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Early Day Motion
50 years of Currie and Balerno News (2 Signatures)
13 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House recognises that in February 1976, a small volunteer group from Balerno and Currie, working alongside Heriot Watt University students, launched the first issue of the Currie and Balerno News, in response to local concerns over area development, commuting pressures, and a desire for community cohesion; congratulates the …
Early Day Motion
Borestane Explorers’ participation in UK Parliament Week and the Scout Manifesto (2 Signatures)
1 Dec 2025
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Borestane Explorers on their enthusiastic participation in UK Parliament Week, recognising their commitment to civic engagement and democratic education; notes that they used the event to promote the Scout Manifesto, particularly the focus on volunteering, community service and outdoor education as vital tools for personal development …
Early Day Motion
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Edinburgh’s participation in UK Parliament Week and promoting debate on single-use plastics in fast food (2 Signatures)
1 Dec 2025
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Edinburgh for its active participation in UK Parliament Week, recognising its commitment to fostering democratic engagement and civic responsibility; notes that the group used this opportunity to debate the environmental impact of single-use plastics in the fast food industry, highlighting the urgent need …
Early Day Motion
Space at The Broomhouse Hub 2025 Report (1 Signatures)
26 Nov 2025
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House welcomes the Space at The Broomhouse Hub 2025 impact report, Connecting Communities; commends the Hub’s resilience amid rising costs and reduced public funding; notes its delivery of over 10,000 hours of support, 18,500 meals and the contribution of 416 volunteers giving 15,434 hours; applauds its work with …
Early Day Motion
Finlay Menzies award of a bronze medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships (2 Signatures)
4 Nov 2025
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Finlay Menzies, a 20-year-old athlete from Edinburgh, on winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 metres T72 frame running event at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships held in New Delhi, India; also congratulates Italy's Carlo Calcagni and Brazil's João Matos Cunha for coming fist …
Early Day Motion
Legacy of Professor Roland Paxton MBE, FICE, FRSE (3 Signatures)
4 Nov 2025
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Professor Roland Paxton MBE, FICE, FRSE on 30 October 2025; recognises him as the United Kingdom’s leading civil engineering historian and a tireless advocate for the preservation of engineering heritage; acknowledges his distinguished career, including service with Lothian Regional Council, …
Early Day Motion
Held In Our Hearts (4 Signatures)
29 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House recognises and commends the vital work of Held In Our Hearts, an Edinburgh South West based Scottish charity providing early intervention, specialist counselling and peer support to families affected by pregnancy, baby or infant loss; notes that the organisation has over 40 years’ experience offering compassionate bereavement …
Early Day Motion
100 years of Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club at Meggetland (2 Signatures)
28 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club on reaching the remarkable milestone of 100 years at their Meggetland home in Edinburgh; recognises the club’s outstanding contribution to Scottish rugby and community sport since its founding in 1919; commends its commitment to inclusivity, youth development, and health and …
Early Day Motion
25th anniversary of David Irving v Penguin Books and Professor Deborah Lipstadt judgment (4 Signatures)
13 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House commemorates the 25th anniversary of the landmark judgment in the case of David Irving v Penguin Books and Professor Deborah Lipstadt, handed down in April 2000; recognises the courage and integrity of Professor Lipstadt in defending the truth against Holocaust denial and historical distortion; praises the legal …
Early Day Motion
20th anniversary of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (3 Signatures)
8 Sep 2025
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust as it comes to the end of its 20th anniversary celebrations, marking Edinburgh's designation as the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature; recognises that the trust has been central to maintaining and enhancing Edinburgh’s status as a global literary capital, …