Early Day Motion
150 years of Heart of Midlothian Football Club
(7 Signatures)
28 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes that Heart of Midlothian Football Club, Hearts, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2024; recognises the club's rich history, including its many successes in Scottish football, its passionate fanbase of Jambos, and its contribution to the local community via the Big Hearts Community Trust; notes its status …
Early Day Motion
75th anniversary of NATO
(11 Signatures)
28 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
Luke Myer (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
That this House marks the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (in 1949; recognises NATO as the cornerstone of global security and of the collective defence of democracy, liberty and the rule of law; reaffirms its unshakeable commitment to the alliance in an increasingly volatile world; and calls on …
Early Day Motion
80th anniversary of the Northern Ireland Cadet Force
(3 Signatures)
28 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Northern Ireland Cadet Force; notes that over 200 cadets and 50 adult volunteers from Northern Ireland gathered last week in Ballyclare to acknowledge the occasion; further notes that Ballyclare was the first location in Northern Ireland to establish an Army Cadet …
Early Day Motion
30th anniversary of Drugs, Alcohol and Psychotherapies Limited
(5 Signatures)
28 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House congratulates Drugs, Alcohol and Psychotherapies Limited (DAPL) on its 30th anniversary; notes that having originated in Buckhaven in 1994, the charity is now a Fife-wide service; recognises that the organisation’s counselling service was recently re-accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, evidencing the high quality …
Early Day Motion
Retirement of Johnnie Walker
(3 Signatures)
28 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the retirement of Johnnie Walker, after 58 years of radio; highlights his show on BBC Radio 2, Sounds of the 70s, a much loved programme enjoyed by so many across Northern Ireland; further notes that his final show contained messages from his wife Tiggy and Sir …
Early Day Motion
Reformation Day on 31 October
(3 Signatures)
28 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that 31 October is historically known as Reformation Day, recognising that on that day in 1517 Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-five Theses to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany, drawing attention to a number of practices that had been prevalent in Roman Catholic doctrine for millions …
Early Day Motion
Scrutiny of Gulf Cooperation Council trade with Russia
(6 Signatures)
28 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House welcomes the negotiation of new free trade agreements; is concerned that the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council have failed to support UK-led sanctions against Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine; is further concerned that some of these countries have in fact increased trade with Russia …
Early Day Motion
Deputy Lieutenant Eunice Simpson and West Lothian African Women’s Network
(9 Signatures)
28 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House recognises the hard work and vision of Eunice Simpson and the West Lothian African Women’s Network; congratulates Eunice Simpson on her appointment as Deputy Lieutenant of West Lothian; recognises the appointment as ground-breaking with Eunice Simpson as the first black person to hold this title; congratulates the …
Early Day Motion
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service 40th anniversary
(3 Signatures)
28 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House congratulates East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service (WRAS) on reaching its 40th anniversary; recognises the outstanding contribution WRAS has made since 1983 in providing essential wildlife rescue and rehabilitation services across East Sussex; acknowledges the critical role played by its volunteers, whose dedication and passion have enabled …
Early Day Motion
Shaqayeq Nejah, Moray College UHI Student of the Year 2024
(5 Signatures)
28 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House commends the remarkable achievements of Shaqayeq Nejah, who was named the University of the Highlands and Islands, Moray, Student of the Year 2024; notes that her award comes in spite of the efforts of the Taliban Regime in Shaqayeq’s native Afghanistan, who have overseen extreme moves to …