Motion · S5M-15661 · 31 Jan 2019
20th Anniversary of the Death of Michael McGahey
The motion
That the Parliament notes that 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the death of the former miner and NUM Vice President, Michael “Mick” McGahey; notes Mick’s very influential role in the Scottish trade union movement and the respect in which he he was held by people across Scottish society; understands that he played a key role from the late 1960s and through the 1970s in convincing the STUC to put its support behind the campaign for a Scottish Parliament and that he made a huge contribution during the 1984-85 miners' strike; acknowledges his lifelong commitment to class politics and socialism and his membership of the Communist Party; understands that his ashes are scattered in the foundations of the Parliament, underneath the debating chamber, and believes that this is a fitting resting place for a man whose the life was committed to pursuing equality, justice and dignity for all.
Supporters (13)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 31 Jan 2019
- Claire Baker Scottish Labour 31 Jan 2019
- Iain Gray 31 Jan 2019
- Mark Griffin Scottish Labour 31 Jan 2019
- James Kelly 31 Jan 2019
- Bill Kidd 31 Jan 2019
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 31 Jan 2019
- Alex Neil 31 Jan 2019
- Elaine Smith 31 Jan 2019
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 1 Feb 2019
- Colin Smyth 3 Feb 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 6 Feb 2019
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 6 Feb 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.