Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party), on Thursday, 23 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 4 members in total.

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75th anniversary of Porter’s Fine Furnishings in Banbridge

That this House congratulates Porter’s Fine Furnishings of Banbridge on marking its 75th anniversary of trading; pays warm tribute to Mr and Mrs Porter, who founded the business and remain very much at the heart of it today, still keeping a steady hand on the wheel; commends William and Audrey Porter for continuing that proud family tradition and steering the company into a vibrant new era; recognises that Porter’s Fine Furnishings has become part of the very DNA of Banbridge and its town centre; acknowledges the immeasurable benefit the business has brought to the local economy through employment and community support; and expresses sincere thanks for the enduring commitment of family-run enterprises like Porter’s, whose dedication and service continue to enrich local life.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2121 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Jim Shannon

Andrew Rosindell

Jim Allister

Subjects

Anniversaries Furniture Banbridge

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk