Motion
Ambitious for Scotland
S7M-00105.3 · Amendment · lodged by Greer, Ross
Lodged on
21 May 2026Heard / answered on
26 May 2026Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 26 May 2026
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 scale of the challenges currently facing Scotland is through more effective use of existing devolved powers; recognises that meeting the Scottish Government’s stated ambitions will require a significant escalation in action and ambition; notes that no one party holds a majority in the current parliamentary session, but that there is a clear majority for progressive values, and agrees that, if all progressive parties work constructively and collaboratively, Scotland can be a fairer, greener and kinder country where household costs are reduced, where wealth is distributed more equally and where climate and natural environment are protected.”
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
Green 1
Lodged by
Greer, Ross
(Scottish Green Party).
- Mackay, Gillian (Green)
Amendment division result
26 May 2026
Carried
Show MSPs
For
72Against
56Abstain
0Not voted
1In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 6 contributions reference this
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Ross Greer
Green
Chamber
· 26 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 May 2026 [Draft]
No.The best way to grow support for Scottish self-government is to do self-government well—to maximise the use of the powers that we have. That is the focus of today’s Green amendment. The powers 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 result of the division on amendment S7M-00105.3, in the name of Ross Greer, is: For 72, Against 56, Abstentions 0.Amendment agreed to.
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Ross Greer
Green
Chamber
· 26 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 May 2026 [Draft]
No.The best way to grow support for Scottish self-government is to do self-government well—to maximise the use of the powers that we have. That is the focus of today’s Green amendment. The powers 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 result of the division on amendment S7M-00105.3, in the name of Ross Greer, is: For 72, Against 56, Abstentions 0.Amendment agreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S7M-00105Original motion20 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-00105.3Selected 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...