Joe FitzPatrick
Scottish National Party · Scotland
“[Made a request to intervene.] Carol Mochan: Of course I will take an intervention. Joe FitzPatrick: I apologise—I pressed the button inadvertently. However, this is an opportunity to put on record how sorry I will be to not be sitting next to, and sometimes plugging in, my amazing colleague Christine Grahame.”
Scottish Parliament24 March 2026Source ↗
“The debate is important, because sentencing, legislation and the way in which the guidance is delivered must be updated. That is the point that Christine Grahame is trying to make, and that is certainly the case in my experience. The Parliament has done really good work on the issue, but we need to build on that.”
Scottish Parliament24 March 2026Source ↗
“They have helped me with facts on many important issues and to understand the views of members from across the chamber, which definitely helps with the cross-party approach and the ability to work together.”
Scottish Parliament24 March 2026Source ↗
“Thirdly, I thank Christine Grahame for taking part in many members’ business debates in the chamber and for raising many important points about animal welfare and other issues.”
Scottish Parliament24 March 2026Source ↗
“Motion agreed to, That the Parliament agrees that the Representation of the People Act 1983 Remedial (Scotland) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/353) be approved. The Presiding Officer: I propose to ask a single question on seven Parliamentary Bureau motions unless any member objects.”
Scottish Parliament18 March 2026Source ↗
“That the Parliament agrees that the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved. That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.”
Scottish Parliament18 March 2026Source ↗