Graeme Downie's 9 Early Day Motions
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