2nd December 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th December 2024
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 …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 29th November 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 …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 20th November 2024
Louis the Pittencrieff Park peacock
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House acknowledges the untimely death of King Louis, one of the famous peacocks of Dunfermline’s Pittencrieff Park; applauds the hard work of the volunteers who care for the city’s peacocks and thanks each and every one of them for their generosity of spirit and their kindness in ensuring …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
28th October 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024
150 years of Heart of Midlothian Football Club
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 …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
28th October 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024
Deputy Lieutenant Eunice Simpson and West Lothian African Women’s Network
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 …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th October 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Death of Lord Leitch of Oakley
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House notes with sadness the death of the Lord Leitch of Oakley; remembers that he grew up in a council house in Oakley in West Fife; recalls his success in setting up successful technology businesses employing thousands; believes he leaves a lasting legacy of public service and business …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th October 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th October 2024
125th anniversary of Fife College
Tabled by:
Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House recognises the 125th anniversary of Fife College, the first college to be set up in Fife following the opening of the Lauder Technical College in 1899 by local politician and businessman George Lauder with funding from his nephew, the famous industrialist, Andrew Carnegie; notes that for 125 …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th October 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 10th October 2024
HMS Formidable steel-cutting
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates the workforce at the Rosyth Dockyard in Fife on the occasion of the steel-cutting of the third Type 31 Frigate, HMS Formidable, which is being constructed at the site; welcomes the progress underway on HMS Venturer and HMS Active as the fastest undertaken from concept to …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th September 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Saturday 7th September 2024
Outwith arts and music festival, Dunfermline
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates the organisers of the Outwith arts and music festival in Dunfermline; notes that the festival saw over 30 performances across 16 venues over 7 days; believes that Dunfermline enjoys a flourishing and growing arts and music sector which is vital to the local economy and enjoyed …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th September 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Saturday 7th September 2024
Peacocks of Pittencrieff Park
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates the peacocks of Pittencrieff Park on being awarded the Freedom of the City of Dunfermline; notes they were introduced to the park by Henry Beveridge in 1905; understands there are now 21 peacocks in the park; believes the peacocks are now a vital part of the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th July 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd September 2024
Andy Murray's legacy
Tabled by:
Gordon McKee (Labour - Glasgow South)
That this House celebrates the remarkable tennis career of Andy Murray as he plays his last professional tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including winning three Grand Slam singles titles, two Olympic Gold medals, leading his country to Davis Cup success and achieving the world No 1 ranking; recognises that …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
29th July 2024
Graeme Downie signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Saturday 27th 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