This is a welcome u-turn from the SNP Government - A £20k pay rise for NHS bosses when CAMHS is under so much pressure would have been an insult to staff, parents and young people in Edinburgh South West. Story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Well done to The Free Company in Balerno - They have been awarded a prestigious Michelin Green Star in the 2026 Great Britain & Ireland Guide for its "outstanding commitment to sustainable gastronomy". Check them out here: www.the-free-company.com @edinburghminute.com @edinreporter.bsky.social

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I will be issuing my e-newletter soon, you can sign up here: tinyurl.com/EdSWNewsletter

What do people think? Should we expect more companies to have braille on food packaging? Well done to @sightscotland.bsky.social for raising this!

From braille on baked beans to bus stops that are safe for visually impaired riders. A good conversation today with @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social about everyday barriers that shouldn’t still exist in 2026, from floating bus stops to inaccessible payment terminals.

I am so proud to have @sightscotland.bsky.social based in Edinburgh South West.

I paid a fascinating visit to The University of Edinburgh Advanced Computing Facility (ACF) today. The ACF is one of Europe’s largest research computing data centres. It is acknowledged by the AI and high performance computing community as a global leading supercomputing site.

It was great to meet with Sight Scotland at their HQ in Edinburgh South West today.

Anxiety can be debilitating, unseen by others but overwhelming inside. It steals focus, drains energy, and turns simple moments into battles. This group from Health All Round is about ensuring nobody need face this awful condition alone.

This is Brain Tumour Research on the incredible scale of ambition in The National Cancer Plan. braintumourresearch.org/blogs/latest...

Confirmed: The UK Government will support my Rare Cancers Bill as part of the National Cancer Plan. Many thanks to every single person who has been part of making this happen! assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/698315...

Yesterday in Parliament we discussed the Government's proposed changes to "indefinite leave to remain", with many MPs saying they were concerned that the changes could be retrospective. This was in relation to e-petitions 727372 & 746363. Full debate: youtu.be/FUl2qa0xc4g

This is an update on what I was doing in Parliament last week: drscottarthur.scot/2026/02/02/m...

This is unbelievable: The UK Gov has confirmed that my Rare Cancers Bill will be a key part of the National Cancer Plan: www.gov.uk/government/n... There is more to do to get the Bill passed, and many people to thank - but one man got me this far. @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.com

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Friday’s headlines: South suburban railway tram plan, funding blow for Community Task Force Volunteers, Teviot Row House reopening + your weekend guide ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... #edinburgh

Lower Energy Bills for Scots Labour is locking in the Warm Home Discoun right through to 2031, and making it automatic in Scotland so families don’t miss out. And in April, bills will fall by another £150. See: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Today we had the sad task of updating the number of covid dead. ❤️

Many thanks to all who came along to my "Afternoon Tea" in Craiglockhart this afternoon, which I hosted in the excellent Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club. We had over 20 people attending, and the topics raised included potholes to trans rights!

In 2021, Scotland was promised 110,000 affordable homes by 2032: around 11,000 per year. The reality shows that promise may get broken. 📆 2021/22 = 9,757 homes completed 📆 2022/23 = 9,680 📆 2023/24 = 8,413 📆 2024/25 = 6,582 Add your name. Help Scotland get what it needs. 👉 shelterscotland.org/Act

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Well done to Edinburgh South West's Dr Pia Cortes Zuleta on winning the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Award for Physical Science. I was there in Speaker's House yesterday evening to see her pick it up, and was very proud.

I plan to submit a response to the UK Government's consultation on its proposals to change how the immigration system works. My submission will be on behalf of Edinburgh South West, so please take part in this survey to ensure your view is considered: forms.office.com/e/LT7GGRJdSe...

Rare Cancers Bill passes Second Reading The Rare Cancers Bill, which is promoted by Edinburgh South West MP, Dr Scott Arthur, has passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords. The legislation is intended to tackle gaps in research, treatment development and access to clinical trials for people…

I’m supporting Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week. New findings show these cancers receive just 19% of research funding despite causing 40% of all cancer related deaths. This imbalance is shocking and unacceptable.

This is a very serious situation at one of Edinburgh's best schools. I am pleased that the headteacher and Cllr James Dalgleish, as education convenor, are acting promptly to address it. See - www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/council...

An official investigation has been launched after the Government's own finance rules were broke when a secret £175,000 pay-off was made to a “sacked” ferry boss. From: share.google/8Q0VLoqkgzi2...

This is how the SNP budget worked out yesterday: 1. Those earning up to £43,663 will pay less tax. 2. Cuts to Councils (bad news for pothole haters). 3. Marginal cut to housing... in a housing crisis. 4. Cuts to education & skills. 5. Cuts to support for veterans. What would you have prioritised?

Robot Pothole Killer - Robotiz3d is an autonomous pothole detection, prevention, and repair robot... and I got a chance to see it today. Is robots fixing our roads part of the future?

It's Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week 2026. @lesssurvivable.bsky.social is calling on the Government to finally tackle the shocking research gap holding back progress. Consistent, sustained research is crucial. It's time to close the gap! #CloseTheResearchGap

Bit minging this morning in the Calders Greenshoots garden but we made some progress. Just need a decent weather day now for installing the solar panels.

"Evidence shows that PR leads to higher turnout, more representative governments and more stable policymaking." Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system. Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏

@edinburghminute.com @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @spokes.org.uk

🚨 Shocking Stats on Speeding Near Edinburgh Schools! 🚨 I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying. More>>

My Rare Cancers Bill now has 19 peers lined up to speak in the 2nd Reading debate on Friday. The debate will be led by Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay, & Baroness Merron (Minister) will respond for the Government. The House of Lords Library Bill briefing: lordslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...

Government road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers Government plans to introduce a new road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers according to the local MP for Edinburgh South West. Dr Scott Arthur spoke during a session in parliament when…

We welcome Minister @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social remarks yesterday that less survivable cancers will be a key focus in the National Cancer Plan and that her department is considering #APPGonLessSurvivableCancers' inquiry recommendations. A positive step forward for these deadly cancers.

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Fantastic to join North Cheshire CAMRA members for their regional meeting today at The Albion, and to have a full and frank conversation with them about the current crisis facing pubs and work taking place to get the sector on a stable footing.

This afternoon I met with Karen Scott (Chief Executive of Scotmid Co-op) and her top team. I got a wee tour of the new Scotmid store on Dundee Street, and we discussed some of the opportunities and challenges facing the company.

The Union Canal in Fountainbridge this morning 🥶

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University Cuts - Unions are balloting on strike action at Heriot-Watt and 3 other universities in Scotland, after senior management at all four universities said they couldn't rule out compulsory redundancies in response to Scottish Government cuts. See - uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/staff-f...

If you missed it, you can download my 2025 report here: drscottarthur.scot/2025/12/31/d... I also have a video version: youtu.be/QDl3sZ1ccRI 💼 Want to join the team? We have a vacancy for someone passionate about making Edinburgh South West an even better place: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...

This is a growing problem. Edinburgh was promised funding to cut bus journey times, but the SNP Government withdrew the cash. The result is predictable: slower buses, longer queues, and even more gridlocked roads. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ensay and Ezra are running 5km every day in December to raise money for families of police officers and police staff who have lost their lives on duty - the charity is COPS, Care of Police Survivors. If you can afford it, you can support their efforts here: www.justgiving.com/page/ensay-a...

I used the Erasmus programme back in 2010 and I'm so pleased to see young people getting the same opportunity I did (albeit in my late twenties!)

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I now have six peers confirmed as interested in speaking during the debate on the Second Reading of my Rare Cancers Bill in the House of Lords on 16 January. More>>

Today in Parliament @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social shared his experience of visiting high schools in his constituency. One of the most common questions he gets is about changing the voting system. The Elections Bill will be an opportunity to listen to these young people and make their votes count