11th February 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 11th February 2025
The Hawkers’ fundraising for Strathcarron Hospice and local charities
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House commends Falkirk band The Hawkers for raising £100 for Strathcarron Hospice through keyring sales at their 2024 concerts; recognises their ongoing support for local charities, including their collaboration with Home2Hospital, a Larbert-based charity providing transport for cancer patients across Scotland; and applauds the band for their continued …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2025
53 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th February 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 4th February 2025
Persimmon Homes' support for Dennyloanhead Community Hall
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House acknowledges the generous support of Persimmon Homes East Scotland for Dennyloanhead Community Hall in Falkirk; welcomes the £1,000 donation provided through Persimmon’s Community Champions programme, which supports charities and local organisations in the communities where the company operates; recognises that this funding will contribute to the ongoing …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th February 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 4th February 2025
Callum Maclean, the Falkirk Knight
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House commends Callum Maclean, the Falkirk Knight, for his community spirit during Storm Eowyn; recognises his efforts in donning full medieval armour to assist pedestrians in extreme weather, bringing support and light relief to Falkirk residents; welcomes his GoFundMe campaign to repair local storm damage, including replacing the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th October 2024
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2025
Scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th January 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2025
Mobile phone theft
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes with concern that an estimated 78,000 people had phones or bags snatched from them in Britain in the year to March 2024; further notes that this represented a 153% rise when compared to the year to March 2023; acknowledges that 70% of all thefts in London …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd September 2024
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Liberal Democrat: 36
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
20th January 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 20th January 2025
100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Falkirk
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates the Rotary Club of Falkirk on its 100th anniversary of service to the local community; recognises the club’s longstanding commitment to charitable initiatives, civic engagement, and community development since its establishment in 1924; notes the installation of a wishing well in the Howgate Shopping Centre as …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th January 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 17th January 2025
First Step to Stand: women’s participation in local politics in Falkirk
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House commends Councillor Siobhan Paterson for organising the First Step to Stand workshop in Falkirk on Sunday 2 February at Falkirk Trinity Church between 1pm and 3pm, aimed at encouraging more women to engage in local democracy; recognises the importance of empowering women to stand for elected office …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th December 2024
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM on Friday 17th January 2025
Local postie David Reynolds
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House commends dedicated Armadale resident and local postie David Reynolds for his bravery in the course of his work; praises his quick thinking and fast action to save the life of a woman found soaked through and collapsed in the snow; recognises the hard work of posties especially …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
16th January 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 16th January 2025
William Buchanan’s contribution to Falkirk
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House commends William Buchanan for over 35 years of bringing festive cheer to Bonnybridge and Falkirk, starting with carol singing on a tractor and later continuing at Hopepark Sheltered Housing Complex; recognises the dedication of his family who have upheld this tradition, dressing as elves to visit residents …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
8th January 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025
Import and sale of real fur
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House urges the Government to ban the import and sale of real fur; notes that the UK has banned the main methods of fur production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur farming, due to their cruelty; believes that it is hypocritical to allow the import and sale of real …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
13th November 2024
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025
Redundancies at TGI Fridays
Tabled by:
Lee Barron (Labour - Corby and East Northamptonshire)
That this House condemns TGI Fridays’ decision to terminate over 1,000 staff with less than an hour’s notice, without consultation, leaving many workers locked out of their workplaces and unable to access their possessions; urges the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to meet with the dismissed workers; calls …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025
Sexual harassment in the workplace
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House is seriously concerned about the continued incidence of alleged sexual harassment in workplaces across the UK; notes that 700 current or former employees of McDonald's UK alone are bringing legal action against the company alleging they were subject to sexual harassment, alongside other discrimination, homophobia, and racism …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
13th January 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025
Right to protest outside the BBC
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is alarmed by attempts by the Metropolitan Police to prevent an agreed march for Palestine from protesting at the BBC on 18 January 2025; notes the route for the march was confirmed with the police nearly two months ago and as agreed with them was publicly announced …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th January 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 14th January 2025
25th Anniversary of the reopening of the Forth & Clyde Canal
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Scottish Canals on the 25th anniversary of the reopening of the Forth & Clyde Canal in 2001 as part of the Millennium Link project; notes that this £83.4 million project was one of the largest canal restoration efforts in Britain, reconnecting the Forth & Clyde and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 8th January 2025
Keenan Recycling carbon footprint reduction
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Keenan Recycling on its efforts to reduce Falkirk’s carbon footprint by diverting over 2,250 tonnes of food waste from landfill since 2019; notes that this waste is transformed into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion, generating electricity to power 250 homes annually; and commends Keenan Recycling for …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
6th January 2025
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025
England men's cricket team's upcoming fixture against Afghanistan
Tabled by:
Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House expresses profound concern regarding the England men's cricket team's upcoming Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan; understands that this fixture will take place in the context of the banning of female participation in sport by the Taliban in Afghanistan; pays tribute to the Afghanistan women's cricket team who …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Labour: 17
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
11th December 2024
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 11th December 2024
Bonnybridge railway station
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House supports the campaign to re-establish a railway station in Bonnybridge, recognising the community’s long-standing efforts over the past 25 years to improve transport connectivity; notes the significant population growth in the area and the pressing need for better public transport links to boost local economic development and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2024
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th December 2024
Treating retail workers with kindness during the festive trading period
Tabled by:
Chris Kane (Labour - Stirling and Strathallan)
That this House welcomes the press and social media campaign from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw which is urging Scots to be kind, considerate and respectful to retail workers and fellow customers when shopping this Christmas; notes that the festive period can be an especially complex and challenging time …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th November 2024
5 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2024
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st November 2024
Jim Allan, High Street Hero Award winner, Lothian 2024
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House celebrates the work of Bathgate bairn Jim Allan; congratulates Jim Allan on winning the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero award for Lothian; acknowledges Jim Allan as an award-winning community role model and inspiring eco-warrior for his work in clearing litter; recognises the impact of litter on …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th November 2024
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 8th November 2024
Alan Sayers and the Falkirk Business Improvement District
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House recognises the immense work of Business Improvement Districts (BID) across the country and thanks the Falkirk Business Improvement District for their work on behalf of Falkirk town centre businesses; congratulates Alan Sayers for winning an award for being a High Street Hero; and agrees with Falkirk BID …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th October 2024
Grangemouth refinery
Tabled by:
Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House calls on the Government to take a transitional stake in the Grangemouth refinery to ensure its continued operation until a viable green energy alternative is in place; urges the Government to guarantee all jobs during the transition period; stresses that the Government must be ready to act …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th October 2024
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2024
Transition to animal-free research and testing
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House notes 2.68 million scientific procedures were carried out on animals in British laboratories in 2023; further notes the urgent need to accelerate medical progress, with over 92 per cent of drugs that show promise in animal tests failing to reach the clinic and benefit patients; recognises the …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
29th July 2024
Euan Stainbank signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Scotland Schools win World Schools Debating Championship
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates the Scotland Schools debating team on winning the World Schools Debating Championships; believes that Logan Moss from Dollar Academy, Sophie Hannigan and Callum Henry from St. Columba’s School, Lena Zielinska from Broxburn Academy and Miya Turner from Portobello High School performed with distinction in arguing their …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1