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Motion · S6M-08132 · 6 Mar 2023

Abby Cook Named 42nd Blue Peter Presenter

Lodged by Michelle Thomson Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Abby Cook, from Falkirk, on being named the newest presenter of Blue Peter; recognises what it sees as Abby’s achievement in being selected as the 42nd presenter of the long-running and popular BBC programme; understands that Abby will make her debut and join two other hosts of Blue Peter, alongside Henry the Dog, on 10 March 2023; further understands that Abby, an alumni of Forth Valley College, has previously worked with Forth Valley Disability Sport in supporting disabled and non-disabled young people to be active, and has also worked for Scottish Disability Sport as a mental health project administrator; acknowledges that Abby, a keen wheelchair racer, trains twice weekly at the Forth Valley Flyers athletics club; again congratulates Abby on being selected as the 42nd Blue Peter presenter, and wishes her every success in her new role.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.