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Jim Shannon

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Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1050open

Congratulations to Harry Kane on winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 October 2026

That this House congratulates England captain Harry Kane on winning the prestigious 2026 Ballon d'Or at the ceremony in London; notes that he is the first English player to receive the award in 25 years since Michael Owen in 2001; celebrates his astonishing record of 73 goals scored for club and country over the course of the season, which cement his status as a world-class athlete; commends his exemplary leadership of the national team and his inspiring professionalism on and off the pitch; recognises that his journey from multiple lower-league loan spells to the pinnacle of world football serves as an invaluable example of determination, work ethic, and resilience for young aspiring athletes across the United Kingdom; and calls on the Government to continue investing in grassroots sports facilities to ensure the next generation of sporting talent can emulate his incredible success.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1023open

Carys Graham as World Champion Drum Major

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 October 2026

That this House congratulates Carys Graham from Ballynahinch on becoming World Champion Drum Major at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow; recognises her outstanding achievements throughout the 2026 season, during which she won every Juvenile Drum Major grade contest she entered at home, in Scotland and in the United States; notes her victories at the Costa Mesa Games in California, the Mid-Ulster Championships, the City of Lisburn Championships, the County Antrim and Newtownabbey Championships and the All-Ireland Championships in Lucan, Dublin; further notes her participation with Down Pipes and Drums Pipe Band at the Lorient Festival in Brittany, France; further celebrates her remarkable achievement in winning all five major championships and becoming British Champion, United Kingdom Champion, European Champion, Scottish Champion and World Champion; also notes that winning all five major titles secured Carys the title of Scottish Champion of Champions; commends Carys for the dedication, discipline and exceptional talent demonstrated throughout an outstanding season; recognises the support of her family, instructors, band colleagues and the wider pipe band and drum major community; and wishes Carys every success in the future as she continues to represent Ballynahinch and Northern Ireland at the highest level.

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Push for Stoptober

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 October 2026

That this House encourages people to take part in Stoptober, the UK's biggest quit smoking challenge; highlights the free support services available across the UK health service to help those taking part to succeed; praises the 500 free Public Health Agency funded Stop Smoking services in Northern Ireland which are available through community pharmacies, GP practices, health trusts and community organisations; stresses the importance of support at every stage of a quit attempt; emphasises that people who stop smoking for 28 days are far more likely to quit permanently; highlights that immense progress has been made this year towards securing a Smoke Free UK with the introduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 which prohibits the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after 1st of January 2009; encourages people who are considering taking part to consider quitting alongside someone they know as having this support can massively boost motivation and success; and calls on the Government to take action to reduce the appeal of e-cigarettes to children by introducing controls on flavouring and advertising.

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