Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 20 members in total.

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Merchant Navy Day

That this House recognises 3 September as Merchant Navy Day, established to honour the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the Merchant Navy, past and present; notes the historic and continuing dedication of merchant seafarers, and their supportive families residing in Eastleigh; celebrates the crucial role of merchant seafarers, who today handle 95% of the UK's traded goods, keeping the nation supplied and connected to the world; acknowledges the bravery of Merchant Navy seafarers in keeping supply lines open during global conflicts, including the two world wars, and more recent crises such as the covid-19 pandemic; further notes that merchant seafarers continue to face serious and ongoing challenges, including in the Strait of Hormuz; and calls on hon. and Rt hon. Members to mark Merchant Navy Day by flying the Red Ensign and paying tribute to the service, courage and sacrifice of merchant seafarers.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

628 

Session

2026-27

Other sponsors

Andrew George

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

Apsana Begum

Jess Brown-Fuller

Subjects

Navy Merchant Navy Day

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk