Shirley Bartynek at the Hamilton Advertiser

Early day motion 424, tabled 11 October 2022 by Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party). Signed by 7 members.

That this House notes journalist Shirley Bartynek is leaving the Hamilton Advertiser after more than twenty years having most recently served as deputy editor; understands that Shirley joined the Hamilton Advertiser in 2001 and has reported on the Hamilton area diligently since that time; commends the unstinting support the Hamilton Advertiser has given the local community over the years by standing up for its readers and holding those in power to account; further understands that Shirley will be a huge loss to local journalism; and wishes her well in her future endeavours.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 6, DUP 1.