As you will have heard, the Prime Minister has decided there will be a snap General Election on 8th June. I wanted to let you know that I will be seeking re-election again and running on my record of standing up for you, your community and Edinburgh South.

Since 2010, it has been my honour and privilege to serve as your MP and it was an even larger honour when I was re-elected in 2015. Together we have achieved so much and I have done my utmost to help local people and groups wherever I can.

That is what being an MP is all about.

My Record:

• Over 1000 advice sessions since 2010.
• Maintained my position as the most responsive MP in Scotland and one of the most responsive and accessible MPs in the UK (15th out of 650) by independent charity, mySociety.
• Last parliament I offered every household in Edinburgh South a home visit. This parliament I have promised the same and have already contacted 10,000 constituents to date.
• Helped over 15,000 individual constituents.
• I respond directly to over 700 emails from constituents every day (one of the highest in the UK).
• Every single year my team and I speak to thousands of constituents on the doorstep.
• Maintained an office open 9-5 every single working day with a dedicated team to help you.

This election is unnecessary at a time of huge political and constitutional upheaval in the country.

I look forward to speaking to you all again on the doorsteps as I campaign over the next 51 days – listening to the issues that matter to you.