Early Day Motion
Actions of Samir Zitouni on 1 November 2025
(9 Signatures)
5 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House believes the George Cross should be awarded to Samir Zitouni in recognition of his heroic actions during the Huntingdon train attacks.
Early Day Motion
Awdah Hathaleen
(12 Signatures)
2 Sep 2025
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House condemns the killing of Palestinian teacher and activist Awdah Hathaleen, who was shot dead on 28 July 2025 by Israeli settler Yinon Levi in the village of Umm al-Khair; deplores the release of his killer despite clear video evidence proving that he is the murderer; further condemns …
Early Day Motion
Glaucoma Awareness Week
(11 Signatures)
30 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide; notes that glaucoma often presents with no early symptoms and can go undiagnosed until significant vision loss has occurred; welcomes Glaucoma Week as an opportunity to highlight the importance of regular eye …
Early Day Motion
Air India crash
(13 Signatures)
17 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who tragically lost their lives in the Air India Flight 171 crash on 12 June 2025, shortly after take off from Ahmedabad in Gujurat; notes that 241 people onboard the plane, alongside 38 people …
Early Day Motion
Sentencing in Bhim Kohli case
(8 Signatures)
12 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House notes the sentences handed to the individuals responsible for the brutal and fatal attack on 80-year-old Mr Bhim Kohli in Braunstone Town; further notes with grave concern that Mr Kohli, a much-loved family man and respected member of the local community, died the day after he was …
Early Day Motion
King Richard III Visitor Centre
(7 Signatures)
10 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House congratulates the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester South constituency on being awarded the prestigious Silver Award for Excellence; recognises the Centre's outstanding contribution to heritage, education and tourism through its exhibits on the discovery, life, death and reburial of King Richard III; and wishes the …
Early Day Motion
Gary Lineker's contribution to Match of the Day
(14 Signatures)
19 May 2025
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House pays tribute to the extraordinary career and enduring legacy of Gary Lineker as he retires from his role on Match of the Day; celebrates him not only as one of England’s greatest ever goal scorers and a former England team captain, but as the beating heart of …
Early Day Motion
Rail ticket prices
(11 Signatures)
8 May 2025
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House notes with concern the continued increase in rail ticket prices across the UK; further notes that the cost of rail travel has become unaffordable for many people, placing an unfair burden on those who rely on public transport; recognises that high rail fares risk undermining efforts to …
Early Day Motion
Library closures
(4 Signatures)
30 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House recognises the value of the essential services that libraries and community centres offer in advancing education, bridging inequalities and improving social connections and community empowerment; expresses deep concern at the proposed council closures of Eyres Monsell Community Centre, St Matthews Centre, Evington Library, and Knighton Library, as …
Early Day Motion
Anniversary of the death of Stephen Lawrence
(13 Signatures)
22 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House honours the memory of Stephen Lawrence, who was tragically murdered in a racist attack at the age of 18 on 22 April 1993; remembers Stephen as a bright, ambitious young man with aspirations of becoming an architect; recognises the profound tragedy of his murder and the long …