Hansard

Amanda Lindsay Reform Committee

25 Jun 2026

Deputy Convener

I nominate Meghan Gallacher to be deputy convener.Meghan Gallacher was chosen as deputy convener.

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Committee

25 Jun 2026

Interests

I, too, have no relevant interests to declare.

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

24 Jun 2026

Reform UK Priorities

I am not taking any more interventions.Reform will end DEI initiatives across all Scottish public institutions, because, far from delivering fairness, they institutionalise division and discrimination. In our schools, we will withdraw materials produced by activist organisatio...

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

24 Jun 2026

Reform UK Priorities

No. I am sorry, but I am going to make progress.

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

24 Jun 2026

Reform UK Priorities

I fear that the member is more interested in defending ideology than addressing the real-world consequences for our young people.What began with noble intentions—to foster greater understanding and respect—has morphed into a rigid creed that celebrates every diversity except d...

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

24 Jun 2026

Reform UK Priorities

We have heard much in the chamber about the harm that gender ideology is doing to women and children, but the damage runs deeper. It is dividing our society in ways that we have not seen for generations. From nursery through to secondary school, children are being indoctrinate...

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

24 Jun 2026

Reform UK Priorities

I am not taking any more interventions.Reform will end DEI initiatives across all Scottish public institutions, because, far from delivering fairness, they institutionalise division and discrimination. In our schools, we will withdraw materials produced by activist organisatio...

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

24 Jun 2026

Reform UK Priorities

No. I am sorry, but I am going to make progress.

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

24 Jun 2026

Reform UK Priorities

I fear that the member is more interested in defending ideology than addressing the real-world consequences for our young people.What began with noble intentions—to foster greater understanding and respect—has morphed into a rigid creed that celebrates every diversity except d...

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

24 Jun 2026

Reform UK Priorities

We have heard much in the chamber about the harm that gender ideology is doing to women and children, but the damage runs deeper. It is dividing our society in ways that we have not seen for generations. From nursery through to secondary school, children are being indoctrinate...

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

24 Jun 2026

Portfolio Question Time · Farming (Species Management)

Many farmers and crofters are bearing the impacts and dealing with the consequences of species management, both financially and mentally. Will the Scottish Government increase the funding and commit to a multiyear ring-fenced budget that is fit for purpose? Will the Government...

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

24 Jun 2026

Portfolio Question Time · Farming (Species Management)

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support farmers in mitigating the negative impacts of certain plant and animal species on their businesses. (S7O-00111)

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Committee

23 Jun 2026

Interests

I declare an interest in a software consultancy in which I hold shares, albeit one that is being wound up as we speak. I also declare an interest in a short-term letting, as I let out part of my family home to guests.

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

16 Jun 2026

Partnership with the Third Sector

The proposed new third sector partnership agreement is welcome, but it must mean more than warm words. As members including Dawn Black, Collette Stevenson and Murdo Fraser have pointed out, it needs fair, sustainable and genuine multiyear funding that matches the true value an...

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

16 Jun 2026

Partnership with the Third Sector

As others have mentioned, the third sector in Scotland is not just a “nice to have” but is often the backbone of care, compassion and community support. With more than 46,000 organisations employing more than 133,000 people and holding assets worth tens of billions of pounds, ...

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

10 Jun 2026

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

The only thing that I would say in response to that is that the SNP lecturing Reform on sleaze is like Lord Mandelson selling ethics lessons. No one is buying it.

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

10 Jun 2026

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Yet, when it comes to holding one of its own to account for embezzling party funds, the urgency mysteriously disappears.Meanwhile, Scottish Labour, which called this debate, might want to reflect on its party’s sleazy history. After all, its hero, Lord Mandelson, was twice for...

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

10 Jun 2026

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Instead of full transparency, we have had silence, deflection and obstruction. The First Minister likes to lecture others about integrity, yet he still refuses to put country before party. If he truly believes in restoring public trust, he must stop hiding behind lawyers and f...

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

10 Jun 2026

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Forgive me, but I wish to make progress.

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

10 Jun 2026

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

I support this debate and back calls for a full parliamentary inquiry into the shocking embezzlement of party funds by Peter Murrell.The Scottish people deserve the truth. For years, the SNP has presented itself as a slick, professional political machine. In reality, it has op...

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

10 Jun 2026

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

The only thing that I would say in response to that is that the SNP lecturing Reform on sleaze is like Lord Mandelson selling ethics lessons. No one is buying it.

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

10 Jun 2026

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Yet, when it comes to holding one of its own to account for embezzling party funds, the urgency mysteriously disappears.Meanwhile, Scottish Labour, which called this debate, might want to reflect on its party’s sleazy history. After all, its hero, Lord Mandelson, was twice for...

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

10 Jun 2026

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Instead of full transparency, we have had silence, deflection and obstruction. The First Minister likes to lecture others about integrity, yet he still refuses to put country before party. If he truly believes in restoring public trust, he must stop hiding behind lawyers and f...

Amanda Lindsay Reform Chamber

10 Jun 2026

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Forgive me, but I wish to make progress.

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

10 Jun 2026

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

I support this debate and back calls for a full parliamentary inquiry into the shocking embezzlement of party funds by Peter Murrell.The Scottish people deserve the truth. For years, the SNP has presented itself as a slick, professional political machine. In reality, it has op...

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

03 Jun 2026

Decision Time

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Apologies—I could not connect. I would have voted no.

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

03 Jun 2026

Decision Time

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Apologies—I could not connect. I would have voted no.

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

02 Jun 2026

Summer of Sport

Will the member take an intervention?

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

02 Jun 2026

Summer of Sport

Will the member take an intervention?

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

27 May 2026

Childcare

I welcome you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and the cabinet secretary to your posts. I also thank the voters in Central Scotland and Lothians West who put me here.I agree that every child deserves the best possible start in life. The earliest years shape a child’s future, and hig...

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

27 May 2026

Childcare

I welcome you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and the cabinet secretary to your posts. I also thank the voters in Central Scotland and Lothians West who put me here.I agree that every child deserves the best possible start in life. The earliest years shape a child’s future, and hig...

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

14 May 2026

Oaths and Affirmations

I, Mandy Lindsay, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

14 May 2026

Oaths and Affirmations

I, Mandy Lindsay, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

14 May 2026

Oaths and Affirmations

I, Mandy Lindsay, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.

Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber

14 May 2026

Oaths and Affirmations

I, Mandy Lindsay, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.