That this House recognises and celebrates John Martin's extraordinary service to Whitkirk Cricket Club in East Leeds; notes that John's contribution to Whitkirk Cricket Club started in the early 1960s, where from the age of just 7 he took responsibility for keeping the scores in matches, and has continued ever since then, with John becoming Treasurer of Whitkirk Cricket Club at the early age of 17, beginning coaching juniors whilst in his late teens and continuing to carry out this valuable coaching through to the present day; celebrates the fact that, as a very talented batsman, he captained Whitkirk Cricket Club's First Team for many seasons with great success; further notes that he umpires Whitkirk Cricket Club's senior teams and also keeps the scores; commends John for his role guiding, coaching and running the new Whitkirk Cricket Club Women's Team established in 2026; also notes that John is a Life Vice President of Whitkirk Cricket Club; marvels at the fact that John has been at Whitkirk Cricket Club in East Leeds all his life from the age of 7, apart from one cricket season in the Bradford League; further celebrates the fact that John is as enthusiastic for cricket and Whitkirk Cricket Club as he was when he first became involved in the early 1960s and is loved by all the parents and children at the club and is fondly viewed as Whitkirk's grandad of cricket; and wishes John and Whitkirk Cricket Club every success and happiness in the future.

That this House recognises and celebrates John Martin's extraordinary service to Whitkirk Cricket Club in East Leeds; notes that John's contribution to Whitkirk Cricket Club started in the early 1960s, where from the age of just 7 he took responsibility for keeping the scores in matches, and has continued ever...

That this House recognises that the climate crisis is happening now, with this summer’s extreme heat already causing thousands of deaths across Britain, and that for decades to come it will affect food prices, whether people can work safely, the functioning of our public services and our economic and national security; believes that the impacts of the climate emergency must be central to decisions about major new energy-intensive infrastructure; is deeply concerned at the unchecked expansion of large corporate AI data centres across the country and notes their vast energy and water needs could increase pressure on energy and water supplies, make it harder to meet climate targets, place significant additional pressure on local infrastructure and risk driving up costs for consumers; and calls for a national moratorium on new AI data centres and for the Government, during that moratorium, to work with local communities to fully assess their environmental, public health and infrastructure impacts and weigh these impacts against any potential benefits.

That this House recognises that the climate crisis is happening now, with this summer’s extreme heat already causing thousands of deaths across Britain, and that for decades to come it will affect food prices, whether people can work safely, the functioning of our public services and our economic and national...

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 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 expresses its deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that has caused widespread loss of life and destruction, with reports of over 1,000 deaths, thousands more injured and displaced, and many tens of thousands of people missing; welcomes the Government's initial provision of humanitarian assistance to Venezuela, including the deployment of specialist search and rescue personnel; is concerned that Venezuela's gold reserves, held at the Bank of England and now reportedly worth around £3 billion, remain inaccessible to address the catastrophic human impact of the earthquake and to support reconstruction because of an ongoing political dispute over which Venezuelan representatives the UK recognises as the country's legitimate government; believes that, in the face of such an overwhelming catastrophe, every available resource should be directed towards humanitarian relief, reconstruction and the recovery of affected communities; and therefore calls on the Government to take urgent steps to facilitate the release of Venezuela's gold reserves held at the Bank of England so that they can be used to support humanitarian relief and the reconstruction of areas devastated by the earthquake.

That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that has caused widespread loss of life and destruction, with reports of over 1,000 deaths, thousands more injured and displaced, and many tens of thousands of people missing; welcomes the Government's initial provision of...

That this House warmly congratulates Tracy Thirlwall on her well earned retirement as Office Manager of the hon. Member for Leeds East's Constituency office after 11 successful years in that role; notes that her retirement comes after more than 4 decades of committed service for Leeds residents, firstly working in the office of then Labour Leader of Leeds City Council George Mudie for the majority of his decade as Council Leader in the 1980s, then working in his constituency office during his 1992 to 2015 tenure as the Labour hon. Member for Leeds East and finally working as the Constituency Office Manager for the current hon. Member for Leeds East from 2015 to 2026; expresses gratitude to Tracy for in that time making such a positive difference to the lives of so many thousands of Leeds residents, and in particular East Leeds residents, by supporting and helping them with a wide variety of issues including housing, benefits, immigration cases, health and education related issues and much more; further notes that at work Tracy was known for her patience and rigorous organisation, her compassionate and thorough approach to assisting local residents and for her uplifting sense of humour; recognises that constituency office staff are some of the unsung heroes of our democracy and believes that Tracy Thirlwall and her contribution in her decades of service exemplifies that; and wishes Tracy and her husband Simon a happy retirement alongside their wonderful family.

That this House warmly congratulates Tracy Thirlwall on her well earned retirement as Office Manager of the hon. Member for Leeds East's Constituency office after 11 successful years in that role; notes that her retirement comes after more than 4 decades of committed service for Leeds residents, firstly working in...

That this House condemns the May 2026 order by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel’s army to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip; further condemns Israel's intensified annexation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank, including the approval of plans to register land there as Israeli state property; notes that the establishment of settlements, land seizures and forced displacement of Palestinian communities violate international law; recalls the July 2024 Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice, which found that Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful and must end as rapidly as possible, and that all new settlement activity must cease; further notes the Court made clear that all states, including the UK, must not only recognise this situation as unlawful but must refrain from any aid or assistance that maintains it and must take steps to prevent economic or trade activity that entrenches it; also notes that the Government rightly imposed widespread sanctions on Russia for its illegal war in Ukraine but has failed to do so in light of Israel’s reported war crimes and repeated international law violations; and calls on the Government to meet its legal obligations following the ICJ Opinion by banning trade and investment in goods and services with illegal Israeli settlements, imposing targeted sanctions including travel bans and asset freezes on all individuals and entities complicit in Israel’s occupation, suspending the UK–Israel trade agreement until Israel complies with international law, and imposing an arms embargo on Israel.

That this House condemns the May 2026 order by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel’s army to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip; further condemns Israel's intensified annexation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank, including the approval of plans to register land there as Israeli state...

That this House notes the Israeli Government’s 15 February approval of a plan to register land in the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank as Israeli state property; strongly condemns this illegal plan to seize yet more Palestinian land; further notes the statement backed by 85 UN Member States, including the UK, opposing this de facto annexation of the West Bank as a violation of international law; recalls the July 2024 Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice, which found that Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful and must end as rapidly as possible, and that all new settlement activity must cease; also notes that the Court made clear that all states, including the UK, must not only recognise this situation as unlawful but must refrain from any aid or assistance that maintains it and must take steps to prevent economic or trade activity that entrenches it; notes that the Government rightly imposed widespread sanctions on Russia for its illegal war in Ukraine but has failed to do so in light of Israel’s reported war crimes and repeated international law violations; and calls on the Government to meet its legal obligations following the ICJ Opinion by banning trade and investment in goods and services with illegal Israeli settlements, imposing targeted sanctions including travel bans and asset freezes on all individuals and entities complicit in Israel’s occupation, suspending the UK–Israel trade agreement until Israel complies with international law, and imposing an arms embargo on Israel.

That this House notes the Israeli Government’s 15 February approval of a plan to register land in the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank as Israeli state property; strongly condemns this illegal plan to seize yet more Palestinian land; further notes the statement backed by 85 UN Member States,...

That this House welcomes the campaign to ensure the life and career of Billy Bremner, who was born in Stirling, grew up in Raploch and at the age of 16 in 1959 signed for Leeds United where he went on to become the cornerstone of Don Revie's team in the most successful period in the club's history, making his home in Halton in East Leeds, whilst making over 50 appearances for Scotland, before signing for Hull City in 1976 and then moving to Doncaster Rovers, is properly recognised and celebrated; notes the status of the wonderful statue of Billy Bremner by Leeds-born sculptor Frances Segelman as such a key focal point at Leeds United's Elland Road stadium; further welcomes the blue plaque unveiled by fellow Leeds United and Scotland footballing great Eddie Gray marking the site of Billy Bremner's childhood home on the Raploch estate; supports and applauds the ongoing fundraising efforts for a Billy Bremner statue in Raploch by Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter, together with the work on cultural exchanges and educational initiatives between Raploch and Leeds using the life, qualities and career of Billy Bremner as their theme; congratulates Leeds United fans, Leeds United Supporters Groups and the Scottish Football Supporters Association, Raploch Community Council, University of Stirling, Stirling Community Enterprise, Tartan Army Magazine and Stirling Council for their team work in this regard; and looks forward to the fundraising target being reached and the statue being unveiled.

That this House welcomes the campaign to ensure the life and career of Billy Bremner, who was born in Stirling, grew up in Raploch and at the age of 16 in 1959 signed for Leeds United where he went on to become the cornerstone of Don Revie's team in the...

That this House condemns in the strongest terms the military aggression ordered by Donald Trump against Venezuela on Saturday 3 January, which involved widespread aerial bombardment, loss of life and the kidnapping of Venezuela’s President; notes that this action constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, including the prohibition on the use of force and the principle of non-intervention in the affairs of sovereign states; believes that, whatever justification is offered, this military aggression is aimed primarily at securing control over Venezuela’s oil resources, the largest proven reserves in the world; further notes that this attack forms part of a wider attempt by the United States to reassert colonial-style domination over Latin America, as set out in recent US National Security Strategy and reinforced by subsequent statements from the US State Department; also notes with deep concern threats made by President Trump of further military attacks against Venezuela if the interim President does not comply with US demands, and further notes with concern similar threats against Colombia, Mexico and Cuba; calls for the immediate cessation of all illegal US military action against Venezuela and the safe return of Nicolás Maduro; strongly opposes the position adopted by the Prime Minister in response to this attack; and calls on the UK Government to unequivocally condemn this unjustified act of aggression against Venezuela, to uphold the United Nations Charter and international law, and not to abandon these core principles in order to appease President Trump.

That this House condemns in the strongest terms the military aggression ordered by Donald Trump against Venezuela on Saturday 3 January, which involved widespread aerial bombardment, loss of life and the kidnapping of Venezuela’s President; notes that this action constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of...

That this House notes with alarm the recent US military build-up in the Caribbean, with warships, bombers and tens of thousands of troops deployed near the Venezuelan coast; further notes with alarm missile strikes by the US on small boats in the region and the extrajudicial killing of over 80 people including two people in a double-strike that has triggered inquiries by US Senate and Congressional Committees; is concerned by the recent moves by US President Trump against Venezuela, which has the largest proven oil reserves in the world, including his announcement of the closure of Venezuela’s airspace, his public authorisation of CIA covert operations inside Venezuela, the US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker and his threat of land strikes; also notes the long history of US interventions in Latin America, where coups and other military interventions have caused immense suffering and lasting harm; is deeply concerned that any US military action against Venezuela could trigger a wider regional conflict and notes the concern from leaders across Latin America about the threat of US intervention in the region; notes the previous declaration by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States proclaiming the region a Zone of Peace committed to resolving disputes through dialogue, not force, upholding sovereignty, and fostering cooperation; and calls on the UK Government to oppose any US military intervention against Venezuela or in the wider region, to work to de-escalate tensions, and to promote dialogue, diplomacy and a peaceful resolution in accordance with the UN Charter.

That this House notes with alarm the recent US military build-up in the Caribbean, with warships, bombers and tens of thousands of troops deployed near the Venezuelan coast; further notes with alarm missile strikes by the US on small boats in the region and the extrajudicial killing of over 80...

That this House congratulates Whitkirk Brownies and Rainbows on their success and wonderful contribution to the local community since the new Brownies group was set up a year ago and the new Rainbows group was set up two years ago; commends Heather, Sarah, Nicola, Diane, Jenny, Catherine and all the helpers for getting the groups going and thriving, with weekly sessions at St Mary's Church Hall at Whitkirk involving activities based around the categories of Know Myself, Express Myself, Take Action, Skills for My Future, Have Adventures and Be Well and including local children from five different schools in the area; notes that the Be Well activities included making first aid kits and congratulates all the children on earning their Kindness badge by planting seeds in pots and leaving them on local residents' doorsteps as a surprise; further commends all the children for their achievements; recognises that they are a credit to the Rainbows and Brownies, their schools, their families and the community; and wishes them and the group every success for the future.

That this House congratulates Whitkirk Brownies and Rainbows on their success and wonderful contribution to the local community since the new Brownies group was set up a year ago and the new Rainbows group was set up two years ago; commends Heather, Sarah, Nicola, Diane, Jenny, Catherine and all the...

That this House joins the RMT in celebrating Leeds RMT Branch Secretary John Stewart reaching the milestone of 50 years of RMT membership; welcomes the 50 years service award given to him by the RMT at a recent special event in the West Riding pub opposite Leeds train station; notes that he joined the union in 1976 as a freight guard at Goole goods yard, later becoming a passenger guard in Leeds in 1983 working for British Rail; congratulates him on the remarkable achievement of being elected Branch Secretary of the Leeds City RMT Branch at every Branch AGM since 1997; recognises that his nearly 30 years as Secretary of the RMT's Leeds City Branch have been characterised by his tireless and successful work representing RMT members in Leeds and his collegiate and effective work with the wider labour and trade union movement across Leeds and beyond; celebrates his decades long stewardship of what is the RMT's second biggest branch with over 1600 members; values the practical difference his incredible record of negotiation, representation, organisation and service in the RMT has made to the lives of workers in Leeds; and celebrates the positive impact he has made as a champion of the RMT and an ally and friend of all workers in Leeds.

That this House joins the RMT in celebrating Leeds RMT Branch Secretary John Stewart reaching the milestone of 50 years of RMT membership; welcomes the 50 years service award given to him by the RMT at a recent special event in the West Riding pub opposite Leeds train station; notes...

That this House warmly congratulates Bob Lawrence and Jacki Lawrence on their nearly 30 years of dedicated service to the East Leeds community through the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society; celebrates the positive role that, under their leadership, the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society has played in enriching the life and identity of East Leeds; commends them for their wide-ranging work, including their production over many years of the society's excellent, informative and educational journal, their organisation, management and hosting of excellent programmes of talks on the history of East Leeds and the surrounding area, their visits to local schools and their creation of displays and exhibitions showcasing East Leeds' history; notes that their many important pieces of work include creating wide awareness of the history of the women known as the Barnbow Lasses who worked at the Barnbow Munitions Factory in Crossgates and the facts and consequences surrounding the deadly explosion which occurred at the factory in December 1916; wishes them well as they take a step back after so many years of hard work running the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society; and believes that their work has been an inspirational and exemplary case study of the positive impact that local history groups can make.

That this House warmly congratulates Bob Lawrence and Jacki Lawrence on their nearly 30 years of dedicated service to the East Leeds community through the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society; celebrates the positive role that, under their leadership, the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society has played in enriching...

That this House congratulates Leeds Stand Up To Racism for organising a vibrant and inspiring 3,000 strong, women-led anti-racist event in Leeds City Centre on Saturday 11 October backed by trade unions, trades councils, political parties, student societies, community organisations and campaign groups in opposition to racism and the far right and their scapegoating of migrants and minorities; and welcomes this successful and positive event as part of Leeds’ long and proud history of anti-racism and community organising against the far right.

That this House congratulates Leeds Stand Up To Racism for organising a vibrant and inspiring 3,000 strong, women-led anti-racist event in Leeds City Centre on Saturday 11 October backed by trade unions, trades councils, political parties, student societies, community organisations and campaign groups in opposition to racism and the far...

That this House notes the International Association of Genocide Scholars' recent decision to declare genocide in Gaza and the official declaration of famine in Gaza by the UN-linked Integrated Food Security Phase Classification; further notes it is over a year since the International Court of Justice (ICJ) finding that Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) is unlawful; also notes that the ICJ said all States have an obligation not to recognise this illegal situation, not to render aid or assistance that maintains Israel’s illegal presence in the OPTs, and to abstain from entering into economic or trade dealings with Israel which may entrench its unlawful presence in the OPTs; notes the ICJ added that all States have an obligation to take steps to prevent trade or investments that assist the maintenance of this unlawful situation; expresses concern that the UK Government has yet to outline a concrete response or demonstrate how it will meet its legal obligations following the ICJ ruling; and believes that to do so and to help prevent international humanitarian law violations the Government must suspend the UK-Israel trade agreement until Israel complies with international law, ban all trade and investment in goods and services with Israeli settlements, impose targeted sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes, on all individuals and entities complicit in Israel’s occupation, end all arms trade with Israel including of F-35 components, and conduct a full review of UK-Israel relations to ensure no support is given to international law violations.

That this House notes the International Association of Genocide Scholars' recent decision to declare genocide in Gaza and the official declaration of famine in Gaza by the UN-linked Integrated Food Security Phase Classification; further notes it is over a year since the International Court of Justice (ICJ) finding that Israel’s...

That this House welcomes the proposal from leading tax experts for the introduction of an annual wealth tax of 2% on individual assets over £10 million, which could raise an estimated £24 billion each year; believes that such a measure would represent a fairer alternative to cuts and could provide urgently needed resources to tackle the poverty and inequality that blights our society; and calls on the Government to bring forward proposals for such a tax on extreme wealth ahead of the next Budget.

That this House welcomes the proposal from leading tax experts for the introduction of an annual wealth tax of 2% on individual assets over £10 million, which could raise an estimated £24 billion each year; believes that such a measure would represent a fairer alternative to cuts and could provide...

That this House expresses alarm at the Israeli military’s interception of the UK-flagged civilian vessel Madleen in international waters on 9 June 2025; notes that the vessel was engaged in a peaceful humanitarian mission to Gaza to help break the illegal siege and highlight Israel’s use of forced starvation against two million people in Gaza, which is a war crime; further notes that the Madleen was sailing in international waters when it was forcibly intercepted, and that the volunteers on board are protected under international law, making their detention unlawful; believes that as the Madleen is registered under the British flag this places specific responsibilities on the UK Government to safeguard the vessel and those aboard; further believes that Israel has no lawful basis to attack, intercept, or otherwise interfere with the Madleen or any peaceful civilian vessel sailing toward Palestinian waters, and that such interference constitutes a violation of international law; recalls Israel’s previous assault on the Mavi Marmara that led to the deaths of nine people and many injuries; also believes that Israel’s threats and attacks against humanitarian missions, like the Madleen, carrying essential aid and international human rights defenders, reflect a broader pattern of impunity and disregard for international norms; and calls on the UK Government to uphold its obligation to protect the Madleen and those on board, to secure their immediate release and to act decisively to uphold international law against Israeli’s repeated violations of it, including its forced starvation of the people of Gaza.

That this House expresses alarm at the Israeli military’s interception of the UK-flagged civilian vessel Madleen in international waters on 9 June 2025; notes that the vessel was engaged in a peaceful humanitarian mission to Gaza to help break the illegal siege and highlight Israel’s use of forced starvation against...

That this House welcomes the contribution made by the Climate Finance Fund (Fossil Fuels and Pollution) Bill, published on 15 May 2025, to the debate on how to fund the urgent action needed to address climate change; welcomes the Bill’s emphasis on the ‘polluter pays’ principle that fossil fuel giants and other large-scale polluters most responsible for driving climate change should bear the greatest cost of climate action; further welcomes the Bill’s additional principle that climate finance should be both raised and spent fairly, recognising this as a matter of social justice; notes recent polling showing the vast majority of voters support making large-scale polluters pay for the cost of climate action; further notes the Bill’s proposals for the establishment of a Climate Finance Fund, funded through the introduction of new levies on oil and gas giants, the redirection of subsidies away from fossil fuels and towards climate action, and the imposition of levies on luxury travel, including on private jets and super-yachts; welcomes the Bill’s view that such a Fund could be used to increase investment in good-quality jobs in the green economy, renewable energy, home insulation, public transport, in making communities more resilient to flooding and other climate damage, and on increasing the UK’s financial contribution to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage; encourages all Members of this House to read the Bill and engage seriously with its proposals in the interest of funding the urgent climate action required.

That this House welcomes the contribution made by the Climate Finance Fund (Fossil Fuels and Pollution) Bill, published on 15 May 2025, to the debate on how to fund the urgent action needed to address climate change; welcomes the Bill’s emphasis on the ‘polluter pays’ principle that fossil fuel giants...

That this House welcomes the publication of the report The Rational Policy-Maker’s Guide to Rebuilding the NHS; supports the report’s main conclusions that under the 1997-2010 government the NHS improved hugely, public satisfaction went from all-time lows to all-time highs, in the early 2010s international comparisons regularly ranked the NHS as world-class; notes the report’s clear conclusion that the source of the improvement in NHS output was overwhelmingly due to increased funding, and not from greater involvement of the private sector, that the Private Finance Initiative was uneconomic, that using public money to build private sector capacity is expensive and worsens care; further notes that the NHS should be publicly run, publicly funded and free at the point of use; rejects calls for any greater role for the private sector in the NHS; and encourages all hon. Members to read the report and for policy-makers to act in line with its recommendations and findings.

That this House welcomes the publication of the report The Rational Policy-Maker’s Guide to Rebuilding the NHS; supports the report’s main conclusions that under the 1997-2010 government the NHS improved hugely, public satisfaction went from all-time lows to all-time highs, in the early 2010s international comparisons regularly ranked the NHS...