Tommy Jessop and Heidi Carter and the Shaw Trust 2022 Disability Power 100 Shortlist

Early day motion 482, tabled 20 October 2022 by Lisa Cameron (Scottish National Party). Signed by 13 members.

That this House congratulates Tommy Jessop and Heidi Carter on being voted onto the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list; recognises Mr Jessop’s important contributions to drama, theatre, and the arts, including being the first actor with Down’s syndrome to star in a BBC drama on prime-time, and Ms Carter’s important contributions to law and politics, primarily through her tireless advocacy seeking to reform legislation to ensure that people with Down’s syndrome are equally valued throughout their lives; applauds their determination to encourage and inspire others living with disability to capitalise on their true potential in the entertainment and other industries; affirms that all lives, including those living with Down's syndrome or disability, have equal value; and wishes Tommy and Heidi all the best in their future endeavours.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 7, DUP 2, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Labour 1.