17th March 2025
Alison Taylor signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025
Open University in Scotland Director Susan Stewart
Tabled by:
Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House notes the upcoming departure of Susan Stewart as Director of The Open University in Scotland after nine years at the helm; believes that throughout her tenure Susan has made a substantial contribution not only to the university but the wider higher education sector; commends Susan’s commitment to …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd December 2024
Alison Taylor signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025
Colin S Macleod's 1000-mile swim
Tabled by:
Torcuil Crichton (Labour - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House congratulates Mr Colin S Macleod, long distance swimmer and charity fundraiser, on completing his 1000-mile, Land's End to Shetland swimming challenge by repeatedly and relentlessly traversing the mile-length of the Braighe isthmus on the Isle of Lewis on the Minch and Broadway sides in all weathers during …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st September 2025
Alison Taylor signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th September 2025
East Calder Bowling Club 120th anniversary
Tabled by:
Gregor Poynton (Labour - Livingston)
That this House congratulates the East Calder Bowling Club on its 120 year anniversary; recognises the central role the club plays in offering a place for locals of all ages and skill levels to come together and enjoy a game of lawn bowls; commends the range of other activities and …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st September 2025
4 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
1st September 2025
3 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2025
Alison Taylor signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Changing Places Toilets Awareness Day
Tabled by:
Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
That this House notes Changing Places Toilet Awareness Day 2025 which takes place on 19 July; recognises the importance of Changing Places toilets for disabled people and their families across the United Kingdom; supports their call for a Changing Places toilet in all public venues so that everyone, regardless of …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd July 2025
Alison Taylor signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th July 2025
Bankhead Primary School Silver Reading Schools Award
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House congratulates Bankhead Primary School in Glasgow West on earning a Silver Reading Schools Award from the Scottish Book Trust; commends the work of the teaching staff and their commitment to promoting a culture of reading both within the curriculum through paired reading, class novel studies, and author-focused …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th June 2025
Alison Taylor signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th July 2025
LoveOliver
Tabled by:
Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House recognises the tremendous achievements of the charity LoveOliver, established by parents Andy and Jennifer Gill in 2011 after the loss of their beloved first son, Oliver, who died as a result of cancer, aged just 24 weeks, on Christmas Day in 2010; applauds the charity’s team in …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th April 2025
Alison Taylor signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th May 2025
Foster Care Fortnight
Tabled by:
Jess Asato (Labour - Lowestoft)
That this House celebrates Foster Care Fortnight from May 12 to May 25 in its aim to raise awareness about fostering and highlight the transformative role of foster carers; recognises the importance of foster care for providing children who are unable to live with their families with a safe, stable …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th May 2025
Alison Taylor signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th May 2025
Fire fighters and the Cumbernauld Wild Fires
Tabled by:
Katrina Murray (Labour - Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch)
This House recognises the courageous professionalism and dedication of fire fighters from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who have had to deal with two serious fires in recent weeks in the constituency of Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch; commends the fire fighters who were on scene and dealt with an unpredictable wildfire …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2025
Alison Taylor signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st May 2025
Tartan Talkers
Tabled by:
Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House recognises the tremendous achievements of Tartan Talkers, a charity founded following the tragic death of Scott Taylor, of Cowdenbeath, in 2022; acknowledges the vital support the charity provides to young men across Fife at risk of suicide through its peer-to-peer buddy system, which undoubtedly saves lives, as …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd April 2025
Alison Taylor signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st May 2025
Bathgate 80th anniversary of VE Day Commemoration
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House celebrates the Bathgate 80th anniversary of VE Day Commemoration event as the first in Britain; acknowledges the exceptional efforts of St Kentigern’s Academy, Windyknowe Primary, Boghall Primary School, Whitburn Brass Band, Sing West Lothian Choir, and singers Alan Brydon and Georgina McKenzie in making the event a …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 6 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th March 2025
Alison Taylor signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 7th March 2025
In memory of Jack Vettriano
Tabled by:
Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Jack Vettriano OBE; recognises his remarkable journey from a self-taught artist in Levenmouth, Fife, to an internationally acclaimed painter whose prints of works, including The Singing Butler, have adorned countless homes worldwide; notes that his early inspiration came from …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd March 2025
Alison Taylor signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th March 2025
Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill on her retirement from the House of Lords; thanks her for her over 30 years of service in the other place promoting social justice, opportunity and the importance of democracy; believes her work in setting up the John Smith Memorial Trust in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1