World Bee Day

Early day motion 1286, tabled 19 May 2025 by Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 27 members.

That this House celebrates World Bee Day, a UN-designated day whose theme this year is to highlight the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agri-food systems and the health of our planet's ecosystems; notes with concern the rise of the Asian hornet and its effect on wildlife and habitats, including songbirds; encourages people to use locally-sourced British honey; praises the work of local beekeepers and organisations who promote and upkeep high standards and identify and report non-native species or decline; calls for more bee inspectors to ensure that beekeepers across the country maintain high-standards; and further encourages people to engage with their local beekeeping communities to learn more about the relationship between human, animal and plant health.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 22, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.