That the Parliament congratulates Maryhill Burgh Halls on the opening of a new exhibition celebrating the life of the Scottish suffragette, Jessie Stephen; notes that the exhibition, which opened on 11 March 2025, brings to the public attention the achievements of a remarkable working class activist; acknowledges that Jessie, who was born in 1893 in Maryhill, dedicated her life to women’s suffrage as well as championing workers’ rights and social justice; recognises her significant contributions as a trade unionist, councillor and advocate for equality; appreciates the efforts of women’s history enthusiast, Anabel Marsh, in curating this exhibition; commends Sheana Stephen, Jessie’s great-niece, for providing personal items for the display, including a banner made in 2018; encourages the public to visit the exhibition, which runs until 13 June 2025, to learn more about what it believes was Jessie’s inspirational life and contributions to society, and considers that this exhibition will ensure that Jessie’s contributions are never forgotten.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Brian Whittle