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A hugely insightful visit to the Drum Estate last week to hear about the work being done for residents and businesses alongside the issues impacting them.
I was also delighted to visit the 'Penelope Fleur' store in the stables to hear from staff.
As you can see, their flowers are stunning!
10 Nov 2026
Recently I met with Libertus Services, a charity based in Gracemount who provide support to older people across the south of Edinburgh.
Day care, and care in general, is so important for our communities. The work that the team at Libertus do to ensure that people can live with dignity and independence is vital.
Thank you to the team for taking the time to meet with me.
09 Nov 2026
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Today we remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Earlier this week I planted a memorial tribute in the Constituency Garden of Remembrance in Parliament on behalf of residents of Edinburgh South.
It commemorates all those men and women from our community who have laid down their lives for us.
08 Nov 2026
I've written to @verdobbq in Newington following the exciting news that they've been nominated as a finalist for Best Kebab House in Scotland at the 15th British Kebab Awards.
Earlier this year they were named a winner at the 4th Annual Turkish Restaurant and Takeaway Awards.
I'm always pleased to see local businesses across Edinburgh South doing well and receiving recognition for their work.
Best of luck to the team for the awards ceremony which will take place down in London in February 2027!
06 Nov 2026
We're investing £6 million through the Local News Fund to help local journalism reach new audiences, innovate and continue serving communities across the country.
With audiences moving online and consuming their news differently, the role of local journalism has never been more important. Hear from Minister Murray 👇
05 Nov 2026
With the social media ban for under-16s just around the corner, we headed to a Premier League Kicks session, where teenagers are swapping screen time for football. Government minister Ian Murray, who’s in charge of online safety, joined in and told us what plans are being put in place to give young people more things to do when the ban comes into force.
@dcms
@ianmurraymp
@premierleague
#Football #SocialMediaBan #Teenagers #YouthClubs
30 Oct 2026
📣Ahead of the upcoming fireworks period, I wanted to share an update on the measures being taken to ensure we see no repeat of the disorder we saw in 2023 and 2024.
Measures being taken locally include:
🚫Firework Control Zones for Liberton Grange, Gracemount and Moredun. From today, 30 October, until 8 November, the use of fireworks within these areas is prohibited.
🏫Dedicated youth engagement activities, which have been happening throughout the year, organised by local youth workers and groups alongside the police, the council and other agencies.
🚨A dedicated public order response ready to be deployed by Police Scotland.
I am also pleased to share that, having written to all the major supermarkets in Edinburgh South in the last few weeks, they have once again all confirmed that they will not be selling fireworks in their local stores.
Last year saw a marked improvement locally compared with previous years.
In a survey I ran earlier this year, almost 70% of respondents said their overall experience of the period around Halloween and Bonfire Night was better in 2025 than in previous year.
Hopefully we can build on that progress this year.
30 Oct 2026
CHASING PAVEMENTS 🚶🚶♀️
After hearing from residents about the lack of a path between Ferrier Lane and Torrane Way, I wrote to Taylor Wimpey to raise the issue on behalf of the local community.
The path is now complete and opened on Monday.
It will make pedestrian access from the Farrier Fields estate to Lasswade Road much easier!
29 Oct 2026
What does today’s @uklabour Budget mean for you? Swipe to find out just some of the measures announced today to support people with the cost of living.
28 Oct 2026
🚨A Proposal of Application Notice has been submitted for new housing on the site of the old Liberton Hospital.
The plans are for up to 400 homes, 50% of which will be owned by @edinburgh_council and let for social and mid market rent.
There will be two public consultation events at which residents will be able to speak to the design teams and submit feedback on the plans.
The dates for these have not yet been set but I will share them here when they come out.
🔗In the meantime, the notice can be found on the council's website.
22 Oct 2026
Following the Church of Scotland's decision to sell the Reid Memorial Church, a group of residents are looking into the possibility of a community buy out.
The Reid for the Community group are holding their first public meeting this Sunday 25th October at 4pm in the main church hall to discuss the proposal.
Currently the site hosts a number of activities including the local Scouts, community yoga, and mother and toddler sessions. A community buy out would protect these and offer other opportunities for local groups.
It's a fantastic initiative, well worth attending on Sunday if you are able to.
19 Oct 2026
While Andy Burnham is grappling with the big issues of the day - whether Europe, social care or the Triple Lock - the Conservatives are ducking the difficult decisions and offering half-baked gimmicks.
They've learnt nothing since they were voted out of office two years ago, leaving a faltering economy and crumbling public services.
That was the message at their conference last week from the Shadow Chancellor, Andrew Griffith MP, who served as a Treasury minister under Liz Truss and was one of the architects of the disastrous mini-budget...
My piece this week for the @edinburgheveningnews.
🔗Read the full article here at the link in my bio.
15 Oct 2026
I've written to @verdobbq in Newington following the exciting news that they've been nominated as a finalist for Best Kebab House in Scotland at the 15th British Kebab Awards.
Earlier this year they were named a winner at the 4th Annual Turkish Restaurant and Takeaway Awards.
I'm always pleased to see local businesses across Edinburgh South doing well and receiving recognition for their work.
Best of luck to the team for the awards ceremony which will take place down in London in February 2027!
06 Nov 2026
We're investing £6 million through the Local News Fund to help local journalism reach new audiences, innovate and continue serving communities across the country.
With audiences moving online and consuming their news differently, the role of local journalism has never been more important. Hear from Minister Murray 👇
05 Nov 2026
With the social media ban for under-16s just around the corner, we headed to a Premier League Kicks session, where teenagers are swapping screen time for football. Government minister Ian Murray, who’s in charge of online safety, joined in and told us what plans are being put in place to give young people more things to do when the ban comes into force.
@dcms
@ianmurraymp
@premierleague
#Football #SocialMediaBan #Teenagers #YouthClubs
30 Oct 2026
📣Ahead of the upcoming fireworks period, I wanted to share an update on the measures being taken to ensure we see no repeat of the disorder we saw in 2023 and 2024.
Measures being taken locally include:
🚫Firework Control Zones for Liberton Grange, Gracemount and Moredun. From today, 30 October, until 8 November, the use of fireworks within these areas is prohibited.
🏫Dedicated youth engagement activities, which have been happening throughout the year, organised by local youth workers and groups alongside the police, the council and other agencies.
🚨A dedicated public order response ready to be deployed by Police Scotland.
I am also pleased to share that, having written to all the major supermarkets in Edinburgh South in the last few weeks, they have once again all confirmed that they will not be selling fireworks in their local stores.
Last year saw a marked improvement locally compared with previous years.
In a survey I ran earlier this year, almost 70% of respondents said their overall experience of the period around Halloween and Bonfire Night was better in 2025 than in previous year.
Hopefully we can build on that progress this year.
30 Oct 2026
CHASING PAVEMENTS 🚶🚶♀️
After hearing from residents about the lack of a path between Ferrier Lane and Torrane Way, I wrote to Taylor Wimpey to raise the issue on behalf of the local community.
The path is now complete and opened on Monday.
It will make pedestrian access from the Farrier Fields estate to Lasswade Road much easier!
29 Oct 2026
What does today’s @uklabour Budget mean for you? Swipe to find out just some of the measures announced today to support people with the cost of living.
28 Oct 2026
🚨A Proposal of Application Notice has been submitted for new housing on the site of the old Liberton Hospital.
The plans are for up to 400 homes, 50% of which will be owned by @edinburgh_council and let for social and mid market rent.
There will be two public consultation events at which residents will be able to speak to the design teams and submit feedback on the plans.
The dates for these have not yet been set but I will share them here when they come out.
🔗In the meantime, the notice can be found on the council's website.
22 Oct 2026
Following the Church of Scotland's decision to sell the Reid Memorial Church, a group of residents are looking into the possibility of a community buy out.
The Reid for the Community group are holding their first public meeting this Sunday 25th October at 4pm in the main church hall to discuss the proposal.
Currently the site hosts a number of activities including the local Scouts, community yoga, and mother and toddler sessions. A community buy out would protect these and offer other opportunities for local groups.
It's a fantastic initiative, well worth attending on Sunday if you are able to.
19 Oct 2026
While Andy Burnham is grappling with the big issues of the day - whether Europe, social care or the Triple Lock - the Conservatives are ducking the difficult decisions and offering half-baked gimmicks.
They've learnt nothing since they were voted out of office two years ago, leaving a faltering economy and crumbling public services.
That was the message at their conference last week from the Shadow Chancellor, Andrew Griffith MP, who served as a Treasury minister under Liz Truss and was one of the architects of the disastrous mini-budget...
My piece this week for the @edinburgheveningnews.
🔗Read the full article here at the link in my bio.
15 Oct 2026
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