Speaking to voters in #Rosyth with fantastic candidate, Fiona Sword. Fiona works with young people who need help and knows how the SNP government has failed for the last 20 years. In May, Scotland can choose @AnasSarwar to be a First Minister who will deliver for Scotland.

This is very welcome news. I have been raising the importance of the High North and Arctic for last 18 months. The UK is a frontline nation and in an ongoing conflict with Russia. This deployment is vital to our national security. This Prime Minister is defending our country.

Out campaigning for Joe Long in Dunfermline. Police, health, social work and education were the main topics raised. All things the SNP have been in charge of for almost 20 years. Scotland can make a different choice in May and gave a Scottish Labour government that will fix these vital issues.

Graeme Downie MP (@graemedowniemp.bsky.social) says the NATO consensus model is too slow for modern crises and should adopt a "neighbourhood" approach, empowering regional allies like the UK to act fast and deny Russia the chance to exploit delays.

As the UK government make welcome announcement increasing commitment to defend the High North and Arctic, I have written a suggestion on how NATO Neighbourhoods could speed up decision making and improve deterrence.

For the second year in a row @melanieward.bsky.social and I organised a small Scottish party at Westminster for some fellow MPs. An informal Burns night with great Scottish food and drinks. Of course it had to include Stephens pies!

Some lunchtime campaigning with my friend @vonnsand.bsky.social in Glasgow today. In May, Scotland can choose to be represented by fantastic MSPs like Vonnie who will focus on improving public services like our NHS and education.

Out in Oakley tonight with Scottish Labour candidiate for Dunfermline, Joe Long, and Scotland Office Minister, @kirstymcneill.bsky.social. The weather was rough and wild. The response from local people was warm and welcoming. Thanks to Kirsty for joining us.

Damp in Bearsden earlier on today but a great reception on doors for Lorna Dougall ahead of the by-election on Thursday. People thoroughly fed up with the local SNP Council just as they are fed up with almost 20 years of SNP government in Scotland.

Great to be in Comrie with Joe Long, the fantastic Scottish Labour candidate for Dunfermline at Holyrood election. People fed up of failing SNP public services but looking forward to how £20m of UK Labour Government money can be used to improve West Fife Villages.

NEC has helpfully taken a quick and decisive decision. We now need to move on, allow Andy Burnham to get on with continuing the fantastic job he is doing in Greater Manchester and winning the by-election in Gorton and Denton.

SNP Ministers and members have shared posts that advocate wild conspiracy theories that harm democratic debate in Scotland and the UK. Does the SNP endorse this and if not why have they taken no action against these individuals? www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

This is what I said last week on Greenland. This is and must continue to be the position of the UK government in the face of any threat, military or economic from any country. #greenland

Why the UK and Scotland are the frontline in Arctic security. Putin’s actions have already hit the most vulnerable people in the UK through higher energy bills and they will again if we don’t act. The High North is critical. We can’t ignore it. parliamentnews.co.uk/russia-under...

While Robert Jenrick is getting most of the attention, don’t miss that today a Reform staff member grabbed a journalist in Scotland to try and get them to stop asking questions. This is what we’re dealing with www.itv.com/watch/news/w...

This week I led a debate on the importance of the High North and Arctic to UK security. The UK is a front line nation and the decisions Putin takes will harm the most vulnerable people in the UK the most.

The SNP is risking Scotland's energy security and costing our country thousands of jobs by their dogmatic, ideological driven and baseless opposition to safe, clean nuclear power. Scotland deserves so much better. My piece in The Scotsman this week.

This is fantastic news as this Labour government continues to correct the failure to invest for the previous 15 years. This kind of investment is the only way to secure our energy supply and deliver stable pricing for consumers and businesses.

Support for Greenland should be part of wider increase in European capability in the Arctic and High North. We must show our own strength to deter Russia on our frontline. @politico.eu www.politico.eu/article/uk-u...

Absolutely right the UK is prepared to take this action. The Russian Shadow Fleet has been warned time and time again. Putin will only understand action.

Scoop with @charliehparker.bsky.social: British special forces are being readied for raids on stateless tankers, as our analysis finds 107 ships sanctioned by Britain fly false flags. SBS commandos may rappel onto tankers for the raids, we're told. www.thetimes.com/article/39e5...

This is a great #StarterPack. Thanks Gavin.

The UK's support for Ukraine and our geography close to the critical High North and Arctic means we are on the front line of Putin's expansionist plans and must be prepared. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...

This is the man who activists in the UK advocate for. A man who thinks it’s an unreasonable level of censorship to stop a platform making sexualised images of children and women. In a way it’s good that they’re being so clear about whose team they’re really on. Get in the bin.

Wise words in here from a man who knows what he's talking about.

Slowly abandoning The Other Place. Been here a while too but send me tour Starter Packs anyway. 😂

Responding to a series of written questions from Labour MP @GraemeDownieMP, defence minister @AlistairCarns said Russia continues to pose a sustained challenge to Euro-Atlantic security. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-warns-of-...

Energy Security means more renewables and domestic production but we must defend physical assets too. Putin's invasion of Ukraine increased energy prices, harming the poorest in the UK the most. We must deter Russian aggression to stop it happening again. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-warns-of-...

If more is not done, we risk sleep-walking into a direct conflict with Russia. It will be the most vulnerable people in the UK that will suffer most if we do not deter Russian aggression. My piece on @labourlist.bsky.social this morning. labourlist.org/2026/01/labo...

As an 11-year-old boy, I lost my friend to an IRA bomb. I want victim families like Tim's to get answers. The government's Legacy Commission offers hope of that possibility writes @graemedowniemp.bsky.social

We need to make sure the energy grid and system we are building for the future is secure. As long as we rely on components from geopolitical opponents like China, it will not be. We must build a UK supply chain for cellular modules and other parts. www.thetimes.com/article/37e4...

The SNP's mismanagement continues with an underspend of £1bn. That money could be spent on services or skills in Dunfermline and Dollar or across the country. Next year, Scotland can choose a new direction with @anassarwar.bsky.social and a @scottishlabour.bsky.social government at Holyrood.

The SNP talk about wanting closer relations with the EU but block a project that would do just that. Why do Fife SNPs and the SNP Scottish Government not support a project that would bring 80,000 visitors to Scotland and generate £11.5m for the local economy?

The SNP are dragging their feet on a ferry from Rosyth to Dunkirk that would bring visitors and trade to Fife. They talk about closer links with Europe but choose not to act. I will keep doing everything I can to make this ferry happen. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...

Another great Scots Night at #Lab25. Scotland can set a #NewDirection with a UK Labour government working with a Scottish Labour administration at Holyrood to deliver better health, education and other services.

Great to hear @lucympowell.bsky.social at Scottish Fabians #Lab25 event. We must all campaign from now until election day in May to make Anas Sarwar the next First Minister of Scotland to give our country the #NewDirection it needs and deserves.

Great to hear @lucympowell.bsky.social at Scottish Fabians #Lab25 event. We must all campaign from now until election day in May to make Anas Sarwar the next First Minister of Scotland to give our country the #NewDirection it needs and deserves.

A fantastic speech by Anas Sarwar at #Lab25. We should not be shy about this UK Labour government's achievements. The choice Scotland has in 7 months is clear. More failure and decline with the SNP or a new direction with Scottish Labour.

Last nights interim published figures of CLP nominations for Deputy Leader are very encouraging for Lucy Powell. With 221 to 140, that’s 61%. Final nominations will be known tomorrow but this shows clear support from members from the length and breadth of the country. (1/3)

🚨BIG NEWS FOR FIFE 🚨 After months of campaigning, working alongside fellow Fife Labour MPs, Richard Baker and Melanie Ward, and @RichardBakerMP, we have secured £40 million for Fife communities through Labour’s Pride in Place Programme. That’s the difference a Labour Government makes 🌹

Great to have @lucympowell.bsky.social in Scotland visiting Dunfermline, Stirling and Glasgow. There is a huge amount of knowledge, experience and talent across Scotland. Lucy will be an independent voice to support this Labour government and help it succeed.

An important series starting this week in @heraldscotland.bsky.social by @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social on defence and security and what it means for Scotland. Pleased to have contributed today on the threat we face from Russia and the grey conflict we are already in with Vladimir Putin.

Disability Labour members vote to nominate @lucympowell.bsky.social for the Labour Party Deputy Leadership Election The result of our member ballot- Lucy Powell - 60.1% Bridget Phillipson - 22.8%   No nomination should be made - 17.1%

Labour is at its best when we are clear about whose side we are on, and in whose interests we serve, when our values shine through. I want us to be clear that our objective is to lift children out of poverty and that will mean we need to lift the 2 child benefit cap www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Speaking to Nick Robinson for Political Thinking on why I’m standing to be a full time Deputy Leader - being clear about whose side we are on, being a bridge between the movement & leadership, lifting the two child limit, the atrocities in Gaza and telling a unifying story 👇

Defence is one of Scotland's most successful industries but the SNP chose to snub the sector's largest trade show. Wales and Northern Ireland governments were there while the SNP failed Scottish workers. All because of their childish policies. www.thetimes.com/article/0dc5...

"It's not my intention to fill the airwaves with a running commentary on the government…But equally I don't think we should shy away from having this conversation right now because clearly there are things that aren't working." 👇me @manchestereveningnews.co.uk t.co/Mll15mdfZI

The Armed Forces Commissioner will be vital to improving conditions the forces and their families. I ensured the Commissioner will be able to publish reports relevant to devolved topics and work with Holyrood to deliver changes. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

Fascinating insights from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at @chathamhouse.org today. The threat the UK and NATO faces from Russia and others is real. We must respond accordingly to protect and deter. It was particularly interesting to hear of a growing NATO role in the High North and Arctic.

At PMQs I asked how the government can better support young people to give them the opportunities they deserve. @carnegieuk.bsky.social found that people under 49 were twice as likely to have been impacted by rising costs of living compared to 65+ youtu.be/25Ouqt8wOAU?...