That this House recognises Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026 as an important opportunity to raise public awareness of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness; notes with concern that glaucoma is rising in prevalence as the population ages; further notes that as many as half of all people with glaucoma remain undiagnosed, reflecting its reputation as the silent thief of sight due to its lack of early symptoms; highlights the vital role of routine eye tests in monitoring for and detecting the disease before irreversible sight loss occurs; expresses concern at the patchy coverage of community-based glaucoma services across England, which places additional strain on secondary care, complicates patient pathways, and increases the risk that conditions go undetected; calls on the Government to address the postcode lottery in community glaucoma care and to set out what steps are being taken to improve community-based glaucoma services nationally; and urges the promotion of Glaucoma Awareness Week activities to encourage regular eye examinations and help prevent avoidable blindness.

That this House recognises Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026 as an important opportunity to raise public awareness of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness; notes with concern that glaucoma is rising in prevalence as the population ages; further notes that as many as half of all people with glaucoma remain...

That this House congratulates Leicester on retaining the title of England Curry Capital for a further two years, having won 73.6% of the public vote against strong competition from Bradford, Manchester, London and Birmingham; recognises that Leicester boasts cuisines from more areas of South Asia than any other city in England, with restaurants showcasing the flavours and cooking traditions of Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan; notes that Leicester has the highest number of South Asian restaurants per head of population in the UK, with an average of 47 restaurants per 100,000 people; further recognises that this title reflects the rich diversity of Leicester's communities, each of which has contributed its own culture and culinary heritage to the city's identity; celebrates the contribution that South Asian cuisine makes to England's national identity and cultural life; commends all those involved in the successful campaign to retain this title; and looks forward to Leicester continuing to showcase its outstanding culinary heritage to visitors from across the country and beyond.

That this House congratulates Leicester on retaining the title of England Curry Capital for a further two years, having won 73.6% of the public vote against strong competition from Bradford, Manchester, London and Birmingham; recognises that Leicester boasts cuisines from more areas of South Asia than any other city in...

That this House notes with concern that Key Stage 2 Sats results have been delayed until 16 July 2026, over a week after the scheduled date of 7 July; further notes that this is the first year of Pearson's £180 million contract to administer the tests, following its takeover from Capita; also notes with alarm reports of persistent technical faults on the new ModMark marking platform, including failed logins and processing delays, and union calls for the assessment series to be nationalised amid what has been described as an "omnishambles"; notes reports of at least one instance of a mark being misattributed to the wrong question by the system, raising doubts about accuracy as well as timeliness; observes that these problems were foreseeable, given that the NAHT raised concerns with the Standards and Testing Agency in May and was assured preparations were on track; further notes the Government's stated ambition to end the era of outsourcing by default; and calls on the Government to set out what assessment was made of Pearson's readiness, what independent scrutiny will be applied to Pearson's contract performance including whether a formal review will be triggered, and what support will be made available to schools whose end-of-year planning has been disrupted.

That this House notes with concern that Key Stage 2 Sats results have been delayed until 16 July 2026, over a week after the scheduled date of 7 July; further notes that this is the first year of Pearson's £180 million contract to administer the tests, following its takeover from...

That this House congratulates the Big Difference Company on over three decades delivering the Leicester Comedy Festival and associated events, making Leicester a nationally recognised centre for comedy and the performing arts; notes that the festival attracts over 80,000 attendees annually and contributes £10 million to the local economy; further notes that the festival has faced a severe funding crisis, including the loss of public grants and a £50,000 NHS grant across 2025 and 2026, leaving over 170 comedy professionals and independent businesses unpaid and forcing the cancellation of LCF In The Park; recognises that without resolution of an outstanding £100,000 debt, the 2027 festival faces cancellation, removing significant economic activity from Leicester's economy; and calls on the Government, including the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Arts Council England, to work urgently with local partners to address the systemic funding crisis facing regional arts festivals and prevent their loss due to short-term financial pressures.

That this House congratulates the Big Difference Company on over three decades delivering the Leicester Comedy Festival and associated events, making Leicester a nationally recognised centre for comedy and the performing arts; notes that the festival attracts over 80,000 attendees annually and contributes £10 million to the local economy; further...

That this House notes the vital work of Friends of the Earth in campaigning against human rights abuses and environmental harms in global supply chains providing everyday goods and services in the UK, including modern slavery, suppression of trade union rights, and deforestation linked to commodities such as timber and palm oil; recognises that the UK's current regulatory regime on responsible business conduct is patchy, largely voluntary and not fit for purpose; further notes that YouGov polling shows over 80 per cent of UK adults support new laws requiring British companies to prevent such abuses, and that more than 145,000 members of the public have called for legislation; welcomes the Department for Business and Trade's review of responsible business conduct; observes that comparable legislation exists in France, Germany and the European Union, and that the UK risks falling behind; believes that a new Business, Human Rights and Environment Bill, modelled on the failure to prevent approach of the Bribery Act 2010, would require companies and public bodies to prevent abuses in their value chains, ensure access to justice through UK courts, and create a level playing field for responsible business; and calls on the Government to bring forward such legislation in the current parliamentary session.

That this House notes the vital work of Friends of the Earth in campaigning against human rights abuses and environmental harms in global supply chains providing everyday goods and services in the UK, including modern slavery, suppression of trade union rights, and deforestation linked to commodities such as timber and...

That this House congratulates Leicester Karate Club on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; recognises the club, established in 1966, as the oldest karate club in the UK, having trained generations of practitioners in the discipline, dedication and community spirit that define the martial art; welcomes the club's historical exhibition held on 13 June 2026, featuring memorabilia, photographs, artefacts, story boards and tournament trophies that chart the evolution of karate in the city and showcase the personal stories of past and present members; pays tribute to Chief Instructor Dave Wilkins and to all the instructors and volunteers whose commitment has sustained the club across the generations; acknowledges the valuable contribution the club has made to the health, wellbeing and sense of community of residents in Leicester South and across the city; and wishes Leicester Karate Club continued success in inspiring future generations of martial artists.

That this House congratulates Leicester Karate Club on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; recognises the club, established in 1966, as the oldest karate club in the UK, having trained generations of practitioners in the discipline, dedication and community spirit that define the martial art; welcomes the club's historical exhibition...

That this House recognises the vital role played by adventure playgrounds across Leicester in supporting children's development, mental health and wellbeing; notes that in some of the city's most deprived communities, these nine community hubs have served Leicester's children for over five decades, providing safe spaces for supervised play, after-school activities and holiday provision; further notes the well-evidenced links between access to play and improved outcomes in physical health, social integration, emotional resilience and educational attainment, as well as the disproportionate impact on children in areas of high deprivation when such provision is lost; is deeply concerned that funding cuts of over 50% have forced playgrounds to drastically reduce opening times, place summer holiday provision in jeopardy for the first time in 55 years, and put at risk services on which hundreds of children depend daily; also notes that these cuts fall hardest on children in Leicester's most disadvantaged communities, compounding existing inequalities in access to play, outdoor space and early mental health support; and calls on both central and local government to ensure long-term sustainable funding models are put in place to protect these services, and that children in deprived communities are never again put at risk of losing access to this essential provision.

That this House recognises the vital role played by adventure playgrounds across Leicester in supporting children's development, mental health and wellbeing; notes that in some of the city's most deprived communities, these nine community hubs have served Leicester's children for over five decades, providing safe spaces for supervised play, after-school...

That this House recognises the vital role charities play in supporting communities across the UK; notes with concern the widespread banking difficulties facing the charity sector, including account freezes, lost records, and barriers to opening new accounts; further notes that poor banking provision is placing charitable services at risk, forcing some volunteer trustees to use personal bank accounts to meet financial obligations and in some cases driving experienced trustees to resign; acknowledges that these challenges disproportionately affect smaller charities and those serving the most vulnerable in society; believes that volunteer trustees who give their time freely in the service of their communities deserve better support from the financial sector; and calls on the Government to work urgently with the Financial Conduct Authority and UK banks to improve banking services for charities, simplify compliance and identity verification processes, ensure bank staff are properly trained to understand how charities operate and introduce stronger protections to prevent charities from having their accounts frozen or closed without adequate notice or justification.

That this House recognises the vital role charities play in supporting communities across the UK; notes with concern the widespread banking difficulties facing the charity sector, including account freezes, lost records, and barriers to opening new accounts; further notes that poor banking provision is placing charitable services at risk, forcing...

That this House celebrates the work of the Muslim Burial Council of Sylhet (MBCOS), a community-led initiative in Sylhet, Bangladesh, providing free Islamic burial services with dignity and compassion; notes that the project was inspired by the exemplary work of the Muslim Burial Council of Leicester; further notes that MBCOS operates a dedicated facility offering washing and shrouding, cold storage, portable cooling units and ambulance services at no cost to families; recognises that these services are delivered by trained male and female volunteers and funded entirely through donations; pays tribute to the Leicester Sylheti community whose vision, generosity and commitment helped bring this initiative to life; commends all those involved for providing comfort and dignity to families during their most difficult moments; and calls on the Government to recognise the outstanding contribution of MBCOS and the people of Sylhet in delivering a compassionate, faith-centred service that brings dignity, comfort and care to families at their most difficult time.

That this House celebrates the work of the Muslim Burial Council of Sylhet (MBCOS), a community-led initiative in Sylhet, Bangladesh, providing free Islamic burial services with dignity and compassion; notes that the project was inspired by the exemplary work of the Muslim Burial Council of Leicester; further notes that MBCOS...

That this House recognises the importance of hydrotherapy pools in recovery, rehabilitation and promoting both physical and mental wellbeing; recognises the devastating closure of Leicester’s hydrotherapy pool, a huge service loss for many living with chronic pain, disability and mobility challenges; understands the essential role such facilities play for community groups including Arthritis Support Leicestershire; and calls on the Government to work with local authorities to safeguard funding for hydrotherapy pools and to ensure equitable access to hydrotherapy treatment across the UK.

That this House recognises the importance of hydrotherapy pools in recovery, rehabilitation and promoting both physical and mental wellbeing; recognises the devastating closure of Leicester’s hydrotherapy pool, a huge service loss for many living with chronic pain, disability and mobility challenges; understands the essential role such facilities play for community...

That this House welcomes reports that the Government is taking steps to prevent the entry of Ms Valentina Gomez to the United Kingdom for the far-right march in London on 16 May organised by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon; notes with serious concern her previous conduct at the same Unite the Kingdom rally, where she is reported to have used inflammatory and dehumanising rhetoric about Muslim communities and issued language that could be interpreted as encouraging confrontation and violence; further notes her documented pattern of directing abusive and Islamophobic language at Muslims in public life, including elected representatives; also notes her dissemination of deliberately provocative material, including the public desecration of the Quran, apparently intended to inflame religious tensions; recognises that such conduct goes beyond legitimate freedom of expression and risks inciting hatred, hostility and disorder; affirms the United Kingdom’s commitment both to free speech and to protecting communities from targeted abuse and incitement; recalls the Government’s decision to refuse entry to Kanye West on the grounds that his presence was not conducive to the public good due to antisemitic hatred; believes that this principle should be applied consistently across all forms of hatred, including Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hostility; and supports the use of the Home Secretary’s powers to refuse entry to individuals whose presence may not be conducive to the public good, where there is a clear and evidenced risk to public order and community cohesion.

That this House welcomes reports that the Government is taking steps to prevent the entry of Ms Valentina Gomez to the United Kingdom for the far-right march in London on 16 May organised by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon; notes with serious concern her previous conduct at the same Unite the Kingdom rally,...

That this House expresses grave concern at the surge of violence by Israeli settlers across the occupied West Bank, including arson, violent assaults, vandalism, and intimidation targeting Palestinian homes, vehicles, and public infrastructure in al-Fandaqumiya, Seilat al-Dahr, Masafer Yatta, Qaryout, Jaloud, Haris, Rawabi, Tuqou, and other locations; notes that Israeli forces were present but failed to prevent or stop the attacks; further notes that these incidents form part of a broader pattern of forced displacement and restrictions on Palestinian movement and rights, which international human rights organisations warn may constitute apartheid and systematic domination under international law; recognises UN reports documenting tens of thousands of Palestinians displaced due to settler expansion and related violence; expresses concern at the lack of accountability for perpetrators of settler attacks, including violent assaults, sexual abuse, and property destruction; calls on the Government to ban all trade with Israel, impose travel bans and asset freezes on all those responsible for these crimes, to urge Israel to fulfil its obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law, and to take urgent measures to protect Palestinian civilians; and further calls for accountability and sustained international attention to safeguard the rights and security of Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territory.

That this House expresses grave concern at the surge of violence by Israeli settlers across the occupied West Bank, including arson, violent assaults, vandalism, and intimidation targeting Palestinian homes, vehicles, and public infrastructure in al-Fandaqumiya, Seilat al-Dahr, Masafer Yatta, Qaryout, Jaloud, Haris, Rawabi, Tuqou, and other locations; notes that Israeli...

That this House commends the work of Vista, a 160-year-old charity supporting over 21,000 blind and visually impaired people annually, through peer support groups, rehabilitation services, accessible technology support, youth activities and more; expresses serious concern about Vista’s current funding crisis and risk of closure should £2 million not be raised by the end of March 2026; recognises the devastating impact such a loss would have on service users, their families and carers; further recognises the significant strain that the closure would place on University Hospital Leicester, social care and community services; and calls upon the Government to urgently engage with local authorities to secure the future of Vista and safeguard its essential services for visually impaired people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

That this House commends the work of Vista, a 160-year-old charity supporting over 21,000 blind and visually impaired people annually, through peer support groups, rehabilitation services, accessible technology support, youth activities and more; expresses serious concern about Vista’s current funding crisis and risk of closure should £2 million not be...

That this House believes the George Cross should be awarded to Samir Zitouni in recognition of his heroic actions during the Huntingdon train attacks.

That this House believes the George Cross should be awarded to Samir Zitouni in recognition of his heroic actions during the Huntingdon train attacks.

That this House condemns the killing of Palestinian teacher and activist Awdah Hathaleen, who was shot dead on 28 July 2025 by Israeli settler Yinon Levi in the village of Umm al-Khair; deplores the release of his killer despite clear video evidence proving that he is the murderer; further condemns the Israeli authorities’ obstruction of his funeral and the wider pattern of impunity granted to violent settlers; stands in solidarity with Palestinians facing dispossession and intimidation in the occupied West Bank; notes with concern that under President Trump, Yinon Levi was removed from the US sanctions list; calls for the Government to work with their US counterparts to have Yinon Levi reinstated to the sanction list; and further calls on the Government to demand justice for Mr Hathaleen, to hold those responsible to account, and to press for an immediate end to illegal settlement expansion and settler violence.

That this House condemns the killing of Palestinian teacher and activist Awdah Hathaleen, who was shot dead on 28 July 2025 by Israeli settler Yinon Levi in the village of Umm al-Khair; deplores the release of his killer despite clear video evidence proving that he is the murderer; further condemns...

That this House acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide; notes that glaucoma often presents with no early symptoms and can go undiagnosed until significant vision loss has occurred; welcomes Glaucoma Week as an opportunity to highlight the importance of regular eye screenings and early detection; recognises the vital role of healthcare professionals in educating the public about glaucoma risk factors, including age, family history, ethnicity, and certain medical conditions; calls on the Government to support initiatives aimed at improving access to eye health services, funding for glaucoma research, and public education campaigns; and urges the promotion of Glaucoma Week activities to encourage individuals to have regular eye examinations to prevent avoidable blindness.

That this House acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide; notes that glaucoma often presents with no early symptoms and can go undiagnosed until significant vision loss has occurred; welcomes Glaucoma Week as an opportunity to highlight the importance of regular eye...

That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who tragically lost their lives in the Air India Flight 171 crash on 12 June 2025, shortly after take off from Ahmedabad in Gujarat; notes that 241 people onboard the plane, alongside 38 people on the ground, including medical students and staff, were killed in this devastating accident; further notes that there were 53 British nationals on board, including the lone survivor of the crash and offers the most heartfelt condolences to their families; pays tribute to the courageous emergency services and rescue teams involved; and reaffirms the UK's commitment to support India and the affected families during this difficult time, including providing assistance in victim identification and investigation.

That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who tragically lost their lives in the Air India Flight 171 crash on 12 June 2025, shortly after take off from Ahmedabad in Gujarat; notes that 241 people onboard the plane, alongside 38 people...

That this House notes the sentences handed to the individuals responsible for the brutal and fatal attack on 80-year-old Mr Bhim Kohli in Braunstone Town; further notes with grave concern that Mr Kohli, a much-loved family man and respected member of the local community, died the day after he was violently assaulted in a racially motivated attack; notes the widespread public concern at those sentences; expresses heartfelt condolences to Mr Kohli’s family, friends and neighbours; recognises the profound impact this horrific crime has had on the community; and calls on the Attorney General to urgently review the sentences under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme to ensure that justice is served and that those who commit such heinous and racially motivated crimes are held fully accountable.

That this House notes the sentences handed to the individuals responsible for the brutal and fatal attack on 80-year-old Mr Bhim Kohli in Braunstone Town; further notes with grave concern that Mr Kohli, a much-loved family man and respected member of the local community, died the day after he was...

That this House congratulates the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester South constituency on being awarded the prestigious Silver Award for Excellence; recognises the Centre's outstanding contribution to heritage, education and tourism through its exhibits on the discovery, life, death and reburial of King Richard III; and wishes the Centre continued success in welcoming visitors from across the UK and around the world.

That this House congratulates the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester South constituency on being awarded the prestigious Silver Award for Excellence; recognises the Centre's outstanding contribution to heritage, education and tourism through its exhibits on the discovery, life, death and reburial of King Richard III; and wishes the...

That this House pays tribute to the extraordinary career and enduring legacy of Gary Lineker as he retires from his role on Match of the Day; celebrates him not only as one of England’s greatest ever goal scorers and a former England team captain, but as the beating heart of Leicester City FC, the club he has always called home; applauds his unwavering composure, both as a player renowned for his calmness under pressure and as a broadcaster whose clarity and humour became the voice of Saturday nights for millions; acknowledges his immense charitable work, including tireless support for children’s cancer charities, vital donations to the British Red Cross during the covid-19 pandemic, and his critical role in rescuing Leicester City FC from financial ruin in 2002; honours his achievements on the pitch, including the 1986 World Cup Golden Boot and leading England to the semi-finals in 1990; and believes that football fans across the nation will deeply miss his warmth, wit, and wisdom, and wishes him the very best in his well-earned retirement from the show.

That this House pays tribute to the extraordinary career and enduring legacy of Gary Lineker as he retires from his role on Match of the Day; celebrates him not only as one of England’s greatest ever goal scorers and a former England team captain, but as the beating heart of...