That the Parliament notes the recent vote and decision of the European Parliament to remove the immunity status of Clara Ponsati MEP, Carlos Puigdemont MEP and Toni Comin MEP; believes the people of Catalonia and their elected representatives should be respected when exercising their democratic right to self-determination, and considers the actions of the Spanish Government during and after the Independence Referendum held on October 2017 to be a direct contravention of the principles of democracy, human rights and civil liberties.
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That the Parliament notes the recent vote and decision of the European Parliament to remove the immunity status of Clara Ponsati MEP, Carlos Puigdemont MEP and Toni Comin MEP; believes the people of Catalonia and their elected representatives should be respected when exercising their democratic right to self-determination, and considers the actions of the Spanish Government during and after the Independence Referendum held on October 2017 to be a direct contravention of the principles of democracy, human rights and civil liberties.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Angus MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, John Finnie, Fulton MacGregor, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, John Mason, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament welcomes the first Gray Day on 25 February 2021, a celebration of Glasgow-born writer and artist Alasdair Gray; notes this date also marks the 40th anniversary of his landmark novel Lanark, which will be marked with a Gray Day Broadcast, hosted by the Alasdair Gray Archive, his publisher Canongate and Neu Reekie and featuring a number of prominent authors and creative artists for an hour of online readings, conversation and music; further notes that this day will also coincide with the launch of a new website, a podcast entitled Gray Matters, and a new online film; believes that this is a fitting tribute to Alasdair and his incredible body of work, and commends the commitment of the Alasdair Gray Archive and Canongate in both safeguarding and celebrating Alasdair’s incredible creative legacy.
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That the Parliament welcomes the first Gray Day on 25 February 2021, a celebration of Glasgow-born writer and artist Alasdair Gray; notes this date also marks the 40th anniversary of his landmark novel Lanark, which will be marked with a Gray Day Broadcast, hosted by the Alasdair Gray Archive, his publisher Canongate and Neu Reekie and featuring a number of prominent authors and creative artists for an hour of online readings, conversation and music; further notes that this day will also coincide with the launch of a new website, a podcast entitled Gray Matters, and a new online film; believes that this is a fitting tribute to Alasdair and his incredible body of work, and commends the commitment of the Alasdair Gray Archive and Canongate in both safeguarding and celebrating Alasdair’s incredible creative legacy.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, James Dornan, Annabelle Ewing, Rona Mackay, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Bob Doris, Sarah Boyack, Mark Ruskell, Alasdair Allan, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Jackie Baillie, Monica Lennon, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament welcomes the results of the recent Rough Guides survey which named Glasgow as the world’s friendliest city, following a public vote on the Rough Guides social media channels; recognises that this is the second time Glasgow has been given this title, following its recognition in 2014; commends the people of the city on this worldwide accolade, and agrees that it is the people who make Glasgow.
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That the Parliament welcomes the results of the recent Rough Guides survey which named Glasgow as the world’s friendliest city, following a public vote on the Rough Guides social media channels; recognises that this is the second time Glasgow has been given this title, following its recognition in 2014; commends the people of the city on this worldwide accolade, and agrees that it is the people who make Glasgow.
Supported by: James Dornan, Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Pauline McNeill, Rona Mackay, Bob Doris, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Christine Grahame, Neil Findlay, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Neil Bibby, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the results of the Catalan elections which took place on 14 February 2021 with support for pro-independence parties surpassing 50% for the first time; understands that these parties retained a majority in the 135-seat chamber with a total of 74 members in favour of a Catalan republic, four more following the elections that took place in 2017; believes that the recent election arose as a result of the former Catalan President, Quim Torra, being convicted of disobedience in the High Court of Justice in Barcelona and banned from public office by the Supreme Court in Madrid; notes that this charge was brought forward by Spain’s Electoral Board when they ordered him to remove a banner that stated “Freedom for political prisoners and exiles” and yellow ribbons that expressed solidarity with the imprisoned Catalan political leaders who were charged following the Catalan referendum in 2017, and believes that support for Catalan independence is growing and that its people should have the right to determine and exercise their own future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the results of the Catalan elections which took place on 14 February 2021 with support for pro-independence parties surpassing 50% for the first time; understands that these parties retained a majority in the 135-seat chamber with a total of 74 members in favour of a Catalan republic, four more following the elections that took place in 2017; believes that the recent election arose as a result of the former Catalan President, Quim Torra, being convicted of disobedience in the High Court of Justice in Barcelona and banned from public office by the Supreme Court in Madrid; notes that this charge was brought forward by Spain’s Electoral Board when they ordered him to remove a banner that stated “Freedom for political prisoners and exiles” and yellow ribbons that expressed solidarity with the imprisoned Catalan political leaders who were charged following the Catalan referendum in 2017, and believes that support for Catalan independence is growing and that its people should have the right to determine and exercise their own future.
Supported by: James Dornan, Colin Beattie, Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Alex Neil, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, John Mason, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin, John Finnie, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament acknowledges the vital support offered by the Glasgow Kelvin-based charity, Positive Action in Housing (PAiH), which supports refugees and migrant homelessness and human rights; understands that it has continued its excellent work providing essential advice, crisis support, distributing PPE, food and bus vouchers, winter wear and hygiene kits to 300 asylum seeking families and individuals throughout Glasgow; believes that these essential resources have supported their physical and mental wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and winter period; notes that PAiH also pioneered the UK’s first volunteer refugee hosting network, Room for Refugees, and, in 2019-20, provided shelter to almost 250 refugee or migrant households, and commends and thanks everyone involved for their commitment to supporting migrant and refugee individuals and families.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the vital support offered by the Glasgow Kelvin-based charity, Positive Action in Housing (PAiH), which supports refugees and migrant homelessness and human rights; understands that it has continued its excellent work providing essential advice, crisis support, distributing PPE, food and bus vouchers, winter wear and hygiene kits to 300 asylum seeking families and individuals throughout Glasgow; believes that these essential resources have supported their physical and mental wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and winter period; notes that PAiH also pioneered the UK’s first volunteer refugee hosting network, Room for Refugees, and, in 2019-20, provided shelter to almost 250 refugee or migrant households, and commends and thanks everyone involved for their commitment to supporting migrant and refugee individuals and families.
Supported by: James Dornan, Jackie Baillie, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Fulton MacGregor, Pauline McNeill, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament commends the incredible efforts of the staff and volunteers at Glasgow Kelvin-based Refuweegee in providing emergency support packs of food, toiletries and entertainment to people across Glasgow with their no-questions-asked text service; understands that many foodbanks across the city have had to reduce their capacity or close due to the impact of the pandemic on the number of volunteers available, which has left many families struggling; believes Refuweegee’s delivery services have been a lifeline, having reached over 15,000 people so far and currently delivering around 150 support packs a week to families in need; notes that their services have adapted during the pandemic to meet the needs of the local communities they support, including the distribution of technology, mobile phones and clothing, and thanks all staff and volunteers for their commitment to providing assistance and support to families and individuals who have struggled throughout the pandemic.
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That the Parliament commends the incredible efforts of the staff and volunteers at Glasgow Kelvin-based Refuweegee in providing emergency support packs of food, toiletries and entertainment to people across Glasgow with their no-questions-asked text service; understands that many foodbanks across the city have had to reduce their capacity or close due to the impact of the pandemic on the number of volunteers available, which has left many families struggling; believes Refuweegee’s delivery services have been a lifeline, having reached over 15,000 people so far and currently delivering around 150 support packs a week to families in need; notes that their services have adapted during the pandemic to meet the needs of the local communities they support, including the distribution of technology, mobile phones and clothing, and thanks all staff and volunteers for their commitment to providing assistance and support to families and individuals who have struggled throughout the pandemic.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Bob Doris, John Finnie, Kenneth Gibson, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, James Dornan, Fulton MacGregor, Bill Kidd, Patrick Harvie, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Pauline McNeill, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates Cail Bruich on winning a Michelin star; understands that this is Glasgow's first Michelin star in 18 years and therefore carries extra significance for the city's diverse culinary scene as a whole; notes chef Lorna McNee leads the kitchen in Cail Bruich having joined the team in 2020; further notes that Lorna McNee is the first female chef to be awarded a Michelin star in the city, heightening the importance of this achievement; further congratulates owners Chris and Paul Charalambous who opened Cail Bruich in 2008, as well as all their staff who contribute to the Michelin Guide bestowing their famous accolade on a restaurant, and wishes everyone associated with Cail Bruich every continued success in both maintaining their Michelin star and adding to it.
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That the Parliament congratulates Cail Bruich on winning a Michelin star; understands that this is Glasgow's first Michelin star in 18 years and therefore carries extra significance for the city's diverse culinary scene as a whole; notes chef Lorna McNee leads the kitchen in Cail Bruich having joined the team in 2020; further notes that Lorna McNee is the first female chef to be awarded a Michelin star in the city, heightening the importance of this achievement; further congratulates owners Chris and Paul Charalambous who opened Cail Bruich in 2008, as well as all their staff who contribute to the Michelin Guide bestowing their famous accolade on a restaurant, and wishes everyone associated with Cail Bruich every continued success in both maintaining their Michelin star and adding to it.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Adam Tomkins, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament commends the amazing efforts of Glasgow Kelvin constituency-based, Adrian Murphy, in raising funds for MND Scotland; understands that Adrian, who is the Chair of the charity, is running 5k, or 25 minutes a day, in December 2020 and aims to raise £5,000; notes that his brother, Brian, was diagnosed with the condition in 2018 and that, in recognition of the fantastic support that MND Scotland has provided to Brian and the family, Adrian wants to give back to the charity through his new voluntary post and by fundraising; recognises that the money raised will go towards transforming care and will also help fund vital research into finding a cure; congratulates Adrian on raising over £3,500 towards his target so far; encourages everyone to visit justgiving.com/fundraising/adrianmurphymwraised for more information and to donate; wishes Adrian the best of luck with his efforts and success in his new role, and sends its best wishes to him and Brian.
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That the Parliament commends the amazing efforts of Glasgow Kelvin constituency-based, Adrian Murphy, in raising funds for MND Scotland; understands that Adrian, who is the Chair of the charity, is running 5k, or 25 minutes a day, in December 2020 and aims to raise £5,000; notes that his brother, Brian, was diagnosed with the condition in 2018 and that, in recognition of the fantastic support that MND Scotland has provided to Brian and the family, Adrian wants to give back to the charity through his new voluntary post and by fundraising; recognises that the money raised will go towards transforming care and will also help fund vital research into finding a cure; congratulates Adrian on raising over £3,500 towards his target so far; encourages everyone to visit justgiving.com/fundraising/adrianmurphymwraised for more information and to donate; wishes Adrian the best of luck with his efforts and success in his new role, and sends its best wishes to him and Brian.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Alex Rowley, James Dornan, Stuart McMillan, Fulton MacGregor, Colin Beattie, Jackie Baillie, Emma Harper, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Pauline McNeill, Margaret Mitchell, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Charandeep Singh on receiving the inaugural Pride of Scotland Award; understands that he will receive a Special Recognition Award for his work with The Sikh Food Bank; notes that the food bank delivered over 100,000 meals to families in need through the COVID-19 pandemic; further notes that he established the food bank at the start of lockdown to provide support for shielding and vulnerable households and that it was supported by a 50-strong team of Sikh volunteers; appreciates the national approach to these good works, with Charandeep overseeing the delivery of meals and food parcels to families across Glasgow, as well as in Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen; wishes him every continued success with his professional and charitable endeavours, and considers him a credit to both Glasgow and Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates Charandeep Singh on receiving the inaugural Pride of Scotland Award; understands that he will receive a Special Recognition Award for his work with The Sikh Food Bank; notes that the food bank delivered over 100,000 meals to families in need through the COVID-19 pandemic; further notes that he established the food bank at the start of lockdown to provide support for shielding and vulnerable households and that it was supported by a 50-strong team of Sikh volunteers; appreciates the national approach to these good works, with Charandeep overseeing the delivery of meals and food parcels to families across Glasgow, as well as in Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen; wishes him every continued success with his professional and charitable endeavours, and considers him a credit to both Glasgow and Scotland.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Alex Rowley, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the Woodside Health & Care Centre on winning the Glasgow Institute of Architects Design Award; understands that the new health centre impressed panellists with the way in which the design works within a dense urban site but delivers a light and spacious environment for patients and staff; notes that the £20 million health centre opened in 2019 and was delivered as a partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership, Glasgow City Council and Development Partner Hub West Scotland and their main contractor, Morgan Sindall; recognises that this development also benefited from expertise and funding provided by the Green Exercise Partnership, as well as being part of wider partnership work led by Scottish Canals aimed at enhancing the surrounding natural environment and promoting healthier lifestyles; notes that the Woodside Health & Care Centre brings together a range of primary and community care services that were located across various sites in Glasgow to provide a more integrated and efficient service for the local community; welcomes the broad range of services that this site offers, which include eight GP practises, children’s services, district nursing, health visiting, alcohol and drug recovery services, a day centre for older people, a dental practice, and physiotherapy, podiatry and sexual health services, and wishes everyone involved with the creation and operation of this site every continued success in serving the people of Glasgow through the buildings they create and the health services they offer.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Woodside Health & Care Centre on winning the Glasgow Institute of Architects Design Award; understands that the new health centre impressed panellists with the way in which the design works within a dense urban site but delivers a light and spacious environment for patients and staff; notes that the £20 million health centre opened in 2019 and was delivered as a partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership, Glasgow City Council and Development Partner Hub West Scotland and their main contractor, Morgan Sindall; recognises that this development also benefited from expertise and funding provided by the Green Exercise Partnership, as well as being part of wider partnership work led by Scottish Canals aimed at enhancing the surrounding natural environment and promoting healthier lifestyles; notes that the Woodside Health & Care Centre brings together a range of primary and community care services that were located across various sites in Glasgow to provide a more integrated and efficient service for the local community; welcomes the broad range of services that this site offers, which include eight GP practises, children’s services, district nursing, health visiting, alcohol and drug recovery services, a day centre for older people, a dental practice, and physiotherapy, podiatry and sexual health services, and wishes everyone involved with the creation and operation of this site every continued success in serving the people of Glasgow through the buildings they create and the health services they offer.
Supported by: David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Gillian Martin, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire
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