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 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...

That this House notes that Chiltern Trains was appointed the operator of the first phase of East West Rail; understands that despite concerns being raised by the RMT union about the impact on passenger safety, security and accessibility, Chiltern intends to operate these services via Driver Only Operation (DOO); is aware that on services operated via DOO, there is no guarantee of a second safety-critical person on board to undertake vital functions including passenger assistance and responding to incidents and emergencies; believes that recent incidents such as the multiple stabbing in Huntingdon and the Bedford train crash have bought to the fore the importance of all services having a safety-critical guard; further notes that in passenger watchdog Transport Focus’ recent rail customer survey, passengers’ safety and security on trains had risen to the second highest priority and that six in 10 passengers strongly agreed that the visible presence of uniformed staff on trains is very important; also notes that the RMT union is holding an industrial action ballot of its Chiltern Train Manager members as a result of the company's refusal to operate the East West Rail services with a safety-critical guard; recognises that Chiltern is coming into public ownership on 20 September 2026; and therefore calls on the Government to withdraw the proposals to run these services via DOO and instead provide a commitment that all East West Rail services will be operated with a second safety-critical guard.

That this House notes that Chiltern Trains was appointed the operator of the first phase of East West Rail; understands that despite concerns being raised by the RMT union about the impact on passenger safety, security and accessibility, Chiltern intends to operate these services via Driver Only Operation (DOO); is...

That this House recognises the National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers on 17 September, jointly led by Doctors in Distress and NHS Practitioner Health; honours the memory of all health and care workers who have died by suicide; acknowledges the profound contribution that health and care professionals make to society and the pressures many face in delivering care; notes with concern evidence that stigma surrounding mental ill health remains prevalent within the health and care workforce, creating barriers to seeking support; further notes Office for National Statistics data indicating that an average of four healthcare workers die by suicide each week; further recognises the impact of excessive workloads, long working hours, workplace pressures and moral injury on the wellbeing of health and care staff; commends the work of organisations such as Doctors in Distress and NHS Practitioner Health in providing support, advocacy and peer networks for professionals experiencing mental health difficulties; encourages the Government, NHS organisations, regulators and employers to promote a culture in which healthcare workers can seek support without fear of professional or personal consequences; supports efforts to raise awareness of the mental health services available to health and care professionals throughout the year; and calls on the Government to mark National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers and reaffirm its commitment to protecting the health, wellbeing and mental health of the health and care workforce.

That this House recognises the National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers on 17 September, jointly led by Doctors in Distress and NHS Practitioner Health; honours the memory of all health and care workers who have died by suicide; acknowledges the profound contribution that health and care professionals...

That this House welcomes the screening of The Removed, a film that sheds light on the pain and suffering caused by historic forced adoptions in the UK, illustrating the harrowing experiences of unmarried mothers who had their babies taken from them during the 1950s to the late 1980s; notes the injustices faced by thousands of women, many of whom are now elderly; acknowledges the findings of the Joint Commission on Human Rights in 2022, which called for a formal apology from the Government to those affected; urges the UK Government to issue a long-overdue apology without delay; advocates for the implementation of restorative measures, including support for those seeking information about their past, access to trauma-informed counselling, and assistance in reuniting families separated for decades; and recognises the need to confront this painful legacy and provide necessary support to those who still feel its impact today, and begin to address the injustices of the past and foster healing within our society.

That this House welcomes the screening of The Removed, a film that sheds light on the pain and suffering caused by historic forced adoptions in the UK, illustrating the harrowing experiences of unmarried mothers who had their babies taken from them during the 1950s to the late 1980s; notes the...

That this House expresses deep concern at the continuing rise in illegal street-racing across the United Kingdom; notes with sorrow the fatalities and serious injuries that have occurred as a direct result of these reckless activities, which endanger not only participants but also innocent road users, pedestrians and spectators at these events; further notes that High Court injunctions currently used by some local authorities to prohibit such events have proved inconsistent, difficult to enforce, and limited in geographical scope; believes that a fragmented system of localised injunctions leaves communities without adequate protection; and therefore calls on the Government to introduce a comprehensive, nationwide ban on all forms of illegal street-racing on public roads, to include robust powers for police to seize vehicles involved, to establish penalties that apply not only to drivers but also to passengers who encourage or facilitate the offence, and to strengthen laws against organisers and promoters of such events.

That this House expresses deep concern at the continuing rise in illegal street-racing across the United Kingdom; notes with sorrow the fatalities and serious injuries that have occurred as a direct result of these reckless activities, which endanger not only participants but also innocent road users, pedestrians and spectators at...

That this House welcomes the Government’s ambition to bring care closer to communities, but notes with grave concern proposals to reintroduce the use of private capital for building NHS Neighbourhood Health Centres (NHC); believes that similar past arrangements, such as PFI and PF2, are still damaging the NHS, with one trust paying back up to 27 times the initial capital invested and some trusts making annual repayments that exceed spending on medicines for patients; notes that reintroducing private capital in the NHS would break the Government manifesto promise that the NHS will always be publicly owned and funded, further undermining trust in politics; further believes that new private capital would set the health service and the patients who rely on it on a course for almost certain future harm, causing scarce resources to be put toward debt repayment instead of patient care; further notes that alternative models of private finance, such as the Mutual Investment Model used in Wales, where the Heads of the Valleys Road project and the Velindre Cancer centre will have to be paid for almost two and three times over by the taxpayer, are also incredibly poor value for the public purse; is convinced that there are other ways to raise finances for NHCs beside raising taxes or borrowing, such as wholesale renegotiation of current PFI debts to reduce future payouts and redeploying savings; and calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to commit to ringfencing and protecting the NHS from any new private finance.

That this House welcomes the Government’s ambition to bring care closer to communities, but notes with grave concern proposals to reintroduce the use of private capital for building NHS Neighbourhood Health Centres (NHC); believes that similar past arrangements, such as PFI and PF2, are still damaging the NHS, with one...

That this House recognises and celebrates National Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) Day on 14 May, which highlights the vital role ODPs play in the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care in our hospitals and surgical theatres across the United Kingdom; commends the dedication, skill and professionalism of ODPs who work tirelessly as key members of multidisciplinary surgical teams, often behind the scenes, ensuring the highest standards of patient care before, during and after operations; further welcomes efforts to raise awareness of the ODP profession among the public and prospective healthcare workers, particularly through outreach and education on National ODP Day; and calls on the Government to support and invest in the ODP workforce through education, career progression opportunities and public recognition of their essential contribution to the NHS.

That this House recognises and celebrates National Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) Day on 14 May, which highlights the vital role ODPs play in the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care in our hospitals and surgical theatres across the United Kingdom; commends the dedication, skill and professionalism of ODPs who...

That this House notes that 31 October 2024 marks one year since the Conservative Government scrapped plans to close nearly 1,000 ticket offices and cut around 2,300 station staff jobs; commends the campaign led by the RMT union, alongside many groups including those representing disabled and older people, which resulted in an unprecedented response to the public consultation; notes with concern that research, which was commissioned by the previous Government and undertaken in early 2023, was suppressed despite showing clear support for ticket offices and station staff; welcomes the current Government’s release of the research, which found that more than half of respondents said having a ticket office at the station they travel from is important and that 81% of respondents said staff presence was important for ensuring their safety; further notes that older respondents, who were also more likely to have no smartphone internet access, use only cash or have a health condition affecting their mobility, hearing or dexterity, had the highest preferences for buying tickets at ticket offices; understands that the rail industry’s Passenger Demand Forecasting Handbook identifies staffed ticket offices as having a positive impact on passenger demand over Ticket Vending Machines alone; is concerned at reports that new stations already in development, including those with significant projected passenger footfall, are being built without ticket offices; and therefore calls on the Government to ensure that new stations are built with ticket offices and are staffed.

That this House notes that 31 October 2024 marks one year since the Conservative Government scrapped plans to close nearly 1,000 ticket offices and cut around 2,300 station staff jobs; commends the campaign led by the RMT union, alongside many groups including those representing disabled and older people, which resulted...