Brian Leishman

That this House commends the work of Jamie Davis for his efforts on behalf of the charity Educate the Kids; acknowledges his role in bringing the Singing Children of Africa to Clackmannanshire and the joy their performance in Sauchie brought to the community; pays tribute to the

15 Sept 2025

That this House congratulates 14-year-old Ruby Henderson of Sauchie on her selection to represent Scotland at the Taekwondo World Championships in Porec, Croatia from 7 to 11 October; recognises her achievement at the European Championships in Sarajevo, where she won silver and b

15 Sept 2025

That this House notes with deep sadness the passing on 1 September 2025 of Maggie Bowden, Joint President and long-serving former General Secretary of Liberation; pays tribute to her three decades of tireless work as a true internationalist and fighter for peace, showing solidari

4 Sept 2025

That this House is deeply concerned by reports that the Ministry of Defence is considering awarding a £2 billion, 15-year Army Collective Training Service contract to Elbit Systems UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Limited, Israel’s largest arms manufacturer; notes t

1 Sept 2025

That this House recognises and celebrates the vital work of Queer Breakfast Club in Grangemouth, a volunteer-led charity founded in 2024 to support LGBTIQ+ people across the Falkirk area; commends the group’s rapid growth and positive impact, including welcoming over 60 regular a

9 Jul 2025

That this House expresses immense concern at the escalating military confrontation between Israel and Iran, which has already claimed hundreds of civilian lives and risks igniting a full-scale regional war; notes that both the Israeli Government and Iranian regime have long recor

17 Jun 2025

That this House congratulates Dylan Wood, a talented theatre actor from Tillicoultry in the Wee County, on his outstanding performance as Orpheus in the West End production of Hadestown; celebrates his continued success in the role into 2026 following a widely praised and accompl

3 Jun 2025

That this House congratulates Liam Differ on being awarded the Kings Badge for his remarkable contributions to the 1st Grangemouth Boys Brigade; notes that the King’s Badge is the highest award that can be earned by a member of the Boys Brigade; further notes that the award is pr

22 May 2025

That this House expresses deep concern at the proposal set out in the Government’s March 2025 Green Paper Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working to exclude new Universal Credit claimants from receiving the health element of Universal Credit until

29 Apr 2025

That this House congratulates Scottish football legend Alan Hansen on being awarded an MBE for his outstanding services to football and broadcasting; recognises that Hansen, born in Sauchie, Clackmannanshire, began his career with Partick Thistle before becoming one of Scotland’s

20 Mar 2025