MSPs paid tribute to “trailblazer” Winnie Ewing in the Scottish Parliament as they moved a motion of condolence.
with politicians across the political spectrum hailing her influence on politics in Scotland and beyond.
Humza Yousaf also revealed that Ewing had been asked to take part in the infamous reclamation of the Stone of Destiny fromThe FM said that the context of Ewing’s famous “Stop the world” quote was sometimes forgotten. “With her passing my party mourns the loss of a giant of our movement, both in terms of contribution and sheer force of personality. But equally Scotland as a whole has lost a relentless champion and a true pioneer.”The FM closed his speech by paying tribute to a “life well lived,” adding: “On behalf of the whole chamber I say thank you Madame Ecosse.”
“Winnie transformed political campaigning, she spoke directly to people in their factories, in their homes and in the streets.” “She’s undoubtedly left her mark on the political landscape, she represented in politics in a time that was unusual to say the least to see women taking a prominent role.“It’s a reminder to us that we need to continue to value women in politics and help all of us to bring everything we have to the job.”
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