Patricia Ferguson's 26 Early Day Motions
29th October 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 29th October 2024

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House commends the City of Glasgow for stepping in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games following the withdrawal of the Australian state of Victoria and following the successful hosting of the 2014 Commonwealth Games; acknowledges that the Games play an important role in highlighting the benefits of the …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024

30th anniversary of West Lothian 50+ Network

Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of the West Lothian 50+ Network; notes their goal to make the rest of life, the best of life; thanks the volunteers who have achieved 30 years of community activities and events; commends the efforts of the current committee in arranging activities and …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024

120th anniversary of Balbardie Primary School

Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House recognises the 120th anniversary of the primary school’s central role in educational, social and cultural life in Bathgate; further recognises Balbardie Primary School as a great source of history, pride, success and inspiration for the town of Bathgate; notes the impressive architectural prominence of the Balbardie Primary …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024

Prize-winning Bennie Museum Weavers

Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House congratulates the Bennie Museum Weavers on winning first place at the Royal Highland Show 2024; congratulates the efforts of the Bennie Museum Weavers producing their own high-quality tweed and mastering their craft; recognises the skilled technical knowledge involved in their craft; thanks the Bennie Museum Weavers for …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Patricia Ferguson 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 …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Kilmarnock FC prize at the 2024 Best Kept War Memorial competition

Tabled by: Lillian Jones (Labour - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Kilmarnock FC on winning the Satellite Memorial with gardens prize at the 2024 Best Kept War Memorial competition; and thanks to Kilmarnock's branch of the British Royal Legion Scotland and club Ambassador Raymond Montgomerie for their contribution.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Glasgow’s 850th birthday

Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House notes that Glasgow will celebrate the city’s 850th birthday in 2025; recognises that this is a significant milestone for the city which will mark the anniversary of Glasgow becoming a burgh; acknowledges the preparations that are underway to mark this special year and harness the opportunities it …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st October 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2024

30th anniversary of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum and Dusherra Festival 2024

Tabled by: Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Indian Arts Forum (SIAF) on the occasion of its 30th anniversary and commends the forum for its tireless dedication to promoting and preserving Indian arts and culture in Edinburgh and across Scotland; notes that SIAF celebrated this milestone with a highly successful Dusherra festival …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd July 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024

Dismissal of trade union representatives at HMRC Benton Park View

Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in Benton Park View, Newcastle, has dismissed a number of Trade Union representatives from the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union, claiming gross misconduct; further notes that HMRC has rejected appeals against their dismissal, despite evidence being brought …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024

Supreme Court ruling on Tesco and fire and rehire practices

Tabled by: Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the Supreme Court judgment yesterday in the case of Tesco Stores Ltd v Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and others; notes that the outcome protects workers’ rights to retained pay and essential rules that fire and rehire cannot be used to undermine pay and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2024

Service of Terry Wiggins MBE

Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House recognises the service of Terry Wiggins MBE, who will be retiring after 50 years; thanks him for his commitment to the House; notes his role in founding the Commons and Lords Rugby Union team; and wishes him well for his charity bike ride from London to Brighton …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
4th October 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 27th September 2024

Albion Motors First World War memorial rededication

Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House notes that the rededication of the Albion Motors War Memorial was held on Wednesday 25th September 2024 at Scotstoun Sports Campus; recognises that this Memorial honours the 47 former employees of the Scotstoun based company killed in the First World War, a number of third generation relatives …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

Sunshine No.1

Tabled by: Gordon McKee (Labour - Glasgow South)
That this House recognises the fantastic achievement of Sunshine No.1, an art and gift shop in Mount Florida founded by Suzi Nicol, which has been named as one of 100 most impressive small firms by Small Business Saturday UK; recognises that small businesses across the country have faced a difficult …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

Scottish athletes at the Paris Olympic Games

Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes the outstanding achievements of the 34 Scottish athletes at the Paris Olympic Games; celebrates the 13 medals won by Scottish athletes including gold medallists Scott Brash, Duncan Scott and Sholto Carnegie, silver medallists Jack Carlin, Neah Evans and Josh Kerr and bronze medallists Rowan McKellar, Beth …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
9th September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th 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
9th September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th 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
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

Nonna Gina, Food Awards Scotland

Tabled by: Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Nonna Gina's in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, for their recent success at the Food Awards Scotland 2024; recognises their award for Best Italian Establishment; acknowledges how this is a wonderful achievement and a testament to the dedication and hard work put into their restaurant; further acknowledges …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

Mark Sommerville Foundation

Tabled by: Frank McNally (Labour - Coatbridge and Bellshill)
That this House recognises the work of the Mark Sommerville Foundation in fundraising for patients of motor neurone disease and their families; notes that the Foundation was formed by the family and friends of Mark Sommerville following his diagnosis with motor neurone disease in 2023; acknowledges that the Sommerville family …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th September 2024

Gibraltar National Day

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House joins the people of Gibraltar as they celebrate their National Day on 10 September 2024, commemorating the 1967 referendum in which more than 99 per cent. of Gibraltarians voted to reject annexation by Spain and remain a territory of the British Crown; notes the rich, diverse and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th September 2024

Centenary of 3rd Barrhead Scout Group

Tabled by: Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the 3rd Barrhead Scout Group on the occasion of their centenary; notes the generations of young people the Group has given the opportunity for adventure, fun and leadership; commends the leaders who have given their time to instil confidence and impart skills; and looks forward to …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024

Spot Leukaemia campaign

Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House supports the Spot Leukaemia campaign held during Blood Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; highlights that Spot Leukaemia is a campaign with a focus on earlier diagnosis of leukaemia; further highlights that Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia Care work together each year to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th September 2024

People's Postcode Lottery winners in Coatbridge

Tabled by: Frank McNally (Labour - Coatbridge and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates residents of Millionaire Street, ML5 3PL in Coatbridge on sharing a £1 million win in the People’s Postcode Lottery; recognises that the People’s Postcode Lottery is a strong supporter of local causes and charities, with a third of each ticket’s price going to local organisations in …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 4th September 2024

Recognising Robert Smith’s contribution to LINKES

Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House notes the retirement of Robert Smith from the board of the community organisation, LINKES; understands that Robert has been the longest standing founder member of LINKES, dedicating more than three decades of his life to the community; celebrates Robert’s dedication and commitment to the organisation and to …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
29th July 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd September 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
19th July 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024

Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Paris 2024

Tabled by: Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative - Bridlington and The Wolds)
That this House congratulates every athlete selected to represent Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Paris 2024 and wishes them every success at the Games; notes the extraordinary recent performances of Great Britain & Northern Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic teams; and further notes the vital contribution of UK Sport and The …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th July 2024
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM 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