PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Death of Rt hon. Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland (14 October 2024)
Motion Details
That this House expresses its profound sorrow at the death of former First Minister of Scotland, Rt hon. Alex Salmond; sends its sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and legions of followers; recognises his immense contribution to Scottish public life and Scotland's modern political story; and deeply appreciates his service over many decades as an MP, an MSP and as First Minister to the people of Scotland and the cause of Scottish independence.
Sponsored by:
Stephen Flynn (Scottish National Party)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
Party
Votes
%
Scottish National Party
8
53%
Independent
3
20%
Labour
1
7%
Liberal Democrat
1
7%
Democratic Unionist Party
1
7%
Plaid Cymru
1
7%
Sponsor List (15 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Ind
Richard Burgon
Leeds East
SNP
Dave Doogan
Angus and Perthshire Glens
SNP
Stephen Flynn (Sponsor)
Aberdeen South
LD
Andrew George
St Ives
SNP
Stephen Gethins
Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Ind
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr
PC
Ben Lake
Ceredigion Preseli
SNP
Chris Law
Dundee Central
SNP
Graham Leadbitter
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
SNP
Seamus Logan
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Ind
John McDonnell
Hayes and Harlington
SNP
Brendan O'Hara
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
SNP
Pete Wishart
Perth and Kinross-shire
Lab
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford
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