What an achievement! I’m delighted for Dr Scott Arthur MP and his amazing team. A well deserved award for an important piece of legalisation 👏 www.holyrood.com/news/view,sc...

I’m old enough to remember when the SNP proposed replacing the regressive Council Tax. Nearly two decades later they’ve settled on a tax on Edinburgh! Tell them what you think of their plans here 👇 www.gov.scot/publications...

Good. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Good to see Edinburgh’s #SummertimeStreets returning. Creating more space for people to walk safely during the festival season benefits residents and visitors alike. A simple, sensible measure that helps the city work better at its busiest. 🚶🚲🎭 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

It’s taken me four years, but I’ve finally achieved what can only be described as the pinnacle of socialist respectability… I’ve been quoted in the Morning Star. 🌹✊ morningstaronline.co.uk/article/edin...

So good to be back on the campaign trail this morning in Sciennes with our fantastic local Labour candidate for the Southside/Newington by-election Ruth Elliott

It was fantastic to attend this event today, marking one year until the Tour gets underway. As the host of the Grand Départ, Edinburgh has a unique opportunity to showcase our city to the world.

A £370,000 pay-off funded by the public purse raises serious questions. I helped draft the Labour amendment being tabled tomorrow and will ensure no stone is left unturned in establishing the facts. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Great to meet S5 students from Tynecastle, Firrhill and Boroughmuir High Schools taking part in the Alistair Darling Internship Programme. Before they head to Westminster tomorrow with Dr Scott Arthur MP, I was pleased to show them around the City Chambers and explain how local government works.

I’ve written a piece in this weekend’s Scotsman/Scotland on Sunday on the strategic importance of tram to help manage Edinburgh’s population and economic growth. Have a read below and tell me what you think? www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

The result wasn’t what we wanted however I had a great time last night with my pals at the Stewart Brewing fan zone in Loanhead. Well organised, good food and it goes without saying quality beer 🍺

Powerful deputations from both sides of the Braids Estate modal filter debate at yesterday’s transport committee. I hope our decision delivers some clarity and draws a line under what has been a tale of woe for many years. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...

Yesterday was a really important step on Edinburgh’s tram journey. I would like to thank everyone who took part in the consultation and the Officers who analysed and presented the findings to committee. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/06/coun...

I think I’m going to get t-shirts made up with “fairly inconclusive” across the front. Seems to be a line that has wound up all the right people. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

I always have a great time at the Scottish Transport Awards in Glasgow, this year it was extra special as the team received a special commendation for the rollout of Edinburgh’s cycle hire scheme 👏

There is always more we can do but I’m really proud of the Officers and all the frontline staff who have really worked hard to make this happy. A fantastic set of results and who doesn’t like beating Glasgow 😜 www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

At this stage of the pilot Edinburgh’s cycle hire scheme really is just the gift that keeps on giving 🚴‍♂️ theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/06/bike...

It was brilliant that common sense prevailed in the end and this event was able to run yesterday. Thanks to everyone who fought for it and helped to make it happen 👏 www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...

I want to thank the public for taking part in this important consultation and officers for analysing and articulating the results. This exercise really does help to shape the strategic business case for tram which we will discuss later this year. www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...

What a fantastic night Dr Scott Arthur MP had at the Currie Beer & Curry Festival last night. It’s a great community event, good beer, good food and good music. I’m obviously better at drinking beer than pouring it 🍺

🚧 Dalmahoy Junction 🚧 “I share the community's frustration with the length of time it has taken to deliver this, especially after we made a clear decision in committee and have ensured the necessary finance is in place to deliver the project. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Edinburgh really is one of the greenest and most beautiful cities in the UK. 🌿 Great to see Malleny Garden in Balerno recognised as one of the city’s hidden gems. We’re incredibly lucky to have this special place right here in the Pentland Hills ward. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...

Not every day you get a letter from Buckingham Palace inviting you to a party!

The SNP should be paying for these by-elections which will probably cost the city around £80k. I hear they have an elaborate system for managing ad-hoc capital allocation so the money shouldn’t be a problem. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/06/two-...

The Voi cycle hire scheme continues to go from strength to strength 🚴‍♂️ www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...

The SNP Group in Edinburgh have elected a leader who doesn’t live in Edinburgh 😳 news.stv.tv/east-central...

I don’t usually post personal stuff or football on here, but I turned 50 this year and I’ve waited 40 years for a day like this. If Hearts don’t do it today I’ll be distraught. If they do, I honestly don’t know how I’ll cope. That’s what this club means to me. This is one bus I hope to see tomorrow🤞

I had the privilege of attending the Transport Innovation Alliance City Leadership Forum in Barcelona this week. It was great to hear from other European city leaders on the challenges they face tacking both Net Zero and Vision Zero objectives.

After many years of a long and laborious legal process I’m pleased a settlement has now been reached. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

We need to learn the lessons of this debacle and not risk repeating them. It is always better to do things right than fast! www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

This is good start. If anyone has further information regarding this incident please get in touch with Police Scotland on 101. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Cllr Jenkinson said: "The best decisions are always grounded in clear evidence and robust data; the worst are always made in the middle of an election. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

The Jenkinson family pets enjoying the sunshine today. Winifred the cat, Brian the tortoise and Angus the dog.

There is a worrying trend of ASB directed at drivers which should concern us all. I hope the driver is ok and those involved are caught and charged. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/bus-dri...

It was great to be out speaking to voters in Oxgangs with Catriona Munro for Edinburgh South Western this morning before the worst named storm (Dave) in history hit. Who knew a priceless work of art was protecting a bin chute in Oxgangs Crescent?

Frustrating further delays to the delivery of Dalmahoy junction. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Interesting article here on how transport infrastructure investment can help to tackle inequality and poverty. www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/why-citys-...

I love these Evening News articles with old images of Edinburgh. This one is focused on Wester Hailes in my ward. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/retro/32-gre...

👏👏👏 theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/03/oxga...

Once introduced and residents and visitors see and feel the benefits of CPZ’s in their area they rarely want to return to the free for all of old. The policy is sound and only introduced in areas with notable parking issues currently. www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...

I enjoyed the Spokes Scottish Parliament Election Hustings last night. The format worked well, we had some tough questions from the floor and a good humoured debate. 🚴‍♀️ www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/council...

In light of this decision my Transport & Environment Committee will now have to revisit the vote taken on the Braids Estate LTN. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/two-edi...

My concern here is we have spent a decade discussing George Street and delivered nothing. Unless there is some compromise across the political groups in the Council we’ll still be talking about ‘what should be done’ with Princes Street in 2036! www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

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Thinking of everyone in Clovenstone after the stabbing in Clovenstone Gardens. Hoping the man injured makes a full recovery. Incidents like this affect whole communities — wishing residents strength and support. Safer streets for everyone should always be the goal. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Angus is a star! theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/03/coun...

My wee dog Angus has just won first place at Crufts in the dog grooming intermediate asian fusion competition. I’m so proud of Angus and delighted for Kristie Rowe at Howl and Hound 👏👏👏

🛍️ Indoor Boot Sale at Westside Centre – every Saturday, rain or shine! Sellers 9–3 | Buyers 10–3 Bargains + Westside Mini Market & more to explore 👀 Worth a visit if you love a good find! ✨

Standing for election WHILST being investigated for benefit fraud is a bold move I’ll give her that 😳 www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

It was a real privilege to attend Craig Gordon’s testimonial dinner tonight at Tynecastle Stadium. Even won a signed strip in the raffle as a bonus 👍