PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Shetland Pride festival (24 May 2021)
Motion Details
That this House welcomes plans for Shetland’s first Pride festival in June 2022; welcomes the opportunity for Shetland to show its support for the LGBT+ community; believes that the event shows that society is increasingly open and respectful society and reflects the strength of support across the country; congratulates the dedicated organisers of the event, Shetland Pride, and pays tribute to the work of Kerrie Meyer; welcomes the support from Shetland Islands Council; and looks forward to the festival when it takes place next year.
Sponsored by:
Mr Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
Party
Votes
%
Liberal Democrat
3
50%
Scottish National Party
2
33%
Independent
1
17%
Sponsor List (6 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
LD
Mr Alistair Carmichael (Sponsor)
Orkney and Shetland
Ind
Margaret Ferrier
LD
Wera Hobhouse
Bath
LD
Christine Jardine
Edinburgh West
SNP
Chris Stephens
SNP
Alison Thewliss
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