Edinburgh South West this morning - this is always one of my favourite views.

CONFIRMED - No supermarket in Edinburgh South West will sell fireworks. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Today, Aldi demonstrated real commitment to Edinburgh South West by listening to the concerns I raised. They have now joined all other supermarkets in the area and will not sell fireworks here. By working together, these supermarkets are helping to keep our residents and emergency services safe.

My community Facebook page now has over 10,000 followers - many thanks to everyone who has liked, shared and followed it: www.facebook.com/DrScottArthur/

Parliament only sat for 2 days this week, so my review is a little short: drscottarthur.scot/2025/09/19/m...

It looks like three of these establishments were in Edinburgh South West - Dalry, Chesser and Tollcross. I'm pleased that the women involved are being treated as victims, rather than criminals. Details: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/man-and...

Best seat on a bus!

It is not in Edinburgh South west, but I know many people here care about the future of the Astley Ainslie Hospital site.

I know that what an MP and their office do day-to-day in Parliament can be a bit of a mystery. To try to add transparency, I want to experiment with providing weekly digests. 2 are now available: WB 1st Sept - drscottarthur.scot/2025/09/16/i... WB 8th Sept - drscottarthur.scot/2025/09/16/m...

Today Labour introduced the Hillsborough Law into Parliament. This will once and for all end the culture of cover-ups and hiding the truth, ensuring transparency and accountability. This is for the 97, and their families who spent decades fighting for justice.

Well done to ASDA. Their actions help protect our: ✔️Emergency services ✔️Young people ✔️Pets ✔️Veterans with PTSD Action from my office means that we now only have one supermarket chain in Edinburgh South West selling fireworks: Aldi. Story - www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/superma...

A £5bn vote of confidence in the UK tech sector: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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My next community coffee morning will be in Balerno on the 26th of September. Please register so we can be sure to have enough cups and biscuits! Register: tinyurl.com/mvn7f3fs

I hope to issue my newsletter on Monday, you can sign up for it here: tinyurl.com/nc86bpy2

Lothian Road in Edinburgh South West - I hope everyone is OK. BBC News - Rush hour ambulance crash closes major city centre road www.bbc.com/news/article...

Best seat on the bus.

It's almost 300 miles away, but Edinburgh South West's The Colinton Tunnel is inspiring people in Shrewsbury! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It's great to see Edinburgh South West's Heriot-Watt University win a nomination as "University of the Year"! www.bordertelegraph.com/news/2544569...

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📢 Remember when you read stuff like this: www.transport.gov.scot/news/20-mill... The Bus Partnership Fund was £500 million. ScotGov cancelled it after spending <£30m, much of it on project development. Then announced a £10m Bus Infrastructure Fund, now increased to £20m. Where's the other £450m?

There are great candidates in the Deputy Leadership contest, but it was easy for me to back Bridget Phillipson as she is a real leader - she inspires trust, genuinely listens, acts with integrity, and will empower our party to achieve more than we think is possible.

This is such a good article about childcare - the high cost and postcode lottery of availability is holding back many families in Edinburgh South West. news.stv.tv/east-central...

This is amazing work from Lisa and her fantastic team at The House of Hope in Edinburgh South West!

Today, I asked Minister Hamish Falconer MP if it was time for the UK to rethink its approach to achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

Today, I asked Minister Hamish Falconer MP if it was time for the UK to rethink its approach to achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

Tube strike Wednesday

Yesterday, I stood with Brain Cancer Justice to urge the government to increase investment in brain cancer treatments. Our efforts culminated in delivering a letter to 10 Downing Street. You can sign their petition here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

House Building - This is the kind of ambition we need in Scotland if we are to end the housing emergency.

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Continuing the fuel duty freeze would cost £3.8 billion next year.

Amazing turnout for the inaugural Hailes Quarry Junior Parkrun! 83 young runners! 🤩 Brilliant support from Parkrun & their team, our volunteers & run directors. Special guest volunteer @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social had the honour of counting down to start the run. 🙏🏻

It began as an idea a good while back at one of our meetings, after which we sought a community grant from @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social , partnered with @sw20.info with great support from Parkrun & their Ambassadors.

Councillors from across the city-region (i.e. not just Edinburgh) are raising concerns about the complete confusion surrounding the Scottish Government's upgrade of Sheriffhall roundabout flyover project. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

This is great news for Balerno - well done to all those behind this project. It is going to make a big difference to the local community. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/former-...

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#PavementParking Great to see local MP @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social highlight @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social's PP ban --> www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=20... @edi.bike @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social @rnibscotland.bsky.social @guidedogsuk.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social

This is such a powerful story about how SwinEasy have supported Nadiia Fisenko, a former Ukrainian National swimmer, and how she has supported them. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 www.nurseryandschoolguide.co.uk/post/swimeas...

Rent rises like this are a direct result of the housing emergency created by SNP/Green cuts to affordable housing. www.google.com/amp/s/www.bb...

I have taken the step, ahead of tomorrow's meeting of the Education Committee, of writing to the Council to say it's time to ban smartphones in schools. Letter text below: drscottarthur.scot/2025/09/01/i...

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) monitoring triggered overnight with discharges into the Murray Burn & discharges at two sites in Colinton into the Water of Leith. Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) kit is due to be installed on a CSO next to Sainsbury on 10/09/25. @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social

Filmed on Friday - An update on Edinburgh's South Sub Railway.

A seed has been planted, and will start to grow next Sunday.

Getting ready for the offical Hailes Quarry Junior Parkrun launch next Sunday. We met with all the volunteer marshals, run directors and a small group of young folks for a practice to make sure we’ve got everything covered & ready for the inaugural event. www.parkrun.org.uk/hailesquarry...

A few people have been in touch about driving test availability in Edinburgh, I received this update just before the summer recess:

Yesterday I had the privilege of visiting the home of Parkrun at Bushy Park for my 388th event - and my 33rd different course! I was one of 1819 people taking part. More>>

Delighted to join the opening of the International Fair Trade Towns Conference 2025 at Edinburgh City Chambers 🌎 Inspiring to hear from delegates worldwide, committed to building fairer trade communities. Edinburgh is proud to welcome this important global event. #FairTrade #Scotland #Edinburgh

Amazing story: one of the organisers of the group putting Union Flags up around Manchester previously did time for being part of a people smuggling gang. manchestermill.co.uk/manchester-f...

This is awful news for staff at Napier University - it joins Universities across Scotland in tabling redundancies. The underfunding of the sector by the SNP & Greens is holding back our young people, and damaging the economy. www.bbc.com/news/article...

The Grey Horse is back, and it's lovely to see Amy who I know from The Colinton Inn behind the bar.👍 theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/08/gee-...