive impact on the community through compassionate, non-clinical drop-ins, Men's Pit Stop, and the facilitation of Epsom's Mental Health Week; and wishes Love Me Love My Mind further success for the next 20 years and beyond.

738Josh Kerr's mile world record

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 3

Helen Maguire

Dr Roz Savage

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Josh Kerr on breaking the historic mile world record in a time of 3 minutes and 42.66 seconds; recognises his outstanding hard work, dedication and commitment in achieving this historic milestone; and celebrates his contribution to British athletics and the inspiration he provides to athletes and young people across the country.

739Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve awarded 20th consecutive Green Flag Award

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 4

Helen Maguire

Dr Roz Savage

Mr Lee Dillon

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Epson Common Local Nature Reserve on receiving a Green Flag Award for the 20th consecutive year; recognises the two decades long commitment to excellence in managing one of Epsom and Ewell’s most important natural spaces and creating habitats that enable biodiversity to flourish; appreciates that this extraordinary achievement is the result of the hard work and dedication of all those involved including, the Countryside team, the volunteers and the partners; and supports important environmental initiatives like this which strive to ensure that natural habitats and species are protected for future generations to come.

74060th anniversary of Star Trek broadcast

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 4

Steve Race

Jim Shannon

Peter Swallow

Chris Webb

That this House notes that 8 September 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the first broadcast episode of the Star Trek television series; congratulates the many actors, writers, producers and technical staff who have contributed to the show's success over the last 60 years, including the many from the UK's creative sector; pays tribute to those of the cast and crew who have not lived to see this anniversary; recognises the significant cultural and scientific impact of the show, including the broadcast of the first interracial kiss on American television in 1968 and foreseeing many of the technological developments that have become commonplace today; and hopes that the ideals and values promoted by the vision of the show's creator, Gene Roddenberry, of a better future, where humanity can peacefully explore the final frontiers of space and science, will continue to inspire future generations of scientists, actors and writers for many years to come.

741Stirling University

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 2

Chris Kane

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates the University of Stirling on being named Scottish University of the Year and UK Sports University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027; notes that these awards recognise Stirling’s exceptional performance across academic excellence, student experience and sporting achievement; further notes that the Scottish University of the Year award reflects Stirling’s sustained rise in national rankings since 2023, its entry into the UK top 50, and its strong outcomes for students; acknowledges the University’s high-quality facilities, internationally diverse community, respected research strengths and commitment to ensuring that ability, not background, determines opportunity; further recognises that the UK Sports University of the Year award highlights Stirling’s longstanding reputation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, supported by world-class facilities, national training centres and leadership in sports research and education; commends the University’s outstanding success at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where 22 Stirling athletes secured 24 medals, and notes its significant contribution to health, wellbeing and sports participation across the wider community; and pays tribute to the dedication of Stirling’s staff, students and alumni, whose collective efforts continue to strengthen the University’s reputation for excellence in both education and sport.

742Multilateral funding for education

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 2

Chris Law

Jim Shannon

That this House recognises the central importance of education to sustainable development, including its role in securing peace, prosperity and equality; expresses its serious concern that, despite these benefits, 273 million children and young people globally are out of school, while millions more are in classrooms but not learning the basics; notes that education financing in low and lower middle income countries is under unprecedented pressure, with domestic budgets constrained by rising debt and inflation, exacerbated by massive cuts to overseas development and humanitarian assistance which in the UK has resulted in an end to bilateral support for education; further notes that in the second half of 2026 both the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the global fund for education in emergencies, are raising funds for their next operational periods; welcomes the commitment made by the UK to maintain existing levels of support for ECW by pledging £80 million for the period 2027 to 2030; calls on the Government to do the same for the GPE, and pledge £430 million for the period 2026-2030; acknowledges that although a significant cut in real terms, maintaining UK funding at this level would enable GPE to train 1.15 million teachers, allow 11.49 million more girls to attend school, and improve the quality of education for over 84.3 million children by 2030; and urges Ministers to attend the Global Education Summit during the United Nations General Assembly in New York and affirm the UK’s commitment.

743Modern Service Framework for neurological conditions

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 3

Shockat Adam

Vikki Slade

Jim Shannon

That this House recognises that neurological conditions affect 1 in 6 people in the UK, are the leading cause of disability globally and cost the UK economy an estimated £96 billion every year; further recognises with regret that people with neurological conditions across the country face long waits for specialist care, significant variation in access to services, and avoidable hospital admissions caused by a lack of timely support; notes with concern the absence of neurological conditions in the Government’s first and second waves of Modern Service Frameworks; welcomes the report from the MS Society and Neurological Alliance entitled Neurological conditions: the case for a modern service framework that calls for the strategic focus necessary to transform neurological care; calls on the Government to commit to publishing a Modern Service Framework for Neurological Conditions to ensure better care, support and outcomes for patients; and further calls on the Government to adopt the ambitious, measurable and achievable goal of reducing avoidable emergency admissions for people with neurological conditions by 30% by 2035.

744Free short-stay parking to support high streets and town centres

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 2

Mr Adnan Hussain

Jim Shannon

That this House recognises the vital contribution of high streets and town centres to local economies, employment and community life; notes with concern the challenges facing town centre businesses, including declining footfall, changing consumer habits and competition from out-of-town retail parks where parking is often free; further notes research indicating that 63 per cent of consumers would visit town and city centres more frequently if free parking were available and that 38 per cent of independent retailers identify free parking as the measure that would have the greatest positive impact on their business; also notes the approaches taken by local authorities which have introduced free short-stay parking, including the London Borough of Harrow, where one hour of free parking has been made a permanent feature of its parking policy; believes that reducing the cost of short visits to town centres can form part of wider efforts to increase footfall and support local businesses; further believes that local authorities should be encouraged and supported to consider measures including free short-stay on-street parking, an initial free period in council-owned car parks and targeted free parking at particular times of day; and calls on the Government to work with local authorities to support and incentivise the introduction and evaluation of free short-stay parking schemes as part of wider strategies to regenerate high streets and town centres.