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Scotland’s Prosperity and Future in Europe

  • Submitted by: Stephen Gethins, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S7M-01448
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 06 October 2026

Motions as amended

That the Parliament believes that the best future for Scotland lies within the European Union (EU) and that EU membership should be sought as swiftly as possible; recognises that Brexit has been a disaster for the economy and for individuals, and looks forward to the restoration of the benefits of EU membership.


Supported by: Kate Campbell, Jamie Hepburn, John Swinney


Vote

Result 78 for, 25 against, 16 abstained, 10 did not vote Agreed

Scottish National Party

Scottish Labour

Reform UK

Scottish Green Party

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Scottish Liberal Democrats

No Party Affiliation

For

0

Against

0

Abstained

0

Did not vote


Original motion text

That the Parliament believes that the best future for Scotland lies within the European Union (EU) and that EU membership should be sought as swiftly as possible.


Amendments

Scotland’s Prosperity and Future in Europe: Amendment 1

Submitted by: David Green, Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: Monday, October 5, 2026

Motion reference: S7M-01448.1

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Result 10 for, 94 against, 15 abstained, 10 did not vote Disagreed


Scotland’s Prosperity and Future in Europe: Amendment 2

Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: Monday, October 5, 2026

Motion reference: S7M-01448.2

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Supported by: Iris Duane

Result 77 for, 25 against, 16 abstained, 11 did not vote Agreed


Scotland’s Prosperity and Future in Europe: Amendment 3

Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: Monday, October 5, 2026

Motion reference: S7M-01448.3

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Supported by: Katherine Sangster

Result 16 for, 93 against, 9 abstained, 11 did not vote Disagreed


Scotland’s Prosperity and Future in Europe: Amendment 4

Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: Monday, October 5, 2026

Motion reference: S7M-01448.4

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Result 25 for, 66 against, 26 abstained, 12 did not vote Disagreed


Scotland’s Prosperity and Future in Europe: Amendment 5

Submitted by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK

Date lodged: Monday, October 5, 2026

Motion reference: S7M-01448.5

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 6, 2026