Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor (East Renfrewshire) by-election, first prefs: Labour: 1901 (41.9%, +21.7) SNP: 1142 (25.1%, -8.3) Reform: 1018 (22.4%, new) Green: 247 (5.4%, +2.0) Conservative: 207 (4.6%, -6.2) Abolish: 27 (0.6%, new) (Non-returns: Inds 26.0% & 5.1% Alba 1.1%) Lab elected stage 6

Credit unions change lives. But too often they are held back by unnecessary red tape and a lack of support. I’ve written for Parliament News about how we can unlock their full potential and why that matters for communities across the country. Read it here: parliamentnews.co.uk/credit-union...

Great to join Councillor James McPhilemy at Pollock Hall on Saturday for the first of the two Condorrat community clean-ups. Big thanks to everyone who helped organise and to the council team for collecting everything afterwards. Always good to get stuck in and do our bit!

🌈 Looking forward to attending Pride Cumbernauld at Palacerigg Country Park on 16th of August. It’s a brilliant, family-friendly celebration of inclusion and pride, with live music, local stalls and community support. Everyone is welcome! Come along from 10am to 4pm and get involved.

Palacerigg Golf Course Family Fun Day is taking place THIS SATURDAY! Get along to celebrate their 50th Anniversary, it's sure to be a great day out for all the family! 🕛 Saturday 26th July, 12pm-5pm 📍 Palacerigg Golf Course More info👇

The Fire Brigades Union were at Westminster this week calling for sustained investment in our fire and rescue services. I met with reps from Lanarkshire, to stand against cuts that put lives at risk such as fewer firefighters, slower response times and the withdrawal of appliances.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is holding public consultation events across Scotland as part of their Service Delivery Review. The Cumbernauld event takes place on Wednesday 6 August, 6–8pm at Greenfaulds Community Facility, Lochinvar Road, G67 4AR.

This Alcohol Awareness Week, I’m backing @CAPUKTweets and their latest campaign tackling the myth that giving kids alcohol helps them drink responsibly. The evidence shows it does more harm than good. Let’s support alcohol-free childhoods. #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

It was a pleasure to speak at the welcome reception of the UNISON Labour Link conference in Glasgow. A great chance to connect with activists, catch up with friends, and reflect on the importance of trade union voices in shaping change.

This week marks 30 years since the genocide at Srebrenica. We remember the 8,000+ lives lost, the survivors, and those still fighting for justice. I was honoured to sign the memorial book as a pledge to remember the past and act for a better future. #Srebrenica30 #RememberSrebrenica

Spoke in Parliament today about the threat to Cumbernauld Fire Station. After responding to major incidents in our town, our fire service deserves investment, not more pressure. I urged the UK Government to press the Scottish Government to act.

One year on, it’s been an honour to stand up for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch - both in Parliament and out in our communities. Thank you to everyone who’s met with me, invited me to visit, or shared your thoughts over the past 12 months. Here’s to the work ahead. 👇

I’ve shared my response to the Pathways to Work Green Paper. The current welfare system is not working for too many people. Reform must be fair, person-centred, and rooted in dignity. 📄 Full statement below and at the link here: drive.google.com/file/d/1tOJL...

Brilliant afternoon at the CACE Community Open Day in Cumbernauld yesterday. A fantastic celebration of local support, creativity and connection. Great to meet the team and hear more about the impact they make all year round. Thanks for the warm welcome (and the home baking)!

My statement on today’s vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. I’ve raised concerns throughout about the lack of safeguards, the impact on vulnerable people, and the absence of funding for implementation. I will be voting against the Bill.

🌟 Looking forward to joining the CACE Community Open Day this Saturday! Pop by for home baking, raffles, Animal Magic encounters, and a chance to hear more about the brilliant work CACE does in our community. 🐢🧁🐰 📍Suite 2, Arca Business Centre, 12–3pm

MPs are being asked to vote on a Bill that could reshape the NHS, without seeing the final version. I’ve joined colleagues in calling for more time to scrutinise the End of Life Bill and its impact on vulnerable people. We must get this right.

Great to be at this year’s Cumbernauld Gala Day. A fantastic celebration of community spirit and the people working hard to support others every day. Thanks to everyone who made it happen.

The rain didn’t stop Kilsyth turning out in force for this year’s Civic Week celebrations. It was brilliant to catch up with so many local groups and volunteers doing incredible work in the community. Thanks to all who made it such a success!

The Assisted Dying Bill returns to Parliament today for its final vote at Report Stage. I’ve raised serious concerns about the lack of safeguards. It should never be easier to die than to live with support. I will be voting against the Bill.

📉 NHS waiting lists are now at their lowest level in two years under Labour leadership. *Except in Scotland where the SNP Scottish Government continues to preside over some of the longest waits in the UK. Scottish Labour will deliver the change our NHS desperately needs.

📢 Labour has delivered £9.1 billion in extra funding for public services in Scotland. This means: ▪️ More support for schools & GPs ▪️ Investment in social care & youth services ▪️ Funding certainty for councils The Scottish Government must now match this ambition to fix our public services

🚨 Development funding secured for Project Acorn - Scotland’s flagship carbon capture project. This will support: ▪️ 20,000+ jobs ▪️ Major CO₂ reduction infrastructure ▪️ Supply chain benefits across Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

🗣️ I recently raised in Parliament the urgent need for investment in public transport across Cumbernauld, Kirkintilloch & the wider Glasgow region. Cuts to local bus & rail services are holding people back. The Scottish Government must use its record funding to invest in transport. 🚌🚆

Labour’s backing the biggest nuclear energy programme in a generation. The SNP’s stuck in the past, blocking 1000s of good jobs with outdated ideology. Scottish Labour’s offering a new direction: clean energy, skilled work, & a future we can build on⚡🔧 www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating across Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch 🌙

Great to be in Stepps earlier this week celebrating 50 years of the local Community Fire Station! 🚒 Great to join Provost Kenneth Duffy, Cllr John McLaren, local families for a fantastic afternoon of fun, pride & community spirit. Here’s to the next 50! ✨

This week marks National Volunteers' Week 💙 To every volunteer across Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch, a massive thank you. Whether it’s foodbanks, community groups, or youth clubs, your time and effort make all the difference. I am incredibly grateful for everything you do.

Great to be back out in my old work patch campaigning for our Scottish Labour candidate in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, Davy Russell.

📢 Lanarkshire groups - don’t miss out! Grants of up to £250 are available to support events for this year’s #LanarkshireClimateActionFestival 🌱 A chance to show your work, grow your audience & take climate action. Apply by 31 May: lanarkshireclimateactionfestival.net/funding

Back out in Queenzieburn this weekend for another brilliant coffee morning with Cllrs Heather Brannan-McVey and Jean Jones! Always good to catch up with constituents and hear about the issues that matter. Keep an eye out for where I’ll be next!

It was a pleasure to chat to Ruaraidh Gilmour from Holyrood Daily about my background, my path into politics, and what I’m working to achieve as an MP. You can read the interview here: www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...

Great to visit Scottish Power in Cumbernauld with Energy Minister, Michael Shanks as £600m investment to upgrade our electricity grid is announced⚡ A huge boost for clean energy, jobs & economic growth across the constituency. Great to meet apprentices powering this change! 🌱🔌 #NetZero

With temperatures set to rise this week and as we move in to the Summer weather, we must all remember to never leave dogs in cars on a hot day. Temperatures rise fast and it can be fatal. Keep them safe and follow the advice of @dogstrust

Yesterday evening I attended a moving service with the Royal British Legion Scotland Cumbernauld Branch to mark #VEDay. A powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice of those who secured our freedom. We will remember them.

Marking 80 years since VE Day in Parliament yesterday was a moment of real reflection. I was proud to speak in tribute to those from our across our constituency who helped feed, fuel, an served this country, including those who worked in what we know now as defence industries.

🎉 A month to go until the Twechar Beach Day 20 years celebrations! Join the fun on Saturday 7th June, 12–3PM at Twechar Healthy Living & Enterprise Centre. Big shoutout to everyone working hard to make this amazing community event happen, a brilliant milestone!

After the announcement of the UK-India trade deal, I asked the Minister of State for Trade Policy what it will mean for iconic local businesses like Barrs. I was pleased to hear more about the deal and the positive impact it’s expected to have.

In the 2024 Manifesto we promised to stand up for our armed forces and veterans. Today we have launched the VALOUR programme - designed by veterans for Veterans.

Back out this weekend hosting another great coffee morning - this time in Auchinloch! Always good to catch up with constituents and hear your thoughts and concerns. I host these regularly across the constituency, so keep an eye out for where I’ll be next! Thanks to Auchinloch Primary for hosting!

It was a pleasure to visit Red Deer Park Village to spend time with the staff & residents. We had valuable conversations about the issues that matter most to the community. Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with us, for the warm welcome & informative tour of a brilliant facility.

Pleased to attend the SCOTSS/UKAS/BSI reception at Dover House this week, highlighting the vital role of standards in driving sustainable growth and productivity. Good to meet Michelle McKenna, a Trading Standards Manager at North Lanarkshire Council.

To mark Green Health Week, Mental Health Awareness Week and National Walking Month, get Walking Lanarkshire along with other stakeholders are hosting this fantastic local initiative! A great opportunity to connect, enjoy nature, and support mental wellbeing. Open to all!

In recent weeks, two major fires hit the constituency, one being a wildfire. Today I asked the Leader of the House to join me in thanking Scottish Fire and Rescue for their service in challenging circumstances. I also called for a debate on wildfires and their link to our changing climate.

Coffee Morning in Auchinloch! ☕️ My next coffee morning this Saturday will take place in Auchinloch, a great opportunity for constituents to share any concerns, or raise any local issues. To find out more and register to attend please contact my office via phone or email.

Great to host one of my regular coffee mornings in Abronhill and chat with constituents about a wide range of local and national issues this past weekend Thanks to the team at St Lucy’s for kindly letting us use the church hall.

Across Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch, young people have started their exams. In Parliament last week, I acknowledged their efforts and asked the Leader of the House for a debate on the importance of educational transitions. Wishing every student the very best!

Today is International Workers' Memorial Day, I recently joined colleagues at Summerlee to remember those who tragically lost their lives at work. We must keep pushing for stronger protections and safer workplaces. Let’s honour the dead by fighting for the living 🕯️

Inspiring to learn about the intergenerational breastfeeding initiative at Kilsyth Victoria Cottage Hospital! Bringing together new mums and older residents to share wisdom, support, and smiles - an example of community at its best. Huge congrats to all involved in this brilliant project!

🎼 Delighted to congratulate Kirkintilloch Ladies Choir on reaching a remarkable 65 years. They’re celebrating with an Anniversary Concert at St Mary’s Church on Saturday 10th May at 7:30pm. You can find out more and order your tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkintilloc...