Monica Lennon MSP
@monicalennon.bsky.social
Scottish Labour candidate for Rutherglen, Cambuslang and Blantyre • Scottish Parliament 2026
Member of Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland
Legislator: Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act and Ecocide (Scotland) Bill
Sunday Mail columnist
Member of Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland
Legislator: Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act and Ecocide (Scotland) Bill
Sunday Mail columnist
🚀 MANIFESTO MILESTONE 😴
Thank you to MSP @monicalennon.bsky.social for her motion to Parliament that positions healthy sleep as a fundamental pillar of public health, encouraging the Scottish Government to ensure sleep health is given core status within future public health & educational strategies
Thank you to MSP @monicalennon.bsky.social for her motion to Parliament that positions healthy sleep as a fundamental pillar of public health, encouraging the Scottish Government to ensure sleep health is given core status within future public health & educational strategies
October 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
A welcome statement from Buckingham Palace that rightly centres concern for the victims and survivors of abuse.
October 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A welcome statement from Buckingham Palace that rightly centres concern for the victims and survivors of abuse.
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🌍 Olivia Blake MP: “I'm proud to launch the Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus. History tells us when the UK faces an existential challenge, we act—together. Today, the challenge is planetary, but the principle is the same: shared action for the common good.”
🔗 labourlist.org/2025/10/clim...
🔗 labourlist.org/2025/10/clim...
'This is Britain's quiet emergency. We must act together to end it' - LabourList
It is only by working together - across parties, communities and generations - that we can restore the connections that sustain us and turn this crisis into a legacy of renewal.
labourlist.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🌍 Olivia Blake MP: “I'm proud to launch the Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus. History tells us when the UK faces an existential challenge, we act—together. Today, the challenge is planetary, but the principle is the same: shared action for the common good.”
🔗 labourlist.org/2025/10/clim...
🔗 labourlist.org/2025/10/clim...
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@aoc at the rally for Mamdani Sunday in NYC.
“This city was built by the Irish escaping famine, Italians fleeing fascism, Black Americans fleeing slavery and Jim Crow, Latinos seeking a better life, Native people standing for themselves, Asian Americans coming together…”
So good!! 🔥
“This city was built by the Irish escaping famine, Italians fleeing fascism, Black Americans fleeing slavery and Jim Crow, Latinos seeking a better life, Native people standing for themselves, Asian Americans coming together…”
So good!! 🔥
October 27, 2025 at 3:09 AM
@aoc at the rally for Mamdani Sunday in NYC.
“This city was built by the Irish escaping famine, Italians fleeing fascism, Black Americans fleeing slavery and Jim Crow, Latinos seeking a better life, Native people standing for themselves, Asian Americans coming together…”
So good!! 🔥
“This city was built by the Irish escaping famine, Italians fleeing fascism, Black Americans fleeing slavery and Jim Crow, Latinos seeking a better life, Native people standing for themselves, Asian Americans coming together…”
So good!! 🔥
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✨ It was wonderful to spend time at @calderwoodslc.bsky.social listening to P7 discussing their views on children’s rights and the environment.
Thank you to the Office of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner 🏴 for coordinating this event to inform scrutiny of the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill.
Thank you to the Office of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner 🏴 for coordinating this event to inform scrutiny of the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill.
We were also delighted to welcome Monica Lennon, MSP, and a team from the Children’s Commissioner’s Office to work with some of our P7 pupils on children’s rights and the environment. They were keen to hear our opinions on the Ecocide Bill and the impact that this may have on our young people. 🌍♻️
October 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
✨ It was wonderful to spend time at @calderwoodslc.bsky.social listening to P7 discussing their views on children’s rights and the environment.
Thank you to the Office of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner 🏴 for coordinating this event to inform scrutiny of the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill.
Thank you to the Office of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner 🏴 for coordinating this event to inform scrutiny of the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill.
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The home of the O'Donovan family is being used as a polling station in Coolmoyne, Co Tipperary. Around 250 people are eligible to vote at the house and after they cast their ballot, they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone | More: rte.ie/b/1540324
October 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The home of the O'Donovan family is being used as a polling station in Coolmoyne, Co Tipperary. Around 250 people are eligible to vote at the house and after they cast their ballot, they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone | More: rte.ie/b/1540324
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MSP Monica Lennon has been leading the way with the (Scotland) Ecocide (Prevention) Bill, a bold step to make severe environmental harm a crime.
She joins our Conference on Ecocide, Human Rights and Environmental Justice to discuss climate advocacy in the UK with Samia Dumbuya.
bit.ly/3JhAbuT
She joins our Conference on Ecocide, Human Rights and Environmental Justice to discuss climate advocacy in the UK with Samia Dumbuya.
bit.ly/3JhAbuT
Meet the Speakers: Monica Lennon — UCLA Law The Promise Institute Europe
Monica Lennon is a Scottish Labour and Co-operative Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland, first elected in 2016. We invited Monica to speak at the upcoming International Conference...
www.promiseeurope.law.ucla.edu
October 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
MSP Monica Lennon has been leading the way with the (Scotland) Ecocide (Prevention) Bill, a bold step to make severe environmental harm a crime.
She joins our Conference on Ecocide, Human Rights and Environmental Justice to discuss climate advocacy in the UK with Samia Dumbuya.
bit.ly/3JhAbuT
She joins our Conference on Ecocide, Human Rights and Environmental Justice to discuss climate advocacy in the UK with Samia Dumbuya.
bit.ly/3JhAbuT
200 DAYS until the election ⏰
Rutherglen & Cambuslang deserves a strong voice who delivers. I’ll fight for our communities every day. We can't win without a people-powered campaign. Donate today; help fuel the next 200 days of action ➡️ crowdfunder.co.uk/p/monica-lennon-for-rutherglen-and-cambuslang
Rutherglen & Cambuslang deserves a strong voice who delivers. I’ll fight for our communities every day. We can't win without a people-powered campaign. Donate today; help fuel the next 200 days of action ➡️ crowdfunder.co.uk/p/monica-lennon-for-rutherglen-and-cambuslang
Monica Lennon for Rutherglen and Cambuslang
I am standing to be the next Member of the Scottish Parliament for Rutherglen and Cambuslang and asking for your support for my campaign.
crowdfunder.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
200 DAYS until the election ⏰
Rutherglen & Cambuslang deserves a strong voice who delivers. I’ll fight for our communities every day. We can't win without a people-powered campaign. Donate today; help fuel the next 200 days of action ➡️ crowdfunder.co.uk/p/monica-lennon-for-rutherglen-and-cambuslang
Rutherglen & Cambuslang deserves a strong voice who delivers. I’ll fight for our communities every day. We can't win without a people-powered campaign. Donate today; help fuel the next 200 days of action ➡️ crowdfunder.co.uk/p/monica-lennon-for-rutherglen-and-cambuslang
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Enjoyed meeting members & campaigning in Blantyre in Scotland with the brilliant @monicalennon.bsky.social. Those I spoke to had a clear sense of how things need to change. 95 year old Helen, who first campaigned for Labour aged 10, should be made an adviser - she’d tell it how it is!
October 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Enjoyed meeting members & campaigning in Blantyre in Scotland with the brilliant @monicalennon.bsky.social. Those I spoke to had a clear sense of how things need to change. 95 year old Helen, who first campaigned for Labour aged 10, should be made an adviser - she’d tell it how it is!
An inspiring day in Blantyre hosting Lucy Powell MP. Our members and supporters had thoughtful and passionate questions about the future we want to build.
Lucy clearly has her finger on the pulse of our communities; as Deputy Leader she’ll be a crucial constructive bridge to the Labour leadership.
Lucy clearly has her finger on the pulse of our communities; as Deputy Leader she’ll be a crucial constructive bridge to the Labour leadership.
October 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
An inspiring day in Blantyre hosting Lucy Powell MP. Our members and supporters had thoughtful and passionate questions about the future we want to build.
Lucy clearly has her finger on the pulse of our communities; as Deputy Leader she’ll be a crucial constructive bridge to the Labour leadership.
Lucy clearly has her finger on the pulse of our communities; as Deputy Leader she’ll be a crucial constructive bridge to the Labour leadership.
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We are in the news again!
Menopause Cafe Holyrood. To find a cafe near you see: www.menopausecafe.net/events-calen...
@monicalennon.bsky.social
@rowanconsultancy.bsky.social
@thirdforcenews.bsky.social
@nacwgscot.bsky.social
#menopause #perimenopause #worldmenopausemonth #worldmenopauseday
Menopause Cafe Holyrood. To find a cafe near you see: www.menopausecafe.net/events-calen...
@monicalennon.bsky.social
@rowanconsultancy.bsky.social
@thirdforcenews.bsky.social
@nacwgscot.bsky.social
#menopause #perimenopause #worldmenopausemonth #worldmenopauseday
October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We are in the news again!
Menopause Cafe Holyrood. To find a cafe near you see: www.menopausecafe.net/events-calen...
@monicalennon.bsky.social
@rowanconsultancy.bsky.social
@thirdforcenews.bsky.social
@nacwgscot.bsky.social
#menopause #perimenopause #worldmenopausemonth #worldmenopauseday
Menopause Cafe Holyrood. To find a cafe near you see: www.menopausecafe.net/events-calen...
@monicalennon.bsky.social
@rowanconsultancy.bsky.social
@thirdforcenews.bsky.social
@nacwgscot.bsky.social
#menopause #perimenopause #worldmenopausemonth #worldmenopauseday
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October is Menopause Awareness Month.
Join Monica in supporting the cause - wear a menopause ribbon this October.
Buy your ribbon here: menopausecafe.org/shop
Many thanks to Perth and Kinross Council for their help in creating these videos.
@monicalennon.bsky.social
@perthandkinross.bsky.social
Join Monica in supporting the cause - wear a menopause ribbon this October.
Buy your ribbon here: menopausecafe.org/shop
Many thanks to Perth and Kinross Council for their help in creating these videos.
@monicalennon.bsky.social
@perthandkinross.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
October is Menopause Awareness Month.
Join Monica in supporting the cause - wear a menopause ribbon this October.
Buy your ribbon here: menopausecafe.org/shop
Many thanks to Perth and Kinross Council for their help in creating these videos.
@monicalennon.bsky.social
@perthandkinross.bsky.social
Join Monica in supporting the cause - wear a menopause ribbon this October.
Buy your ribbon here: menopausecafe.org/shop
Many thanks to Perth and Kinross Council for their help in creating these videos.
@monicalennon.bsky.social
@perthandkinross.bsky.social
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Thank you @monicalennon.bsky.social for your support in your Sunday Mail column this weekend. I really appreciate it.
“I’d love Lucy to step into Angela’s shoes” Read why Monica is backing me 👇🏻
“I’d love Lucy to step into Angela’s shoes” Read why Monica is backing me 👇🏻
October 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Thank you @monicalennon.bsky.social for your support in your Sunday Mail column this weekend. I really appreciate it.
“I’d love Lucy to step into Angela’s shoes” Read why Monica is backing me 👇🏻
“I’d love Lucy to step into Angela’s shoes” Read why Monica is backing me 👇🏻
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Thanks to @monicalennon.bsky.social for lodging the motion 'NASUWT Report on the Cost of Living Crisis and the Derailing of Scottish Education' which highlights the critical impact of the cost of living crisis on the Scottish teaching profession & pupil wellbeing
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
October 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Thanks to @monicalennon.bsky.social for lodging the motion 'NASUWT Report on the Cost of Living Crisis and the Derailing of Scottish Education' which highlights the critical impact of the cost of living crisis on the Scottish teaching profession & pupil wellbeing
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
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The two child benefit cap is a ticking time bomb on child poverty. Each year another 40,000 children are pushed into poverty by it. We need to act urgently to transform lives and change these statistics. That’s what Labour governments do.
Today's Times👇🏻 www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Today's Times👇🏻 www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Lucy Powell calls for scrapping of two-child benefit cap
The deputy Labour leadership contender urges the chancellor to remove the restriction as Sir Keir Starmer faces a budget dilemma
www.thetimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The two child benefit cap is a ticking time bomb on child poverty. Each year another 40,000 children are pushed into poverty by it. We need to act urgently to transform lives and change these statistics. That’s what Labour governments do.
Today's Times👇🏻 www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Today's Times👇🏻 www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Thank you to @monicalennon.bsky.social
for attending our mass climate lobby last week and speaking to Central Scotland constituents.
Topics covered ranged from climate justice, just transition, wellbeing and rural bus routes.
for attending our mass climate lobby last week and speaking to Central Scotland constituents.
Topics covered ranged from climate justice, just transition, wellbeing and rural bus routes.
September 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Thank you to @monicalennon.bsky.social
for attending our mass climate lobby last week and speaking to Central Scotland constituents.
Topics covered ranged from climate justice, just transition, wellbeing and rural bus routes.
for attending our mass climate lobby last week and speaking to Central Scotland constituents.
Topics covered ranged from climate justice, just transition, wellbeing and rural bus routes.
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Disability Labour members vote to nominate @lucympowell.bsky.social for the Labour Party Deputy Leadership Election
The result of our member ballot-
Lucy Powell - 60.1%
Bridget Phillipson - 22.8%
No nomination should be made - 17.1%
The result of our member ballot-
Lucy Powell - 60.1%
Bridget Phillipson - 22.8%
No nomination should be made - 17.1%
September 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Disability Labour members vote to nominate @lucympowell.bsky.social for the Labour Party Deputy Leadership Election
The result of our member ballot-
Lucy Powell - 60.1%
Bridget Phillipson - 22.8%
No nomination should be made - 17.1%
The result of our member ballot-
Lucy Powell - 60.1%
Bridget Phillipson - 22.8%
No nomination should be made - 17.1%
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thank you to the team at Ferguson Marine for hosting the Committee this morning.
September 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
thank you to the team at Ferguson Marine for hosting the Committee this morning.
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🛥️Today, Net Zero Committee Convener @1edmountain.bsky.social, and @monicalennon.bsky.social met with the senior leadership team at Ferguson Marine for an overview of the shipping operations and an update on progress for the delivery of Glen Rosa (Hull 802).
Here's what the Convener has to say👇
Here's what the Convener has to say👇
September 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🛥️Today, Net Zero Committee Convener @1edmountain.bsky.social, and @monicalennon.bsky.social met with the senior leadership team at Ferguson Marine for an overview of the shipping operations and an update on progress for the delivery of Glen Rosa (Hull 802).
Here's what the Convener has to say👇
Here's what the Convener has to say👇
Climate change was responsible for an estimated 16,500 additional deaths in Europe this summer.
Strong leadership and urgent action are necessary with experts advising deaths are "preventable” if countries continue to reduce their emissions and combat climate change.
www.politico.eu/article/thou...
Strong leadership and urgent action are necessary with experts advising deaths are "preventable” if countries continue to reduce their emissions and combat climate change.
www.politico.eu/article/thou...
Thousands died from heat made worse by climate change this summer
Italy and Spain were the most affected countries.
www.politico.eu
September 18, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Climate change was responsible for an estimated 16,500 additional deaths in Europe this summer.
Strong leadership and urgent action are necessary with experts advising deaths are "preventable” if countries continue to reduce their emissions and combat climate change.
www.politico.eu/article/thou...
Strong leadership and urgent action are necessary with experts advising deaths are "preventable” if countries continue to reduce their emissions and combat climate change.
www.politico.eu/article/thou...
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So important to celebrate recovery from alcohol (and other) addictions- meet anyone in recovery and it tends to be an uplifting experience. Thank you so much to @monicalennon.bsky.social for using your role in public life to break down stigma surrounding addiction
🥳September is #RecoveryMonth!
"Recovery is possible, it happens every day in every community, but too often stigma is holding people back." Thank you to @monicalennon.bsky.social for her ongoing support in championing recovery in Scotland! 👏
For help and support: shaap.org.uk/who-we-are/h...
"Recovery is possible, it happens every day in every community, but too often stigma is holding people back." Thank you to @monicalennon.bsky.social for her ongoing support in championing recovery in Scotland! 👏
For help and support: shaap.org.uk/who-we-are/h...
September 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
So important to celebrate recovery from alcohol (and other) addictions- meet anyone in recovery and it tends to be an uplifting experience. Thank you so much to @monicalennon.bsky.social for using your role in public life to break down stigma surrounding addiction
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Thank you to @monicalennon.bsky.social for her ongoing support, for taking part in the #SeeBeyondScotland campaign and for coming to see us today!
Read Monica's letter to her father: www.seebeyondscotland.com/monica
Read Monica's letter to her father: www.seebeyondscotland.com/monica
September 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Thank you to @monicalennon.bsky.social for her ongoing support, for taking part in the #SeeBeyondScotland campaign and for coming to see us today!
Read Monica's letter to her father: www.seebeyondscotland.com/monica
Read Monica's letter to her father: www.seebeyondscotland.com/monica
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Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
September 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
My column in today’s Sunday Mail on the horrors in Gaza and why we need the freedom of speech to hold truth to power; whether on genocide, climate crisis or other defining issues of our times.
Young people are rightly getting votes at 16 for every election but their voices must not be silenced.
Young people are rightly getting votes at 16 for every election but their voices must not be silenced.
July 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
My column in today’s Sunday Mail on the horrors in Gaza and why we need the freedom of speech to hold truth to power; whether on genocide, climate crisis or other defining issues of our times.
Young people are rightly getting votes at 16 for every election but their voices must not be silenced.
Young people are rightly getting votes at 16 for every election but their voices must not be silenced.