BAME Labour Lothians
@bamelothians.bsky.social
We are Labour party members in Edinburgh & the Lothians from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background.
E-mail: BAMELothians@outlook.com
E-mail: BAMELothians@outlook.com
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Storm Éowyn will hit the UK on Friday morning and is set to bring damaging gusts. Red and amber warnings have been issued⚠️
Watch our latest update on Storm Éowyn 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYVc...
Watch our latest update on Storm Éowyn 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYVc...
23/01/2025 – Dangerous winds from Storm Éowyn – Met Office weather forecast UK
YouTube video by Met Office - UK Weather
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January 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Storm Éowyn will hit the UK on Friday morning and is set to bring damaging gusts. Red and amber warnings have been issued⚠️
Watch our latest update on Storm Éowyn 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYVc...
Watch our latest update on Storm Éowyn 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYVc...
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Convened today's CPG on volunteering where we discussed declines in participation & strategies to recruit.
Great to hear of initiatives like the National Volunteer Recruitment Campaign 👉 buff.ly/4h7p1Vg.
Let's keep empowering communities through volunteering.
Great to hear of initiatives like the National Volunteer Recruitment Campaign 👉 buff.ly/4h7p1Vg.
Let's keep empowering communities through volunteering.
January 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Convened today's CPG on volunteering where we discussed declines in participation & strategies to recruit.
Great to hear of initiatives like the National Volunteer Recruitment Campaign 👉 buff.ly/4h7p1Vg.
Let's keep empowering communities through volunteering.
Great to hear of initiatives like the National Volunteer Recruitment Campaign 👉 buff.ly/4h7p1Vg.
Let's keep empowering communities through volunteering.
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It is time to act. Police are getting hurt, residents are getting injured, pets are terrified, and veterans with PTSD are left anxious.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/01/fire...
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/01/fire...
Fireworks laws need "urgent update"
The law on fireworks sales needs an “urgent update” after many MPs supported a bill that would ban the noisiest from public sale, according to the MP for Edinburgh South West. Sarah Owen’s Private Mem...
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
It is time to act. Police are getting hurt, residents are getting injured, pets are terrified, and veterans with PTSD are left anxious.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/01/fire...
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/01/fire...
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I understand this will include job losses at the Murrayfield Sainsbury's in Edinburgh South West (Westfield Road). I have been assured, however, that genuine efforts will be made to redeploy staff.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs by closing cafés and counters
The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I understand this will include job losses at the Murrayfield Sainsbury's in Edinburgh South West (Westfield Road). I have been assured, however, that genuine efforts will be made to redeploy staff.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Great discussions today with the Amey team on how the Scottish Government and private sector can collaborate to decarbonise infrastructure and drive innovation towards net zero.
#NetZero #Sustainability
#NetZero #Sustainability
November 27, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Great discussions today with the Amey team on how the Scottish Government and private sector can collaborate to decarbonise infrastructure and drive innovation towards net zero.
#NetZero #Sustainability
#NetZero #Sustainability
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Yesterday, I spoke to recognise the 40th anniversary of the miners' strike. Remembering the men and women who stood up for their communities.
While the strike was long ago, we still see the impact of it today.
To hear the full speech, visit: youtu.be/KiMz0bo9r-s
While the strike was long ago, we still see the impact of it today.
To hear the full speech, visit: youtu.be/KiMz0bo9r-s
November 28, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Yesterday, I spoke to recognise the 40th anniversary of the miners' strike. Remembering the men and women who stood up for their communities.
While the strike was long ago, we still see the impact of it today.
To hear the full speech, visit: youtu.be/KiMz0bo9r-s
While the strike was long ago, we still see the impact of it today.
To hear the full speech, visit: youtu.be/KiMz0bo9r-s
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Convened last night's AGM for the CPG on Bangladesh, featuring a presentation on @sightsavers's Equal Bangladesh initiative.
Thanks to Dr. Uddin for discussing UK, EU and Bangladesh ties, and Saiqb Huq for debriefing COP29's impact on carbon markets.
A special thanks to those joining from Dhaka.
Thanks to Dr. Uddin for discussing UK, EU and Bangladesh ties, and Saiqb Huq for debriefing COP29's impact on carbon markets.
A special thanks to those joining from Dhaka.
November 28, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Convened last night's AGM for the CPG on Bangladesh, featuring a presentation on @sightsavers's Equal Bangladesh initiative.
Thanks to Dr. Uddin for discussing UK, EU and Bangladesh ties, and Saiqb Huq for debriefing COP29's impact on carbon markets.
A special thanks to those joining from Dhaka.
Thanks to Dr. Uddin for discussing UK, EU and Bangladesh ties, and Saiqb Huq for debriefing COP29's impact on carbon markets.
A special thanks to those joining from Dhaka.
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Today I asked the Scottish Government as part of its work on diversity, inclusion and equalities, what recent discussions the Minister for Equalities has had with ministerial colleagues regarding work to tackle Islamophobia
#RacialEquality #Diversity #Inclusion
#RacialEquality #Diversity #Inclusion
November 28, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Today I asked the Scottish Government as part of its work on diversity, inclusion and equalities, what recent discussions the Minister for Equalities has had with ministerial colleagues regarding work to tackle Islamophobia
#RacialEquality #Diversity #Inclusion
#RacialEquality #Diversity #Inclusion
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Honoured to attend the Annual Business Address 2024 by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce.
Celebrating success, innovation, and resilience in business.
Here’s to shaping a thriving future!
#BusinessLeadership #SCC2024 #ScottishChamberOfCommerce
#TSCCI
Celebrating success, innovation, and resilience in business.
Here’s to shaping a thriving future!
#BusinessLeadership #SCC2024 #ScottishChamberOfCommerce
#TSCCI
November 28, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Honoured to attend the Annual Business Address 2024 by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce.
Celebrating success, innovation, and resilience in business.
Here’s to shaping a thriving future!
#BusinessLeadership #SCC2024 #ScottishChamberOfCommerce
#TSCCI
Celebrating success, innovation, and resilience in business.
Here’s to shaping a thriving future!
#BusinessLeadership #SCC2024 #ScottishChamberOfCommerce
#TSCCI
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I've written on the dangers of isolation, inspired by a wonderful discussion with Vintage Vibes about their work: buff.ly/4fPDLrf.
Please join me in supporting their Christmas Campaign: buff.ly/3VhMIkT.
Remember to reach out to your neighbours and dear ones this holiday season.
Please join me in supporting their Christmas Campaign: buff.ly/3VhMIkT.
Remember to reach out to your neighbours and dear ones this holiday season.
November 29, 2024 at 11:39 AM
I've written on the dangers of isolation, inspired by a wonderful discussion with Vintage Vibes about their work: buff.ly/4fPDLrf.
Please join me in supporting their Christmas Campaign: buff.ly/3VhMIkT.
Remember to reach out to your neighbours and dear ones this holiday season.
Please join me in supporting their Christmas Campaign: buff.ly/3VhMIkT.
Remember to reach out to your neighbours and dear ones this holiday season.
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Yesterday, I met with the representatives of the My Power of Attorney Campaign.
We had productive discussions about the work their national campaign is undertaking and how we can help encourage families to plan for the future.
For more information, visit their guide: buff.ly/4gcdxPF
We had productive discussions about the work their national campaign is undertaking and how we can help encourage families to plan for the future.
For more information, visit their guide: buff.ly/4gcdxPF
November 29, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Yesterday, I met with the representatives of the My Power of Attorney Campaign.
We had productive discussions about the work their national campaign is undertaking and how we can help encourage families to plan for the future.
For more information, visit their guide: buff.ly/4gcdxPF
We had productive discussions about the work their national campaign is undertaking and how we can help encourage families to plan for the future.
For more information, visit their guide: buff.ly/4gcdxPF
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Glad I could attend OneCity Trust's roundtable on Edinburgh's housing crisis.
I heard great presentations from local groups with productive discussions on solutions to prevent homelessness.
Thanks to the Lord Provost, @lesleyhinds.bsky.social, and Housing Minister, Paul McLennan.
#housingmatters
I heard great presentations from local groups with productive discussions on solutions to prevent homelessness.
Thanks to the Lord Provost, @lesleyhinds.bsky.social, and Housing Minister, Paul McLennan.
#housingmatters
November 29, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Glad I could attend OneCity Trust's roundtable on Edinburgh's housing crisis.
I heard great presentations from local groups with productive discussions on solutions to prevent homelessness.
Thanks to the Lord Provost, @lesleyhinds.bsky.social, and Housing Minister, Paul McLennan.
#housingmatters
I heard great presentations from local groups with productive discussions on solutions to prevent homelessness.
Thanks to the Lord Provost, @lesleyhinds.bsky.social, and Housing Minister, Paul McLennan.
#housingmatters
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Great to attend Namaste - A Musical Fusion of Tradition & Innovation, organised by the Kannada Association of Scotland. 🎶✨
Featuring:
🎹 Mahesh Raghvan – Edinburgh alumnus blending Carnatic music with digital innovation.
🎻 Nandini Shankar – Acclaimed Gayaki Ang violinist.
An incredible evening! 🌟
Featuring:
🎹 Mahesh Raghvan – Edinburgh alumnus blending Carnatic music with digital innovation.
🎻 Nandini Shankar – Acclaimed Gayaki Ang violinist.
An incredible evening! 🌟
December 1, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Great to attend Namaste - A Musical Fusion of Tradition & Innovation, organised by the Kannada Association of Scotland. 🎶✨
Featuring:
🎹 Mahesh Raghvan – Edinburgh alumnus blending Carnatic music with digital innovation.
🎻 Nandini Shankar – Acclaimed Gayaki Ang violinist.
An incredible evening! 🌟
Featuring:
🎹 Mahesh Raghvan – Edinburgh alumnus blending Carnatic music with digital innovation.
🎻 Nandini Shankar – Acclaimed Gayaki Ang violinist.
An incredible evening! 🌟
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Join Edinburgh's Library Service in shaping the future of its services by participating in their ongoing consultation. Have your voice heard and help enhance our libraries.📚
Share your thoughts: buff.ly/3VhLciE
#EdinburghLibraries #CommunityEngagement
Share your thoughts: buff.ly/3VhLciE
#EdinburghLibraries #CommunityEngagement
December 2, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Join Edinburgh's Library Service in shaping the future of its services by participating in their ongoing consultation. Have your voice heard and help enhance our libraries.📚
Share your thoughts: buff.ly/3VhLciE
#EdinburghLibraries #CommunityEngagement
Share your thoughts: buff.ly/3VhLciE
#EdinburghLibraries #CommunityEngagement
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Thrilled to see an integral part of Edinburgh's history and culture reopened today thanks to the campaigners after a temporary closure.
The People’s Story Museum is a must see 👇 buff.ly/49f3Q0k
#EdinburghHistory #CulturalGems
The People’s Story Museum is a must see 👇 buff.ly/49f3Q0k
#EdinburghHistory #CulturalGems
Doors reopen at The People’s Story Museum
The People’s Story Museum reopens to the public today (Monday 2 December) after a temporary closure.
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December 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Thrilled to see an integral part of Edinburgh's history and culture reopened today thanks to the campaigners after a temporary closure.
The People’s Story Museum is a must see 👇 buff.ly/49f3Q0k
#EdinburghHistory #CulturalGems
The People’s Story Museum is a must see 👇 buff.ly/49f3Q0k
#EdinburghHistory #CulturalGems
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The future of Scotland's funding must remain a priority as LGIU's State of Local Government Finance in Scotland review highlights "alarmingly poor" satisfaction with the Scottish Government.
For more 👇
buff.ly/4gbmU1U.
For more 👇
buff.ly/4gbmU1U.
2024 State of local government finance in Scotland - LGiU
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December 3, 2024 at 10:08 AM
The future of Scotland's funding must remain a priority as LGIU's State of Local Government Finance in Scotland review highlights "alarmingly poor" satisfaction with the Scottish Government.
For more 👇
buff.ly/4gbmU1U.
For more 👇
buff.ly/4gbmU1U.
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🚨🏴 It's a make-or-break moment for arts and culture funding in Scotland.
Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to urge ministers to deliver on their arts funding pledges now. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sc...
Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to urge ministers to deliver on their arts funding pledges now. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sc...
Scottish Government – deliver on your arts funding pledges
This is a make-or-break moment for arts and culture in Scotland. Please join us in urging the Scottish Government to act.
www.campaignforthearts.org
December 3, 2024 at 2:28 PM
🚨🏴 It's a make-or-break moment for arts and culture funding in Scotland.
Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to urge ministers to deliver on their arts funding pledges now. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sc...
Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to urge ministers to deliver on their arts funding pledges now. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sc...
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The residents of East Calder urgently need our support.
Listen to the voices of residents Calum Milligan, and Ian McIntosh, as they advocate for a new, safe, and accessible medical centre for East Calder.
It's time to act.
#EastCalderHealth #SupportOurCommunity #HealthMatters
Listen to the voices of residents Calum Milligan, and Ian McIntosh, as they advocate for a new, safe, and accessible medical centre for East Calder.
It's time to act.
#EastCalderHealth #SupportOurCommunity #HealthMatters
December 3, 2024 at 5:54 PM
The residents of East Calder urgently need our support.
Listen to the voices of residents Calum Milligan, and Ian McIntosh, as they advocate for a new, safe, and accessible medical centre for East Calder.
It's time to act.
#EastCalderHealth #SupportOurCommunity #HealthMatters
Listen to the voices of residents Calum Milligan, and Ian McIntosh, as they advocate for a new, safe, and accessible medical centre for East Calder.
It's time to act.
#EastCalderHealth #SupportOurCommunity #HealthMatters
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Honoured to attend 150th Anniversary Reception of Heart of Midlothian Football Club at the historic City Chambers, Edinburgh.
A remarkable evening celebrating the legacy, history, and passion of one of Scotland’s most iconic football clubs.
Here’s to many more! ⚽✨
#HeartOfMidlothianFC #150Years
A remarkable evening celebrating the legacy, history, and passion of one of Scotland’s most iconic football clubs.
Here’s to many more! ⚽✨
#HeartOfMidlothianFC #150Years
December 3, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Honoured to attend 150th Anniversary Reception of Heart of Midlothian Football Club at the historic City Chambers, Edinburgh.
A remarkable evening celebrating the legacy, history, and passion of one of Scotland’s most iconic football clubs.
Here’s to many more! ⚽✨
#HeartOfMidlothianFC #150Years
A remarkable evening celebrating the legacy, history, and passion of one of Scotland’s most iconic football clubs.
Here’s to many more! ⚽✨
#HeartOfMidlothianFC #150Years
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Today, I asked if the Scottish Government would consider working with the Brunton Theatre Trust, in similar efforts to the work done at MacMillan Hub, to replace the Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh, which was recently forced to close.
Arts & culture is central to Scotland and needs to be protected.
Arts & culture is central to Scotland and needs to be protected.
December 4, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Today, I asked if the Scottish Government would consider working with the Brunton Theatre Trust, in similar efforts to the work done at MacMillan Hub, to replace the Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh, which was recently forced to close.
Arts & culture is central to Scotland and needs to be protected.
Arts & culture is central to Scotland and needs to be protected.
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I welcome and celebrate the continued work from @openuniversity.bsky.social and @educationscotland.bsky.social in teaching the Scots language.⭐
For my full speech in today's members' business 👇
youtu.be/CzsfyhnXUFY
For my full speech in today's members' business 👇
youtu.be/CzsfyhnXUFY
December 4, 2024 at 6:16 PM
I welcome and celebrate the continued work from @openuniversity.bsky.social and @educationscotland.bsky.social in teaching the Scots language.⭐
For my full speech in today's members' business 👇
youtu.be/CzsfyhnXUFY
For my full speech in today's members' business 👇
youtu.be/CzsfyhnXUFY
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Our future is in the rights hands.🤝
Great to meet with Lothians MSYPs and discuss current issues that impact our society, like racial inequality and the housing emergency, and work towards solutions for the future.
#FutureLeaders @officialsyp.bsky.social
Great to meet with Lothians MSYPs and discuss current issues that impact our society, like racial inequality and the housing emergency, and work towards solutions for the future.
#FutureLeaders @officialsyp.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Our future is in the rights hands.🤝
Great to meet with Lothians MSYPs and discuss current issues that impact our society, like racial inequality and the housing emergency, and work towards solutions for the future.
#FutureLeaders @officialsyp.bsky.social
Great to meet with Lothians MSYPs and discuss current issues that impact our society, like racial inequality and the housing emergency, and work towards solutions for the future.
#FutureLeaders @officialsyp.bsky.social
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Practical experience in education is essential.
Today I asked the Scottish Government how it is working to ensure that pupils have access to practical experience in science curriculums. 📚
We need to address the shortage of science technicians. 👩🔬
#STEM
Today I asked the Scottish Government how it is working to ensure that pupils have access to practical experience in science curriculums. 📚
We need to address the shortage of science technicians. 👩🔬
#STEM
December 5, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Practical experience in education is essential.
Today I asked the Scottish Government how it is working to ensure that pupils have access to practical experience in science curriculums. 📚
We need to address the shortage of science technicians. 👩🔬
#STEM
Today I asked the Scottish Government how it is working to ensure that pupils have access to practical experience in science curriculums. 📚
We need to address the shortage of science technicians. 👩🔬
#STEM
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A moving afternoon, listening to stories from cervical cancer survivors.
"Cancer affects the whole family."
We need to eliminate cervical cancer, with HPV vaccinations and cervical screening.
#RacetoElimination
"Cancer affects the whole family."
We need to eliminate cervical cancer, with HPV vaccinations and cervical screening.
#RacetoElimination
December 5, 2024 at 5:27 PM
A moving afternoon, listening to stories from cervical cancer survivors.
"Cancer affects the whole family."
We need to eliminate cervical cancer, with HPV vaccinations and cervical screening.
#RacetoElimination
"Cancer affects the whole family."
We need to eliminate cervical cancer, with HPV vaccinations and cervical screening.
#RacetoElimination
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Fantastic to meet Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament at the Scottish Parliament this afternoon and dive into key issues like racial inequality, the housing crisis, Net Zero, and diversity & inclusion
Inspiring to see such passionate young voices leading the charge for change.
#FutureLeaders
Inspiring to see such passionate young voices leading the charge for change.
#FutureLeaders
December 5, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Fantastic to meet Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament at the Scottish Parliament this afternoon and dive into key issues like racial inequality, the housing crisis, Net Zero, and diversity & inclusion
Inspiring to see such passionate young voices leading the charge for change.
#FutureLeaders
Inspiring to see such passionate young voices leading the charge for change.
#FutureLeaders