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Motion · S6M-07561 · 17 Jan 2023

Portrait of Britain Photography Awards

Lodged by Dr Alasdair Allan Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Deljeem Rai from Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, on his winning entry to the Portrait of Britain Photography Awards; recognises that his entry of a boy sitting on a ball came from a collection of photos depicting life in the Cearns, a social housing estate Deljeem grew up in after moving to the Isle of Lewis from Nepal, as a teenager; understands that the series of photos aimed to challenge pre-conceived ideas about the Cearns, which Deljeem sees as a close-knit community whose relationships are strong and whose support for one another is given without judgement; believes that Portrait of Britain is an award-winning nationwide photography exhibition, run by the British Journal of Photography, in partnership with JCDecaux; notes that the 99 winning portraits will be exhibited in a month-long exhibition on digital billboards and screens, alongside a book featuring the 200 shortlisted images, and wishes Deljeem continued success for the future.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.