Motion text
That this house congratulates the University of Edinburgh on its victory in this year's University Challenge; notes that this is a historic victory as it is the first time that the University of Edinburgh has won the show; recognises that the University of Edinburgh’s victory also marks the first time in six years that a non-Oxbridge team has won and the first victory in 36 years for a Scottish team; highlights that this victory further proves that Edinburgh and Scotland are home to some of the sharpest young minds; and recognises the extraordinary achievement of every individual involved in University Challenge and wishes all the students the best for their futures.
Signatures (11)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 April 2019
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
25 April 2019
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 April 2019
Vaz, Keith
Labour
Signed on
25 April 2019
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 April 2019
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 April 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 April 2019
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 April 2019
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 April 2019
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 April 2019
Blackford, Ian
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 May 2019
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.