Early Day Motion
Wimborne, Town of Culture 2026
(5 Signatures)
6 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House celebrates the awarding of Wimborne as Dorset’s Town of Culture for 2026; eagerly anticipates a packed programme of performances, exhibitions and cultural events; commends our museums and galleries, such as the Museum of East Dorset, Walford Mill and Fossil Blue Gallery, the Tivoli theatre and performance groups …
Early Day Motion
First anniversary of the closure of Walleys Quarry landfill site in Newcastle-under-Lyme
(3 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House acknowledges the first anniversary, on Thursday 28 November 2025, of the Closure Notice being issued to the operators of Walleys Quarry landfill site in Newcastle-under-Lyme; welcomes the 365 days, and counting, of relief felt by all those who live, learn and work in Newcastle-under-Lyme; remembers all those …
Early Day Motion
Gender apartheid
(7 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the omission of the crime against humanity of gender apartheid from the current Draft Articles on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity; further notes that gender apartheid has long been recognised by the international community, including by the UN Secretary General; notes the distinction of …
Early Day Motion
North Staffordshire Pensioners’ Convention 35th anniversary
(3 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House celebrates, with residents from across north Staffordshire, the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the North Staffordshire Pensioners’ Convention; recognises the excellent work the convention has done for more than three decades to serve its members, provide support, advocacy and a sense of community for older people …
Early Day Motion
Business rates revaluation
(7 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Rupert Lowe (Independent - Great Yarmouth)
That this House notes that businesses will see their rateable values recalculated as part of the business rates revaluation; expresses serious concern that the resulting increases in bills for many companies risk placing unsustainable pressure on high streets, town centres and small businesses, particularly the hospitality industry; believes that these …
Early Day Motion
Bank holiday for celebrations if England win the 2026 FIFA World Cup
(14 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme)
That this House notes that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played on Sunday 19 July 2026; recognises that a World Cup victory by England would be a rare national moment likely to bring together families, neighbours and communities across the country, including through local celebrations in …
Early Day Motion
50th anniversary of Kingsmills Massacre
(6 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House notes that 5 January marks the 50th anniversary of the Kingsmills Massacre in which 10 Protestant workmen were ordered off their work minibus, lined up and shot dead by the IRA in a brutal sectarian attack; regrets that, as with so many terrorist murders, no one has …
Early Day Motion
Refurbishment and re-opening of historic Coleraine building
(2 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the significant private sector investment in the former property of the Coleraine Chronicle and Northern Constitution newspapers on Railway Road in Coleraine, Co. Londonderry which has resulted in the property which dates back to 1898, now becoming a thriving business hub in the town centre; and …
Early Day Motion
Winifred Maduko Ambassador of the Year Award
(7 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates Winifred Maduko, PhD student at University of St Andrews and Youth Ambassador for The ONE Campaign, on receiving the Ambassador of the Year Award at The ONE Campaign’s End of Year wrap up; recognises the incredible work Winifred does as an ambassador and her outstanding contribution …
Early Day Motion
Wemyss Ware wins Best Heritage Pottery Company
(6 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates Wemyss Ware on winning the Best Heritage Pottery Company at the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2025; notes that Wemyss Ware is a highly collectable and sought-after pottery; celebrates that the pottery has been produced by Griselda Hill and her team at her Pottery in Ceres since 1985; …