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.
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Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
Rare Cancers Bill passes Second Reading
The Rare Cancers Bill, which is promoted by Edinburgh South West MP, Dr Scott Arthur, has passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords. The legislation is intended to tackle gaps in research, treatment development and access to clinical trials for people…
The Rare Cancers Bill, which is promoted by Edinburgh South West MP, Dr Scott Arthur, has passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords. The legislation is intended to tackle gaps in research, treatment development and access to clinical trials for people…
Rare Cancers Bill passes Second Reading
The Rare Cancers Bill, which is promoted by Edinburgh South West MP, Dr Scott Arthur, has passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords. The legislation is intended to tackle gaps in research, treatment development and access to clinical trials for people affected by this group of rare and less common cancers. Together these make up almost half of the diagnoses in the UK, but treatment can be limited and survival rates poor.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Rare Cancers Bill passes Second Reading
The Rare Cancers Bill, which is promoted by Edinburgh South West MP, Dr Scott Arthur, has passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords. The legislation is intended to tackle gaps in research, treatment development and access to clinical trials for people…
The Rare Cancers Bill, which is promoted by Edinburgh South West MP, Dr Scott Arthur, has passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords. The legislation is intended to tackle gaps in research, treatment development and access to clinical trials for people…
I’m supporting Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week. New findings show these cancers receive just 19% of research funding despite causing 40% of all cancer related deaths. This imbalance is shocking and unacceptable.
January 14, 2026 at 9:17 PM
I’m supporting Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week. New findings show these cancers receive just 19% of research funding despite causing 40% of all cancer related deaths. This imbalance is shocking and unacceptable.
This is a very serious situation at one of Edinburgh's best schools. I am pleased that the headteacher and Cllr James Dalgleish, as education convenor, are acting promptly to address it.
See - www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/council...
See - www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/council...
January 14, 2026 at 7:47 PM
This is a very serious situation at one of Edinburgh's best schools. I am pleased that the headteacher and Cllr James Dalgleish, as education convenor, are acting promptly to address it.
See - www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/council...
See - www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/council...
An official investigation has been launched after the Government's own finance rules were broke when a secret £175,000 pay-off was made to a “sacked” ferry boss.
From: share.google/8Q0VLoqkgzi2...
From: share.google/8Q0VLoqkgzi2...
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
An official investigation has been launched after the Government's own finance rules were broke when a secret £175,000 pay-off was made to a “sacked” ferry boss.
From: share.google/8Q0VLoqkgzi2...
From: share.google/8Q0VLoqkgzi2...
This is how the SNP budget worked out yesterday:
1. Those earning up to £43,663 will pay less tax.
2. Cuts to Councils (bad news for pothole haters).
3. Marginal cut to housing... in a housing crisis.
4. Cuts to education & skills.
5. Cuts to support for veterans.
What would you have prioritised?
1. Those earning up to £43,663 will pay less tax.
2. Cuts to Councils (bad news for pothole haters).
3. Marginal cut to housing... in a housing crisis.
4. Cuts to education & skills.
5. Cuts to support for veterans.
What would you have prioritised?
January 14, 2026 at 7:28 AM
This is how the SNP budget worked out yesterday:
1. Those earning up to £43,663 will pay less tax.
2. Cuts to Councils (bad news for pothole haters).
3. Marginal cut to housing... in a housing crisis.
4. Cuts to education & skills.
5. Cuts to support for veterans.
What would you have prioritised?
1. Those earning up to £43,663 will pay less tax.
2. Cuts to Councils (bad news for pothole haters).
3. Marginal cut to housing... in a housing crisis.
4. Cuts to education & skills.
5. Cuts to support for veterans.
What would you have prioritised?
Robot Pothole Killer - Robotiz3d is an autonomous pothole detection, prevention, and repair robot... and I got a chance to see it today.
Is robots fixing our roads part of the future?
Is robots fixing our roads part of the future?
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Robot Pothole Killer - Robotiz3d is an autonomous pothole detection, prevention, and repair robot... and I got a chance to see it today.
Is robots fixing our roads part of the future?
Is robots fixing our roads part of the future?
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
It's Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week 2026.
@lesssurvivable.bsky.social is calling on the Government to finally tackle the shocking research gap holding back progress.
Consistent, sustained research is crucial. It's time to close the gap!
#CloseTheResearchGap
@lesssurvivable.bsky.social is calling on the Government to finally tackle the shocking research gap holding back progress.
Consistent, sustained research is crucial. It's time to close the gap!
#CloseTheResearchGap
January 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
It's Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week 2026.
@lesssurvivable.bsky.social is calling on the Government to finally tackle the shocking research gap holding back progress.
Consistent, sustained research is crucial. It's time to close the gap!
#CloseTheResearchGap
@lesssurvivable.bsky.social is calling on the Government to finally tackle the shocking research gap holding back progress.
Consistent, sustained research is crucial. It's time to close the gap!
#CloseTheResearchGap
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
Bit minging this morning in the Calders Greenshoots garden but we made some progress. Just need a decent weather day now for installing the solar panels.
January 13, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Bit minging this morning in the Calders Greenshoots garden but we made some progress. Just need a decent weather day now for installing the solar panels.
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
"Evidence shows that PR leads to higher turnout, more representative governments and more stable policymaking."
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
January 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
"Evidence shows that PR leads to higher turnout, more representative governments and more stable policymaking."
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
🚨 Shocking Stats on Speeding Near Edinburgh Schools! 🚨
I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk
It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying.
More>>
I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk
It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying.
More>>
January 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM
🚨 Shocking Stats on Speeding Near Edinburgh Schools! 🚨
I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk
It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying.
More>>
I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk
It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying.
More>>
January 13, 2026 at 11:53 AM
🚨 Shocking Stats on Speeding Near Edinburgh Schools! 🚨
I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk
It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying.
More>>
I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk
It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying.
More>>
My Rare Cancers Bill now has 19 peers lined up to speak in the 2nd Reading debate on Friday. The debate will be led by Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay, & Baroness Merron (Minister) will respond for the Government.
The House of Lords Library Bill briefing:
lordslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
The House of Lords Library Bill briefing:
lordslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Rare Cancers Bill: HL Bill 124 of 2024–26
The Rare Cancers Bill is intended to incentivise research and investment into rare cancers, which tend to be more difficult to diagnose and treat than common cancers. The bill would require the secret...
lordslibrary.parliament.uk
January 12, 2026 at 9:40 PM
My Rare Cancers Bill now has 19 peers lined up to speak in the 2nd Reading debate on Friday. The debate will be led by Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay, & Baroness Merron (Minister) will respond for the Government.
The House of Lords Library Bill briefing:
lordslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
The House of Lords Library Bill briefing:
lordslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
Government road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers
Government plans to introduce a new road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers according to the local MP for Edinburgh South West. Dr Scott Arthur spoke during a session in parliament when…
Government plans to introduce a new road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers according to the local MP for Edinburgh South West. Dr Scott Arthur spoke during a session in parliament when…
Government road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers
Government plans to introduce a new road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers according to the local MP for Edinburgh South West. Dr Scott Arthur spoke during a session in parliament when Minister for Local Transport, Lillian Greenwood, introduced the new national road safety strategy. Dr Arthur mentioned the tragedy of the death of three-year-old Xander Irvine on…
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Government road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers
Government plans to introduce a new road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers according to the local MP for Edinburgh South West. Dr Scott Arthur spoke during a session in parliament when…
Government plans to introduce a new road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers according to the local MP for Edinburgh South West. Dr Scott Arthur spoke during a session in parliament when…
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
We welcome Minister @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social remarks yesterday that less survivable cancers will be a key focus in the National Cancer Plan and that her department is considering #APPGonLessSurvivableCancers' inquiry recommendations. A positive step forward for these deadly cancers.
January 7, 2026 at 11:58 AM
We welcome Minister @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social remarks yesterday that less survivable cancers will be a key focus in the National Cancer Plan and that her department is considering #APPGonLessSurvivableCancers' inquiry recommendations. A positive step forward for these deadly cancers.
Best seat on the bus!
January 12, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Best seat on the bus!
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
Fantastic to join North Cheshire CAMRA members for their regional meeting today at The Albion, and to have a full and frank conversation with them about the current crisis facing pubs and work taking place to get the sector on a stable footing.
January 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Fantastic to join North Cheshire CAMRA members for their regional meeting today at The Albion, and to have a full and frank conversation with them about the current crisis facing pubs and work taking place to get the sector on a stable footing.
This afternoon I met with Karen Scott (Chief Executive of Scotmid Co-op) and her top team. I got a wee tour of the new Scotmid store on Dundee Street, and we discussed some of the opportunities and challenges facing the company.
January 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
This afternoon I met with Karen Scott (Chief Executive of Scotmid Co-op) and her top team. I got a wee tour of the new Scotmid store on Dundee Street, and we discussed some of the opportunities and challenges facing the company.
The Union Canal in Fountainbridge this morning 🥶
January 9, 2026 at 9:16 AM
The Union Canal in Fountainbridge this morning 🥶
Best seat on the bus!
January 9, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Best seat on the bus!
University Cuts - Unions are balloting on strike action at Heriot-Watt and 3 other universities in Scotland, after senior management at all four universities said they couldn't rule out compulsory redundancies in response to Scottish Government cuts.
See - uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/staff-f...
See - uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/staff-f...
Staff at four universities vote on possible strike action in disputes over cuts
The University and College Union has called on senior staff at Aberdeen, Stirling, Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde to rule out compulsory redundancies.
uk.finance.yahoo.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:59 AM
University Cuts - Unions are balloting on strike action at Heriot-Watt and 3 other universities in Scotland, after senior management at all four universities said they couldn't rule out compulsory redundancies in response to Scottish Government cuts.
See - uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/staff-f...
See - uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/staff-f...
If you missed it, you can download my 2025 report here:
drscottarthur.scot/2025/12/31/d...
I also have a video version:
youtu.be/QDl3sZ1ccRI
💼 Want to join the team?
We have a vacancy for someone passionate about making Edinburgh South West an even better place: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
drscottarthur.scot/2025/12/31/d...
I also have a video version:
youtu.be/QDl3sZ1ccRI
💼 Want to join the team?
We have a vacancy for someone passionate about making Edinburgh South West an even better place: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
January 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM
If you missed it, you can download my 2025 report here:
drscottarthur.scot/2025/12/31/d...
I also have a video version:
youtu.be/QDl3sZ1ccRI
💼 Want to join the team?
We have a vacancy for someone passionate about making Edinburgh South West an even better place: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
drscottarthur.scot/2025/12/31/d...
I also have a video version:
youtu.be/QDl3sZ1ccRI
💼 Want to join the team?
We have a vacancy for someone passionate about making Edinburgh South West an even better place: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
This is a growing problem. Edinburgh was promised funding to cut bus journey times, but the SNP Government withdrew the cash. The result is predictable: slower buses, longer queues, and even more gridlocked roads.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bus journey times being 'killed by congestion' in cities
The industry warns that traffic jams are slowing average bus speeds and are calling for more priority measures for buses.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 7:26 AM
This is a growing problem. Edinburgh was promised funding to cut bus journey times, but the SNP Government withdrew the cash. The result is predictable: slower buses, longer queues, and even more gridlocked roads.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ensay and Ezra are running 5km every day in December to raise money for families of police officers and police staff who have lost their lives on duty - the charity is COPS, Care of Police Survivors.
If you can afford it, you can support their efforts here:
www.justgiving.com/page/ensay-a...
If you can afford it, you can support their efforts here:
www.justgiving.com/page/ensay-a...
Ensay and's fundraiser for Care of Police Survivors
Help Ensay and Ezra raise money to support Care of Police Survivors
www.justgiving.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Ensay and Ezra are running 5km every day in December to raise money for families of police officers and police staff who have lost their lives on duty - the charity is COPS, Care of Police Survivors.
If you can afford it, you can support their efforts here:
www.justgiving.com/page/ensay-a...
If you can afford it, you can support their efforts here:
www.justgiving.com/page/ensay-a...
Reposted by Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
I used the Erasmus programme back in 2010 and I'm so pleased to see young people getting the same opportunity I did (albeit in my late twenties!)
December 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I used the Erasmus programme back in 2010 and I'm so pleased to see young people getting the same opportunity I did (albeit in my late twenties!)
Best seat on the bus!
December 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Best seat on the bus!