Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
@drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
1. Scottish Labour MP for Edinburgh South West.
2. Civil Engineer
3. Parkrunner.
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2. Civil Engineer
3. Parkrunner.
Newsletter Sign-Up: http://tinyurl.com/EdSWNewsletter
The Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a store on Slateford Road that took place around 6.15am on the 9the of November.
Dial 101 if you have any information.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/11/dete...
Dial 101 if you have any information.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/11/dete...
Detectives probe early morning robbery at Slateford store
Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a robbery at a store on Slateford Road that took place around 6.15am this morning Sunday, 9 November. A man entered the premises, threat...
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM
The Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a store on Slateford Road that took place around 6.15am on the 9the of November.
Dial 101 if you have any information.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/11/dete...
Dial 101 if you have any information.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/11/dete...
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If you live, work, visit or travel through the Barnton area of Edinburgh then you may want to look at the 'active travel' scheme proposed by the Council.
Click on the link for details:- bit.ly/47L2bPM
Click on the link for details:- bit.ly/47L2bPM
November 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If you live, work, visit or travel through the Barnton area of Edinburgh then you may want to look at the 'active travel' scheme proposed by the Council.
Click on the link for details:- bit.ly/47L2bPM
Click on the link for details:- bit.ly/47L2bPM
This is what I got up to last week in Parliament:
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My Week In Parliament – 3rd – 7th Nov. 2025
I had a great time taking part in the annual IPT Poppy Ride today – I clocked 3.07km in 5 minutes, which is 0.07km more than last year! At this rate of improvement, I’ll be topping the leader…
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November 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This is what I got up to last week in Parliament:
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Armed forces families across Edinburgh South West are set to benefit from Labour’s new £9 billion plan to end the scandal of poor-quality military housing: www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/edi...
Edinburgh to benefit from Labour military housing pledge
Armed forces families across Edinburgh South West are set to benefit from Labour’s new £9 billion plan to end the scandal of poor-quality military housing. Published on Monday, Labour&rsqu...
www.scottishhousingnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Armed forces families across Edinburgh South West are set to benefit from Labour’s new £9 billion plan to end the scandal of poor-quality military housing: www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/edi...
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💥School Street safety and getting the basics right!💥
A lot of this came up at @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social coffee morning in Slateford/Longstone Church this morning & relates to safety of our children/older residents movements in the community. /1
A lot of this came up at @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social coffee morning in Slateford/Longstone Church this morning & relates to safety of our children/older residents movements in the community. /1
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
💥School Street safety and getting the basics right!💥
A lot of this came up at @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social coffee morning in Slateford/Longstone Church this morning & relates to safety of our children/older residents movements in the community. /1
A lot of this came up at @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social coffee morning in Slateford/Longstone Church this morning & relates to safety of our children/older residents movements in the community. /1
Yesterday evening, I was deeply honoured to receive @sarcoma.org.uk's “Shining Star” award, recognising my office's commitment to advancing research and improving care for sarcoma patients since my election in July 2024.
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Yesterday evening, I was deeply honoured to receive @sarcoma.org.uk's “Shining Star” award, recognising my office's commitment to advancing research and improving care for sarcoma patients since my election in July 2024.
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
I’ve been consistent in my opposition to allowing PHVs into bus lanes. I do however think it is worth exploring allowing PHVs and Black Cabs access through certain bus gates if the data and evidence proves it can aid city mobility.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Plans for Edinburgh private hire cars to be allowed to use bus lanes
Council officers are recommending that councillors delay making any decision on a policy change until after several projects and traffic studies are completed
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I’ve been consistent in my opposition to allowing PHVs into bus lanes. I do however think it is worth exploring allowing PHVs and Black Cabs access through certain bus gates if the data and evidence proves it can aid city mobility.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
I am proud to be one of the 101 Labour MPs backing this - BBC News - Labour MPs back gambling tax to fight child poverty - BBC News
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Labour MPs back gambling tax to fight child poverty
Nearly a quarter of Labour MPs say increasing taxes could enable to the government to lift the two-child benefit cap.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I am proud to be one of the 101 Labour MPs backing this - BBC News - Labour MPs back gambling tax to fight child poverty - BBC News
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It was lovely to take part in the Edinburgh Diwali Parade today - it was a brilliant fusion on Indian, South American and Scottish culture.
November 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
It was lovely to take part in the Edinburgh Diwali Parade today - it was a brilliant fusion on Indian, South American and Scottish culture.
Exciting times for Edinburgh South West! The renewables sector here is booming, and with the right push from the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, we can turbocharge this growth and lead the way in clean energy jobs and innovation. Let’s make it happen!
November 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Exciting times for Edinburgh South West! The renewables sector here is booming, and with the right push from the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, we can turbocharge this growth and lead the way in clean energy jobs and innovation. Let’s make it happen!
This week, I spent time with the Chair of Radiotherapy UK, Prof Pat Price, to talk about a crisis that can’t be ignored: cancer waiting times in Scotland are at their worst on record. Patients deserve better. The SNP must step up & publish a fully funded cancer plan. Every delay costs lives.
November 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM
This week, I spent time with the Chair of Radiotherapy UK, Prof Pat Price, to talk about a crisis that can’t be ignored: cancer waiting times in Scotland are at their worst on record. Patients deserve better. The SNP must step up & publish a fully funded cancer plan. Every delay costs lives.
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A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
October 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
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💥UPDATE💥
Developments within the Kingsknowe & Longstone area called 'Kingsknowe Connected'.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop this landscape-led initiative, focused on improving the public spaces around Kingsknowe Court, Kingsknowe Pl, & Longstone St.
Developments within the Kingsknowe & Longstone area called 'Kingsknowe Connected'.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop this landscape-led initiative, focused on improving the public spaces around Kingsknowe Court, Kingsknowe Pl, & Longstone St.
October 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
💥UPDATE💥
Developments within the Kingsknowe & Longstone area called 'Kingsknowe Connected'.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop this landscape-led initiative, focused on improving the public spaces around Kingsknowe Court, Kingsknowe Pl, & Longstone St.
Developments within the Kingsknowe & Longstone area called 'Kingsknowe Connected'.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop this landscape-led initiative, focused on improving the public spaces around Kingsknowe Court, Kingsknowe Pl, & Longstone St.
The £10 billion Norway frigate deal was just the start - this £8 billion deal with Turkey benefits NATO, and jobs in Edinburgh.
More deals with other nations are in the pipeline.
Details - www.gov.uk/government/n...
More deals with other nations are in the pipeline.
Details - www.gov.uk/government/n...
October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The £10 billion Norway frigate deal was just the start - this £8 billion deal with Turkey benefits NATO, and jobs in Edinburgh.
More deals with other nations are in the pipeline.
Details - www.gov.uk/government/n...
More deals with other nations are in the pipeline.
Details - www.gov.uk/government/n...
There is a great update here on the progress my Rare Cancers Bill is making - "Investment in brain cancer research has been pitiful, but the new Rare Cancers Bill may finally change this".
See - www.politicshome.com/news/article...
See - www.politicshome.com/news/article...
'I Can Actually Say I'm Doing Something About This': Scott Arthur On His Rare Cancers Bill
Investment in brain cancer research has been pitiful, but the new Rare Cancers Bill may finally change this. Sophie Church speaks to the team behin...
www.politicshome.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:10 AM
There is a great update here on the progress my Rare Cancers Bill is making - "Investment in brain cancer research has been pitiful, but the new Rare Cancers Bill may finally change this".
See - www.politicshome.com/news/article...
See - www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Best seat on the bus!
October 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Best seat on the bus!
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
Excl: The Scottish Government’s blueprint to resuscitate its National Care Service plans has been branded “another costly SNP talking shop” after it was revealed thousands has been spent on the first three meetings of an interim advisory board.
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Care service board branded 'SNP talking shop' as thousands spent on three meetings
SNP ministers are embroiled in a row with trade unions over the advisory board.
www.scotsman.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Excl: The Scottish Government’s blueprint to resuscitate its National Care Service plans has been branded “another costly SNP talking shop” after it was revealed thousands has been spent on the first three meetings of an interim advisory board.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
Thank you @clivejonesmp.bsky.social for leading today's Westminster Hall debate and raising the issues faced by leukaemia patients.
Our thanks also to @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for echoing our call to ensure the upcoming 10-Year Workforce Plan enables and supports the National Cancer Plan.
Our thanks also to @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for echoing our call to ensure the upcoming 10-Year Workforce Plan enables and supports the National Cancer Plan.
October 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Thank you @clivejonesmp.bsky.social for leading today's Westminster Hall debate and raising the issues faced by leukaemia patients.
Our thanks also to @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for echoing our call to ensure the upcoming 10-Year Workforce Plan enables and supports the National Cancer Plan.
Our thanks also to @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for echoing our call to ensure the upcoming 10-Year Workforce Plan enables and supports the National Cancer Plan.
🪔 Wishing a joyful Diwali to all my friends and constituents celebrating today.
May the festival of lights brighten your homes with happiness, prosperity, and peace - and may its spirit of togetherness and hope shine throughout the year.
May the festival of lights brighten your homes with happiness, prosperity, and peace - and may its spirit of togetherness and hope shine throughout the year.
October 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🪔 Wishing a joyful Diwali to all my friends and constituents celebrating today.
May the festival of lights brighten your homes with happiness, prosperity, and peace - and may its spirit of togetherness and hope shine throughout the year.
May the festival of lights brighten your homes with happiness, prosperity, and peace - and may its spirit of togetherness and hope shine throughout the year.
Best seat on the bus!
October 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Best seat on the bus!
This is a review of what I did in Parliament last week: drscottarthur.scot/2025/10/17/m...
My Week In Parliament – 13th – 17th Oct. 2025
Visiting the Speak Their Name memorial quilt with constituent Margaret Wood. This is part of a truly powerful project which supports those bereaved by suicide, offering spaces for healing, connecti…
drscottarthur.scot
October 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This is a review of what I did in Parliament last week: drscottarthur.scot/2025/10/17/m...
Best seat on the bus!
October 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Best seat on the bus!
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
Post Office moves to new location in Wester Hailes
An official opening was held on Friday at Plaza News which is now in its new premises in Wester Hailes. The hardware and convenience store with integral Post Office has been run by father and son duo, Mohammed and Amir Arshad, for 16 years but it…
An official opening was held on Friday at Plaza News which is now in its new premises in Wester Hailes. The hardware and convenience store with integral Post Office has been run by father and son duo, Mohammed and Amir Arshad, for 16 years but it…
Post Office moves to new location in Wester Hailes
An official opening was held on Friday at Plaza News which is now in its new premises in Wester Hailes. The hardware and convenience store with integral Post Office has been run by father and son duo, Mohammed and Amir Arshad, for 16 years but it has now moved into a new location on the Upper Ground level at Westside Plaza.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Post Office moves to new location in Wester Hailes
An official opening was held on Friday at Plaza News which is now in its new premises in Wester Hailes. The hardware and convenience store with integral Post Office has been run by father and son duo, Mohammed and Amir Arshad, for 16 years but it…
An official opening was held on Friday at Plaza News which is now in its new premises in Wester Hailes. The hardware and convenience store with integral Post Office has been run by father and son duo, Mohammed and Amir Arshad, for 16 years but it…
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
Fancy some new lights for your bike? Cycling UK and KNOG have teamed up to offer some 🌟 brilliant 🌟 prizes for the best dressed bikes at the #GlowRides. All you need is a photo!
##OurStreetsOurNights
##OurStreetsOurNights
October 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Fancy some new lights for your bike? Cycling UK and KNOG have teamed up to offer some 🌟 brilliant 🌟 prizes for the best dressed bikes at the #GlowRides. All you need is a photo!
##OurStreetsOurNights
##OurStreetsOurNights
Today I joined the fantastic people from Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildfife Park to release a vulnerable species into the Pentland Hills...
October 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today I joined the fantastic people from Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildfife Park to release a vulnerable species into the Pentland Hills...