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Israel and Gaza

Please be aware that this is such a fast moving situation so it is up to date at the time of writing (15:00 on 28th November). The devastating scenes we see unfolding in Israel and Gaza over the past month have been heart-breaking for us all. Any loss of life…

Blackford Safe Routes & Bike Bus Community Hero Award

During the Covid-19 pandemic, I started a Community Hero Award to celebrate individuals and businesses who had gone above and beyond for their communities. This month, I was delighted to award it to James Gillespie’s Primary School ‘Bike Bus’ which has made cycling to school so much safer for the…

RIE Staff Parking

Many staff have contacted me in recent weeks over the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh (RIE) staff parking situation. During the early stages of the pandemic the Scottish Government came to an agreement with the PFI company which operates the car park which resulted in all staff being able to park for…

SNP Sleaze Briefing

Background While the Tory Government has rightly been exposed for an unprecedented level of sleaze and corruption, the SNP’s record in government on transparency is hardly one to boast about. This briefing provides a series of examples of where the SNP have fallen well short of the levels of transparency…

PLP Briefing – Opposition Day Motion to Censure Boris Johnson

Tuesday 30th November 2021 From the office of Anneliese Dodds MP, Chair of the Labour Party. For further information please contact scott_gilfillan@labour.org.uk Text of the SNP Motion to Censure Boris Johnson That, this House censures the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, for frequently violating…

Spaces for People

In April when it became apparent that our narrow footways were not wide enough to maintain social distancing, and many were getting out on their bikes the Scottish Government announced £10 million to support pop-up active travel infrastructure. The stated aims were to provide additional space for pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair…

Picture Round – What year were these Xmas TV guide front pages?

PMs senior allies reach out to Labour MPs on another Brexit vote – ‘its closer than ever’ says MP

Responding to the news in the Sunday Times and the Mail on Sunday that David Lidington and others have been reaching out to Labour MPs about a people’s vote, Ian Murray, Labour MP and Best for Britain champion, said: “These revelations show that a People’s Vote is now closer than…

Brexit Survey Results

Over 600 constituents took part in my survey on Brexit and the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement. The results show massive local opposition to the Prime Minister’s deal and huge support for a People’s Vote and renaming in the European Union. Please see full result below: