Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) ๐๐๐น
@DrScottArthurMP
1๏ธโฃ Scottish Labour MP for Edinburgh South West. 2๏ธโฃ Civil Engineer 3โฃ Parkrunner. Newsletter Sign-Up: http://tinyurl.com/EdSWNewsletter
The House of Commons Library has provided me with a map of my constituency. ๐ This is maybe a useful time to re-state the feed rules: 1โฃ This feed is getting big, so I can't read all messages directed to me, any casework should be emailed: [emailย protected] 2โฃ Iโฆ
๐จ| BREAKING: BrewDog is closing 10 bars across the UK, with staff reportedly given "three days' notice". Unite Hospitality: "In what universe is 3 DAYS a morally (or legally) acceptable notice period for a proper redundancy consultation for the workersย impacted?!"
July 22, 1932 | During a speech, #Hitler attacks the Weimar Republic and pledges to dissolve the parliamentary system. In July, Nazi Party has 230 seats in German parliamentary elections, becoming the largest party represented. ow.ly/2ciL50uWqfL
The Lublin Castle was used by the German occupiers as a prison and execution site throughout WW2. Thousands of Poles either perished there or were sent to concentration camps. #OTD in 1944, the Germans murdered around 300 inmates while evacuating the city.
Iโm supporting the new @age_uk campaign, #ActNowAgeBetter encouraging everyone to change the way we age - starting with how getting more active in your 50s-60s can lead to a happier, healthier, more independent later life. ageuk.org.uk/discover/2025/โฆ
#ArmyFamilies #ArmyLife #ArmyChild Firrhill High School in Edinburgh recently screened a documentary which showed the experiences of armed forces chilren at the school and the staff who support them. armyandyou.co.uk/raising-awarenโฆ
Reform, of course. BBC News - Scarborough Town Council quizzed on mayor's 600% allowance increase - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/โฆ
Thanks to everyone in Portobello who took the time to speak to us tonight. Lots of conversations about local and national issues. Many people realising that Scotland needs a #newdirection and the SNP are out of ideas!
Scottish Labour will invest in hospices and raise staff pay to NHS levels strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/national/โฆ
The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. Alongside 25 other partners, the UK message is clear: the war in Gaza must end now. We need an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages and a full resumption of aid. gov.uk/government/newโฆ
This terrible conflict in Gaza must end.
The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. Alongside 25 other partners, the UK message is clear: the war in Gaza must end now. We need an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages and a full resumption of aid. gov.uk/government/newโฆ
.@WHOโs staff residence in Deir al Balah, #Gaza, was attacked three times today as well as its main warehouse. Israeli military entered the premises, forcing women and children to evacuate on foot toward Al-Mawasi amid active conflict. Male staff and family members wereโฆ
Thanks to Paul, editor of @thecandbnews for featuring me in the Jul/Aug issue of the C&B News! The magazine covers Currie, Balerno, Juniper Green, Baberton Mains & Colinton - all of which, are areas that I am frequently in, as I walk along the Water of Leith, with my camera!
I was proud to be at the opening of Groomingdales Dog Salon & Spa yesterday. Rachel has put so much effort in to setting up her business, and I could see she has the full love and support of her family. I always admire people who set up their own business, and Rachel isโฆ
Best seat on the bus!
Talat Yaqoob, an equality campaigner and researcher who has worked in the Scottish Parliament, said it was: โextraordinary that a foreign government would get any say over what the Scottish public is permitted to know about the work of its own elected officialsโ.โฆ
I have huge respect for the Evening News's Ian Swanson, so these words mean a lot to me: "Amid all the distrust of politicians and parties, it is good there is a way in which individual MPs can institute non-partisan legislation that will make a real difference to peopleโsโฆ
It was great to start my day working as part of the "Maroon Mile Community Clean Up" along Dalry Road and Gorgie Road - organised by Hearts. I have never picked litter during a thunderstorm before...
Best seat on the bus!
Getting bigger. Wester Hailes Union canal swans.
๐ Today in Parliament I took the chance to thank Primary 4 at @BonalyPrimary for their incredible climate action posters! ๐Their thoughtful suggestions on how we can tackle the climate and nature emergency were inspiring and a powerful reminder that our youngest voices oftenโฆ