Congrats VOCAL on achieving the Silver LGBT Charter. I submitted the below motion to parliament to celebrate your achievement. Keep up the good work.

🎆Stay safe this bonfire night. Help your dog cope with fireworks with the advice below👇

👧Pleased to sign Girlguiding Scotland's pledge to fight misogyny. We must continue to fight for women's safety and quality. Thank you to the girl guides for speaking with me.

📱Virgin Media O2 will begin to switch off its 3G mobile network on 5th of November. The majority of customers will not need to take any action, the operator is directly contacting all customers impacted. 👉More: news.virginmediao2.co.uk/virgin-media...

💛The key messages from the conference were self-determination, economic growth and fairness. 📰You can read more about my thoughts on this years conference here: www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/2555750...

👨‍⚕️Record GP funding to improve access. ✅Over half a billion additional funding ✅GP numbers rising ✅Record number of appointments ✅Waiting lists down The SNP are committed to continuing to make it easier for you to see your GP. 👇More: www.facebook.com/ColinBeattie...

👮Police officers across The Lothians & Scottish Borders will now be using body cameras. The camera is for use when an officer is already responding to a complaint. This will enhance their safety and support victims by capturing evidence. 📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiCE-p3SKtw

🚧Road closure A1 Old Craighall slip roads 📆Mon 03 Nov - Mon 10 Nov 🕐22:00-06:00 Northbound closure ➡️ 3-4 Nov Southbound closure ➡️ 5-6 Nov, 7 & 10 Nov

📢East Lothian Council are seeking your views on the Prestonpans to Levenhall active travel route. 👇Take part: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210566/...

🧑‍⚕️Record investment in our NHS means: ✅Waiting lists are falling ✅An additional 213,000 appointments and procedures ✅Increase in the number of GPs and paramedics More must be done to ensure everyone can get the care they need. 👇More: www.facebook.com/ColinBeattie...

⚡At SNP Conference I spoke with @elecsafetyfirst.bsky.social to hear more about their important work. 👇You can find out more: www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk

👓For National Eye Health Week I visited Peter Brooks Optometrist. It is important that we have regular eye tests to ensure our eyes are healthy. Thanks to the staff at Peter Brooks for your important work. 👉More: www.visionmatters.org.uk

🚧A720 Straiton to Lothianburn Overnight Closure 📆Mon 27 Oct - Mon 17 Nov 🕐20:30-06:00 👇Diversions in place

We’re building a Scotland for all - an inclusive, welcoming, compassionate nation. #SNP25 Conference was full of ideas and debate on achieving a fairer, more prosperous, independent Scotland.

Congratulations and thanks to Islamic Relief for their efforts both as a group and through Disaster Emergency Committee. Keep up the good work.

💓Great to speak with @thebhf.bsky.social and to almost top their leader board. Keep up the good work.

Thanks to ME Action Scotland for speaking with me last weekend. Your work in campaigning for support of those with ME is admirable.

🏠The Housing (Scotland) Bill is a huge step forward but we must continue working to ensure everyone has the dignity of a safe, warm and affordable home. 📰I discussed this in my East Lothian Courier column. 👇Read below www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/2552141...

🧠Mental health matters. Pleased to speak with @SAMHtweets at this years SNP Conference to hear more about their important work. 👉https://www.samh.org.uk/

🚧Potential Delays in Bonnyrigg. 📍Bannock Wood Pre-Development Works, Bonnyrigg (Dalhousie Chesters) Works to deliver the new roundabout on the A9094 Rosewell Road is now underway with work estimated to last 5-6 months.

Thank you @colinbeattiemsp.bsky.social , MSP for Midlothian North & Musselburgh for visiting our stand and signing our pledge to make lung health a priority in Scotland by improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care #snp25

A pleasure to give the keynote speech at the @coalfieldsregen.bsky.social event at SNP Conference. Pleased to support their effective work and support for coalfield communities.

Last week I attended Musselburgh Communities Day at the Fisherrow Centre. It was great to hear more about all the local groups who add so much to our community.

🏠The Scottish Government are delivering record investment into housing support You can read my full press release here: www.colinbeattiemsp.org/constituency...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Independence is the best way to increase living standards. Self-governance has worked for the people of Scotland but only with the full powers of independence alongside EU membership can we realise our potential. 👇More: www.facebook.com/ColinBeattie...

📰Across East Lothian, community organisations are tackling a wide range of issues. In the East Lothian Courier I discuss the important role local groups play in our community. 👇https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/25485009.colin-beattie-column-lottery-funding-great-east-lothian-groups/

🇺🇦Last weekend I attended the opening of the Sunflower Dreamers of Ukraine exhibition. The powerful display presents 40 works created by Ukrainian refugee children in Lviv.

🇩🇪This week I attended the German Day of Unity event. It was great to see how this celebration brings people together.

🇮🇹 Congratulations to Crolla's Italian Kitchen on being names 'Best Italian Establishment' at the 11th Food Awards Scotland. I submitted the below motion marking your success. Keep up the good work.

👓400,087 free eye tests were delivered across the Lothians. The SNP believes medical treatment should be based on your need, not your ability to pay. 👇More: www.facebook.com/ColinBeattie...

🌊Last weeks RNLI visited the Parliament as part of their Float to Live campaign. Their advice saves lives. 1. Tilt your head back 2. Relax 3. Move your hands and legs 4. Your legs sink - that's ok 5. Practice floating 👇You can find out more here: rnli.org/safety/float

⚠️4-week SGN upgrade works in Eskbank, Dalkeith. 📆27 October Be aware that temporary traffic lights and some parking restrictions on Eskbank Road will be in place. Also local road closures on Waverly Road and Avenue Road.

🇵🇸 Humanitarian aid must be allowed into Gaza 📰Press Release: www.colinbeattiemsp.org/constituency...

🏫This morning I visited the P7 class at Loanhead Primary School. It was great to see their enthusiasm for learning and improving their school.

I welcome the Scottish Governments efforts to address growing concerns about gull behaviour in urban areas. NatureScot will be investing £100,000 for councils to invest in a number of potential deterrents. 👇https://www.gov.scot/news/tackling-urban-gull-problems/

🇩🇪 Earlier this month I attended a reception on board of the German Sail Training Ship GORCH FOCK. Thank you for a great evening.

👩‍🎓740,000 Scottish students have benefited from free tuition since the SNP scrapped tuition fees in 2007. 💛The SNP will continue to ensure our young people's opportunities are based on their ability to learn rather than the ability to pay.

📢Dalkeith mine water treatment scheme drop-in 📍Dalkeith Library 📅25 Sept 13:00-19:00 The Mining Remediation Authority will be at Dalkeith on the above to talk over the final design of their River South Esk project. Pop in and learn more.

📰In this weeks column I explored the success of free school meals and the positive impact this is having on education outcomes. 👉More: www.midlothianview.com/news/colin-b...

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦We must ensure the next generation have the best start in life. 💛That is why the SNP offer the most generous package of support than anywhere in the UK. ✅Baby box ✅Scottish Child Payment 🔜Mitigating the two child cap 👇More: www.facebook.com/ColinBeattie...

Israel's attack on Qatar was unjustifiable and must be condemned. 👇More: www.colinbeattiemsp.org/constituency...

Delighted to support Gordon MacDonald MSP’s motion celebrating @HeriotWattUni’s plans for a new Centre for Sustainable Brewing and Distilling. Brewing & distilling are vital to Scotland’s economy. This vision safeguards their future for generations.

Yesterday I was honoured to attend and lay a wreath at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh 478th Aniversary Ceremony. On 10th of September 1547, the last pitched battle between the Scots and the English was fought.

💬Last week we were joined by the Alliance marking the launch of their new "More than Words: Communication for All". Communication is more than just words, it connects us all. 👉More: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿“Power lies with the Scottish people and we believe it is for the Scottish people to decide how we are governed." This is what Scottish party leaders agreed to in 2014. These parties have now ditched this principle. 👇More: www.facebook.com/ColinBeattie...

🇺🇦 We must continue to stand behind Ukraine. I am proud of Scotland's role in welcoming Ukrainian refugees here and the positive contribution they are making. #Ukraine

🇵🇸 It's time to recognise the State of Palestine I am calling on the UK Government to end arms sales to Israel and call for an immediate ceasefire. #Palestine #Gaza

☀️Musselburgh Communities Day is next month! Come along for free entertainment and to find out what local groups are up to in your area.

🧒The SNP will end children living in unsuitable accommodation. Too many children are living in unsecure accommodation. 💛The SNP are taking action to end this. 👇More: www.facebook.com/ColinBeattie...

That’s peak fares away…for good.