Motion text
That this House commemorates the deaths of Andrew Hardie and John Baird, who died on 8 September 1820; recalls that they were the last people hanged and beheaded in the UK and were executed on charges of high treason; recognises the various events across Scotland that have been postponed due to the pandemic; and recalls the foresight of them, and of all the 1820 Radicals, in their campaign for democracy, universal suffrage and the rights of working people.
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.
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 September 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 September 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
14 September 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 September 2020
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 September 2020
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 September 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 September 2020
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.