That this House acknowledges and celebrates the high-quality and person-centred social care provided by the team at Community Integrated Care, Griffin Lodge in Heald Green, Cheadle; celebrates and thanks the amazing staff who are a highly skilled workforce with multifaceted roles and the dedicated management team who all work so hard to support the people living there with a highly personalised and community-based approach; recognises that the team truly care about the work that they do and that the people supported at Griffin lodge live fulfilled, enriched and independent lives; further celebrates the top tier facilities including sensory rooms, great outdoor spaces, incredible design and decoration; and urgently calls for more drastic Government action to support social care in the long term such as fair pay and improved and streamlined funding.

That this House acknowledges and celebrates the high-quality and person-centred social care provided by the team at Community Integrated Care, Griffin Lodge in Heald Green, Cheadle; celebrates and thanks the amazing staff who are a highly skilled workforce with multifaceted roles and the dedicated management team who all work so...

That this House acknowledges that more urgent action is needed to support social care in this country, that social care affects us all and that without truly fixing social care we won’t succeed in fixing healthcare; notes with concern and alarm that the Government’s Health Bill does not include any measures to improve or address social care; urges this Government to close the significant 28.6% pay gap between social care and equivalent roles in Band 3 health so that social care can build a stable and consistent workforce to support those who need care; celebrates and recognises that the social care workforce is highly skilled with multi-faceted and varied roles that deserve proper recognition through better pay and better designed formalised professional pathways; further notes with alarm and serious concern that many of the workforce are forced to use food banks and secure additional employment just to get by; also notes that low pay fuels a high 28.5% turnover affecting the continuity and quality of care, and that the social care vacancy rate is three times higher at 7% than the UK wide vacancy rate at 2.3%; further urges this Government to act now and to streamline and improve funding to be more sustainable, to develop the social care pathway to make it more fluid and adaptable to reflect the true scope and variability of roles, and to properly invest in recruitment, retention and training.

That this House acknowledges that more urgent action is needed to support social care in this country, that social care affects us all and that without truly fixing social care we won’t succeed in fixing healthcare; notes with concern and alarm that the Government’s Health Bill does not include any...

That this House recognises and celebrates the importance of school libraries in the UK; celebrates the importance of reading particularly in the National Literacy Trust’s National Year of Reading; supports expanding library provision and access in schools; notes just how crucial reading is for education and development for school students of all ages and beyond; further celebrates that Kyra Kane from Inscape House School in Cheadle was shortlisted as a finalist in the School Library Association’s Pupil Librarian of the Year Awards; further notes that Kyra works hard to inspire fellow students to read more for pleasure, utilise library resources and generally support peers; and commends and thanks all school librarians across the country for their commitment to literature, reading and education.

That this House recognises and celebrates the importance of school libraries in the UK; celebrates the importance of reading particularly in the National Literacy Trust’s National Year of Reading; supports expanding library provision and access in schools; notes just how crucial reading is for education and development for school students...

That this House is deeply disappointed by the decision to standardise NHS Funded Invitro Fertilisation (IVF) to a 1+ cycle across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester when evidence shows that success rates increase over multiple cycles; notes with concern that this decision will remove a realistic chance of pregnancy for thousands of people across the region; further notes that Salford, Tameside, Wigan and Stockport authorities will reduce from two or three cycles to just one; acknowledges the serious stress, upset and grief that this decision will cause prospective parents; recognises with alarm that this decision will increase the economic barriers to having children, creating a two tier system based on income; also notes that the public consultation on this change found strong opposition to the decision to reduce all 10 boroughs to a 1+ cycle; notes that 74% of respondents either completely disagreed or disagreed with the proposal of a 1+ cycle offer; is alarmed that Greater Manchester NHS has ignored both NICE Guidance and public opinion; celebrates that the first ‘test tube baby’ Louise Brown was born in Oldham in Greater Manchester in 1978 and that approximately 1 child in every classroom is born via IVF; and calls on the Government to urgently review NHS Greater Manchester's decision.

That this House is deeply disappointed by the decision to standardise NHS Funded Invitro Fertilisation (IVF) to a 1+ cycle across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester when evidence shows that success rates increase over multiple cycles; notes with concern that this decision will remove a realistic chance of pregnancy...

That this House thanks Cheadle Civic Society for launching a year long celebration commemorating Agatha Christie’s connection to Cheadle in collaboration with Agatha Christie Limited that marks half a century since her death; acknowledges the story of the world’s most famous crime writer; celebrates that Christie often stayed at Abney Hall, home of her sister Margaret Watts who lived in Cheadle from 1902 to 1950; notes that Abney Hall is thought to have inspired the country house settings that featured in Christie’s novels so frequently; looks forward to the programme of free events that the Civic Society has planned including guided walking tours, a book club, talks, a themed ale named Who Dunnit at two Cheadle pubs, and creative writing and literature events at Cheadle Library; further thanks Christie’s grandson Mathew Prichard for unveiling a new information board outside Abney Hall; and takes this opportunity to celebrate the culture and history of Cheadle constituency.

That this House thanks Cheadle Civic Society for launching a year long celebration commemorating Agatha Christie’s connection to Cheadle in collaboration with Agatha Christie Limited that marks half a century since her death; acknowledges the story of the world’s most famous crime writer; celebrates that Christie often stayed at Abney...

That this House notes the importance of the first National Care Leavers Month in November 2025 and celebrates that a month is dedicated to this important cause; acknowledges the difficulties and inequities that care leavers face, including a cliff edge of support and services that disappear suddenly, a postcode lottery of support, and discrimination both during education and beyond; further notes with concern that 30% of 18-year-old and 39% of 19–21-year-old care leavers were not in education, employment or training as of March 2024 compared with 15% of all 18-year-olds in England; also notes with great concern that the Government did not accept the independent Care Review’s 2022 recommendation to make care experience a protected characteristic; urges the government to pass new legislation to give care leavers the equity they deserve, including broadening corporate parenting responsibility, taking steps to reduce discrimination including making care a protected characteristic under the Equality Act; notes that Haringey Council was the first council in the country to call for care leaver to be a protected characteristic, after unanimously passing a motion proposed by Liberal Democrat councillors; and celebrates that over 90 councils including Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council in 2023 have since passed motions to acknowledge care experience as a protected characteristic and calls for more to do so.

That this House notes the importance of the first National Care Leavers Month in November 2025 and celebrates that a month is dedicated to this important cause; acknowledges the difficulties and inequities that care leavers face, including a cliff edge of support and services that disappear suddenly, a postcode lottery...

That this House is deeply concerned by reports of the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu labourer, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, in December 2025, following an incident of mob violence; expresses grave alarm at continued reports of attacks, intimidation and violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, including members of the Hindu community; notes with concern allegations that accusations of blasphemy are being used to incite mob violence and undermine the rule of law; emphasises the fundamental importance of freedom of religion or belief and the protection of minority communities; urges the Government of Bangladesh to ensure a full, transparent and independent investigation into this killing and to hold those responsible to account; calls on the UK Government to raise concerns about religiously motivated violence through its bilateral engagement with Bangladesh and in relevant international forums; and reaffirms its commitment to upholding human rights, religious freedom and the protection of vulnerable communities worldwide.

That this House is deeply concerned by reports of the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu labourer, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, in December 2025, following an incident of mob violence; expresses grave alarm at continued reports of attacks, intimidation and violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, including members of the...

That this House congratulates the Thursday Club in Bramhall, in the Cheadle constituency, on reaching its 40th anniversary; notes that the Club was established by Churches Together in Bramhall with the aim of supporting housebound and older people in the local community; recognises the invaluable role it has played over four decades in tackling loneliness, promoting companionship, and creating a warm and welcoming space where members can share activities, enjoy entertainment, and sit down together each week for a hot meal, tea and cake; pays tribute to the many volunteers who have generously and selflessly given their time to keep the Club running, including during times when funding ended and the group relied entirely on local goodwill and commitment; gives special thanks to Carol Sargent for her extraordinary 35 years of dedicated service, leadership, and friendship to the members; celebrates the contribution of all those who attend, who through their friendship and spirit make the Club such a unique and uplifting part of Bramhall’s community life; and sends its best wishes to the Thursday Club for many more years of success in bringing joy, comfort, and connection to local residents.

That this House congratulates the Thursday Club in Bramhall, in the Cheadle constituency, on reaching its 40th anniversary; notes that the Club was established by Churches Together in Bramhall with the aim of supporting housebound and older people in the local community; recognises the invaluable role it has played over...

That this House welcomes the publication by the Department of Health and Social Care of the Final Delivery Plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and recognises the work of officials and the ME community in shaping the plan; notes with concern, that the plan falls short of delivering the meaningful change urgently needed by people with ME/CFS; further notes the absence of a strategic approach to ME research, including the omission of proposals for a dedicated ME research hub; expresses concern that much of the new funding cited, such as for the PRIME (Patients, Researchers and Industry for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) project, was already secured through existing competitive processes; highlights the lack of sufficient accountability for implementing services and updating medical education in line with the NICE Guidelines on ME; regrets the limited attention given to severe ME and the absence of guarantees on specialist care provision; and calls on the Government to ensure robust accountability for its implementation, and provide the resources necessary to improve care, support and outcomes for people living with ME/CFS.

That this House welcomes the publication by the Department of Health and Social Care of the Final Delivery Plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and recognises the work of officials and the ME community in shaping the plan; notes with concern, that the plan falls short of delivering the...

That this House congratulates INtuition for serving the communities around Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme and Heald Green for ten years; and celebrates their dedicated team and wishes them all the best as they open the Cheadle Hulme branch to provide even more support and guidance for those going through the education system.

That this House congratulates INtuition for serving the communities around Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme and Heald Green for ten years; and celebrates their dedicated team and wishes them all the best as they open the Cheadle Hulme branch to provide even more support and guidance for those going through the education...

That this House acknowledges and celebrates the retirement of John Pomphrey who played his last show on Sunday 22 June with St Ann’s Hospice Festival Choir at Stockport Town Hall at the Summer Celebration; thanks John for his long standing service to the choir as conductor, music and artistic director and notes his incredible dedication that has enabled the choir to raise significant funds to expand the facilities and bandwidth of care at St Ann's Hospice, soon to be the Moya Cole Hospice; celebrates the 30 years of music making since the founding of St Ann’s Hospice Festival Choir which has since raised £850,000 to support of St Ann’s Hospice; thanks every member of St Ann’s Hospice Festival Choir through the years, their accompanist and dedicated organising committee; acknowledges that the choir has held or attended almost 100 concerts, singing days and social events, as well as recording three CDs; and praises the amazing performance of Moorfield Primary School Choir at the Celebration.

That this House acknowledges and celebrates the retirement of John Pomphrey who played his last show on Sunday 22 June with St Ann’s Hospice Festival Choir at Stockport Town Hall at the Summer Celebration; thanks John for his long standing service to the choir as conductor, music and artistic director...

That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Chris Davies, a pioneering figure in grassroots and non-league football, who founded Grasmere Rovers in 1961, later overseeing its rebranding to Cheadle Town Football Club in 1982 and its move to Park Road Stadium; recognises Chris Davies’s enormous contribution to the club over decades, including steering it through challenging financial periods and securing its long-term future; further notes Chris’s broader impact on local football through his time with Manchester FC, as well as his work supporting Stockport County FC, strengthening community links across the wider area; pays tribute to his tireless dedication, resilience and passion, which inspired generations of players, volunteers and supporters; extends sincere condolences to Chris’s family, friends and everyone connected with Cheadle Town and Stockport County; and celebrates Chris Davies’s exceptional legacy to the local football community and his lifelong commitment to the game.

That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Chris Davies, a pioneering figure in grassroots and non-league football, who founded Grasmere Rovers in 1961, later overseeing its rebranding to Cheadle Town Football Club in 1982 and its move to Park Road Stadium; recognises Chris Davies’s enormous contribution to...

That this House is deeply concerned by ongoing deaths and serious injuries among UK nationals overseas caused by methanol poisoning, where industrial alcohol is unknowingly consumed in counterfeit or contaminated spirits; notes that methanol poisoning has occurred in countries including Indonesia, Laos, India, Brazil, Turkey and within Europe; further notes the 2023 findings of coroner Alison Mutch following the death of a British citizen in Bali, highlighting low public awareness, inadequate Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office guidance and the lack of a Government campaign; regrets that UK travel advice requires users to navigate multiple sections and uses insufficiently strong language and contrasts this with the Australian Government’s proactive approach to warning its citizens; recognises that methanol poisoning symptoms are often mistaken for ordinary alcohol intoxication, delaying life-saving treatment; is concerned that travel industry guidance, including that from ABTA, remains minimal; believes stronger public health messaging is urgently required, including clearer online advice, outreach through universities and GPs, and warning materials akin to cigarette packaging campaigns; supports the use of student ambassadors, visual media and real-life case studies to raise awareness; calls on the Government and travel industry to adopt a more robust and visible approach to informing travellers about the dangers of methanol poisoning and staying safe; and further believes that education on this should begin earlier, and supports the inclusion of methanol poisoning awareness within the PSHE curriculum in secondary schools, supported by centrally developed teaching materials and audio-visual resources, to ensure young people are better equipped before travelling.

That this House is deeply concerned by ongoing deaths and serious injuries among UK nationals overseas caused by methanol poisoning, where industrial alcohol is unknowingly consumed in counterfeit or contaminated spirits; notes that methanol poisoning has occurred in countries including Indonesia, Laos, India, Brazil, Turkey and within Europe; further notes...

That this House congratulates the Friends of Brooklyn Crescent Park for their 20 year anniversary; celebrates the team of dedicated volunteers who have transformed this once neglected space into a thriving and vibrant community park; and notes the publication of their new book chronicling the rich history of Brooklyn Crescent Park in Cheadle Village from its origins as Brick Kiln Field in 1844 to the beautiful and welcoming community space it is today.

That this House congratulates the Friends of Brooklyn Crescent Park for their 20 year anniversary; celebrates the team of dedicated volunteers who have transformed this once neglected space into a thriving and vibrant community park; and notes the publication of their new book chronicling the rich history of Brooklyn Crescent...

That this House is deeply concerned by ongoing deaths and serious injuries among UK nationals overseas caused by methanol poisoning, where industrial alcohol is unknowingly consumed in counterfeit or contaminated spirits; notes that methanol poisoning has occurred in countries including Indonesia, Laos, India, Brazil, Greece and within Europe; further notes the 2023 findings of coroner Alison Mutch following the death of a British citizen in Bali, highlighting low public awareness, inadequate Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office guidance and the lack of a UK Government campaign; regrets that UK travel advice requires users to navigate multiple sections and uses insufficiently strong language; contrasts this with the Australian Government’s proactive approach to warning its citizens; recognises that methanol poisoning symptoms are often mistaken for ordinary alcohol intoxication, delaying life-saving treatment; is concerned that travel industry guidance, including that from ABTA, remains minimal; believes stronger public health messaging is urgently required, including clearer online advice, outreach through universities and GPs, and warning materials akin to cigarette packaging campaigns; supports the use of student ambassadors, visual media and real-life case studies to raise awareness; calls on the Government and travel industry to adopt a more robust and visible approach to informing travellers about the dangers of methanol poisoning and staying safe; and further believes that education on this should begin earlier, and supports the inclusion of methanol poisoning awareness within the PSHE curriculum in secondary schools, supported by centrally developed teaching materials and audio-visual resources, to ensure young people are better equipped before travelling.

That this House is deeply concerned by ongoing deaths and serious injuries among UK nationals overseas caused by methanol poisoning, where industrial alcohol is unknowingly consumed in counterfeit or contaminated spirits; notes that methanol poisoning has occurred in countries including Indonesia, Laos, India, Brazil, Greece and within Europe; further notes...

That this House congratulates the Heald Green Flower Club on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; acknowledges the club’s remarkable contribution to community life in Heald Green through its monthly Flower Arranging For All gatherings at the Heald Green Village Hall; praises the club for providing a welcoming and creative space for people to learn and enjoy the art of flower arranging; notes the benefits to participants including artistic development, improved wellbeing and the formation of friendships; commends the club’s emphasis on seasonal arrangements, hands-on workshops and demonstrations led by experienced members; and pays tribute to the dedication of the club’s organisers, for fostering a strong sense of community, creativity and joy over six decades.

That this House congratulates the Heald Green Flower Club on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; acknowledges the club’s remarkable contribution to community life in Heald Green through its monthly Flower Arranging For All gatherings at the Heald Green Village Hall; praises the club for providing a welcoming and creative...

That this House expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of nine-month-old Genevieve (Gigi) Meehan, who tragically died in May 2022 while in the care of a nursery in Cheadle, Greater Manchester; pays tribute to her mother Katie Wheeler and father John Meehan for their courage and determination in campaigning for change to prevent further tragedies; acknowledges the vital support and expertise of the Lullaby Trust in championing safer sleep guidance; notes with serious concern the failings in nursery safety standards and oversight that led to Gigi’s death, including dangerous sleep practices and a lack of proper monitoring; also notes with concern that there have been 5,795 allegations of children being harmed in nursery settings in the last five years; believes urgent reform is needed to ensure consistent, enforceable safer sleep standards across early years settings; calls on the Government and Ofsted to conduct a full review of current guidance and practice; and further calls for mandatory safer sleep training for all early years staff and inspectors, compulsory installation of CCTV in all nurseries and early years settings, routine review of CCTV footage during inspections, regular genuinely unannounced Ofsted visits where concerns have been raised, and clear, statutory guidance on safe sleep practices and products for babies under two.

That this House expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of nine-month-old Genevieve (Gigi) Meehan, who tragically died in May 2022 while in the care of a nursery in Cheadle, Greater Manchester; pays tribute to her mother Katie Wheeler and father John Meehan for their courage and determination in campaigning...

That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought for over three decades for the truth to be acknowledged and for meaningful reform; notes that the Hillsborough Law would enshrine a statutory duty of candour on public authorities and officials, ensuring they act with honesty and integrity during investigations and would provide bereaved families with parity of legal representation during inquests; further notes with concern that, despite a commitment made by the Prime Minister in September 2024 that the law would be introduced before the 36th anniversary of the tragedy on 15 April 2025, this deadline was unfortunately missed; believes that this delay risks further undermining trust in the system and prolonging the pain of those affected; and calls on the Government to honour its promise by bringing forward and implementing the Hillsborough Law in full, without dilution, as a lasting legacy of justice and reform in memory of the 97 lives lost at Hillsborough.

That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought for over three decades for the truth to be acknowledged and for meaningful reform; notes...

That this House is deeply shocked by the killing of 15 paramedic and rescue workers in Gaza, whose bodies were discovered handcuffed in mass graves following an attack from the Israeli Defence Force; notes the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemning the attack and calling for an independent, prompt and thorough investigation into the deaths; recognises the essential and life-saving work carried out by humanitarian personnel, including those from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, Palestinian Civil Defence, and UNRWA, who came under fire while attempting to rescue their injured colleagues in Rafah on 23 March 2025; strongly condemns all attacks on humanitarian workers, which constitute a grave violation of international law; urges the UK Government to take immediate action by calling for an independent investigation, holding those responsible to account and ensuring the protection of humanitarian personnel in conflict zones; and asks the Government to put every effort into ensuring the unconditional and immediate release of hostages and the lifting of the Israeli government's illegal blockade of Gaza.

That this House is deeply shocked by the killing of 15 paramedic and rescue workers in Gaza, whose bodies were discovered handcuffed in mass graves following an attack from the Israeli Defence Force; notes the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemning the attack...

That this House recognises the urgent need for step-free access at train stations across Greater Manchester, ensuring that public transport is accessible for all; notes the ongoing campaign led by local activist Nathaniel Yates, who has tirelessly fought for step-free access at Woodsmoor train station and others in the region; acknowledges that the lack of accessible infrastructure disproportionately impacts disabled people, parents with prams, and elderly passengers, limiting their independence and mobility; regrets that, despite longstanding calls from campaigners and local representatives, progress on delivering step-free access has been slow; calls on the Government to prioritise funding for station accessibility improvements, including Woodsmoor station, and to work with local authorities, Network Rail, and transport bodies to deliver a fully accessible railway network; and commends campaigners like Nathaniel Yates for his dedication in pushing for a more inclusive transport system.

That this House recognises the urgent need for step-free access at train stations across Greater Manchester, ensuring that public transport is accessible for all; notes the ongoing campaign led by local activist Nathaniel Yates, who has tirelessly fought for step-free access at Woodsmoor train station and others in the region;...