Scottish Parliament
Devolved parliament of Scotland
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| March 6 2025 | Multiple Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) announced they will not stand for re-election in the upcoming Scottish Parliament election, including notable politicians from the SNP, Conservative, and Liberal Democrats parties. |
| 2024 | Scottish Parliament celebrated its 25th anniversary. |
| 2024 | For the first time since its founding, Pedal on Parliament did not hold an annual event, marking a potential pause or transition in the organization's activities. |
| 2023 | Pedal on Parliament changed its starting point from The Meadows to Chambers Street for its annual mass-participation bike ride through Edinburgh, maintaining its route through George IV Bridge and the Royal Mile. |
| April 22 2023 | Pedal on Parliament held its annual ride, starting from Chambers Street. The event featured cyclists from Glasgow, including friends of Emma Burke Newman, a 22-year-old cyclist who was killed earlier that year. The ride also highlighted the Blackford Safe Routes school bike bus, with children who use the service participating. |
| April 23 2022 | Pedal on Parliament held its annual ride, which began at Chambers Street on a Saturday. |
| 2021 | The 'English votes for English laws' mechanism was abolished, ending the parliamentary process introduced to address the voting disparities created by the Scottish Parliament's establishment. |
| November 6 2021 | Pedal on Parliament organized a mass ride as part of the COP Global Day of Action March in Glasgow during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), with the theme 'Pedal on COP' and emphasizing cyclists lighting up their bikes to fight climate change. |
| May 6 2021 | Latest Scottish Parliament election held, with the election date previously set by the Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill. |
| May 6 2021 | The most recent general election to the Scottish Parliament was held, with the Scottish National Party winning a plurality. |
| February 25 2021 | Scottish Parliament passed the Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill, extending the parliamentary term. |
| 2020 | Scottish Parliament voted to extend voting rights to all foreign nationals with leave to remain in the UK. |
| 2020 | Scottish Parliament voted to extend voting rights to all foreign nationals with leave to remain in Scotland. |
| 2020 | The United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 was passed, which aimed to constrain the powers of the devolved institutions. |
| April 9 2020 | The Scottish Parliament held its first session of Leaders' Virtual Question Time (virtual First Minister's Questions) during the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a significant adaptation to remote parliamentary proceedings. |
| April 2019 | A Glasgow event was organized to call for a safe pedestrian crossing area at Victoria Park, focusing on local cycling and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. |
| April 2019 | First Pedal on Parliament event was held in Dundee, expanding the organization's geographical reach. |
| April 2019 | A Bearsden event was held to apply pressure for the completion of the 'Bears Way' cycle route, advocating for improved cycling infrastructure. |
| April 26 2019 | Pedal on Parliament organized multiple smaller-scale local events across Scotland instead of the main ride to the Scottish Parliament, marking a shift in their event strategy. |
| April 29 2018 | Pedal on Parliament organized a ride in Aberdeen, starting from Hazlehead Park and ending at Union Street. |
| April 28 2018 | Pedal on Parliament held its main ride in Edinburgh, departing from the Meadows at midday, with a simultaneous ride also taking place in Inverness. |
| 2017 | In Inverness, around 120 people took part in the Pedal on Parliament ride. |
| 2017 | In Aberdeen, approximately 100 cyclists participated in the Pedal on Parliament ride. |
| 2017 | Pedal on Parliament organized rides in multiple Scottish cities including Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, and later Inverness, with cyclists advocating for cycling infrastructure and safety. |
| 2016 | Fifth general election to the Scottish Parliament took place, with the franchise expanded to include 16- and 17-year-old voters. |
| April 23 2016 | Pedal on Parliament held its fifth mass ride during the Scottish parliamentary election run-up, with simultaneous rides in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Political party leaders Kezia Dugdale, Willie Rennie, and Patrick Harvie attended the Edinburgh ride. Scotland's Minister for Transport, Derek Mackay, participated for the second consecutive year. |
| March 30 2016 | Scotland Act 2016 received Royal Assent, establishing new rules for franchise changes requiring a two-thirds majority. |
| March 30 2016 | Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill received Royal Assent, setting the next election date as 6 May 2021. |
| February 25 2016 | Scottish Parliament passed the Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill, proposing to extend the parliamentary term to five years. |
| 2015 | Following the Conservative election victory, standing orders of the House of Commons were changed to introduce 'English votes for English laws', addressing the West Lothian question by giving English constituency MPs a veto over legislation affecting only England. |
| 2015 | Expanded its annual mass bike-ride concept by organizing simultaneous rides in multiple Scottish cities beyond Edinburgh. |
| April 25 2015 | Simultaneous 'Pedal on Marischal' event in Aberdeen, with approximately 150 people cycling from Hazlehead Park to Marischal College to raise the profile of cycling in the city, met by councilors from multiple political parties. |
| April 25 2015 | Fourth Pedal on Parliament event held, featuring speeches by political representatives including Transport Minister Derek Mackay. A minute's silence was observed for road accident victims, with speakers including Briana Pegado, Emilia Hanna, Derek Mackay, Cameron Buchanan, Sarah Boyack, Alison Johnstone, and Bruce Whitehead. |
| April 26 2014 | The third Pedal on Parliament event was held, attracting an estimated 4,500 participants. The demonstration started at midday, with speeches from children, MSPs, and campaign leaders highlighting cycling infrastructure and road safety concerns. |
| May 19 2013 | Pedal on Parliament held its second cycling event with 4,000 cyclists, led by the families of Audrey Fyfe and Andrew McNicoll, who were killed while cycling in Edinburgh, and athlete Graeme Obree. Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Environment and Climate Change, received the campaign's eight-point manifesto during the event. |
| 2012 | The Scotland Act 2012 was enacted, expanding the Parliament's powers, particularly in taxation and welfare. |
| 2012 | Pedal on Parliament was established as a volunteer-run group campaigning for better active travel conditions and cycling safety in Scotland. |
| 2012 | Pedal on Parliament was founded in response to the death of cyclist Andrew McNicoll and to protest the lack of investment in cycling infrastructure in Scotland. This marked the first national cycling campaign in Scotland, organizing a mass-participation ride that was successful enough to encourage continued future events. |
| September 2012 | The Scottish Parliament changed its Time for Reflection schedule, moving it from Wednesday afternoons to Tuesday afternoons and establishing a new practice where speakers from across Scotland address members for up to four minutes on issues of faith. |
| April 28 2012 | First Pedal on Parliament ride held, with 2,500-3,000 participants. The event began at the Meadows and included a two-minute silence, followed by a ride led by long-distance cyclist Mark Beaumont. A petition with 3,000 signatures was delivered to the Scottish Parliament, highlighting road safety concerns. |
| May 5 2011 | Fourth general election to the Scottish Parliament was held on the first Thursday in May. |
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