22nd October 2025
Torcuil Crichton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh success at the Royal National Mòd
Tabled by:
Torcuil Crichton (Labour - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House congratulates Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh for receiving the Lorn Shield as the Rural Choir winners at last week’s Royal National Mòd in Fort William; commends all the other winners and those who took part in this event which does so much to encourage and promote the Gaelic language, …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th October 2025
Torcuil Crichton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025
Royal National Mòd 2025 in Lochaber
Tabled by:
Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
That this House congratulates An Comunn Gàidhealach on organising the 2025 Royal National Mòd, taking place from 10 to 18 October in Lochaber; recognises that the Royal National Mòd, founded in Oban in 1891, is Scotland’s premier celebration of Gaelic language and culture, showcasing music, drama, literature, sport and art; …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th October 2025
Torcuil Crichton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 13th October 2025
Proposed changes to STV News and STV North News at 6
Tabled by:
Torcuil Crichton (Labour - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House regrets the announcement by STV that it intends to axe STV North’s regular evening news programming with subsequent job losses across the Grampian, Angus and Highland and Islands area; notes that democratic accountability is increasingly threatened by diminishing news resources; further notes the proposals to reduce staffing …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2025
Torcuil Crichton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th July 2025
2025 Island Games
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House congratulates the organisers of the 2025 Island Games, a sporting competition involving 24 island communities from across the world and hosted in Orkney; notes that the 20th edition of the Games marks 40 years since the first event held in 1985; pays tribute to over 2,000 visitors …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2025
Torcuil Crichton signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th July 2025
Post Offices in rural areas
Tabled by:
Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon)
That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches to rural communities; notes with concern the closure of Post Offices in South Devon constituency including those in Churchstow, Aveton Gifford and Dittisham; further notes that rural communities and small rural businesses are disproportionately affected by centralisation of Post Office …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 2
16th June 2025
Torcuil Crichton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th June 2025
Peter Krykant (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House expresses its sadness at the passing of Peter Krykant and its condolences to Peter’s family and friends; celebrates Peter’s pioneering work on drug reform and tireless campaigning on behalf of some of the most vulnerable in society; and notes that Peter’s leadership through his mobile unit has …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th June 2025
Torcuil Crichton signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th June 2025
Men’s Health Week 2025 (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
That this House marks the end of Men’s Health Week 2025 and recognises the continuing crisis in men’s mental health; notes with concern that suicide is the leading cause of death among men under 50, with rates highest among those in middle age; welcomes the Government’s commitment to a men’s …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th January 2025
Torcuil Crichton signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2025
Possible sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House expresses deep concern at the suspension of Georgia’s EU accession process and the increasing use of excessive force against peaceful protesters; condemns the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili in undermining democracy and facilitating Russian influence in Georgia; notes the United States has imposed sanctions on Ivanishvili and calls …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd December 2024
Torcuil Crichton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th November 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 …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1