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Published – Friday 11 September 2026

Early Day Motions tabled on Thursday 10 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

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New EDMs

790Hailes Quarry junior parkrun's first anniversary

Tabled: 10/09/26 Signatories: 1

Dr Scott Arthur

That this House congratulates Hailes Quarry junior parkrun on reaching its first anniversary; recognises the tremendous contribution made by the volunteer team who have established and maintained a free, welcoming, inclusive and successful weekly event; warmly thanks each of the 225 volunteers that supported the event in its first year; notes that the Hailes Quarry junior parkrun has encouraged hundreds of people of all ages and abilities to take part in regular physical activity, improving health and wellbeing whilst fostering community spirit; commends the support of local participants, volunteers, linked primary schools and partners whose commitment has helped make the event a valued part of community life in Edinburgh South West; congratulates each of the 820 young people who completed the course in its first year;acknowledges the wider benefits that junior parkrun brings through tackling social isolation, promoting active lifestyles and providing opportunities for volunteering; thanks the London Marathon Foundation for its ongoing funding for junior parkrun across the UK, and supports its aim of getting one million children get active through this commitment; and wishes Hailes Quarry parkrun every success for the future as it continues to grow and inspire local residents to become more active.

791Stepping Stones' 35th anniversary

Tabled: 10/09/26 Signatories: 1

Douglas McAllister

That this House congratulates Stepping Stones, a mental health charity that helps people across West Dunbartonshire, on its 35th anniversary; notes that the member-led organisation was founded by local people determined to improve mental health awareness and support in their community; recognises its evolution into a trusted and well-established provider of mental health services, supporting around 1,000 referrals each year; commends its wide range of support, including peer-to-peer learning, counselling, psychoeducation, hospital drop-ins and its neurodiversity project; pays tribute to the dedication of its staff, volunteers, members and trustees whose commitment has sustained the charity for over three decades; acknowledges the challenges faced by voluntary organisations in securing funding and recruiting volunteer board members; and wishes Stepping Stones every success as it continues its invaluable work improving mental health and wellbeing across West Dunbartonshire.

792Milngavie & Bearsden Men's Shed

Tabled: 10/09/26 Signatories: 1

Susan Murray

That this House congratulates Milngavie & Bearsden Men's Shed on finishing second in Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year 2026, a nationwide awards initiative organised by the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMAS), Scotland’s leading men’s health and wellbeing charity; recognises that in 2017 the group worked tirelessly to convert the King George V Park tennis changing rooms into the facility it is today; further recognises the ongoing work carried out by the group to provide a safe and friendly environment where members can pursue creative, physical, purposeful activities of their choice which reduces isolation and contributes to the physical and mental wellbeing of members; notes the incredibly important opportunity for members to drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and have a chat; and celebrates the important role that Milngavie & Bearsden Men’s Shed and all SMSA groups play in creating communities where social isolation is prevented and people are looked out for and supported.

793Battle of Britain Day 2026

Tabled: 10/09/26 Signatories: 2

Jess Brown-Fuller

Mr Will Forster

That this House commemorates Battle of Britain Day on 15 September 2026 and pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice and determination of all those who served during the Battle of Britain; recognises that the battle represented a pivotal moment in the defence of the UK and the preservation of democracy and freedom in Europe; notes the significant role played by the airfields of West Sussex in the conduct of the battle, including RAF Tangmere; commends the work of the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum in conserving and promoting the area's rich aviation heritage and educating future generations about the sacrifice and service of those involved in the defence of the nation; and encourages the continued commemoration, preservation and promotion of this heritage for future generations.

794Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescue operations

Tabled: 10/09/26 Signatories: 2

Jess Brown-Fuller

Mr Will Forster

That this House commends the outstanding work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity which provides a 24-hour lifesaving service across the waters of the UK and the Republic of Ireland; notes that, since its formation, the RNLI has helped save 147,096 lives; pays tribute to the courage, dedication and professionalism of its volunteer lifeboat crews, lifeguards and support staff, who stand ready at all hours to assist those in danger at sea; further notes the exceptional service of Selsey RNLI, whose volunteers have been saving lives along the Sussex coast since 1861 and whose crews have received ten awards for gallantry in recognition of their bravery; acknowledges the vital role played by RNLI stations in protecting coastal communities, fishermen, sailors and visitors throughout the British Isles; thanks all those who continue to give their time, expertise and commitment to this lifesaving service; and expresses its gratitude for the RNLI's continued work in saving lives at sea and promoting water safety for all.

795Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Tabled: 10/09/26 Signatories: 2

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Mr Will Forster

That this House gives its unreserved support to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), its many local lifeboat stations around the country and the thousands of staff and volunteers that are involved in upholding the charity’s long-held aims and values; recognises that their job is to rescue those in danger without fear or favour, saving lives based on need rather than engaging in political debates; is appalled that the RNLI has recently been the target of unwarranted and unacceptable public criticism, including protests outside its headquarters in the Poole constituency, the abuse of local volunteers and the intimidatory tactics whereby personal addresses of volunteers have been published online, alongside accusations that they are traitors; believes that the RNLI represents the very best of Britain and that criticism of the charity is unpatriotic; and calls on hon. Members of both Houses to stand in solidarity with the charity and the selfless work of all who are involved.

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.

6512026 Sustainable Farming Incentive

Tabled: 16/07/26 Signatories: 18

Sarah Dyke

Helen Morgan

Clive Jones

Jess Brown-Fuller

Adrian Ramsay

Wera Hobhouse

That this House notes with concern that demand for the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive had allocated 75% of the window 1 budget within weeks of the scheme opening; pays tribute to farmers across the country, particularly smaller and hill farms, for producing food, caring for the countryside and tackling climate change, during a cost of doing farming crisis; further notes that for many of them SFI is now their only direct financial support; expresses concern that England remains an outlier among European nations in providing no direct payments to farmers, making properly funded and accessible environmental schemes essential to their survival; recognises that farmers need confidence that schemes will remain open and funded during their advertised duration; also notes that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs pledged there would be no more sudden and unexpected closures of farming schemes following the abrupt suspension of SFI in 2024; believes that SFI26 must remain open and accessible to all farmers who need it; regrets that farmers are being forced into a race against the clock to apply before funds run out; and calls on the Government to guarantee sufficient, long-term funding for all eligible SFI26 applicants regardless of landscape or designation, by committing to an additional £1 billion a year for environmental land management schemes, so that farmers have the certainty they need to invest in nature-friendly farming, food security and climate resilience.

652Chinese state repression against Tibetans

Tabled: 16/07/26 Signatories: 11

Chris Law

Adrian Ramsay

Luke Akehurst

Andrew George

Jim Shannon

Dave Doogan

That this House expresses deep concern over the intensification of Chinese state repression against Tibetans; recognises that on 2 July 2026, Tibetan activist Lobsang Palden, widely known as Lobga Rangzen, set himself on fire outside of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, a day after China’s new so-called Ethnic Unity and Progress Law entered into force; notes that this was in protest of China’s continued occupation and repression of Tibetan identity, religion and political expression; condemns the Ethnic Unity and Progress Law in which Article 63 provides a basis for the Chinese authorities to target individuals and organisations overseas alleged to have undermined ethnic unity; further notes that this pattern of intimidation is spreading to UK soil as uniformed Chinese security personnel stood behind glass doors of the Chinese embassy shouting and pointing live stun batons toward Tibetan protesters; acknowledges this weapon is illegal in the UK and that Chinese embassy personnel acted as if they were in China, not the United Kingdom; and urges the UK Government to take every appropriate measure to prevent these instances of transnational repression that pose a direct threat to the safety, rights and freedoms of Tibetan, Uyghur, Hong Konger, and all other diaspora communities living in the United Kingdom.

657Killing of Mohamed Fawaz al-Wahidi

Tabled: 16/07/26 Signatories: 12

Iqbal Mohamed

Shockat Adam

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Andrew George

Chris Law

Andy McDonald

That this House condemns the killing of Mohamed Fawaz al-Wahidi, Director of Public Relations for the Egyptian Relief Committee in Gaza, who was killed alongside three other civilians, including two children, in an Israeli drone strike on a civilian vehicle in Gaza City; notes that the Egyptian Relief Committee provides essential humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, including food aid, shelter for displaced families and rubble clearance operations; further notes reports that humanitarian workers and civilian relief operations continue to come under attack despite the October 2025 ceasefire; expresses grave concern at the continued loss of civilian life in Gaza, including humanitarian personnel and children, and at the impact these attacks have on the delivery of life-saving assistance; reaffirms that humanitarian workers and civilians are protected under international humanitarian law and that attacks against them must be independently investigated; believes that those responsible for violations of international law must be held accountable; and calls on the Government to condemn this attack, press for an immediate, independent investigation, support measures to protect humanitarian personnel and civilians, and work with international partners to secure a permanent ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access and full compliance with international law.

659Estate management charges

Tabled: 16/07/26 Signatories: 21

Imran Hussain

Apsana Begum

Bob Blackman

Peter Lamb

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Cat Eccles

That this House expresses concern that many homeowners on privately managed housing estates face estate management charges with limited transparency, accountability and consumer protection; notes concerns over inadequate consultation, poor estate management and the limited rights available to freehold homeowners to challenge charges or management arrangements with companies such as Blue Property Management; welcomes the Government’s commitment to leasehold and commonhold reform; and calls on the Government to ensure forthcoming legislation provides stronger protections for homeowners, including greater transparency, effective oversight of private estate management companies and fairer rights to challenge unreasonable estate management charges.

661Right to independent advocacy for care home residents

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 16

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.

668Treatment of security staff employed at the National Gallery

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 14

John McDonnell

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Andy McDonald

Ian Byrne

Apsana Begum

Nadia Whittome

That this House is deeply concerned that the National Gallery’s security staff, of whom the vast majority are from minority ethnic backgrounds, are being unfairly treated compared to the mainly white staff employed directly by the National Gallery; notes that directly employed staff enjoy a six-star staff hub with bright and airy recreation rooms for their breaks, while outsourced guards employed by CIS Security are forced to use a windowless unventilated basement storage area; regrets the effect of creating a two-tier workforce where BAME staff are literally kept hidden away among broken furniture, dirty walls and continuing rodent problems; recognises that both the National Gallery and CIS Security are London Living Wage employers and that when they gained accreditation, the National Gallery backdated the uplift for six months, while CIS Security did not; and joins the PCS union in calling on the gallery to ensure its security staff receive equal treatment to the directly employed staff, be given access to the staff hub, receive back pay on the same line as the National Gallery staff they work alongside, and to receive the uplift at the same time of year, rather than waiting six months each year.

67956th anniversary of the election of Salvador Allende

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 9

Brian Leishman

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Luke Akehurst

Apsana Begum

Dr Ellie Chowns

Adrian Ramsay

That this House marks the 56th anniversary of the election of Salvador Allende as President of Chile on 4 September 1970; notes with concern evidence from declassified Foreign Office files that the UK Government conducted covert propaganda operations aimed at preventing his election in 1964 and 1970; condemns the military coup of 11 September 1973 which overthrew Chile’s democratically elected government and installed the Pinochet dictatorship; remembers those killed, disappeared, tortured and forced into exile under the Pinochet regime; regrets Britain’s role in undermining Chilean democracy and its subsequent relationship with the Pinochet regime; and calls on the Government to acknowledge Britain’s interference in Chile, release all remaining relevant records, and reaffirm its commitment to democracy, sovereignty and human rights in UK foreign policy.

680Funding of Jodrell Bank Observatory

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 24

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: 25

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.

683Devon maternity services

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 27

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.

691Miscarriage care

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 20

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.

703Reported air strikes and civilian casualties in Surab, Balochistan

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 7

John McDonnell

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Brian Leishman

Dr Ellie Chowns

Hannah Spencer

Siân Berry

That this House expresses its grave concern at reports of air strikes in the Goandhan area of Gidar, Surab district, Balochistan, in the early hours of 12 August 2026; notes reports that residential areas were affected and that women and children were among those killed and injured; further notes that at least seven deaths, including women and children, have been confirmed by local sources, while local media report that around 20 people may have been killed and dozens injured; recognises that the full number of casualties remains difficult to establish amid internet and communications shutdowns, curfews and continuing military operations in parts of Balochistan, including Nushki, Mashkay, Zehri, Mastung and Mangochar; also notes that the Pakistani authorities have issued a different account of the incident; believes that the conflicting accounts and reported civilian casualties require an independent and impartial investigation; calls on the Government to make representations to the Pakistani authorities to allow independent international media, human rights organisations and international observers unrestricted access to the affected areas; requests that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office urge representatives of the British High Commission in Pakistan and relevant Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials to seek access to Balochistan and meet affected families, human rights defenders, journalists and civil society representatives; and further calls on the Government to continue raising the protection of civilians and the wider human rights situation in Balochistan in its bilateral engagement with Pakistan.

705National strategy for fertility

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 19

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.

722Furniture poverty and access to essential household goods

Tabled: 1/09/26 Signatories: 19

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.

732E1 settlement project and international law

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 11

Manuela Perteghella

Wera Hobhouse

Dr Roz Savage

Vikki Slade

Mr Lee Dillon

Mr Will Forster

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.

738Josh Kerr's mile world record

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 8

Helen Maguire

Dr Roz Savage

Jim Shannon

Clive Jones

Wendy Chamberlain

Sarah Dyke

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.

742Multilateral funding for education

Tabled: 2/09/26 Signatories: 8

Chris Law

Jim Shannon

Graham Leadbitter

Dr Ellie Chowns

Siân Berry

Adrian Ramsay

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: 9

Shockat Adam

Vikki Slade

Jim Shannon

Adrian Ramsay

Hannah Spencer

Siân Berry

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.

746Industrial action at V&A Museum

Tabled: 3/09/26 Signatories: 13

John McDonnell

Apsana Begum

Ian Byrne

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Andy McDonald

Kim Johnson

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.

748Firefighters from the West Midlands

Tabled: 4/09/26 Signatories: 8

Dr Ellie Chowns

Jim Shannon

Chris Bloore

Apsana Begum

Siân Berry

Hannah Spencer

That this House recognises the brave service of firefighters across the West Midlands and nationally who worked tirelessly to combat this summer’s wildfires; and commends their dedication and courage in selflessly working every day to protect our communities.

760Contribution of cinemas to local communities

Tabled: 7/09/26 Signatories: 5

Dr Peter Prinsley

Andrew George

Vikki Slade

Jim Shannon

Christine Jardine

That this House recognises the important cultural, social and economic contribution of cinemas to communities across the UK; notes the success of National Cinema Weekend in encouraging people to enjoy films on the big screen; celebrates the role of cinemas in supporting town centres and bringing people together; further recognises the importance of accessible and autism-friendly screenings; commends organisations including Bury Film Group CIC for widening access to cinema; and encourages continued support for cinemas and community film initiatives across the country.

76250th Anniversary of the Grunwick Strike

Tabled: 7/09/26 Signatories: 19

Dawn Butler

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Iqbal Mohamed

Kim Johnson

Nadia Whittome

Margaret Mullane

That this House recognises and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Grunwick strike, a historic industrial dispute led by predominantly Asian women workers in Willesden, Brent; celebrates the courage and leadership of Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick women, who challenged poor working conditions after being denied union representation; recognises the solidarity of around 20,000 trade unionists and supporters who gathered outside the factory in July 1977; pays tribute to the work of the late Jack Dromey MP in ensuring the legacy of Grunwick was remembered and honoured; believes Grunwick demonstrated that the rights of migrant workers are inseparable from the rights of all workers and that an injustice to one is an injustice to all; notes that the women’s courage inspired generations of trade unionists from all backgrounds and transformed the labour movement; and calls on the Government to honour the legacy of Grunwick by continuing to promote dignity, equality and fairness at work for all.

763Publication of Legal Advice on Local Government Reorganisation

Tabled: 7/09/26 Signatories: 35

Zöe Franklin

Alison Bennett

Caroline Voaden

Marie Goldman

Jess Brown-Fuller

Rachel Gilmour

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House the legal advice received by His Majesty's Government relating to the lawfulness and legal robustness of the local government reorganisation programme, including the decisions made in March 2026 in respect of Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and the subsequent withdrawal of those decisions.

767World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

Tabled: 8/09/26 Signatories: 15

Dr Danny Chambers

Freddie van Mierlo

Wera Hobhouse

Andrew George

Jess Brown-Fuller

Jim Shannon

That this House marks World Suicide Prevention Day; remembers all those who have lost their lives to suicide or who have lost a loved one to suicide; pays tribute to the tireless work of both national and community groups such as Winchester Youth Counselling which provides invaluable support for young people in need; urges the Government to commit to putting funding for mental health services on an equal footing for funding for physical health services; notes that despite mental health services account for 20% of NHS workload they receive a mere 8% of NHS funding; calls on the Government to heed Liberal Democrat calls for a mental health professional in every school; and further urges support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide as well as those suffering with poor mental health.

768Lord Lieutenancy of Surrey transition

Tabled: 8/09/26 Signatories: 3

Zöe Franklin

Jim Shannon

Mr Will Forster

That this House congratulates Mr Michael More-Molyneux CVO on the completion of eleven years of distinguished service as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, a role he has held since 2015; thanks him for his dedication to public service, his steadfast support for communities, voluntary organisations, businesses and civic institutions across the county, and his commitment to promoting Surrey and representing the Crown with dignity, integrity and distinction; recognises his leadership in celebrating and encouraging the contribution of individuals and organisations to county life; welcomes the appointment of Mrs Neelam Dharni Devesher MBE DL as the new Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey following her appointment by His Majesty The King; notes her longstanding record of public service, community leadership and commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and community cohesion across Surrey; and wishes both Michael More-Molyneux and Neelam Devesher every success for the future as Surrey marks this important transition in its civic life.

769Support for hospices

Tabled: 8/09/26 Signatories: 39

Steve Darling

Freddie van Mierlo

Wera Hobhouse

Jess Brown-Fuller

Andrew George

Neil Duncan-Jordan

That this House recognises the important work that hospices do for local communities across the United Kingdom, in particular in providing comfort and support to patients and families in end-of-life care; further recognises the work of staff and volunteers, who provide an integral service; notes that there is a postcode lottery around hospice care, where the funding and standard of care is not equal across the country; further notes that 70% of hospices believe they would need to cut services due to rising cost pressures; acknowledges that there are great disparities between funding across the country; calls on the Government to make sustainable hospice funding a priority and provide better funding for hospices by establishing strong multi-year NHS contracts and the full funding of specialist palliative care; and praises the cross-party working that has taken place so far, but calls on all parties to progress these talks further as a priority of the Government.

770Air Ambulance Week 2026

Tabled: 8/09/26 Signatories: 10

Pete Wishart

Andrew George

Jim Shannon

Dave Doogan

Adrian Ramsay

Hannah Spencer

That this House recognises Air Ambulance Week 2026, taking place from 7 to 13 September under the theme Every Mission Starts With You, highlighting the vital role of supporters, donors and fundraisers whose actions help power every lifesaving response; celebrates the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities, which collectively respond to an average of 137 missions every day, delivering specialist pre-hospital critical care across the UK; further recognises the vital contribution these services make in support of the NHS; and calls on the Government to support the sector by developing a national policy for safeguarded 24/7 on-site hospital helipad access.

772Stirling Pride 2026

Tabled: 8/09/26 Signatories: 3

Chris Kane

Euan Stainbank

Christine Jardine

That this House celebrates Stirling Pride 2026, recognising it as one of Scotland’s most inclusive and community-driven Pride events; commends the organisers, volunteers and partner organisations whose dedication delivered a full day of free, accessible and family-friendly activities across Stirling; notes the success of the Pride March from Kings Park to King Street, followed by an afternoon Main Stage featuring drag, music and performance from several artists; further notes the contribution of the Pride Market at the Albert Halls, showcasing around 60 stalls from local makers, charities and community groups; welcomes the introduction of the new Wellbeing Hub offering quiet space, crafting and support services from organisations including Action in Mind, NHS Forth Valley Equality, Inclusion and Wellbeing Service, Endometriosis UK and Stirling & District Women’s Aid; acknowledges the wide range of additional community events including the Pride Ceilidh, Pride at the Smith, the youth-led Pride Pit Stop and the evening Pride Afters; and further celebrates the symbolic lighting of the National Wallace Monument and the Tolbooth in rainbow colours, paying tribute to the Stirling Pride Committee and its volunteers for delivering a vibrant, welcoming and empowering celebration of LGBTQ+ equality across Stirling and the wider region.

774National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers

Tabled: 8/09/26 Signatories: 12

Cat Eccles

Andrew George

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Jim Shannon

Ayoub Khan

Mr Will Forster

That this House recognises the National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers on 17 September, jointly led by Doctors in Distress and NHS Practitioner Health; honours the memory of all health and care workers who have died by suicide; acknowledges the profound contribution that health and care professionals make to society and the pressures many face in delivering care; notes with concern evidence that stigma surrounding mental ill health remains prevalent within the health and care workforce, creating barriers to seeking support; further notes Office for National Statistics data indicating that an average of four healthcare workers die by suicide each week; further recognises the impact of excessive workloads, long working hours, workplace pressures and moral injury on the wellbeing of health and care staff; commends the work of organisations such as Doctors in Distress and NHS Practitioner Health in providing support, advocacy and peer networks for professionals experiencing mental health difficulties; encourages the Government, NHS organisations, regulators and employers to promote a culture in which healthcare workers can seek support without fear of professional or personal consequences; supports efforts to raise awareness of the mental health services available to health and care professionals throughout the year; and calls on the Government to mark National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers and reaffirm its commitment to protecting the health, wellbeing and mental health of the health and care workforce.

779Baby Loss Awareness Week

Tabled: 9/09/26 Signatories: 10

Martin Rhodes

Dr Ellie Chowns

Adrian Ramsay

Hannah Spencer

Carla Denyer

Siân Berry

That this House recognises Baby Loss Awareness Week from 9 to 15 October and its importance in raising awareness of pregnancy and baby loss; acknowledges the profound and lasting impact that miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and other forms of pregnancy and baby loss can have on parents and wider families; further recognises this year’s theme, Together We Care, and the powerful message that compassionate support for those affected by baby loss is a shared responsibility across families, communities, healthcare services, charities and wider society; commends the work of Baby Loss Retreat in providing a safe and compassionate environment for individuals and families affected by pregnancy and baby loss, offering them space to grieve, reflect and receive support; also recognises the dedication of volunteers, healthcare professionals, charities, support organisations and everyone who provides compassionate care to bereaved families; believes that no parent or family should have to face the grief of baby loss alone and that appropriate emotional, practical and bereavement support should be accessible to everyone who needs it; welcomes the opportunities provided by Baby Loss Awareness Week for people to speak openly about pregnancy and baby loss, helping to challenge stigma and break the silence that often surrounds bereavement; supports the Wave of Light candle ceremony, when families and communities come together to remember babies whose lives were sadly too short; and calls on Parliament and wider society to continue working together to improve awareness, understanding and support for everyone affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

780150th anniversary of the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876

Tabled: 9/09/26 Signatories: 9

Seamus Logan

Adrian Ramsay

Carla Denyer

Hannah Spencer

Siân Berry

Dr Ellie Chowns

That this House marks the 150th anniversary of the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876 gaining Royal Assent; notes that this was the first UK legislation to regulate animal experimentation; reaffirms its commitment to the prohibition of testing on animals for cosmetics and to the ultimate phase-out of all animal testing for all chemicals, ingredients in consumer products and medicines, as well as uses of animals in scientific experimentation; recognises the need to bring science into the 21st century and ensure that no tests on animals occur when alternative approaches exists; acknowledges the opportunities that exist in non-animal methods; and understands the possibilities for British scientists to become world-leaders in this field.

78130th anniversary of Emmanuel Church Lurgan

Tabled: 9/09/26 Signatories: 2

Carla Lockhart

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Emmanuel Church Lurgan on its 30th anniversary; notes that the church was founded by Phil and Jill Emerson in their home on Waringstown Road on 8 September 1996, where the congregation gathered for its first 18 months; recognises its remarkable growth from those humble beginnings to its present home in Castle Lane; commends the church family for three decades of Christian witness, worship, compassion and practical support within Lurgan and the wider community; acknowledges the dedicated leadership of Phil Emerson throughout those 30 years; marks Rick Preston becoming lead pastor and Phil Emerson becoming founding pastor; and extends its warmest wishes to the entire Emmanuel Church family as it gives thanks for all that God has done and looks forward with faith and confidence to the years ahead.

782Road fuel prices

Tabled: 9/09/26 Signatories: 8

Mr Lee Dillon

Jess Brown-Fuller

Andrew George

Wendy Chamberlain

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Brian Mathew

That this House notes with concern the persistently high and variable road fuel prices faced by drivers across the United Kingdom; further notes the Competition and Markets Authority findings that prices remain significantly above levels seen before the conflict in the Middle East, alongside passive pricing strategies by some retailers that have failed to promptly pass on reductions in wholesale prices to motorists; recognises that rural communities are particularly exposed to high fuel costs, where limited public transport alternatives and greater distances to travel leave households with little choice but to pay elevated prices at the pump; stresses that rural households continue to face wider and unrelenting cost-of-living pressures, including a 4% increase in the Ofgem energy price cap from October and rocketing fertiliser and red diesel prices for farmers after a summer of extreme weather; believes that additional targeted support must be provided to vulnerable consumers while fuel retailers continue to benefit from historically high margins; calls on the Government to introduce immediate relief by cutting fuel duty by 10p per litre and to strengthen enforcement to ensure that reductions in wholesale prices are fully and swiftly passed on to motorists; and urges the Government to expand the Rural Fuel Duty Relief Scheme to additional rural communities facing disproportionately high fuel costs.

783150th anniversary of St John's Church, Wimborne

Tabled: 9/09/26 Signatories: 3

Vikki Slade

Jess Brown-Fuller

Jim Shannon

That this House celebrates the 150th year of St John’s Church in Wimborne; commends the role the Church has played and continues to play at the centre of its community through numerous events open to all; further commends the Church for the education offer they deliver through St John’s Pre-School and through the closely linked St John’s Church of England First School; welcomes the new Vicar, Reverend Tim Partridge, to his place at the Church next month; recognises the building as a fine example of the work of the Victorian architect Thomas Jackson; recommends visitors enjoy the ornate Italianate floor mosaics in the Church’s Chancel and Sanctuary; encourages locals and tourists to explore other beautiful churches dotted throughout Mid Dorset and North Poole; and urges the Government to do more to support the preservation of important places of worship across the country.

784John McNab Not In Vain campaign

Tabled: 9/09/26 Signatories: 5

Tracy Gilbert

Katrina Murray

Patricia Ferguson

Christine Jardine

Jim Shannon

That this House remembers John McNab, who tragically lost his life following a stabbing in Leith on 2nd September 2025; commends his mother, Lisa Petrie, for establishing the Not In Vain campaign in his memory; recognises the campaign's work is to increase access to emergency bleed control kits and training across local communities, with more than 100 bleed kits now distributed across Edinburgh and Leith; notes the potential of such kits to save lives following traumatic injuries; and welcomes efforts to install bleed kits in public spaces, schools, sports clubs and community venues.

785UK participation in the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

Tabled: 9/09/26 Signatories: 4

Luke Myer

Luke Akehurst

Christine Jardine

Jim Shannon

That this House welcomes the development of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) as a multilateral initiative to increase investment in defence, security and industrial resilience among allied nations; recognises the urgent need to expand defence industrial capacity in the UK and across NATO in response to a more dangerous international security environment; notes the potential for the Bank to mobilise private capital, improve access to finance for defence manufacturers and SMEs, and support long-term investment in defence supply chains; further welcomes the Government's work with allies to establish the Multilateral Defence Mechanism and the recognition by the Governments of the United Kingdom and Canada that the two initiatives have a high degree of complementarity; and believes that participation in the DSRB could strengthen the UK's defence industrial base, support skilled manufacturing jobs and increase opportunities for British firms in allied defence supply chains.

786Deported Chinese seafarers

Tabled: 9/09/26 Signatories: 9

Kim Johnson

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Jim Shannon

Siân Berry

Hannah Spencer

That this House notes that this is the 80th anniversary of the forced deportations of thousands of Chinese seafarers after the Second World War, which left many families abandoned without support and with no idea of what had happened; further notes that the restricted papers, made public after 50 years, show that decisions taken by the Home Office led to the forced deportation of over 2000 Chinese seafarers from Liverpool, many of whom put their lives on the line for the Allied war effort and who were repaid with this act; also notes that this was one of the most nakedly racist incidents ever instigated by the Government, and that countless families suffered a lifetime of trauma as a result, many of whom died without ever knowing the truth about what happened to their loved ones with descendants still searching for answers and lost family members; and calls on the Government to acknowledge this atrocity and issue a full and formal apology for these grave injustices.

787Independent Office for Police Conduct findings on Norman Bettison

Tabled: 9/09/26 Signatories: 45

Ian Byrne

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Richard Burgon

Kim Johnson

John McDonnell

Gill Furniss

That this House recognises the December 2025 findings of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigations relating to Sir Norman Bettison and the circumstances surrounding his application for the post of Chief Constable of Merseyside in 1998; notes the IOPC view that had Bettison still been serving, he would have had a case to answer for gross misconduct, for deliberate dishonesty in relation to his explanation of his involvement in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster during his application for, and appointment to, the post, that he underplayed the extent of his role in the aftermath of the disaster, and that he would have a case to answer for continually providing misleading and inaccurate press statements minimising his role to one on the periphery of the post-disaster investigations carried out by SYP; urges the Honours Forfeiture Committee to take these findings into account in the case of Bettison, which it says is "under consideration"; believes that Bettison’s knighthood should be rescinded for the reason he is unworthy to retain it and in order to preserve the integrity of the honours system; and expresses the importance of this action, as the only remaining meaningful sanction Bettison can face, owing to his retirement from the police service in 2013, as officers who retired before 2017 cannot face charges despite IOPC conclusions.

788Contribution of women to the Bayeux Tapestry

Tabled: 9/09/26 Signatories: 11

Ian Sollom

Anna Sabine

Jess Brown-Fuller

Andrew George

Wendy Chamberlain

Gideon Amos

That this House welcomes the opening of the Bayeux Tapestry to the public at the British Museum, one of the world's most famous and celebrated works of art; notes that it was created by English women, whose individual names and identities were never recorded; further notes that despite its fame, popular and historical attention has repeatedly returned to its male patrons rather than to the women whose skill and artistry produced it; celebrates those unknown women, whose work has endured for almost a thousand years and continues to delight and inspire all who see it; and calls on the Government to consider what more can be done to ensure that women's historic contributions to art, culture and history are properly recognised, researched and celebrated.

789Review of Personal Independence Payment

Tabled: 9/09/26 Signatories: 8

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Siân Berry

Hannah Spencer

Carla Denyer

Adrian Ramsay

Dr Ellie Chowns

That this House requests that the Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) takes account of the findings of the recent Disability Rights UK, Toynbee Hall, and Commission on Social Security co-produced survey of disabled people in receipt of PIP; notes its key findings that disabled people have major problems with the level, criteria, and processes for PIP; understands that there are further concerns arising from co-produced research by Durham University and Disability Rights UK, that the activity trap is preventing disabled people from engaging in sports and recreation for fear of losing access to PIP; further notes that PIP is essential to working-age disabled people both in and out of work; considers that the PIP Review should prioritise designing a fairer system over working to pre-determined financial projections; and recommends that, to pursue true co-production, the Review must fully engage with disabled people’s organisations to shape Review recommendations.