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That this House congratulates the Stronsay Heritage Audio Project on being shortlisted for Community Project of the Year at the Scots Language Awards; recognises its work recording local memories, stories and knowledge in Orcadian; celebrates the collaboration between the Young Islanders Network and Stronsay Heritage Group; and commends the project for preserving and sharing Stronsay’s unique heritage with future generations.
That this House notes that the combined annual profits of the four largest UK banks have doubled to £48 billion in the five years to 2025, mostly due to a tax glitch which gifted an unanticipated windfall of £86 billion since 2022; further notes that a fair and pragmatic windfall tax would raise approximately £19 billion per annum, which equates to the estimated costs of the PM’s proposed National Care Service, or could fund both a £90 cut in a typical household’s annual fuel bill, if used to replace the artificial impact of the so-called renewable levy, and a 5% VAT cut for hospitality businesses; also notes that tech giants pay only 2% on their declared UK profits and that an increase to just 10% would raise a further £4 billion per annum; and calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to carefully consider these factors, along with those contained in EDM 939 and EDM 940 as part of a comprehensive and equitable approach to fiscal policy in the forthcoming Budget, acknowledging the collective measures would help the government combat widening inequality.
That this House congratulates Guildford-based video game developer Fuse Games on the development of Star Wars: Galactic Racer; celebrates the studio's achievement in bringing a new racing game to the iconic Star Wars franchise for the first time in over 20 years; recognises the creativity, technical expertise and dedication of the approximately 75 developers involved in bringing the game to life; commends Fuse Games and its Chief Executive, Matt Webster, for their ambition and innovation in developing the studio's debut title; further recognises the significance of this achievement for an independent British games studio; and wishes the entire Fuse Games team every success with the release of Star Wars: Galactic Racer and their future projects.
That this House condemns the escalating campaign of repression in Bahrain, led by King Hamad Al-Khalifa and enforced by Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Al-Khalifa, which has intensified since the outbreak of the Iran-US-Israel war; expresses grave concern over the arbitrary arrest of more than 700 people, including children, and the revocation of citizenship of 69 individuals, including 33 children, the youngest just 19 days old, leaving most stateless; condemns the enforced disappearance of 32-year-old Sayed Mohamed Almosawi, whose body was returned to his family nine days later bearing visible signs of torture as documented by Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy and Human Rights Watch; further condemns the mass arrest and prosecution of Shia clerics, with 56 defendants, including 46 clerics, facing trial, among them prominent Friday prayer leader Sheikh Mohamed Sanqour; expresses alarm at serious violations of fair trial rights, the secrecy surrounding the proceedings and allegations of torture to extract confessions; calls for an independent UN-led investigation into these abuses, including the ongoing mass trial of clerics, and the immediate and unconditional release of those arbitrarily detained; and urges the Government to impose targeted sanctions on Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Al-Khalifa and immediately suspend UK taxpayer-funded training and assistance to Bahrain’s Interior Ministry and other institutions implicated in the crackdown, torture and use of the death penalty.
That this House notes with alarm that renters across the UK now pay on average a third of their wages on rent, the highest level on record; recognises the huge impact this is having on communities, with families forced to cut back on essentials and young people priced out of the areas they grew up in; further notes that the government is set to transfer £70 billion to private landlords through housing support between 2024 and 2028, six times the amount of money that was spent on affordable homes over the past five years; also notes research by the Joseph Roundtree Foundation that shows that rent controls would cut the cost of linking Local Housing Allowance rates to local rents by £1.1 billion in 2030/31; calls on the government to adopt an immediate emergency brake on private rents at the Budget, so that rent rises do not go above the lowest of CPI, wage growth or 2%; believes an emergency brake would give renters breathing space, saving the average private renter in England at least £884 over three years, while a national Fair Rents Guarantee is implemented; and demands this urgent and immediate Government action to end rip-off rents at the upcoming Autumn Budget.
That this House expresses alignment with the APPG for Defibrillators' recommendation that all emergency vehicles should be fitted with defibrillators; notes concern that only 1 in 11 police cars carry automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and some forces have coverage of less than 1.5% of vehicles; recognises that police officers are often among the first emergency responders at incidents of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), particularly in rural areas, at road traffic accidents, public cardiac arrests, and domestic incidents; further notes that Resuscitation Council UK highlights that defibrillation within three to five minutes of collapse can produce survival rates of 50-70%, significantly above the UK OHCA survival rate; also notes that 27% of the most deprived areas have a public-access defibrillator compared with 45% of the most affluent areas; believes that consistent AED provision in police response vehicles could help to reduce inequalities in access and improve the effectiveness of OHCA response; and calls on the Government, in light of the Minister for Policing and Crime’s comments during the Westminster Hall debate on 8 July 2026, to use the establishment of the National Police Service and its national procurement functions to introduce a national minimum standard for AEDs in operational police response vehicles.
That this House commends the invaluable work of Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, in supporting families affected by pregnancy and baby loss; recognises the dedication of its volunteers and local groups, including West Suffolk Sands, in providing vital emotional and peer support to bereaved families; acknowledges Baby Loss Awareness Week, held annually from 9 to 15 October, and its importance in raising awareness and breaking the silence surrounding baby loss; and pays tribute to all those working to ensure that families experiencing the loss of a baby receive the compassion, understanding and support they deserve.
That this House notes that people from across the community in Newcastle-under-Lyme came together to celebrate business excellence at the Love NUL Business Awards held on Friday 9 October 2026 at St Giles' Church in Newcastle-under-Lyme; congratulates all those who won an award at the Love NUL Awards Ceremony and all those who were nominated for an award; acknowledges that Funeral of Hearts Tattoo Studio won Beauty & Wellbeing Business of the Year, Limelight Marketing Communications Ltd won Business Services of the Year, No. 21 Cafe and Sandwich Bar won Café & Coffee Shop of the Year, Breeze Bowls won Hospitality Venue of the Year, Mellards won Pub, Beer & Ale Venue of the Year, Tony Price Butchers won Retailer of the Year, Kevin Lownds Funeral Services won Customer Service of the Year, EM Beauty Clinic won New Business of the Year, Backyard Burgers won Market & Event Trader of the Year, the New Vic Theatre won Visitor Attraction of the Year, Castle Creatives won Community Connector, Elise Turner won Newcastle Ambassador of the Year, Newcastle Food Bank (Newcastle Central) won Unsung Hero of the Year and Jim Worgan won the Lifetime Achievement; recognises all the local residents from May Bank to Madeley and from Audley to Westbury Park who took part in the competition and voted; and recommits to supporting and championing the business community, and the local economy, in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
That this House expresses concern at the deepening crisis in post-16 education; notes with alarm that universities have cut more than 30,000 jobs over the past three years alongside thousands of courses, restricting student choice and placing unsustainable pressures on staff; believes these pressures are damaging the quality and accessibility of higher education; further expresses solidarity with University and College Union (UCU) members in higher education taking strike action to defend jobs, terms and conditions, and to defend education as a public good; recognises the vital role of further education in delivering opportunities and the skills the country needs; further notes with alarm that further education educators are paid between £7,000 and £9,000 less per year on average than secondary school teachers, contributing to a recruitment and retention crisis; welcomes the Government’s commitment to investing in vocational education but believes this requires sustainable additional funding and action to address the pay disparity; further welcomes UCU’s Education: It’s Ours campaign, which seeks to address the broken further and higher education systems; calls on the Government to deliver immediate and sustainable funding for higher education, to protect university jobs, pay and pensions, to transform the long-term funding model, to adopt a fairer approach to international students and to strengthen sector governance; and further calls on the Government to provide sustainable long-term further education funding, to deliver pay parity with schools across college, prison and adult education, to tackle unsafe and unmanageable workloads and to establish sector-wide standards on pay, terms and conditions.
That this House deeply regrets the announcement by high street bakery retailer Greggs that it plans to close four manufacturing sites across the UK with the loss of 740 jobs; notes that the plans involve closing manufacturing sites at Seaham, North Lakes, Kelso, and Enfield, with operations in Treforest and Manchester also seriously impacted; further notes that in the first half of 2026, the company saw its pre-tax profit increase by 19.7% to £76.0 million; joins with the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union in believing that this success would be impossible without the contribution of workers across the business, and regrets the impact which job losses would have on the individuals, families and local communities concerned; regrets that the company announced these plans further to any formal consultation process with the recognised unions; and therefore calls on the company to pause the implementation of the closures and get round the table with the unions to consider alternatives to site closures and compulsory redundancies.
That this House congratulates ClubSport Stirling on reaching its 50th anniversary; recognises its contribution to promoting participation in sport and physical activity across Stirling since its establishment in 1976 as one of Scotland’s first sports councils; notes that it now supports nearly 100 clubs across 40 sports, representing more than 10,000 members; commends the volunteers, coaches and community leaders whose commitment has strengthened grassroots sport over five decades; and wishes ClubSport Stirling continued success in supporting local clubs, improving community wellbeing and ensuring that people of all ages and backgrounds can access the benefits of sport.
That this House congratulates Vent-Axia on celebrating its 90th anniversary; recognises the company's proud history as a leading British manufacturer of ventilation solutions and its longstanding connection to Crawley, where it has been based since 1961; celebrates its contribution to the local economy through supporting skilled employment, investment and innovation; commends its commitment to designing and manufacturing award-winning, energy-efficient ventilation products in Britain, helping to improve indoor air quality in homes, businesses and public buildings across the United Kingdom; acknowledges the company's role in developing innovative technologies that support healthier and more sustainable buildings; further recognises the importance of British manufacturing in driving economic growth, supporting local communities and creating high-quality jobs; and wishes Vent-Axia and its workforce in Crawley continued success.
That this House congratulates Robert Macklin on his nomination for the Sporting Champion of the Year award at the Glasgow Times Community Champion Awards 2026; recognises his outstanding contribution to youth sport and the local community through his work with the G15 Pickleball Group in the constituency of Glasgow West; notes that Mr Macklin has worked with a group of young people over several years, supporting their development and helping them reach new levels of sporting achievement; further notes that members of the team have gone on to win both singles and doubles titles at the national championships, as well as winning the Scottish Open; celebrates Mr Macklin’s dedication to developing the team and supporting young players to compete in tournaments across the UK; further recognises the vital role that youth workers, coaches and volunteers play in creating opportunities for young people to participate, develop confidence and achieve their potential; believes that community sport can have a lasting positive impact on young people by developing teamwork, resilience, discipline and a sense of belonging; and wishes Mr Macklin the very best of luck with his nomination and every success in his continued work supporting young people and growing pickleball in the local community.
That this House congratulates Glasgow Wood, based in the constituency of Glasgow West, on its 20th anniversary; recognises two decades of work as a charity and social enterprise supporting a healthier and more sustainable population and planet; celebrates Glasgow Wood’s commitment to caring for the planet by keeping reclaimed timber in circulation and diverting wood from landfill; commends its work creating sustainable living solutions by transforming reclaimed timber into furniture, products and bespoke projects; further recognises its provision of valuable training, volunteering and skills opportunities, helping to tackle unemployment and social exclusion while building confidence and resilience; further celebrates its contribution to strengthening local communities through community projects, supporting local businesses and creating spaces for people to connect; and thanks the staff, volunteers, partners and supporters of Glasgow Wood for their contribution over the past 20 years and wishes the organisation every success for the future.
That this House marks Baby Loss Awareness Week, observed annually from 9 to 15 October, and joins families across the UK in remembering babies who have died during pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy; recognises the profound and lasting impact that baby loss has on parents, siblings, grandparents and wider families; commends the efforts of charities, healthcare professionals and support organisations that provide compassionate care and bereavement support to those affected; pays particular tribute to Edinburgh South West-based charity Held In Our Hearts for its outstanding work supporting bereaved families across Scotland through counselling, peer support, remembrance events and advocacy; notes the charity’s commitment to ensuring that no family faces baby loss alone; and encourages continued awareness, understanding and support for all those affected by the loss of a baby.
That this House welcomes the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's ruling to overturn the decision by the Parades Commission to permit an Orange Order march down the Garvaghy Road; recalls that in 1998, the Orange Order, an exclusively Protestant group, applied to parade down the Garvaghy Road which was predominantly home to nationalist families; understands that the application was refused and, during the subsequent widespread protests, three young Catholic boys were burnt to death in an arson attack on their home; is aware that the current ambiguity surrounding this march threatened to reopen a painful chapter in Northern Ireland’s history, jeopardising nearly three decades of peace, stability, and reconciliation achieved under the Good Friday Agreement; notes that the proposed parade has been criticised by significant sections of the Protestant community; further notes that allowing this march to proceed, in any form of guise, risks undoing the hard-won progress and reopening old wounds which does not reflect the content of either the Good Friday agreement or Stormont House Agreement; and urges the Government to ensure this legacy is upheld permanently.
That this House expresses grave concern at the humanitarian crisis in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where civilians face acute shortages of food, water and medical supplies and continuing attacks by mines and drones; condemns Russia’s obstruction of humanitarian assistance and recalls its obligations as an occupying power under international humanitarian law; calls on the Government to work urgently with Ukraine, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the UN and international partners to secure humanitarian access, a safe evacuation corridor and protection for civilians; and urges coordinated international pressure on Russia to prevent further loss of life as winter approaches.
That this House celebrates 20 years of the Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride, founded in 2007; commends the organisers for their commitment and dedication to bringing together riders, volunteers, businesses, and communities from across Northern Ireland to raise money for communities in Uganda; notes with gratitude the generosity of volunteers, spectators and sponsors willing to give money for those in need; recognises the significant expansion of the Charity Ride as the journey began with raising money for children in Uganda through Rock Ministries Northern Ireland Trust to becoming a registered charity this year; highlights the charities vision for every child to have access to education, every family to have the opportunity to prosper, and every individual to be able to fulfil their God-given potential; supports the building of the Karumba Model Village in Karumba and the plans to build a public library, computer resource centre, school, sports ground, and other related facilities; and calls on the UK Government to recognise the valuable contribution of charity events such as the Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride in supporting communities in Uganda and promoting the importance of international community development.
That this House looks forward to the continued work of the Baton of Hope movement, which seeks to prevent suicide, raise awareness and save lives through proactive action; recognises the importance of encouraging open and honest conversations about mental health among friends, colleagues, pupils and communities; emphasises that suicide remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the United Kingdom; expresses its condolences to the friends and families of all those who have tragically lost their lives to suicide; thanks Mike McCarthy and Steve Phillip for their tireless commitment to campaigning for proactive action on suicide prevention; highlights the vital importance of education in improving understanding of mental health and recognising the signs that someone may be struggling; further recognises the importance of better signposting to appropriate support for those experiencing mental health difficulties, as well as for those seeking to support a pupil, friend, colleague or family member; understands the profound devastation that suicide causes to families, friends and communities; supports the ambition of the Baton of Hope movement to create a zero-suicide society; further expresses its appreciation for the positive impact the movement is having in bringing together those who have been affected by such loss; and calls on the Government to support increased public education and awareness of mental health challenges, strengthen access to appropriate support and take further proactive steps to save lives.
That this House calls on the Government to support the House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] and begin an inclusive national conversation to replace the House of Lords with a representative alternative second chamber; urges the Government to undertake a consultation with the devolved governments, representatives of English local government, experts in constitutional reform and the public; believes that this consultation should begin within six months of the Bill receiving Royal Assent, last for at least 12 weeks and include deliberative forms of public engagement; further believes that proposals for an alternative second chamber should explain how it would represent the regions and nations of the United Kingdom; and further calls for the publication of the consultation proposals, a summary of responses and the Government’s response, and for those documents to be laid before Parliament.
That this House notes that major banks have made tens of billions of pounds in additional profits as interest rates have increased in recent years; further notes that this has happened while millions of people struggle with higher mortgage payments and rents and a wider cost-of-living crisis; also notes analysis estimating that a tax on bank windfall profits could raise up to £15 billion a year; recognises that the Government rightly applied a windfall tax to the super-profits of oil and gas companies; believes that the same principle should apply to the banks; and further believes that the Government should introduce a tax on bank windfall profits, with the revenues used to support people with the cost-of-living and to invest in public services.
That this House congratulates First Antrim Presbyterian Church on celebrating its 300th anniversary in October 2026; notes its founding in 1726; commends the congregation, elders and the Rev. Stephen Lockington for their faithful service, pastoral care and community outreach in Antrim; and wishes the entire congregation every continued success and blessing for the future.
That this House recognises the critical role that speed cameras play in the preventing and reducing road deaths, the value of initiatives such as GM Vison Zero aiming to cut road deaths to zero, that the Government’s Road Safety Strategy published in 2026 called for the updating of Circular 01/2007 regarding the use of speed and red light cameras, and that updating this to ensure that local and regional authorities are working to introduce speed cameras where problems have been identified ahead of fatalities or serious injury incidents would help prevent and reduce such deaths.
That this House celebrates the birth of the first baby on North Ronaldsay in more than 30 years; congratulates the family on the arrival of their new addition; recognises the importance of this joyful occasion for the island’s close-knit community; and wishes the family and the newest young resident of North Ronaldsay every happiness for the future.
That this House congratulates the winners of the Orkney Nature Festival Photography Competition 2026; recognises the exceptional quality of the photographs celebrating Orkney’s natural environment and wildlife; commends all those who took part in this year’s competition; and celebrates the talent and creativity of photographers across Orkney.
That this House welcomes new research showing that Orkney and Shetland have the smallest gender gap in sports participation in Scotland; recognises the strong participation of girls and young women across the Northern Isles; celebrates the contribution of local sports clubs, schools, coaches and volunteers in providing opportunities for young people; and commends Orkney and Shetland’s continued efforts to encourage women and girls to take part in sport and physical activity.
That this House congratulates Donna Cuthbertson on being shortlisted for the BBC Scotland Make A Difference Awards; recognises her work through Orkney Dance and Fitness to tackle loneliness, improve wellbeing and support people across Orkney; commends her commitment to making exercise accessible to people of all ages and abilities; and wishes Donna every success at the awards.
That this House marks British Wool Month and celebrates the vital contribution that wool makes to farming, manufacturing and rural communities across the UK; recognises the importance of promoting British wool as a natural and sustainable material; congratulates Baavet of Porthmadog on its work to promote British wool and sustainable manufacturing; notes that the company was established in 2009 from a farming background with the aim of developing products using home produced wool; further recognises the wider economic and environmental value of wool as a natural and sustainable material and the contribution that wool manufacturing can make to rural economies and domestic supply chains; also recognises the importance of innovative Welsh businesses such as Baavet which add value to agricultural products and create high-quality goods; believes that innovative rural businesses have a vital role to play in securing resilient local economies; and calls on the Government to work with the farming and manufacturing sectors to increase the use and value of British wool and support businesses which turn locally produced natural materials into high-quality finished products.
That this House congratulates Charlotte Howard, Devizes Town Crier, on winning the 73rd National Town Crier Championship in Rye; notes that she achieved this victory only two months after taking up the role; recognises her as the first woman to serve as Town Crier for Devizes; and celebrates the continuing contribution of town criers to Britain's heritage, civic life and community events.
That this House notes the continued observance on 26 October of Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day by residents of the UK of Jammu and Kashmiri heritage; records that on 26 October 1947 the Instrument of Accession was executed by Maharaja Hari Singh; reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of India over the State of Jammu and Kashmir; notes the importance of strong and constructive bilateral relations between the UK and the Republic of India; expresses sympathy for all civilians killed and injured in acts of terror in Jammu and Kashmir, including those in Pakistan occupied regions; notes with concern the continued impact of terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, which have resulted in civilian and security personnel casualties; notes with sadness the continued targeted killings of Kashmiri Pandits, who remain vulnerable to acts of terror and intimidation in parts of Jammu and Kashmir; recognises the significance of this date for communities who mark it as the constitutional accession of Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union; acknowledges the contribution of British Jammu and Kashmiri communities to the cultural, social, and civic life of the UK; welcomes peaceful commemorations in the UK that promote historical literacy, cultural exchange, and civic participation; and encourages constructive dialogue, community cohesion, and respect for international norms and sovereign boundaries in discussions about Jammu and Kashmir.
That this house applauds the service given to her community by Lesley Councill, Manager of Priorswood Community Centre for two decades during which she built the centre up from supporting 2500 people in her first year to over 13,000 last year; notes that she increased the hours it was opened and the services provided; further notes that she helped found Pride in Priorswood summer holiday activities; also notes that she facilitated a brilliant group of local volunteers; notes that she managed grant applications to cover dwindling council contributions; and celebrates that she enriched the lives of so many in her community.
That this House urges the Government to retain the triple lock on pensions in its current form; recognises that the triple lock doesn’t apply to the old state pension system that the majority of pensioners receive; expresses concern that 1.9 million pensioners are currently living in poverty; regrets that, even with the triple lock, many pensioners cannot afford to heat their homes or pay bills without cutting back on essentials, while means-tested Pension Credit fails to reach up to 800,000 of the poorest pensioners; believes this demonstrates the benefits of universalism and the shortcomings of an expensive, bureaucratic means-tested system; rejects claims that pensioners have it too good, noting the UK provides a less generous State Pension than comparable countries despite having an older retirement age than the OECD average; opposes pitting old against young and defends the intergenerational solidarity the State Pension is founded upon; further believes that younger generations will need the State Pension even more as the strength of occupational pension provision worsens; also believes that protecting the State Pension against rising living costs is essential to ensuring future generations can retire securely, and that an expansive social care system free at the point of use is essential to older people’s welfare; further rejects funding decent social care by cutting other parts of the social safety net; and calls on the Government to fund both strong pensions and a National Care Service through progressive taxation, ensuring that after a lifetime of work people can enjoy dignity.
That this House notes the extent of widening inequality in the UK, that the top 50 richest families now hold more wealth than the poorest half of the population and that there has been nearly 1000% increase in the wealth of UK billionaires since 1990; further notes that a dynamic study commissioned by Patriotic Millionaires and conducted by Dr Ben Tippett on the Sunday Times Rich List reported that £160 billion could have been raised for the UK's public finances over the past 35 years if those on the Rich List were annually taxed 2% on their net wealth, whilst their share of the wealth would still have increased from 1.7% to 2.7%; believes that moderate taxes would not provoke capital flight as lobbyists assert and is repeated by some media and commentators; also notes that an EU Commission study (2026) of 7 countries found negligible migration responses to wealth taxes; highlights considerable evidence that low taxes on wealth can be counterproductive for growth and productivity and that research by tax policy experts at CenTax and the IFS shows that equalising capital gains and income tax rates alongside introducing an investment allowance supports productivity and growth and would raise £19.7bn a year, as does taxing share buybacks and expanding NICs to income from wealth; notes the UK's tax-to-GDP ratio is around 35% according to OECD data (2024), lower than comparable G7 economies France (44%), Italy (43%), Nordic countries (41-43%); and calls on the Chancellor to reflect on these factors.
That this House notes that the UK spends 7.31% of GDP, costing £217.5 billion per annum, on tax reliefs, equivalent to about 23% of Government tax revenue, and that the Treasury Select Committee identified in 2023 that 815 of 1,180 tax reliefs have never been publicly costed; further notes the Institute for Government found that the Government introduced 14 major tax policies targeted at and for the benefit of high wealth or high income individuals in 2015-2023, that just three had been substantiated on a significant evidential basis, and that a 2024 National Audit Office report observed a concerning absence of evaluation of tax reliefs; also notes that many tax reliefs have substantially contradicted the declared purpose of Government policy, such as small business rate relief available for holiday lets, and which has seen industrial-level flipping of second homes from Council Tax to the business rate systems where the majority pay no tax at all; notes that along with other reliefs, and covid aid, this has resulted in granting over £500 million of taxpayers’ money to support holiday home owners in Cornwall alone in the last 10 years, while thousands of local families have been evicted to make way for more holiday and second home investors and the local authority now needs to cut essential services to balance the book; and calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider these factors as he prepares for the Budget and to undertake a Comprehensive Spending Review-style of the entire tax code.
That this House notes that the combined annual profits of the four largest UK banks have doubled to £48 billion in the five years to 2025, mostly due to a tax glitch which gifted an unanticipated windfall of £86 billion since 2022; further notes that a fair and pragmatic windfall tax would raise approximately £19 billion per annum, which equates to the estimated costs of the PM’s proposed National Care Service, or could fund both a £90 cut in a typical household’s annual fuel bill, if used to replace the artificial impact of the so-called renewable levy, and a 5% VAT cut for hospitality businesses; also notes that tech giants pay only 2% on their declared UK profits and that an increase to just 10% would raise a further £4 billion per annum; acknowledges the Institute for Public Policy Research study which indicates that doubling the Remote Gaming Duty on online gambling companies could generate an additional £1 billion annually; and calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to carefully consider these factors and those contained in EDMs Autumn Budget 2026 and Autumn Budget 2026 (2) as part of a comprehensive and equitable approach to fiscal policy in the forthcoming Budget.
That this House congratulates The Venue Community Centre in Stanley, County Durham, on celebrating the tenth anniversary of its opening, hosting a wide range of leisure and community activities and social events and serving as a hub for essential community support services including advice services and a food bank; and thanks the dedicated staff and volunteers who manage the building for the benefit of the people of Stanley and the surrounding area.
That this House congratulates the staff of The Northumberland Arms, the Thumb, pub in Marple on their outstanding achievement of winning the prestigious North West CAMRA 2026 Pub of the Year competition, having previously won the Greater Manchester Pub of the Year in 2024; recognises the challenges faced by pubs in recent years due to economic pressures and changing social habits; expresses hope that this well-deserved award will bring continued success and prosperity to The Northumberland Arms and inspire other pubs across the UK to strive for excellence in their service to their local communities; demonstrates the value that a community can bring through a collective endeavour, delivering a feeling of community within Marple and exceptional service; acknowledges the sense of community, effort and commitment that the team at The Northumberland Arms has shown in establishing a warm atmosphere for both locals and visitors; and underlines the significance of pubs as essential social centres that contribute significantly to local economies and offer a place for people to come together.
That this House commends the work of Cardiac Risk in the Young in delivering the Dan Hughes Heart Screening Event at Sir Thomas Boughey Academy, Newcastle-under-Lyme, on 5 September 2026, held in memory of Daniel Hughes and organised by his father David Hughes and supported by Dan's niece, Frankie Hughes and the rest of the family; notes that 203 young people were screened over the course of the two-day event, with 19 individuals identified as requiring referral for further investigation, the highest number recorded at any two-day Cardiac Risk in the Young screening event; recognises the life-changing and life-saving impact of this important work; further notes that over £715,000 has now been raised for Daniel's memorial fund since his death by his family and friends; and encourages all hon. Members to support the work of Cardiac Risk in the Young, and to consider how greater access to cardiac screening for young people can be championed in all parts of the UK.
That this House welcomes Humane World for Animals’ Fur Belongs to Animals campaign, celebrating the beauty of fur on its rightful owners and calling for an end to UK fur imports and sales; further welcomes the support of Larry the cat’s X account and its message to, to quote, leave fur-wearing to the professionals; recognises the last Labour Government’s historic legislation making the UK the first country to ban fur farming on animal welfare grounds; regrets that fur produced through cruel farming and trapping practices overseas can still be imported and sold in the UK; notes polling showing that 77 per cent of UK voters support banning imports derived from farming practices deemed too cruel in this country; believes that the UK should not outsource suffering it has prohibited at home; and calls on the Government to finish the job by banning fur imports and sales and delivering a truly Fur Free Britain.
That this House celebrates the hard work and determination of the volunteers of The Friends of the Pentlands; notes that for 23 years the Friends of the Pentlands have worked to conserve, protect and enhance the Pentlands regional park for all to use; commends their work’s emphasis on recreational quality, public access, cultural heritage, landscape and biodiversity; applauds that each year the Friends provide 4,000 hours of voluntary work in the park; acknowledges that the Friends of the Pentlands have planted five arboreta of 20 native trees each around the Pentland Hills to commemorate John Muir, the Dunbar born environmentalist; further celebrates the work gone into providing and maintaining bird hides, bridge repair, footpath protection, drystane dyking, footpath protection, river bank protection and planting; and wishes them all success with their continued work for the regional park.
That this House recognises the outstanding contribution of Carol-Ann Innes to Girlguiding and the community of Faifley for over 30 years; notes that Carol-Ann began her Girlguiding journey as a six-year-old Brownie, following in the footsteps of her mother, who was a Brownie leader; further notes that she went on to become a young leader with Faifley Rainbows, complete her leadership training and, in 2019, become leader of the Second Faifley Brownies; celebrates her commitment to volunteering with Girlguiding since 1996 and the decades of service she has given to generations of girls; further recognises the positive impact she has had in helping young people grow in confidence, make friends, develop new skills and enjoy new experiences and adventures; also notes that her daughter has also followed in her footsteps through Rainbows and Brownies and is now a Guide; congratulates Carol-Ann on her many years of dedicated service as she steps back from leading the Second Faifley Brownies; thanks her for the significant contribution she has made to Girlguiding since 1996 and for the lasting legacy she leaves within the organisation; and wishes Carol-Ann, her husband Iain, their children and grandchildren all the very best for the future.
That this House congratulates Primary 7 at Dalry Primary School in Edinburgh South West for their work to understand the UK and Scottish Governments; applauds their understanding of the roles of the UK and Scottish Parliaments and City of Edinburgh Council; notes their campaign for improved school lunches; encourages their commitment to learning and discovery; celebrates their recent Clan Chiefs election campaign; thanks Mrs Laidler for her work to support all pupils; and wishes them well in their future studies.
That this House congratulates Stourbridge Football Club on the occasion of its 150th anniversary in 2026; notes that the Club was founded in 1876 as Stourbridge Standard before becoming Stourbridge Football Club and has since played a distinguished role in the sporting and community life of the Black Country; recognises the Club's proud nickname, The Glassboys, reflecting Stourbridge's historic connection with the glassmaking industry; celebrates a rich history including the Birmingham League championship of 1923-24, success in the Southern League, multiple Worcestershire and Birmingham Senior Cup triumphs, and memorable runs in national cup competitions; further notes the Club's famous FA Cup achievements, including victories over Plymouth Argyle and Northampton Town and reaching the Third Round Proper of the FA Cup for the first time in its history in 2016-17; further recognises the Club's outstanding contribution to the local community, with recent analysis estimating that it generates £3.4 million in social and economic value each year through its sporting, health, wellbeing and community activities, engages almost 400 youth players, more than 300 adult players, over 220 volunteers and 2,680 community programme participants, and provides opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, including women, girls and disabled players; commends the dedication of generations of players, managers, volunteers, supporters, staff and local businesses who have sustained and strengthened the Club over a century and a half; and wishes everyone connected with Stourbridge Football Club every success as it celebrates this remarkable milestone and looks forward to the next chapter in its history.
That this House congratulates the Morrisons branch on Goose Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme for raising an outstanding £11,357.21 for Marie Curie since November 2024; notes that the store is one of the first branches, out of almost 500 Morrisons stores nationwide, to reach this fundraising milestone; recognises that this achievement forms part of Morrisons' wider commitment to raise £15 million for Marie Curie by October 2027, funding that is helping to enhance hospice care and provide more dedicated Marie Curie nurses in communities across Newcastle-under-Lyme and the nation; and thanks the staff at Morrisons, the excellent Marie Curie volunteers and the generous customers in Newcastle-under-Lyme whose support has made this fundraising achievement possible.
That this House congratulates Fortune Works, based in Drumchapel in the constituency of Glasgow West, which has been shortlisted for its Growing Together project in the Health and Wellbeing category of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds’ (RSPB) Nature of Scotland Awards; recognises the outstanding contribution the project makes to improving the health, wellbeing and practical skills of adults with learning disabilities through horticulture, conservation and community engagement; notes that participants grow seasonal produce, care for community green spaces and take part in environmental projects that benefit both people and nature; further notes the project’s contribution to increasing pollinator-friendly planting, reducing food waste and improving local green spaces; welcomes the positive feedback from local residents and partner organisations; acknowledges participants’ reports of increased confidence, pride and a stronger connection with nature; commends Fortune Works, its staff, participants and partners for demonstrating how inclusive, nature-based activities can strengthen communities while delivering environmental benefits; and wishes Fortune Works every success in the highly competitive shortlist and the very best of luck in the awards.
That this House expresses concern that the Government does not collect data on the number of children with an Education, Health and Care Plan awaiting a specialist school placement; notes that, in response to Written Parliamentary Question 26866, the Government confirmed that it does not hold this information; believes that accurate data on the number of children requiring specialist SEND provision is vital to understanding the scale of unmet need and informing effective national policy and long-term planning; welcomes the Government’s commitment to increased funding for SEND provision, but notes that without knowing how many children require specialist support it is impossible to properly assess whether funding levels are appropriate; and calls on the Government to begin systematically collecting and publishing this data.
That this House notes the financial pressures placed on local authorities arising from their statutory duties to support families with children who have no recourse to public funds, where assistance is required to prevent destitution; further notes concerns raised by Thurrock Council regarding the significant costs incurred in providing such support; recognises that these costs can place considerable strain on local authority budgets and reduce resources available for local residents and essential public services; believes that councils should not be expected to bear unfunded costs resulting from national immigration policy; and calls on the Government to reimburse Thurrock Council and all other local authorities for expenditure incurred in providing statutory support to families who otherwise have no recourse to public funds, funded by reducing the foreign aid budget, and to review the funding arrangements to ensure that such costs are met by central Government rather than local taxpayers.
That this House remembers with respect and appreciation the life and legacy of Sir George Dowty, who lived from 1901 to 1975; commemorates the positive impact that Sir George's engineering work had in the Second World War, including his pioneering invention of hydraulic landing gear for the Avro Lancaster bomber; highlights the lives saved in the mining industry as a result of his development of the hydraulic pit prop, which significantly reduced the risk of roof collapses; recognises the substantial benefit that Sir George brought to Cheltenham through his foundation of the Dowty Group; marks the recent unveiling of a statue of Sir George at the International Bomber Command Centre to commemorate his role as a hero of Bomber Command; notes the efforts of the Dowty Memorial Committee for their work preserving his legacy for future generations; and calls for the Government to recognise and support the innovation and ingenuity of the scientists, engineers, and inventors who work so hard to keep us safe.
That this House congratulates Harley Russell and Noah Reed on completing their Breaking the Cycle challenge to raise awareness around domestic abuse; further congratulates them on cycling 840km to Ireland and back and raising over £5,000 for Berkshire Women's Aid to support survivors of domestic abuse; and also congratulates their determination to support women and children affected by abuse and finds this truly inspiring.
That this House recognises the work that the Turnbull High School S2 pupils have done to the UNCRC right to work campaign in collaboration with Refuweegee by raising awareness for refugees who are not permitted to work; further recognises the pupils’ initial plan to write letters to welcome the refugees before organising donations for welcome packages with books, toiletries, warm clothing, food and an item of Scottish significance; congratulates the pupils for the amount of material donations collected including £500 in monetary donations; further congratulates the pupils for going above and beyond to make the refugees feel welcome and supported; and also recognises the role that the staff at Turnbull High School in the Mid Dunbartonshire constituency have played in supporting the pupils and fostering an environment that promotes generosity, kindness and compassion.