Today the cross-party @CommonsHomeAffs publishes our report on the disorder last summer. July and August saw widespread disorder, following appalling murders of children in Southport. This was violent disorder, not legitimate protest. It was properly policed as such. (1/9)

We were very pleased to welcome @chrismurraymp.bsky.social to our offices last Friday to discuss our continued work in supporting EU nationals living in Scotland navigate the EU Settlement Scheme, transitioning to eVisas and supporting EU citizens with welfare and financial inclusion advice.

An honour to host a meeting on tackling abuse in the UK armed forces in Parliament today, with @CRINwire @cmjhq @SaluteHerUK Those serving our country should never face sexual, physical or emotional abuse.

Great to see the announcement today that local arts organisations incl. Edinburgh International Festival, Dance Base, Summerhall, and the Brunton will be receive a boost in funding from Creative Scotland. Only possible thanks to the record devolution settlement, delivered by a UK Labour Government.

We must never forget the horror of the Holocaust. It is our duty to learn from history, and our responsibility to ensure it is never repeated. Which weighs especially heavily in these difficult times. So it was moving to sign the Holocaust Memorial Trust’s Book of Commitment in the House of Commons.

It was great to meet with Scotland Secretary @IanMurrayMP in Dover House about the issues facing Edinburgh East & Musselburgh: such as economic growth, employment rights, culture and sewage. I’m working hard to ensure my constituency’s voice is heard at the heart of government

This week I’ve been in the Committee for the Employment Rights Bill. This is the biggest change to workers’ rights in a generation 🔥Ending fire-and-rehire 💪🏻Ending exploitative zero-hours contracts 🏡Better flexibility, family and union rights 1️⃣Rights from day one 👷‍♂️Pay for cancelled shifts

It was so great to be at the Christmas lights switchon in Craigmillar. Lots of fun for the kids, amazing choir and fab to see the community coming together. Well done Cheryl and the Places for People Scotland team for organising. 🎅🏻🎄 Firmly in the Christmas Spirit now!! 🎄🎅🏻