Motion
Ambitious for Scotland
S7M-00105 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Swinney, John
Lodged on
20 May 2026Heard / answered on
26 May 2026Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 26 May 2026
That the Parliament welcomes the emphatic democratic mandate for bold and ambitious reform backed by the people of Scotland at the Scottish General Election; further welcomes the Scottish Government’s clear commitment to eradicate child poverty, deliver a stronger NHS and public services, build a more prosperous economy and help people in the cost of living crisis and tackle climate change; recognises that the people of Scotland have returned the largest pro-independence majority ever elected to the Scottish Parliament; believes this majority affirms a clear mandate that decisions about Scotland’s future are best taken in Scotland and that mandate must be respected; calls on the UK Government to make a Section 30 order under the Scotland Act 1998 to devolve the powers to the Scottish Parliament to hold a referendum on Scottish independence, and agrees that the Parliament is at its best when it works together in pursuit of a country that can be confident in its future.
Backed by
Supported by 3 additional MSPs
SNP 3
Lodged by
Swinney, John
(Scottish National Party).
- Gilruth, Jenny (SNP)
- Hagmann, Katie (SNP)
- Bonnar, Steven (SNP)
Final vote on motion (as amended)
26 May 2026
Carried
Show MSPs
For
72Against
55Abstain
0Not voted
2Amendments incorporated
- S7M-00105.3 Greer, Ross — carried 72/56: As an amendment to motion S7M-00105 in the name of John Swinney (Ambitious for Scotland), insert at end "; believes that the most effective way in which to grow public support for Scottish independence and to meet the...
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 14 contributions reference this
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The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson)
NPA
Chamber
· 26 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 May 2026 [Draft]
The next item of business is a debate on motion S7M-00105, in the name of John Swinney, on being ambitious for Scotland. I invite members who wish to speak in the debate to press their request-to-spe…
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The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson)
NPA
Chamber
· 26 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 May 2026 [Draft]
There are six questions to be put as a result of today’s business.The first question is, that amendment S7M-00105.4, in the name of Anas Sarwar, which seeks to amend motion S7M-00105, in the name of …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 26 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 May 2026 [Draft]
The next question is, that amendment S7M-00105.3, in the name of Ross Greer, which seeks to amend motion S7M-00105, in the name of John Swinney, on being ambitious for Scotland, be agreed to. Are we …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 26 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 May 2026 [Draft]
The next question is, that amendment S7M-00105.2, in the name of Russell Findlay, which seeks to amend motion S7M-00105, in the name of John Swinney, on being ambitious for Scotland, be agreed to. Ar…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 26 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 May 2026 [Draft]
The next question is, that amendment S7M-00105.1, in the name of Alex Cole-Hamilton, which seeks to amend motion S7M-00105, in the name of John Swinney, on being ambitious for Scotland, be agreed to.…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 26 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 May 2026 [Draft]
The next question is, that motion S7M-00105, in the name of John Swinney, on being ambitious for Scotland, as amended, be agreed to. Are we all agreed?Members: No.
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 26 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 May 2026 [Draft]
The result of the division on motion S7M-00105, in the name of John Swinney, on being ambitious for Scotland, as amended, is: For 72, Against 55, Abstentions 0.Motion, as amended, agreed to,That the …
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The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson)
NPA
Chamber
· 26 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 May 2026 [Draft]
The next item of business is a debate on motion S7M-00105, in the name of John Swinney, on being ambitious for Scotland. I invite members who wish to speak in the debate to press their request-to-spe…
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Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S7M-00105Selected itemCarried 72/5520 May 2026 · Motion For Debate · Swinney, JohnThat the Parliament welcomes the emphatic democratic mandate for bold and ambitious reform backed by the people of Scotland at the Scottish General Election; further welcomes the Scottish Government’s clear commitment to eradicate child poverty, deliver a stronger NHS and public services, build a more prosperous economy and help people in the cost o...
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S7M-00105.1Linked amendment/itemDefeated 9/8421 May 2026 · Amendment · Cole-Hamilton, AlexAs an amendment to motion S7M-00105 in the name of John Swinney (Ambitious for Scotland), leave out from first "welcomes" to end and insert, "notes that the Scottish National Party’s stated objective prior to 7 May 2026 was to secure an overall majority in the Scottish Parliament elections in order to pursue independence, but tha...
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S7M-00105.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 28/8921 May 2026 · Amendment · Findlay, RussellAs an amendment to motion S7M-00105 in the name John Swinney (Ambitious for Scotland), leave out from “welcomes" to end and insert "believes that its seventh session should be focused exclusively on resolving the issues that matter to most people in Scotland, such as dealing with NHS waiting times, reversing Scotland’s falling educational...
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S7M-00105.3Linked amendment/itemCarried 72/5621 May 2026 · Amendment · Greer, RossAs an amendment to motion S7M-00105 in the name of John Swinney (Ambitious for Scotland), insert at end "; believes that the most effective way in which to grow public support for Scottish independence and to meet the scale of the challenges currently facing Scotland is through more effective use of existing devolved powers; recognises that meeting the Sc...
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S7M-00105.4Linked amendment/itemDefeated 17/8421 May 2026 · Amendment · Sarwar, AnasAs an amendment to motion S7M-00105 in the name John Swinney (Ambitious for Scotland), leave out from “welcomes" to end and insert "recognises the need for bold and ambitious reform in Scotland following the Scottish General Election; acknowledges that the majority of people in Scotland want the Scottish Government to focus on the issues that impact...