Josh Kerr

Early day motion 720, tabled 1 September 2026 by Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 8 members.

That this House congratulates Edinburgh athlete Josh Kerr on his breaking of the mile world record, held since 1999; notes the excellence of his achievement and the pride felt by his country; understands this records significance in the run up to the Commonwealth games held in Glasgow this month; and understands the importance of this record being broken on UK soil.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1.