Purple Friday
- Submitted by: Annie Wells, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 18 February 2020
- Motion reference: S5M-20916
That the Parliament celebrates the annual event, Purple Friday, which takes place on 28 February 2020; acknowledges that Purple Friday is a day to stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and show support for LGBTI young people in Scotland; looks forward to seeing the map of Scotland turn purple as individuals and organisations register for events taking place across the country, and thanks LGBT Youth Scotland for encouraging people to take action, standing up for equality and helping to make Scotland what it sees as the best place for young LGBTI people to grow up.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Ruth Maguire, Mark McDonald, Edward Mountain, Gil Paterson, Colin Smyth, Alexander Stewart, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Brian Whittle