Fay Sinclair 🏴
@faysinclair.bsky.social
SNP Councillor for Galashiels & District.
Scottish Parliament staffer.
Parent to three amazing boys.
Promoted by Fay Sinclair, SNP, 3 Jackson's Entry, Edinburgh, EH8 8JP.
Scottish Parliament staffer.
Parent to three amazing boys.
Promoted by Fay Sinclair, SNP, 3 Jackson's Entry, Edinburgh, EH8 8JP.
Super day campaigning for Lynda Holton in the Glenrothes Central and Thornton by-election.
We also got to recreate this campaign photo from 8 years ago - my boys are a bit bigger and more productive leafleters now!
We also got to recreate this campaign photo from 8 years ago - my boys are a bit bigger and more productive leafleters now!
April 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Super day campaigning for Lynda Holton in the Glenrothes Central and Thornton by-election.
We also got to recreate this campaign photo from 8 years ago - my boys are a bit bigger and more productive leafleters now!
We also got to recreate this campaign photo from 8 years ago - my boys are a bit bigger and more productive leafleters now!
Great "Breakfast and Blether" get together in Galashiels this morning. I set up these sessions to provide a space for informal political discussion so it's great to see locals taking up the opportunity.
April 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Great "Breakfast and Blether" get together in Galashiels this morning. I set up these sessions to provide a space for informal political discussion so it's great to see locals taking up the opportunity.
A flavour of last week's activity. There was also some band practice, taxiing of teenagers from football training and the construction of a rather large cardboard chick with my primary school boys for an Easter-themed homework project!
April 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A flavour of last week's activity. There was also some band practice, taxiing of teenagers from football training and the construction of a rather large cardboard chick with my primary school boys for an Easter-themed homework project!
I'm delighted to have secured nomination from all three nominating SNP branches for the Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency to go forward for selection to be our SNP candidate for the 2026 Holyrood election.
March 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I'm delighted to have secured nomination from all three nominating SNP branches for the Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency to go forward for selection to be our SNP candidate for the 2026 Holyrood election.
I had some super feedback on the new diary format for informing constituents about my activity as local councillor so am going to try it out as a weekly update.
March 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I had some super feedback on the new diary format for informing constituents about my activity as local councillor so am going to try it out as a weekly update.
It was great to take the SNP's local energy pricing message to doorsteps in Clovenfords yesterday for a joint campaign session with Tweeddale and Central Borders members. We had a few good conversations along the way and the sun was even shining. #ActiveSNP
March 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
It was great to take the SNP's local energy pricing message to doorsteps in Clovenfords yesterday for a joint campaign session with Tweeddale and Central Borders members. We had a few good conversations along the way and the sun was even shining. #ActiveSNP
It was fitting as we mark the 5th anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic to be invited to Borders General Hospital where the first weave of the Borders Together tartan was put on display.
The bright design symbolises the unity, strength and resilience of our community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The bright design symbolises the unity, strength and resilience of our community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
March 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It was fitting as we mark the 5th anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic to be invited to Borders General Hospital where the first weave of the Borders Together tartan was put on display.
The bright design symbolises the unity, strength and resilience of our community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The bright design symbolises the unity, strength and resilience of our community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In the South of Scotland we produce four times more electricity than we need, yet our bills continue to rise because of Westminster's failure to move away from UK-wide pricing. Only SNP is campaigning to change this, and let Scotland benefit from our own green energy.
March 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
In the South of Scotland we produce four times more electricity than we need, yet our bills continue to rise because of Westminster's failure to move away from UK-wide pricing. Only SNP is campaigning to change this, and let Scotland benefit from our own green energy.
This builds on work I've done as a Councillor to push for energy market reform.
Don't just take our word for it - Octopus Energy's CEO made headlines with his statement Scotland's electricity bills could be the lowest in Europe with localised pricing.
Don't just take our word for it - Octopus Energy's CEO made headlines with his statement Scotland's electricity bills could be the lowest in Europe with localised pricing.
March 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This builds on work I've done as a Councillor to push for energy market reform.
Don't just take our word for it - Octopus Energy's CEO made headlines with his statement Scotland's electricity bills could be the lowest in Europe with localised pricing.
Don't just take our word for it - Octopus Energy's CEO made headlines with his statement Scotland's electricity bills could be the lowest in Europe with localised pricing.
Thousands of copies of this leaflet are being distributed across the Borders (I was out in Langlee, Galashiels, with a batch today) and it's great to see they were being shared at a street stall in Peebles this weekend too.
March 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Thousands of copies of this leaflet are being distributed across the Borders (I was out in Langlee, Galashiels, with a batch today) and it's great to see they were being shared at a street stall in Peebles this weekend too.
I'm leading a campaign to highlight how SNP wants to make your electricity bills the cheapest in Europe!
March 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I'm leading a campaign to highlight how SNP wants to make your electricity bills the cheapest in Europe!
I'll be hosting our monthly Breakfast and Blether event this Friday morning in Galashiels. This is becoming a popular wee meeting with lots of great political chat and, of course, coffee. ☕️
February 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I'll be hosting our monthly Breakfast and Blether event this Friday morning in Galashiels. This is becoming a popular wee meeting with lots of great political chat and, of course, coffee. ☕️
Yesterday I addressed a professional gathering of around 50 headteachers to talk about why I brought forward a motion for SBC to embrace the lgbteducation.scot platform and resources to ensure a fully embedded LGBT+ inclusive curriculum in every school. Lots of enthusiasm from teachers. 🏳️🌈
January 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Yesterday I addressed a professional gathering of around 50 headteachers to talk about why I brought forward a motion for SBC to embrace the lgbteducation.scot platform and resources to ensure a fully embedded LGBT+ inclusive curriculum in every school. Lots of enthusiasm from teachers. 🏳️🌈
I've not been using X for months but left my account active to point to my BlueSky. Noting the increasingly concerning behaviour of the owner of X, I've taken the decision to completely deactivate. This week, I'll be encouraging SBC to do the same.
January 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I've not been using X for months but left my account active to point to my BlueSky. Noting the increasingly concerning behaviour of the owner of X, I've taken the decision to completely deactivate. This week, I'll be encouraging SBC to do the same.
Time to make a swift X-it (for those who havent already).
January 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Time to make a swift X-it (for those who havent already).
When a platform is dominated by disinformation and hate, with engagement plummeting, it's right that we question if our institutions should continue to promote it as a communication tool. I think Scottish Borders Council should sign out of X for good.
What are your views?
What are your views?
January 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
When a platform is dominated by disinformation and hate, with engagement plummeting, it's right that we question if our institutions should continue to promote it as a communication tool. I think Scottish Borders Council should sign out of X for good.
What are your views?
What are your views?
The betrayal of WASPI women by successive Tory and Labour governments is utterly shameful.
Thousands across the Borders have lost out due to UK Government and many have campaigned for decades to right this wrong.
SNP will continue to campaign alongside WASPI for the compensation they deserve.
Thousands across the Borders have lost out due to UK Government and many have campaigned for decades to right this wrong.
SNP will continue to campaign alongside WASPI for the compensation they deserve.
January 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The betrayal of WASPI women by successive Tory and Labour governments is utterly shameful.
Thousands across the Borders have lost out due to UK Government and many have campaigned for decades to right this wrong.
SNP will continue to campaign alongside WASPI for the compensation they deserve.
Thousands across the Borders have lost out due to UK Government and many have campaigned for decades to right this wrong.
SNP will continue to campaign alongside WASPI for the compensation they deserve.
We're working on SBC's budget now but here's some ways the Scottish Government Budget is helping us locally.
January 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We're working on SBC's budget now but here's some ways the Scottish Government Budget is helping us locally.
At last month's full council meeting, I highlighted the disastrous impact the UK Government's employer national insurance rises will have on charities and other partners we work with to deliver local services. At my request, a letter has now been sent to Rachel Reeves calling for full reimbursement.
January 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
At last month's full council meeting, I highlighted the disastrous impact the UK Government's employer national insurance rises will have on charities and other partners we work with to deliver local services. At my request, a letter has now been sent to Rachel Reeves calling for full reimbursement.
Love this photo I took of my boys five years ago today at a soggy independence march in Glasgow.
Chucking down with rain but young & old marching on regardless; Saltire proudly gripped: protective arm of my eldest around wee brother's shoulder - it speaks to me of the determination of our movement.
Chucking down with rain but young & old marching on regardless; Saltire proudly gripped: protective arm of my eldest around wee brother's shoulder - it speaks to me of the determination of our movement.
January 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Love this photo I took of my boys five years ago today at a soggy independence march in Glasgow.
Chucking down with rain but young & old marching on regardless; Saltire proudly gripped: protective arm of my eldest around wee brother's shoulder - it speaks to me of the determination of our movement.
Chucking down with rain but young & old marching on regardless; Saltire proudly gripped: protective arm of my eldest around wee brother's shoulder - it speaks to me of the determination of our movement.
What a busy year 2024 was. I put forward council motions on LGBT inclusive education, home education, workers rights, regional energy pricing and Labour's tax rises, held dozens of surgeries, attended numerous community council meetings and local events ...
January 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
What a busy year 2024 was. I put forward council motions on LGBT inclusive education, home education, workers rights, regional energy pricing and Labour's tax rises, held dozens of surgeries, attended numerous community council meetings and local events ...
We're a week into the new year so I thought I'd take a look back at 2024.
Here's my campaign round up, which included a council by-election, general election, a visit to Gala by the First Minister, two national independence rallies...
Here's my campaign round up, which included a council by-election, general election, a visit to Gala by the First Minister, two national independence rallies...
January 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We're a week into the new year so I thought I'd take a look back at 2024.
Here's my campaign round up, which included a council by-election, general election, a visit to Gala by the First Minister, two national independence rallies...
Here's my campaign round up, which included a council by-election, general election, a visit to Gala by the First Minister, two national independence rallies...
Merry Christmas from my family to yours.
December 25, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Merry Christmas from my family to yours.
Pleased that my motion about the damage of Labour's national insurance hike gained unanimous support at SBC yesterday. Demonstrating hiw Westminster I'd bad for Scotland - independence is the only solution.
December 20, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Pleased that my motion about the damage of Labour's national insurance hike gained unanimous support at SBC yesterday. Demonstrating hiw Westminster I'd bad for Scotland - independence is the only solution.
It was a busy night for me last night at Galashilels Town Band Chrisfmas concert where I played with the senior band, youth band and Maroon Brass youngsters (while wearing reindeer antlers, of course!).
Also delighted to see my 11yr old son Andrew awarded junior player of the year!
Also delighted to see my 11yr old son Andrew awarded junior player of the year!
December 14, 2024 at 10:56 AM
It was a busy night for me last night at Galashilels Town Band Chrisfmas concert where I played with the senior band, youth band and Maroon Brass youngsters (while wearing reindeer antlers, of course!).
Also delighted to see my 11yr old son Andrew awarded junior player of the year!
Also delighted to see my 11yr old son Andrew awarded junior player of the year!