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As you may know, my father passed away after living with advanced Alzheimer’s. So I’m running the London Marathon for Alzheimer's Research UK. I know times are tight but if you fancy chucking in a couple of quid, it’ll be greatly appreciated. Thanks. justgiving.com/page/david-pre…

Communities shouldn’t have to accept buildings being left to deteriorate to such an extent they become an eyesore or dangerous. Today I raised a specific case with the First Minister - we have the legislation but we need to ensure it works in the best interests of communities 👇

Spine chilling article about #AssistedDying , and the potential pressures put on those with life limiting conditions, who want to live life to the fullest. Westminster parliamentarians need to reflect on evidence that has presented itself since the first vote- before the

I chatted with WASPI campaigners this morning. I have always been proud to stand with them and will continue to do so.

I met with the Royal College of Psychiatrists Royal College of Psychiatrists and listened to their concerns about the worrying trend of increasing mental health challenges facing our country as well as the failure to fund services to the level needed for those affected by mental illnesses.

Great to meet and speak with Guide Dogs Scotland - they do amazing work supporting people with sight loss in Scotland. As well as providing mobility for people who are blind or partially sighted, they also undertake vital research, campaigns and raise awareness.

Scottish Coastal Clean Up are in Scottish Parliament highlighting the pressing challenges facing beach cleaning organisations across Scotland & calling for greater awareness, policy changes & industry accountability in tackling marine litter pollution. We need less pollution on our beaches

There are over 1301 children & young people from armed forces & veteran families in Fife - many of them may be young carers. It was great to chat with some of them outside Scottish Parliament raising awareness of Young Carers Action Day. Forces Children Scotland do excellent work raising awareness

I welcomed Tam from Rosyth and Bill from Inverkeithing in visiting the Scottish Parliament today. The parliament is well worth a visit if you fancy it.

Great to host a discussion on the state of Fife’s former coalfields this morning in Dunfermline at FireStationCreative. Good to discuss challenges with presentations from Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Community Trade Hub & Fife College as well as lots of dialogue from local groups in attendance

Fires, some ferocious, involving rechargeable batteries common in household devices are on the rise. Safe use of these batteries is essential to prevent accidental fires in the home. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have created guidance about lithium-ion batteries - see here firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/lithiu…

Nice to meet with campaigners from community groups and members of the Scottish Fair Trade team in Scottish Parliament today ahead of a debate about Scotland as a Fair Trade Nation this afternoon. All unfair trade that exploits and damages our planet and people should end.

Attended a debate in Scottish Parliament today marking 300 years of the Black Watch & had the pleasure to meet & chat with Black Watch veterans outside Parliament. It is important to remember all who have served as well as those who have paid the ultimate price in service of our country.

Met with Blood Bikes Scotland whose volunteers deliver high-quality services, free of charge, 365 days a year in all weathers providing significant cost savings to our NHS. The charity is entirely funded by voluntary donation & they do incredible work. See more 👇bloodbikesscotland.co.uk

Met with students & supporters from SRUC Elmwood Golf outside Scottish Parliament demonstrating against the proposed closure of the animal care unit at the Cupar campus. The closure of this facility would be utterly unacceptable, a massive loss to Fife and a failure for future students.

Thanks to Alex Rowley MSP for hosting the launch of a new paper commissioned by ASLEF on Green Bonds to fund railway infrastructure and to Paul Sweeney John Mason Claire Baker Richard Leonard for coming along to the event

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham tells Ciaran Jenkins that Brexit caused "the biggest rupture" in politics and Labour needs to "talk more about how that has damaged the country's prospects". Read and watch: channel4.com/news/andy-burn…

Thanks to Alex Rowley MSP for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME.

Israel is committing genocide. Israel will only stop when Western Governments impose widespread sanctions: ▪️ End all arms sales ▪️ Impose economic sanctions ▪️ Ban Israeli settlement goods ▪️ Freeze the assets of all those responsible My new article: labouroutlook.org/2025/05/20/let…