150 years of Heart of Midlothian Football Club

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That this House notes that Heart of Midlothian Football Club, Hearts, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2024; recognises the club's rich history, including its many successes in Scottish football, its passionate fanbase of Jambos, and its contribution to the local community via the Big Hearts Community Trust; notes its status as the UK’s largest fan-owned football club; commends the club's commitment to youth development; respects that the club cherishes its links with McCrae's Battalion, with many fans making the pilgrimage to Contalmaison on the Somme each year; and wishes Heart of Midlothian Football Club continued success in the years to come.