CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE DEFECTIVE ESCALATORS – AN UPDATE A number of my constituents contacted me concerning the defective lift and escalators at the Kilbowie Road entrance to Clydebank Shopping Centre. I have kept in regular contact with the Centre Manager. 1/2

Starting off 2026 with a busy month of surgeries! 📍If you live in Alexandria, Dumbarton or Clydebank, you can attend one of my surgeries should you require my assistance. 📧No appointments necessary but you can email [email protected] to note your attendance.

I was delighted to meet with my constituent & fellow Unison member Damilola in Parliament to support Unison's campaign for migrant workers' protection. I am grateful for his contributions to our community and fully support Unison's proposed changes to Health & Social Care visas.

❓What has Labour delivered this week? 🛠️500+ jobs saved at Grangemouth ✅Employment Rights Bill passed delivering the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation 👩‍🎓Re-joined EU Erasmus scheme 📉Inflation down 👇Interest rates down The difference voting Labour makes.

At this week's Scottish Affairs Committee meeting, I asked the UK Chair of ExxonMobill to provide me with the company's profits for last year following their closure of their Mossmorran plant in Fife. He could not give me an answer. I found this extraordinary given his position at Exxon.

🛠️Labour have secured the future of Grangemouth, investing £120million to protect 500+ local jobs & hundreds more in the supply chain. 🏗️While SNP & Conservative Governments let Grangemouth slowly decline, Labour stepped in and saved the country's last remaining ethylene plant.

🎄My constituency office at 45 Kilbowie Road will be closed on the following dates to give my hard-working staff some time off with their families over the festive period. 📧Please note you can still email me at [email protected] should you require assistance.

🥃It was a privilege to host and speak at last night's Pernod Ricard event as MP for West Dunbartonshire. We have the largest UK based operation in Kilmalid, a state of the art bottling facility employing more than 1000 workers locally - great to see the event so well attended!

✅The Employment Rights Bill has officially passed through Parliament, a major victory for working people across the country! 👏I joined the Minister for Employment Rights to celebrate the passing of this landmark legislation which brings workers' rights into the 21st century.

My final surgeries of the year will take place this Friday 19 December in Alexandria, Dumbarton and Clydebank📍 🕤9:30am Alexandria Library 🕚11am Dumbarton Library 🕒3pm Clydebank Library No appointments necessary, but feel free to contact me to note your intention to attend📧

I attended @humaneworldorg.bsky.social @animallawfdn.bsky.social @ciwf.org.uk Parliamentary Reception in support of the campaign to end misleading animal welfare labelling. Many of my constituents asked that I represent them at this event & advocate for accurate information on all animal products.

📝Take a look at some of what I got up to this week in Parliament and back home in West Dunbartonshire as your Member of Parliament. 📧For regular updates on how I am representing you as your MP, subscribe to my monthly newsletter: forms.gle/7mCTr4Aeu2mA...

At the debate on Grangemouth, I outlined our Scottish Affairs Committee findings. We concluded the previous Conservative Government & Scottish Government could have acted sooner. The resulting hardship could've been avoided and we emphasised the importance of early intervention.

This week, I will be holding 4 advice surgeries at various locations across West Dunbartonshire👇 Friday 12 December: 📍9:30am Alexandria Library 📍11am Dumbarton Library 📍3pm Clydebank Library Saturday 13 December: 📍11am Duntocher Village Hall No appointments necessary.

Still searching for the perfect Christmas gift? Dalmuir Golf Course has got you sorted🎁✅ We have vouchers for £100, £50 and £25 available to purchase in store, or get in touch for payment details!🏌️ Get them now in time for Christmas for the golf-obsessed in your life!⛳️🎄

🎛️Rounding off #SmallBusinessSaturday was my visit to The Glasgow Stove Centre in Duntocher, Clydebank. 🔥They are the largest supplier of wood-burning & multi-fuel stoves in the West of Scotland, employing several local people in West Dunbartonshire. Thanks for the tour Gavin!

☕️Next up for #SmallBusinessSaturday was Grove Food & Beverage in Levengrove Park, Dumbarton to try some of their fantastic menu! 🧁Officially opening their doors just last year, the family-owned café has established themselves as a local staple and I can see why - thanks again!

My first visit for #SmallBusinessSaturday was to the fully organic Portnellan Farm in Gartocharn on the banks of Loch Lomond. 🚤🏠I was extremely impressed by their diversification, offering accommodation for a relaxing weekend away and fun water activities right on the Loch!

Meetings, events and lots of visits across West Dunbartonshire - take a look at some of what I got up to last week as your Member of Parliament📝

This past weekend marked #SmallBusinessSaturday, and I had the pleasure of visiting three fantastic family-owned small businesses across West Dunbartonshire. Thanks to Portnellan Farm in Alexandria, Grove Food and Beverage in Dumbarton and the Glasgow Stove Centre in Clydebank for having me!

⚽️🟥I attended Dumbarton F.C.'s ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ event and took part in their Q&A with local school pupils. Racism has no place in our country. I was very impressed by their curiosity, passion for anti-racism and knowledge on the topics of race, racism, and anti-racism.

It was great to visit Castle View Care Home in Dumbarton today and spend some time chatting with the residents & hard-working staff. Thank you to Cheryl, Catherine & all the staff at Castle View for welcoming me and for providing such a vital service in our community.

This week marked the conclusion of our Committee's review of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, also known as #HillsboroughLaw. It was a great honour & privilege to be part of the Bill committee, particularly the emotional evidence sessions involving the families affected.

My West Dunbartonshire Wrapped 2025! 📧A busy year of casework and being a real voice for West Dunbartonshire at every opportunity. 📝There is still so much work to be done and I look forward to meeting and supporting more of my constituents in 2026. #SpotifyWrapped

As a member of the Clydebank Neighbourhood Board, I'm delighted to unveil our 10 year 'Pride in Place' plan funded by the UK Labour Government. 🏬Clydebank has a proud history & our plan will ensure we have a bright future with a revitalised town centre. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/media/i4blud...

📍I will be at Yoker Community Campus for my final Yoker surgery of the year this Saturday 6 December at 11am. Please attend should you have any local issues or concerns that you would like my assistance with. As Yoker is split, you can check if I'm your MP here: members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP

📰My final monthly newsletter of 2025! 📝Read to find out some of what I’ve been doing this past month in West Dunbartonshire & in Parliament as your MP. ✉️If you want to receive next month's newsletter straight to your inbox, sign up via the link here: forms.gle/dqb5YbtuRwjP...

This week, I am holding five surgeries across West Dunbartonshire🗓️ Friday 5 December: 📍9:30am Alexandria Library 📍11am Dumbarton Library 📍3pm Clydebank Library 📍6pm Goldenhill Primary School Saturday 6 December: 📍11am Yoker Community Campus No appointment necessary.

⚡️Scottish Power are providing vital advice on how to prepare and stay safe if you experience a power cut this winter: 1. Save the 105 number 2. Keep a torch & batteries nearby 3. Charge your phone 4. Have extra blankets/clothes ready These actions can make all the difference.

📍My final surgery details for the year! 📞If you are a resident of Alexandria, Dumbarton or Clydebank, please get in touch should you require my assistance with any issue. 👇To check if you are one of my constituents, you can enter your postcode below: members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP

📝Another busy week in Parliament and back home in West Dunbartonshire! 📧Take a look at some of what I got up to this week as your Member of Parliament.

We met with the new Foreign Secretary yesterday. The 8th Minister to hold this office over the 8 years of Jagtar’s imprisonment. I urged greater urgency & immediate action to secure his release. I hope this is the last Foreign Secretary we ask to meet. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...

📭Today I had my annual visit to the Royal Mail Sorting Office in Clydebank where I witnessed first hand all their incredible hard work during the busy Black Friday sales and in the run up to Christmas. Thanks to Paul & all the team for the warm welcome. Keep up the good work!

📈Today's Budget is about renewing our economy & communities. Building a fairer country where living standards rise & public services are renewed. Better wages✅ Child poverty down✅ Austerity rejected✅ Energy bills down✅ Delivering for West Dunbartonshire and for Scotland.

❗️Labour is cutting your energy bills by £150 - every single year. Alongside our expansion of the Warm Homes Discount, this will mean that The Labour Party has delivered £300 off of energy costs for those Scots most in need. Helping tackle the cost of living with action on energy.

The scrapping of the two-child benefit cap is the biggest reduction in child poverty this century. Today's Budget delivers for Scotland - raising children out of poverty & helping tackle the cost of living for hard working families. Scotland at the heart of a Labour Government.

💡I met up with Martin McCluskey MP, Minister for Energy Consumers to discuss the expansion of our UK Labour Government’s Warm Homes Discount. ⚡️Thousands more of my West Dunbartonshire constituents are set to benefit from £150 towards their energy bills over the next few of weeks!

This Friday 28 November, I will be holding 3 surgeries across West Dunbartonshire🗓️ 📍9:30am Alexandria Library 📍11am Dumbarton Library 📍3pm Clydebank Library No appointments necessary however you can email [email protected] to note your intention to attend.

🩷👏My congratulations to Asda Tickled Pink on raising an amazing £100million for breast cancer charities! 💚It was great to join Asda in Parliament and thanks to our Dumbarton & Clydebank stores for their part in reaching this total, doing life changing fundraising work. @breastcancernow.bsky.social

I have signed the cross-party open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, highlighting the urgent need for a targeted screening programme for men at highest risk of prostate cancer. This approach is practical, affordable, and life-saving. @pcr-uk.bsky.social

📝Another busy week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire! Take a look at some of what I got up to this week as your MP below👇 📧For regular monthly updates on my work, subscribe to my newsletter: forms.gle/TLZG9fmxW1Aa...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿My congratulations to everyone associated with the Scotland Men’s International football team and their heroic performance this week qualifying for the World Cup! 👏I highlighted our historic win today and how lucky Scotland are to have fellow Bankie John McGinn in our squad!

English schools in deprived areas are benefitting from new solar energy funded by GB Energy. Despite discussions with the Scottish Government and their allocation of over £4million, they are choosing to spend it on other projects while schools in West Dunbartonshire miss out.

Learners in West Dunbartonshire are waiting months on end for driving tests, continuing to pay thousands for lessons with slim chances of securing a test at their local centre. The Secretary of State outlined what action the UK Labour Government is taking to tackle the backlog.

❄️🎁Give the gift of golf this Christmas with Dalmuir Golf Course! ⛳️We are so excited to announce that for the first time, gift vouchers to play Dalmuir Golf Course will be available to purchase! 🎄Buy our £25, £50 & £100 vouchers in shop, or contact us for payment details.