Danny Aston
@dastonsnp.bsky.social
SNP councillor for Craigentinny-Duddingston ward, Edinburgh |
Promoted by D Aston, 16 N St Andrew St EH2 1HJ
Constituent queries to: cllr.danny.aston@edinburgh.gov.uk
Promoted by D Aston, 16 N St Andrew St EH2 1HJ
Constituent queries to: cllr.danny.aston@edinburgh.gov.uk
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#EdinWebCast
Living Rent #Lochend seeks safety measures following tragic injuries on local roads
Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social offers to meet with them and officers to discuss
@lochendpark.bsky.social @dastonsnp.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social
Living Rent #Lochend seeks safety measures following tragic injuries on local roads
Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social offers to meet with them and officers to discuss
@lochendpark.bsky.social @dastonsnp.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
#EdinWebCast
Living Rent #Lochend seeks safety measures following tragic injuries on local roads
Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social offers to meet with them and officers to discuss
@lochendpark.bsky.social @dastonsnp.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social
Living Rent #Lochend seeks safety measures following tragic injuries on local roads
Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social offers to meet with them and officers to discuss
@lochendpark.bsky.social @dastonsnp.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social
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***IMPORTANT***We've had to cancel our session tomorrow, now meeting on Sunday at 11am instead, once the yellow weather warning from Storm Amy is no longer in place.
Join us, sharing the positive message of the SNP and how much better Scotland could be as an independent country!
Join us, sharing the positive message of the SNP and how much better Scotland could be as an independent country!
October 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
***IMPORTANT***We've had to cancel our session tomorrow, now meeting on Sunday at 11am instead, once the yellow weather warning from Storm Amy is no longer in place.
Join us, sharing the positive message of the SNP and how much better Scotland could be as an independent country!
Join us, sharing the positive message of the SNP and how much better Scotland could be as an independent country!
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We're launching our crowdfunder for the Holyrood election campaign next year.
Only an SNP win can deliver independence.
If elected I'll be a hard working local representative fighting the corner of the communities I represent.
Please donate if you can.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-kate...
Only an SNP win can deliver independence.
If elected I'll be a hard working local representative fighting the corner of the communities I represent.
Please donate if you can.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-kate...
August 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We're launching our crowdfunder for the Holyrood election campaign next year.
Only an SNP win can deliver independence.
If elected I'll be a hard working local representative fighting the corner of the communities I represent.
Please donate if you can.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-kate...
Only an SNP win can deliver independence.
If elected I'll be a hard working local representative fighting the corner of the communities I represent.
Please donate if you can.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-kate...
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It took a lot of luck, time and effort for @sarasheridan.bsky.social and myself to get a very small historical information board added near a cairn in the park, with considerable inside assistance, so it always irks me how easily a scheduled ancient monument and SSSI can be turned into a carpark
July 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
It took a lot of luck, time and effort for @sarasheridan.bsky.social and myself to get a very small historical information board added near a cairn in the park, with considerable inside assistance, so it always irks me how easily a scheduled ancient monument and SSSI can be turned into a carpark
Really uplifting evening last night at Leith Academy's end of year awards ceremony. Huge congratulations to all the amazing young people who had their achievements recognised 👏
June 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Really uplifting evening last night at Leith Academy's end of year awards ceremony. Huge congratulations to all the amazing young people who had their achievements recognised 👏
New student housing ban possible, following my motion to last week's Full Council meeting 👇
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/06/new-... via @edinreporter.bsky.social
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/06/new-... via @edinreporter.bsky.social
New student housing ban possible
Options for bringing in a ban on the development of new student accommodation units In Edinburgh are set to be brought before councillors later this year City officers have been asked to explore optio...
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
New student housing ban possible, following my motion to last week's Full Council meeting 👇
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/06/new-... via @edinreporter.bsky.social
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/06/new-... via @edinreporter.bsky.social
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We’re taking action to support families with the cost of living. 💷
From August, a number of S1 to S3 pupils in eight council areas will get free school meals as part of a new trial - saving £450 per child per year.
news.stv.tv/politics/fre...
From August, a number of S1 to S3 pupils in eight council areas will get free school meals as part of a new trial - saving £450 per child per year.
news.stv.tv/politics/fre...
Free school meals rolled out to secondary pupils for first time, Swinney says
John Swinney said he would ‘prefer’ the meals to be available to all pupils, but that he has to ‘live within the resources available’.
news.stv.tv
June 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We’re taking action to support families with the cost of living. 💷
From August, a number of S1 to S3 pupils in eight council areas will get free school meals as part of a new trial - saving £450 per child per year.
news.stv.tv/politics/fre...
From August, a number of S1 to S3 pupils in eight council areas will get free school meals as part of a new trial - saving £450 per child per year.
news.stv.tv/politics/fre...
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While Labour cut PIP across the UK, we won’t let disabled people down here in Scotland.
We will not cut Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment - our equivalent of PIP.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
We will not cut Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment - our equivalent of PIP.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
SNP Government vows not to cut Adult Disability Payment after UK benefit changes
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government "will not let disabled people down or cast them aside".
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
June 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM
While Labour cut PIP across the UK, we won’t let disabled people down here in Scotland.
We will not cut Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment - our equivalent of PIP.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
We will not cut Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment - our equivalent of PIP.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Councillors backed my call to look at a halt on new student accommodation yesterday.
Developers appear heedless of changing world around them. Vital then that @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social looks to act to rein in market.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/06/20/c...
Developers appear heedless of changing world around them. Vital then that @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social looks to act to rein in market.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/06/20/c...
Council agrees on proposal to explore halt on new accommodation
A proposal has been passed at a council meeting to explore a potential ban on new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Edinburgh.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk
June 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Councillors backed my call to look at a halt on new student accommodation yesterday.
Developers appear heedless of changing world around them. Vital then that @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social looks to act to rein in market.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/06/20/c...
Developers appear heedless of changing world around them. Vital then that @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social looks to act to rein in market.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/06/20/c...
Political campaigning in general & by-elections in particular are a great way of seeing bits of Edinburgh (& elsewhere) that you wouldn't otherwise.
Tonight, the Rosemount Buildings - what a gem!
I assume that someone knows stuff about them - @threadinburgh.scot or @stevenrobb.bsky.social?
Tonight, the Rosemount Buildings - what a gem!
I assume that someone knows stuff about them - @threadinburgh.scot or @stevenrobb.bsky.social?
June 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Political campaigning in general & by-elections in particular are a great way of seeing bits of Edinburgh (& elsewhere) that you wouldn't otherwise.
Tonight, the Rosemount Buildings - what a gem!
I assume that someone knows stuff about them - @threadinburgh.scot or @stevenrobb.bsky.social?
Tonight, the Rosemount Buildings - what a gem!
I assume that someone knows stuff about them - @threadinburgh.scot or @stevenrobb.bsky.social?
I was quoted in Sunday's @scotnational.bsky.social - Prof Ken Gibb of Glasgow University agrees with my assessment that the student accommodation development bubble mascotny be bursting. Developers haven't recognised that yet, so @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social must look to act.
June 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I was quoted in Sunday's @scotnational.bsky.social - Prof Ken Gibb of Glasgow University agrees with my assessment that the student accommodation development bubble mascotny be bursting. Developers haven't recognised that yet, so @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social must look to act.
I am proposing @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social explores halt to new student accom.
After bubble bursts, our city may blighted by white elephant student blocks no one wants. The Council must consider stepping in now to rein in the market before it's too late.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
After bubble bursts, our city may blighted by white elephant student blocks no one wants. The Council must consider stepping in now to rein in the market before it's too late.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Edinburgh ban on new student housing blocks proposed amid fear of oversupply
A councillor says that the city needs to step in and pause new private student housing blocks over concerns that the industry is in a bubble that is about to burst
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I am proposing @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social explores halt to new student accom.
After bubble bursts, our city may blighted by white elephant student blocks no one wants. The Council must consider stepping in now to rein in the market before it's too late.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
After bubble bursts, our city may blighted by white elephant student blocks no one wants. The Council must consider stepping in now to rein in the market before it's too late.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
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Brexit has cost the UK £140bn - £2000 per person - and sent prices skyrocketing.
Farage is the cause of the cost of living crisis, not the solution.
Will he apologise to Scots for the damage he’s caused tomorrow - or will he keep avoiding the obvious?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
Farage is the cause of the cost of living crisis, not the solution.
Will he apologise to Scots for the damage he’s caused tomorrow - or will he keep avoiding the obvious?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
SNP claim Nigel Farage is to blame for cost of living crisis
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The party's Westminster leader said Farage is the reason why Scots are struggling financially
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
June 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Brexit has cost the UK £140bn - £2000 per person - and sent prices skyrocketing.
Farage is the cause of the cost of living crisis, not the solution.
Will he apologise to Scots for the damage he’s caused tomorrow - or will he keep avoiding the obvious?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
Farage is the cause of the cost of living crisis, not the solution.
Will he apologise to Scots for the damage he’s caused tomorrow - or will he keep avoiding the obvious?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
Sums it up. 15 yrs of Westminster austerity has caused misery, public services slashed & benefits cut, anaemic economic growth, fuelling Brexit vote & rise of Reform.
Labour promised change but are continuing failed Tory austerity. Scotland's only way for a better future is through independence.
Labour promised change but are continuing failed Tory austerity. Scotland's only way for a better future is through independence.
May 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Sums it up. 15 yrs of Westminster austerity has caused misery, public services slashed & benefits cut, anaemic economic growth, fuelling Brexit vote & rise of Reform.
Labour promised change but are continuing failed Tory austerity. Scotland's only way for a better future is through independence.
Labour promised change but are continuing failed Tory austerity. Scotland's only way for a better future is through independence.
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The Prime Minister’s statement on immigration today will damage our economy, the NHS, social care and our universities. It ignores the need to boost Scotland’s working age population.
This sort of divisive language only plays into Nigel Farage’s hands.
Not in Scotland’s name.
This sort of divisive language only plays into Nigel Farage’s hands.
Not in Scotland’s name.
May 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The Prime Minister’s statement on immigration today will damage our economy, the NHS, social care and our universities. It ignores the need to boost Scotland’s working age population.
This sort of divisive language only plays into Nigel Farage’s hands.
Not in Scotland’s name.
This sort of divisive language only plays into Nigel Farage’s hands.
Not in Scotland’s name.
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🇪🇺 Today marks Europe Day - an opportunity to celebrate peace and unity in Europe.
🏴 Scotland is a proud European nation - and the SNP will always champion Scotland’s place in the EU as an independent country. 🇪🇺
🏴 Scotland is a proud European nation - and the SNP will always champion Scotland’s place in the EU as an independent country. 🇪🇺
May 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🇪🇺 Today marks Europe Day - an opportunity to celebrate peace and unity in Europe.
🏴 Scotland is a proud European nation - and the SNP will always champion Scotland’s place in the EU as an independent country. 🇪🇺
🏴 Scotland is a proud European nation - and the SNP will always champion Scotland’s place in the EU as an independent country. 🇪🇺
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Labour creating yet another made up role for a Tory councillor. Wasting public funds to keep themselves in power. Outrageous.
May 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Labour creating yet another made up role for a Tory councillor. Wasting public funds to keep themselves in power. Outrageous.
Amazing turnaround by City this season, after being at the brink. Enormous credit to everyone involved in the club 👏
Not the ending we wanted, but it’s been a season to remember.
Thank you for your support, Citizens 🖤🤍
#OurCity
Thank you for your support, Citizens 🖤🤍
#OurCity
May 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Amazing turnaround by City this season, after being at the brink. Enormous credit to everyone involved in the club 👏
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Beautiful day to be out on the doorsteps for @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social She’s a fantastic candidate and it’s clear people are sick of Labour’s broken promises. The only party that will stand up for Scotland is the @snp.org
May 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Beautiful day to be out on the doorsteps for @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social She’s a fantastic candidate and it’s clear people are sick of Labour’s broken promises. The only party that will stand up for Scotland is the @snp.org
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With one year to go to the Scottish Parliament elections, delighted to set out the positive case for Scotland’s future with our outstanding team of SNP candidates. 🏴
May 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
With one year to go to the Scottish Parliament elections, delighted to set out the positive case for Scotland’s future with our outstanding team of SNP candidates. 🏴
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New ITV Wales @yougov.co.uk @walesgovernance.bsky.social has been published.
#Senedd voting Intentions:
Plaid 30%
Reform 25%
Labour 18%
Cons 13%
Libdems 7%
Greens 5%
Others 2%
Westminster
Plaid 24%
Reform 24%
Lab 20%
Cons 13%
Libdems 9%
Green - 7%
Other - 2%
www.itv.com/news/wales/2...
#Senedd voting Intentions:
Plaid 30%
Reform 25%
Labour 18%
Cons 13%
Libdems 7%
Greens 5%
Others 2%
Westminster
Plaid 24%
Reform 24%
Lab 20%
Cons 13%
Libdems 9%
Green - 7%
Other - 2%
www.itv.com/news/wales/2...
www.itv.com
May 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New ITV Wales @yougov.co.uk @walesgovernance.bsky.social has been published.
#Senedd voting Intentions:
Plaid 30%
Reform 25%
Labour 18%
Cons 13%
Libdems 7%
Greens 5%
Others 2%
Westminster
Plaid 24%
Reform 24%
Lab 20%
Cons 13%
Libdems 9%
Green - 7%
Other - 2%
www.itv.com/news/wales/2...
#Senedd voting Intentions:
Plaid 30%
Reform 25%
Labour 18%
Cons 13%
Libdems 7%
Greens 5%
Others 2%
Westminster
Plaid 24%
Reform 24%
Lab 20%
Cons 13%
Libdems 9%
Green - 7%
Other - 2%
www.itv.com/news/wales/2...
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Absolutely delighted to be selected as the SNP candidate for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent.
Thank you so much to members who took part, and @Lee-AnneMenzies.bsky.social who ran a positive campaign.
Now let’s get to work taking the SNP’s message of hope to the doorsteps.
Thank you so much to members who took part, and @Lee-AnneMenzies.bsky.social who ran a positive campaign.
Now let’s get to work taking the SNP’s message of hope to the doorsteps.
May 7, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Absolutely delighted to be selected as the SNP candidate for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent.
Thank you so much to members who took part, and @Lee-AnneMenzies.bsky.social who ran a positive campaign.
Now let’s get to work taking the SNP’s message of hope to the doorsteps.
Thank you so much to members who took part, and @Lee-AnneMenzies.bsky.social who ran a positive campaign.
Now let’s get to work taking the SNP’s message of hope to the doorsteps.
