That this House pays tribute to Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo, General Assistants in the Members' Tea Room, on the occasion of their retirement from the service of Parliament; recognises their many years of dedicated and loyal service to this House and its Members and staff who have relied upon them each and every day; commends the professionalism, courtesy and good humour with which they have carried out their duties, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Tea Room through the long hours and late sittings that this place demands; acknowledges the countless small acts of care and attentiveness that have made the Tea Room a welcoming part of daily life in this House; thanks Godfrey and Margaret for their outstanding contribution to the House and its Members over many years of service; and wishes them both a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.

That this House pays tribute to Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo, General Assistants in the Members' Tea Room, on the occasion of their retirement from the service of Parliament; recognises their many years of dedicated and loyal service to this House and its Members and staff who have relied upon...

That this House welcomes Unite the Union’s safety campaign entitled Abuse Doesn't Fly; notes with concern the widespread abuse, aggression, and physical assaults reported by airport workers across the aviation sector; regrets the severe impact this hostility has on the wellbeing of staff, the travel experience of passengers, and the operation of airports, particularly ahead of peak holiday seasons; and urges airport employers, police authorities, and the Government to support the introduction of a traffic-light banning system for repeat offenders, stronger physical security measures for the protection of staff, and access to counselling services for workers suffering mental health impacts as a consequence of such abuse.

That this House welcomes Unite the Union’s safety campaign entitled Abuse Doesn't Fly; notes with concern the widespread abuse, aggression, and physical assaults reported by airport workers across the aviation sector; regrets the severe impact this hostility has on the wellbeing of staff, the travel experience of passengers, and the...

That this House acknowledges the second anniversary of the International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on 19 July 2024, which noted that Israel’s continuing presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) is unlawful; regrets the Government's continuing and unjustifiable failure to provide the UK's assessment on the Court's opinion; believes that the UK is failing to meet its obligations in relation to the Court's opinion; recognises that only a two-state solution and a lasting peace can deliver security and dignity for both Israelis and Palestinians; further recognises that securing progress towards a two-state solution requires consistent and robust action to end Israel's occupation; further regrets the continuing administrative and arbitrary detention of Palestinians across the OPTs ; calls therefore on the UK Government to immediately publish its response to the Court; urges the Government to work with international partners to press the Israeli Government to allow journalists and human rights investigators full access to Gaza to support the collection of evidence of war crimes there; further calls on the UK Government to meet its commitments to uphold international law, including by banning all UK trade in goods and services with illegal Israeli settlements, by sanctioning Ministers responsible for facilitating and encouraging illegal expansion, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, and by banning all UK arms exports to Israel including F-35 components.

That this House acknowledges the second anniversary of the International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on 19 July 2024, which noted that Israel’s continuing presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) is unlawful; regrets the Government's continuing and unjustifiable failure to provide the UK's assessment on the Court's opinion; believes...

That this House welcomes the presentation of the Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill as a positive contribution to the debate on ending paid second jobs for MPs; notes with concern that MPs have reportedly received more than £11 million in outside earnings since the last General Election, with around two-thirds of that income going to just 10 MPs; believes that this, and examples of MPs earning in a few hours what many nurses, teachers and other workers earn in an entire year, undermine public confidence in politics; further notes the strong public support for banning MPs’ second jobs, except for very limited exemptions, including where outside work is necessary to maintain professional qualifications; also notes that Members of Parliament are among the highest-paid five per cent of workers in the country; further believes that being a Member of Parliament is a privilege and a full-time responsibility, that the role should not be treated as a springboard to lucrative outside employment, and that second jobs can create serious conflicts of interest; further welcomes the measures already taken by the Government to strengthen the rules around paid lobbying but believes that much stronger action is required to restore trust in politics, which has hit record lows in recent years; and calls on the Government to bring forward legislation prohibiting MPs from undertaking paid second jobs.

That this House welcomes the presentation of the Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill as a positive contribution to the debate on ending paid second jobs for MPs; notes with concern that MPs have reportedly received more than £11 million in outside earnings since the last General...

That this House expresses continuing concern over the ongoing detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the former Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, following his arrest by Israeli forces in December 2024; notes with grave concern reports that he continues to be held without charge or trial under Israel's controversial Combatants Law, that his detention has been repeatedly extended, and that credible reports indicate he has been held in prolonged solitary confinement and denied adequate medical care; further notes the vital role played by Dr Abu Safiya in providing medical care under extraordinarily dangerous conditions and in bearing witness to the destruction of Gaza's healthcare system; reaffirms that international humanitarian law affords special protection to medical personnel carrying out their professional duties during armed conflict; calls on the Government to continue to make urgent representations to the Israeli authorities for the immediate release of Dr Abu Safiya or, if lawful charges are to be brought, for due process in accordance with international law, together with immediate access to appropriate medical treatment, legal representation and independent monitoring while he remains in detention; and further calls on the Government to continue its work with international partners to uphold the protection of healthcare workers and medical facilities in armed conflict and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law.

That this House expresses continuing concern over the ongoing detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the former Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, following his arrest by Israeli forces in December 2024; notes with grave concern reports that he continues to be held without charge or trial under...

That this House welcomes the publication of Autonomy’s report Cleaning Up Politics; recognises that the overwhelming majority of the public believe the wealthiest in society use political donations to influence government in their own interests and that trust in politics is at historic lows; believes that proposals to cap political donations, prevent MPs from holding second jobs, and ban political donors from securing public contracts from the governments they pay to elect would improve trust in politics by strengthening transparency in decision making; further believes that these measures will reduce the corrupting influence of the super rich, who use their wealth to secure cash for access, cultivate paid for relationships to obtain lucrative public contracts, and move through second jobs as part of the revolving door between public service and personal enrichment; notes that reshaping how decisions are made, and ensuring that the voices heard by those in power reflect the public at large rather than those able to pay the most, is essential to building a politics centred on the needs of ordinary people, raising living standards and building a prosperous country; and therefore calls on the Government to adopt the recommendations set out in the report.

That this House welcomes the publication of Autonomy’s report Cleaning Up Politics; recognises that the overwhelming majority of the public believe the wealthiest in society use political donations to influence government in their own interests and that trust in politics is at historic lows; believes that proposals to cap political...

That this House recognises the National Day of Memory for Victims of Honour-Based Abuse on 14 July as a day of remembrance, reflection and renewed commitment to ending honour-based abuse; marks with profound sadness that this year Shafilea Ahmed would have celebrated her 40th birthday, and remembers her life, taken at 17 years old, as a powerful reminder of the devastating consequences of honour-based abuse and the enduring need for action; pays tribute to the victim-survivors, bereaved families and campaigners whose courage has driven progress; warmly welcomes the Government's introduction of a statutory definition of honour-based abuse, recognising this long-overdue, landmark achievement as one that specialist organisations, survivors and parliamentarians have sought for many years; believes that this definition represents a new chapter in improving safeguarding agencies’ identification, understanding and response to honour-based abuse; notes with concern evidence from leading charity Karma Nirvana, which delivers the Home Office-commissioned National Honour-Based Abuse Helpline, that reports of honour-based abuse continue to rise, demonstrating the scale of the abuse and increasing confidence among victims to seek help; further recognises that greater awareness and improved identification are likely to lead to more victims coming forward; and therefore calls on the Government to ensure that police, health services, education, children's and adult social care, the justice system and safeguarding professionals receive appropriate training to implement the statutory definition consistently, and that specialist by-and-for services are provided with sustainable, long-term funding to ensure every victim and survivor can access expert, lifesaving support when they need it.

That this House recognises the National Day of Memory for Victims of Honour-Based Abuse on 14 July as a day of remembrance, reflection and renewed commitment to ending honour-based abuse; marks with profound sadness that this year Shafilea Ahmed would have celebrated her 40th birthday, and remembers her life, taken...

That this House is alarmed that flooding in Bangladesh has taken lives, swept away homes and shut schools, stranded and displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and that the forecast for more heavy rain is expected to worsen the situation; is further alarmed the heavy rain has resulted in landslides, causing deaths among Rohingya refugees in camps and exacerbating the humanitarian crises already facing the Rohingya people; notes that climate change is one of the greatest threat humans face and will require unprecedented international coordination and cooperation; further notes that the situation is compounding fuel and energy shortages in Bangladesh, which had already been restricted as result of conflict in Iran; recognises that Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to extreme climate events, such as flooding, despite being one of the least polluting countries and that the Global South is far more likely to suffer the catastrophic effects of climate change; and calls on the Government to ensure that aid and support is provided regarding the current flooding and climate management in Bangladesh, along with a just green transition in the UK.

That this House is alarmed that flooding in Bangladesh has taken lives, swept away homes and shut schools, stranded and displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and that the forecast for more heavy rain is expected to worsen the situation; is further alarmed the heavy rain has resulted in landslides,...

That this House recognises 18 July as Nelson Mandela Day, established by the United Nations to honour the life, legacy and values of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela; notes with pride that Nelson Mandela was awarded the Freedom of the City of Glasgow in 1981 in recognition of his courageous opposition to apartheid, years before his release from prison, reflecting Glasgow's long-standing commitment to justice and equality; celebrates his unwavering dedication to freedom, democracy, reconciliation and human dignity; acknowledges his leadership in the struggle against apartheid and his enduring contribution to peace and human rights across the world; further notes that Nelson Mandela Day encourages people everywhere to devote time to serving their communities in the spirit of solidarity and compassion; believes that Mandela's example continues to inspire efforts to challenge injustice, promote equality and foster peaceful dialogue; and calls on hon. and Rt hon. Members to mark Nelson Mandela Day by reaffirming their commitment to the values of human rights, equality, justice and service to others that Nelson Mandela embodied throughout his life.

That this House recognises 18 July as Nelson Mandela Day, established by the United Nations to honour the life, legacy and values of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela; notes with pride that Nelson Mandela was awarded the Freedom of the City of Glasgow in 1981 in recognition of his courageous opposition to...

That this House recognises 14 July as Emmeline Pankhurst Day, commemorating the birth of Emmeline Pankhurst, one of the most influential campaigners for women's rights in British history; celebrates her leadership of the suffragette movement and her unwavering determination to secure votes for women; acknowledges the courage and sacrifice of Emmeline Pankhurst and the many suffragettes and suffragists whose efforts transformed British democracy and advanced the cause of equality; notes that the extension of the franchise to women marked a defining moment in the United Kingdom's constitutional history, while recognising that the struggle for equal representation and opportunity continues; and believes that Emmeline Pankhurst's legacy serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of civic participation, democratic engagement and challenging injustice.

That this House recognises 14 July as Emmeline Pankhurst Day, commemorating the birth of Emmeline Pankhurst, one of the most influential campaigners for women's rights in British history; celebrates her leadership of the suffragette movement and her unwavering determination to secure votes for women; acknowledges the courage and sacrifice of...

That this House considers that the main focus of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) should be on tackling pressing issues arising from the conflict in the Middle East alongside emerging and ongoing crises across the globe; regrets however that the ongoing restructuring exercise has created an industrial dispute with members of the Public and Commercial Services Trade Union since November 2025; notes that PCS members have now voted for Industrial Action with 78% of members voting for strike action and 97% voting for action short of strike action in an industrial ballot on 22 June; supports calls by PCS that the dispute could be resolved by pledges of no compulsory redundancies, roles to be advertised for internal applicants in the first instance, evidence that equality impacts and potential discriminatory outcomes have been fully assessed and mitigated; further notes the calls by both the International Development and Foreign Affairs Select Committees to pause the restructure proposals; and agrees that pausing the restructuring with the Department should take place immediately and that FCDO should now engage in meaningful dialogue in order to address all the issues and concerns of the staff and trade union.

That this House considers that the main focus of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) should be on tackling pressing issues arising from the conflict in the Middle East alongside emerging and ongoing crises across the globe; regrets however that the ongoing restructuring exercise has created an industrial dispute...

That this House notes with concern the escalating industrial dispute between London South Bank University (LSBU) and University and College Union (UCU) over fire and rehire proposals to terminate the contracts of all academic staff and require them to compete in a redundancy selection process as part of a restructuring of roles; is concerned these proposals will establish a two-tier academic workforce, increase working time without a corresponding pay increase, and see new teaching and scholarship staff employed through a subsidiary company outside the national pay framework and without access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme; believes these proposals could have disproportionate equality impacts, particularly for women working in nursing and midwifery; regrets LSBU has declined to participate in ACAS talks to resolve this dispute, as suggested by UCU; recognises the essential contribution of LSBU staff to higher education and to the education of much of London’s nursing workforce; expresses solidarity with UCU members who have already taken strike action in defence of their jobs, pay and working conditions; calls on LSBU to suspend these proposals, undertake a full equality impact assessment and engage in meaningful negotiations with recognised trade unions to achieve a negotiated settlement that protects staff, students and the university’s long-term future; and further calls on the Government to work with the sector and unions to halt the growing use of redundancy threats and subsidiary companies across the higher education sector undermining national pay, pensions and employment standards, and to ensure a sustainable funding settlement for higher education.

That this House notes with concern the escalating industrial dispute between London South Bank University (LSBU) and University and College Union (UCU) over fire and rehire proposals to terminate the contracts of all academic staff and require them to compete in a redundancy selection process as part of a restructuring...

That this House notes with concern that people who have cancer, or who have had cancer, who are declared fit to travel by NHS clinicians continue to face refusals and excessive premiums from travel insurers, creating a disconnect between clinical judgement and insurance practice; recognises that the process of seeking travel insurance is repeatedly described by people with cancer as confusing, exhausting and emotionally draining, adding an avoidable burden at an already stressful time; regrets that a lack of clear signposting leaves many people unaware that specialist providers may offer fairer cover, leading some to wrongly assume they are uninsurable, pay inflated premiums, or abandon travel altogether; believes that travel plays a significant role in the wellbeing and recovery of people with cancer, and that insurance barriers which discourage travel deny people positive experiences when they are most needed; further notes that with cancer cases projected to rise by 14 per cent over the next fifteen years, and people living longer with the disease, these barriers will only become more pressing unless action is taken; further believes that people who completed treatment years ago, or who are stable or clinically low risk, should not be required to declare historic cancer diagnoses indefinitely; also notes that several countries have adopted a Right to Be Forgotten model; and calls for a renewed debate on introducing a similar approach in the UK so that cancer survivors are no longer unfairly penalised for past illness.

That this House notes with concern that people who have cancer, or who have had cancer, who are declared fit to travel by NHS clinicians continue to face refusals and excessive premiums from travel insurers, creating a disconnect between clinical judgement and insurance practice; recognises that the process of seeking...

That this House celebrates Richard Pengelly and his 37 years of dedicated service to the House of Commons; notes that he began his parliamentary career in the Pugin Room before becoming one of the best-known and best-loved faces behind the bar in the Strangers’ Bar; recognises that his warmth, kindness, humour, quick wit and ever-present smile have brightened the days of countless Members, staff and visitors over the years; further recognises that, whether serving a drink or sharing a joke, Richard has been a constant source of good cheer and embodies the very best of the parliamentary community; applauds his legendary enthusiasm for the Eurovision Song Contest, which has brought much enjoyment to colleagues over the years; thanks him for the friendships he has forged and the memories he has helped create over nearly four decades; and concludes by awarding him the parliamentary equivalent of douze points for a truly outstanding career, with every good wish for the future.

That this House celebrates Richard Pengelly and his 37 years of dedicated service to the House of Commons; notes that he began his parliamentary career in the Pugin Room before becoming one of the best-known and best-loved faces behind the bar in the Strangers’ Bar; recognises that his warmth, kindness,...

That this House expresses solidarity with members of Unite the Union taking strike action at Tower Hamlets’ public leisure centres; notes that workers have been waiting for over two years for in-house contracts to be issued after the commitment to insourcing rightly made by Tower Hamlets Council in May 2024; further notes that these workers have since been left faced with precarious work, inconsistent shifts, reports of unwritten contracts and owed wages; is concerned about the impact of this dispute on the health and wellbeing of these frontline workers; is further concerned about the services’ stability and safety for local residents; is alarmed by reports that workers are being expected to undertake work in unsafe and unsanitary conditions; believes that these leisure centre workers should have in-sourced contracts issued with fair terms and conditions, as promised; further believes that access to safe local swimming facilities are vital for physical health and mental wellbeing and tackling health inequalities; therefore, calls on Tower Hamlets council to engage constructively with Unite the Union to find a solution to this dispute, treating workers and trade union representatives with dignity and respect, and uphold commitments to reaching a just agreement; and further calls on the Government to make additional funding available to local authorities to address systemic inequalities in pay, conditions, and precarity of work for leisure centre workers.

That this House expresses solidarity with members of Unite the Union taking strike action at Tower Hamlets’ public leisure centres; notes that workers have been waiting for over two years for in-house contracts to be issued after the commitment to insourcing rightly made by Tower Hamlets Council in May 2024;...

That this House marks Srebrenica Memorial Week 2026 and commemorates the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were murdered because of their Muslim identity; believes that remembrance of Srebrenica sends a powerful message that we must never forget where anti-Muslim hatred, dehumanisation, and division can lead; remembers all those who were murdered, displaced, bereaved, and affected by the genocide and the wider atrocities committed during the Bosnian War, including up to 50,000 women and girls who were subjected to rape and sexual violence as weapons of war; recognises the judgments of international courts that the massacre at Srebrenica constituted genocide; pays tribute to survivors, victims’ families, the Mothers of Srebrenica, and all those who continue to preserve the memory of those who were killed; commends the work of Remembering Srebrenica, including its national and regional boards, volunteers, Community Champions and partners, in educating people across the United Kingdom through schools, local authorities, places of worship, community organisations, police forces, and civic institutions about the consequences of anti-Muslim hatred, dehumanisation, division, and genocide denial; reaffirms the importance of remembrance, truth, justice, peace, and social cohesion; and calls on the Government to continue supporting Srebrenica genocide education, remembrance, and initiatives that help prevent future atrocities.

That this House marks Srebrenica Memorial Week 2026 and commemorates the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were murdered because of their Muslim identity; believes that remembrance of Srebrenica...