Early Day Motion
Dying in Poverty 2025
(31 Signatures)
19 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
Maureen Burke (Labour - Glasgow North East)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Marie Curie report, Dying in Poverty 2025; understands that the report is based on research carried out by Marie Curie and Loughborough University; further understands from the research that one in four working age people and one in six older people still …
Early Day Motion
Scotland Men's national football team qualifies for 2026 World Cup
(16 Signatures)
19 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
Maureen Burke (Labour - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of the Scotland Men's national football team in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; notes the impressive performance against Denmark with a stunning 4-2 victory; commends in particular McTominay, Shankland, Tierney and McLean for scoring the winning goals; recognises the leadership of …
Early Day Motion
Scotland Demands Better campaign
(6 Signatures)
20 Oct 2025
Tabled by:
Maureen Burke (Labour - Glasgow North East)
That this House supports the Scotland Demands Better campaign led by the Poverty Alliance which calls for an end to poverty in Scotland; notes that people, communities and organisations will gather in Edinburgh on 25 October to urge elected members of all parties to deliver better jobs, better social security …
Early Day Motion
University of Strathclyde, Scottish University of the Year
(5 Signatures)
14 Oct 2025
Tabled by:
Maureen Burke (Labour - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow’s University of Strathclyde on being named Scottish University of the Year and Runner-up UK University of the Year 2026 by the Times; and further congratulates the University in being named UK University of the Year 2026 by the Daily Mail and pays tribute to the …
Early Day Motion
St Rollox Railway Works contract with Transport for London
(2 Signatures)
7 Jul 2025
Tabled by:
Maureen Burke (Labour - Glasgow North East)
That this House celebrates Gibson's Engineering on securing a major contract with Transport for London that will see the St Rollox Railway Works, known as The Caley, reactivated; welcomes the 40 skilled jobs that will be created as a result of the contract; recognises this as a significant step forward …
Early Day Motion
University of Strathclyde recognised as a University of Sanctuary
(8 Signatures)
2 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
Maureen Burke (Labour - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates the University of Strathclyde on being awarded University of Sanctuary status by City of Sanctuary UK, in recognition of its long-standing and wide-ranging commitment to supporting refugee and asylum seeker students, staff and academics; notes the university’s provision of dedicated scholarships, mentoring, mental health services and …
Early Day Motion
Glasgow City FC qualification for the UEFA Champions League
(2 Signatures)
2 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
Maureen Burke (Labour - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow City FC on its 2-0 victory over Hearts on 18 May, securing them a place in the UEFA Champions League; commends Kimberley Smit and Nicole Kozlova for their crucial goals in the match and praises the whole team for their efforts in guaranteeing this win; …
Early Day Motion
Oakwood Primary School pupils and the Daffodil Club
(2 Signatures)
19 May 2025
Tabled by:
Maureen Burke (Labour - Glasgow North East)
That this House welcomes the efforts of primary 6 pupils at Oakwood Primary School in Easterhouse, who organised a successful spring fayre to raise funds for the Daffodil Club; acknowledges the vital work of the Daffodil Club in providing care and support to vulnerable pensioners; commends the pupils for fostering …
Early Day Motion
25th anniversary of Pavillion
(2 Signatures)
28 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
Maureen Burke (Labour - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates Pavillion on celebrating its 25th anniversary; notes the outstanding community work undertaken by the youth club during this time, providing activities skills to young people across Easterhouse; highlights the variety in opportunities available for those aged between 4 and 18; and recognises the leadership team's commitment …