Brian Leishman

That this House marks the 56th anniversary of the election of Salvador Allende as President of Chile on 4 September 1970; notes with concern evidence from declassified Foreign Office files that the UK Government conducted covert propaganda operations aimed at preventing his elect

1 Sept 2026

That this House expresses its concern that an estimated £370 million of public money is being spent on the refurbishment of Buckingham Palace at a time when millions of people across the United Kingdom are facing financial hardship; notes that many children continue to grow up in

29 Jun 2026

That this House congratulates Neil MacDonald and Jaden Calder, both of Judo Club Esprit in Alloa, on being selected to represent Scotland at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games; recognises the years of dedication and hard work of both athletes on and off the mat; and thanks Judo

22 Jun 2026

That this House condemns the exclusion of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup; notes reports that Iran's allocation of supporter ticket

11 Jun 2026

That this House extends its thanks to all those who have supported, and continue to support, residents affected by evacuations in Coalsnaughton; recognises the worry, disruption and uncertainty faced by families who have been forced from their homes; pays tribute to the individua

9 Jun 2026

That this House congratulates Stenhousemuir F.C. on securing promotion to the Scottish Championship for the first time in the club’s history; recognises the achievements of the now ex-manager Gary Naysmith, his coaching staff, players, volunteers and supporters; wishes Gary all t

20 May 2026

That this House congratulates The Royal Oak on its tenth anniversary; recognises the dedication and hard work of Craig, Greg and all the Oak staff in building not just an amazing pub and hotel but also a much loved community hub for Alloa; acknowledges the role The Royal Oak has

13 May 2026

That this House raises a glass to Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival on its fifth anniversary; recognises the festival’s success in celebrating local whisky but also heritage and community in the Wee County; notes that the festival welcomes visitors from across Scotland, the wide

13 May 2026

That this House notes with profound anxiety the recent military escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, sparked by an illegal, unjustified, and unnecessary large-scale military attack upon the latter, and the risk of a widening and lengthy regional war resulting

2 Mar 2026

That this House congratulates Sergeant Niall MacKinnon, Sergeant Scott McElroy, Sergeant Anthony O’Reilly, Constable Tony Thompson and Constable Stewart Murdoch on receiving the Chief Constable’s Bravery Award; recognises their outstanding courage and professionalism in unarming

2 Mar 2026