Motion
Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports
S6M-20819.3 · Amendment · lodged by Robertson, Angus
Lodged on
17 Feb 2026Heard / answered on
18 Feb 2026Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 18 Feb 2026
As an amendment to motion S6M-20819 in the name of Gillian Mackay (Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports), leave out from “strongly” to end and insert “supports Scots law, international law and the rules-based order; respects the future of Greenland as a matter for the people of Greenland and Denmark; is unwavering in its solidarity with and support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal invasion; supports international sanctions against the Putin regime and the interdiction of its shadow fleet, and encourages the international community to secure a just peace acceptable to Ukraine.”
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
SNP 1
Lodged by
Robertson, Angus
(Scottish National Party).
- Dey, Graeme (SNP)
Amendment division result
18 Feb 2026
Carried
Show MSPs
For
89Against
7Abstain
27Not voted
6In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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Angus Robertson
SNP
Chamber
· 18 Feb 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 18 February 2026 [Draft]
I have already said that I am not taking further interventions.We disagreed fundamentally with the US in relation to Greenland, and we spoke against threats of economic coercion. We will not hesitate…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 18 Feb 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 18 February 2026 [Draft]
There are 10 questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Angus Robertson is agreed to, the amendments in the names of Murdo Fraser and …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 18 Feb 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 18 February 2026 [Draft]
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20819.3, in the name of Angus Robertson, is: For 89, Against 7, Abstentions 27.Amendment agreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-20819Original motion16 Feb 2026 · Motion For Debate · Mackay, GillianThat the Parliament strongly opposes the actions of the United States (US) under the leadership of Donald Trump; believes that, under Trump’s presidency, the US has become a rogue state that has shown contempt for Scottish and international law through its attack on Venezuela and Scottish waters and its threats to the sovereignty of Greenland and De...
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S6M-20819.3Selected itemCarried 89/717 Feb 2026 · Amendment · Robertson, AngusAs an amendment to motion S6M-20819 in the name of Gillian Mackay (Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports), leave out from “strongly” to end and insert “supports Scots law, international law and the rules-based order; respects the future of Greenland as a matter for the people of Greenland and Denmark; is unwavering in its solidarit...