Early Day Motion
50th anniversary of the King's Trust
(7 Signatures)
2 Feb 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the the 50th anniversary of the King's Trust, formerly the Prince's Trust, and the tremendous work that has been done with young people in that time; highlights that since its inception in 1976, the charity founded by HM King Charles III has helped more than 1.3 …
Early Day Motion
Apprenticeship Week 2026
(11 Signatures)
2 Feb 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the commencement of Apprenticeship Week 2026, taking place from 2 to 6 February 2026; highlights the events which will take place across all regions and occupational sectors, offering practical insights and real opportunities for potential apprentices and employers alike; and urges schools and colleges to ensure …
Early Day Motion
Legacy of British troops in Afghanistan and Iraq
(12 Signatures)
27 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with concern the distress felt by many United Kingdom armed forces veterans following recent public comments relating to military operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East; recognises that such remarks have reopened trauma and grief for those who served and for the families of the fallen; …
Early Day Motion
Legacy of British troops in Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
(7 Signatures)
26 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with concern the distress felt by many United Kingdom armed forces veterans following recent public comments relating to military operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East; recognises that such remarks have reopened trauma and grief for those who served and for the families of the fallen; …
Early Day Motion
Burns Night 2025 and the legacy of Robert Burns
(9 Signatures)
26 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates Burns Night 2025, marked annually on 25 January, commemorating the life and work of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet; notes that Burns was one of the greatest poets whose work continues to resonate across around the world; underlines his significant contribution to poetry, song and the …
Early Day Motion
Anniversary of Teebane Murders
(8 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 34th anniversary of The Teebane Massacre which took place on 17 January 1992 at a rural crossroads between Omagh and Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland; remembers that a roadside bomb detonated and destroyed a van carrying 14 construction workers who had been repairing a …
Early Day Motion
Big Garden Bird Watch 2026
(16 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the Big Garden Bird Watch which runs from 23 to 25 January 2026; notes that the RSPB are asking people to spend an hour watching the birds in their patch, garden and local area, and to record the highest number of each bird species you see …
Early Day Motion
50th anniversary of Livingstones Newsagents, Comber
(2 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes and celebrates the milestone of 50th anniversary for Livingstones Newsagents in Comber; highlights that this independently owned business has continue to grow and prosper year on year; congratulates the owners Julie and Jim Brown on their wonderful reputation and management of this tremendous small business; and …
Early Day Motion
Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week
(15 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes Less Survivable Cancers Week, which highlights cancers with a five-year survival rate of less than 50 per cent, including pancreatic, oesophageal, stomach, liver, lung and brain cancers; recognises that, together, these cancers account for a significant proportion of cancer deaths in the UK despite receiving a …
Early Day Motion
Enniskillen Remembrance Day attack
(9 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House remembers with sadness the atrocity carried out on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November 1987, in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, when a bomb exploded during a service of remembrance, resulting in the murder of eleven people, with a twelfth victim later dying from injuries; highlights that no individual has ever …