Samantha Gough Appointed an MBE

That the Parliament congratulates Samantha Gough, from Midlothian, on being appointed an MBE in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for services to sport and the visually impaired community; notes her pioneering achievements as captain of the England Women's Blind Football team, her selection for the Great Britain Para Rowing performance pathway and her medal-winning performances in goalball; acknowledges her work with Sight Scotland in using her platform as an ambassador to raise awareness of visual impairment and champion accessible and inclusive sport; recognises the invaluable contribution that people such as Samantha make in demonstrating the resilience, achievements and potential of people living with sight loss, and wishes her continued success in her advocacy and sporting endeavours.