Graeme Downie MP
@graemedowniemp.bsky.social
@ScottishLabour MP for Dunfermline & Dollar.
'A pointy-fingered fellow' - Quentin Letts.
Graeme.downie.mp@parliament.uk.
'A pointy-fingered fellow' - Quentin Letts.
Graeme.downie.mp@parliament.uk.
The SNP's mismanagement continues with an underspend of £1bn.
That money could be spent on services or skills in Dunfermline and Dollar or across the country.
Next year, Scotland can choose a new direction with @anassarwar.bsky.social and a @scottishlabour.bsky.social government at Holyrood.
That money could be spent on services or skills in Dunfermline and Dollar or across the country.
Next year, Scotland can choose a new direction with @anassarwar.bsky.social and a @scottishlabour.bsky.social government at Holyrood.
October 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The SNP's mismanagement continues with an underspend of £1bn.
That money could be spent on services or skills in Dunfermline and Dollar or across the country.
Next year, Scotland can choose a new direction with @anassarwar.bsky.social and a @scottishlabour.bsky.social government at Holyrood.
That money could be spent on services or skills in Dunfermline and Dollar or across the country.
Next year, Scotland can choose a new direction with @anassarwar.bsky.social and a @scottishlabour.bsky.social government at Holyrood.
The SNP talk about wanting closer relations with the EU but block a project that would do just that.
Why do Fife SNPs and the SNP Scottish Government not support a project that would bring 80,000 visitors to Scotland and generate £11.5m for the local economy?
Why do Fife SNPs and the SNP Scottish Government not support a project that would bring 80,000 visitors to Scotland and generate £11.5m for the local economy?
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The SNP talk about wanting closer relations with the EU but block a project that would do just that.
Why do Fife SNPs and the SNP Scottish Government not support a project that would bring 80,000 visitors to Scotland and generate £11.5m for the local economy?
Why do Fife SNPs and the SNP Scottish Government not support a project that would bring 80,000 visitors to Scotland and generate £11.5m for the local economy?
Another great Scots Night at #Lab25.
Scotland can set a #NewDirection with a UK Labour government working with a Scottish Labour administration at Holyrood to deliver better health, education and other services.
Scotland can set a #NewDirection with a UK Labour government working with a Scottish Labour administration at Holyrood to deliver better health, education and other services.
September 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Another great Scots Night at #Lab25.
Scotland can set a #NewDirection with a UK Labour government working with a Scottish Labour administration at Holyrood to deliver better health, education and other services.
Scotland can set a #NewDirection with a UK Labour government working with a Scottish Labour administration at Holyrood to deliver better health, education and other services.
Great to hear @lucympowell.bsky.social at Scottish Fabians #Lab25 event.
We must all campaign from now until election day in May to make Anas Sarwar the next First Minister of Scotland to give our country the #NewDirection it needs and deserves.
We must all campaign from now until election day in May to make Anas Sarwar the next First Minister of Scotland to give our country the #NewDirection it needs and deserves.
September 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Great to hear @lucympowell.bsky.social at Scottish Fabians #Lab25 event.
We must all campaign from now until election day in May to make Anas Sarwar the next First Minister of Scotland to give our country the #NewDirection it needs and deserves.
We must all campaign from now until election day in May to make Anas Sarwar the next First Minister of Scotland to give our country the #NewDirection it needs and deserves.
Great to hear @lucympowell.bsky.social at Scottish Fabians #Lab25 event.
We must all campaign from now until election day in May to make Anas Sarwar the next First Minister of Scotland to give our country the #NewDirection it needs and deserves.
We must all campaign from now until election day in May to make Anas Sarwar the next First Minister of Scotland to give our country the #NewDirection it needs and deserves.
September 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Great to hear @lucympowell.bsky.social at Scottish Fabians #Lab25 event.
We must all campaign from now until election day in May to make Anas Sarwar the next First Minister of Scotland to give our country the #NewDirection it needs and deserves.
We must all campaign from now until election day in May to make Anas Sarwar the next First Minister of Scotland to give our country the #NewDirection it needs and deserves.
A fantastic speech by Anas Sarwar at #Lab25. We should not be shy about this UK Labour government's achievements.
The choice Scotland has in 7 months is clear. More failure and decline with the SNP or a new direction with Scottish Labour.
The choice Scotland has in 7 months is clear. More failure and decline with the SNP or a new direction with Scottish Labour.
September 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A fantastic speech by Anas Sarwar at #Lab25. We should not be shy about this UK Labour government's achievements.
The choice Scotland has in 7 months is clear. More failure and decline with the SNP or a new direction with Scottish Labour.
The choice Scotland has in 7 months is clear. More failure and decline with the SNP or a new direction with Scottish Labour.
🚨BIG NEWS FOR FIFE 🚨
After months of campaigning, working alongside fellow Fife Labour MPs, Richard Baker and Melanie Ward, and @RichardBakerMP, we have secured £40 million for Fife communities through Labour’s Pride in Place Programme.
That’s the difference a Labour Government makes 🌹
After months of campaigning, working alongside fellow Fife Labour MPs, Richard Baker and Melanie Ward, and @RichardBakerMP, we have secured £40 million for Fife communities through Labour’s Pride in Place Programme.
That’s the difference a Labour Government makes 🌹
September 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🚨BIG NEWS FOR FIFE 🚨
After months of campaigning, working alongside fellow Fife Labour MPs, Richard Baker and Melanie Ward, and @RichardBakerMP, we have secured £40 million for Fife communities through Labour’s Pride in Place Programme.
That’s the difference a Labour Government makes 🌹
After months of campaigning, working alongside fellow Fife Labour MPs, Richard Baker and Melanie Ward, and @RichardBakerMP, we have secured £40 million for Fife communities through Labour’s Pride in Place Programme.
That’s the difference a Labour Government makes 🌹
Great to have @lucympowell.bsky.social in Scotland visiting Dunfermline, Stirling and Glasgow.
There is a huge amount of knowledge, experience and talent across Scotland.
Lucy will be an independent voice to support this Labour government and help it succeed.
There is a huge amount of knowledge, experience and talent across Scotland.
Lucy will be an independent voice to support this Labour government and help it succeed.
September 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Great to have @lucympowell.bsky.social in Scotland visiting Dunfermline, Stirling and Glasgow.
There is a huge amount of knowledge, experience and talent across Scotland.
Lucy will be an independent voice to support this Labour government and help it succeed.
There is a huge amount of knowledge, experience and talent across Scotland.
Lucy will be an independent voice to support this Labour government and help it succeed.
An important series starting this week in @heraldscotland.bsky.social by @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social on defence and security and what it means for Scotland.
Pleased to have contributed today on the threat we face from Russia and the grey conflict we are already in with Vladimir Putin.
Pleased to have contributed today on the threat we face from Russia and the grey conflict we are already in with Vladimir Putin.
September 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
An important series starting this week in @heraldscotland.bsky.social by @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social on defence and security and what it means for Scotland.
Pleased to have contributed today on the threat we face from Russia and the grey conflict we are already in with Vladimir Putin.
Pleased to have contributed today on the threat we face from Russia and the grey conflict we are already in with Vladimir Putin.
Fascinating insights from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at @chathamhouse.org today.
The threat the UK and NATO faces from Russia and others is real. We must respond accordingly to protect and deter.
It was particularly interesting to hear of a growing NATO role in the High North and Arctic.
The threat the UK and NATO faces from Russia and others is real. We must respond accordingly to protect and deter.
It was particularly interesting to hear of a growing NATO role in the High North and Arctic.
June 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Fascinating insights from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at @chathamhouse.org today.
The threat the UK and NATO faces from Russia and others is real. We must respond accordingly to protect and deter.
It was particularly interesting to hear of a growing NATO role in the High North and Arctic.
The threat the UK and NATO faces from Russia and others is real. We must respond accordingly to protect and deter.
It was particularly interesting to hear of a growing NATO role in the High North and Arctic.
A privelage to have Rachel Reeves at Rosyth Shipyard meeting local apprentices.
These young staff are vital to the future of Scotland and the UK's economy as well as our defence and security.
@scottishlabour.bsky.social and the Labour government will always support them and the work they do.
These young staff are vital to the future of Scotland and the UK's economy as well as our defence and security.
@scottishlabour.bsky.social and the Labour government will always support them and the work they do.
March 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A privelage to have Rachel Reeves at Rosyth Shipyard meeting local apprentices.
These young staff are vital to the future of Scotland and the UK's economy as well as our defence and security.
@scottishlabour.bsky.social and the Labour government will always support them and the work they do.
These young staff are vital to the future of Scotland and the UK's economy as well as our defence and security.
@scottishlabour.bsky.social and the Labour government will always support them and the work they do.
Happy World Book Day!
Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child's future success but almost 1 million children in the UK don’t have a book of their own.
I met Publishers Association to hear what they are doing to support reading across the UK.
#WorldBookDay
Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child's future success but almost 1 million children in the UK don’t have a book of their own.
I met Publishers Association to hear what they are doing to support reading across the UK.
#WorldBookDay
March 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Happy World Book Day!
Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child's future success but almost 1 million children in the UK don’t have a book of their own.
I met Publishers Association to hear what they are doing to support reading across the UK.
#WorldBookDay
Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child's future success but almost 1 million children in the UK don’t have a book of their own.
I met Publishers Association to hear what they are doing to support reading across the UK.
#WorldBookDay
The correct decision by the Prime Minister.
I returned from Ukraine today after seeing the threat the UK and the rest of Europe faces from Russia.
We must work with our allies to make sure Europe can defend itself. This is not be the end of these discussions but it is the right start.
I returned from Ukraine today after seeing the threat the UK and the rest of Europe faces from Russia.
We must work with our allies to make sure Europe can defend itself. This is not be the end of these discussions but it is the right start.
February 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The correct decision by the Prime Minister.
I returned from Ukraine today after seeing the threat the UK and the rest of Europe faces from Russia.
We must work with our allies to make sure Europe can defend itself. This is not be the end of these discussions but it is the right start.
I returned from Ukraine today after seeing the threat the UK and the rest of Europe faces from Russia.
We must work with our allies to make sure Europe can defend itself. This is not be the end of these discussions but it is the right start.
Another great morning speaking to people in Bellyeoman #Dunfermline this morning.
People delighted the Labour Government's progress to #MakeWorkPay but we know we've so much more to do.
People delighted the Labour Government's progress to #MakeWorkPay but we know we've so much more to do.
February 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Another great morning speaking to people in Bellyeoman #Dunfermline this morning.
People delighted the Labour Government's progress to #MakeWorkPay but we know we've so much more to do.
People delighted the Labour Government's progress to #MakeWorkPay but we know we've so much more to do.
Burns reception drop in with @melanieward.bsky.social this week to showcase some of the best produce Fife and Scotland has to offer to fellow MPs.
Included fantastic tablet from Saline Sweet Treats and of course pies by Stephens Bakery!
Included fantastic tablet from Saline Sweet Treats and of course pies by Stephens Bakery!
February 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Burns reception drop in with @melanieward.bsky.social this week to showcase some of the best produce Fife and Scotland has to offer to fellow MPs.
Included fantastic tablet from Saline Sweet Treats and of course pies by Stephens Bakery!
Included fantastic tablet from Saline Sweet Treats and of course pies by Stephens Bakery!
Two more surgeries in #Dunfermline this morning.
Busy sessions with issues including health, miners pensions, defence, community spending and the need to invest in local skills.
Good to be joined by Cllr. Gordon Pryde at Tesco Fire Station before a second surgery at Carnegie Library.
Busy sessions with issues including health, miners pensions, defence, community spending and the need to invest in local skills.
Good to be joined by Cllr. Gordon Pryde at Tesco Fire Station before a second surgery at Carnegie Library.
February 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Two more surgeries in #Dunfermline this morning.
Busy sessions with issues including health, miners pensions, defence, community spending and the need to invest in local skills.
Good to be joined by Cllr. Gordon Pryde at Tesco Fire Station before a second surgery at Carnegie Library.
Busy sessions with issues including health, miners pensions, defence, community spending and the need to invest in local skills.
Good to be joined by Cllr. Gordon Pryde at Tesco Fire Station before a second surgery at Carnegie Library.
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. We must pause to remember the six million people murdered by Nazi persecution.
I was honoured to pay my respects and write in the Holocaust Memorial Book and ensure we build a future free from hatred.
Never again.
I was honoured to pay my respects and write in the Holocaust Memorial Book and ensure we build a future free from hatred.
Never again.
January 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. We must pause to remember the six million people murdered by Nazi persecution.
I was honoured to pay my respects and write in the Holocaust Memorial Book and ensure we build a future free from hatred.
Never again.
I was honoured to pay my respects and write in the Holocaust Memorial Book and ensure we build a future free from hatred.
Never again.
Great campaign session in Pitcorthie today with local Councillors and activists as well.
We listen and we campaign all the time, not just at elections.
We listen and we campaign all the time, not just at elections.
January 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Great campaign session in Pitcorthie today with local Councillors and activists as well.
We listen and we campaign all the time, not just at elections.
We listen and we campaign all the time, not just at elections.
A reminder of what the Tories are going to try and block in the vote tonight.
January 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A reminder of what the Tories are going to try and block in the vote tonight.
When you make Politico Playbook @ecasalicchio.bsky.social so early in the year but it's about food.... 😂
2025 giveth and 2025 taketh away already!
2025 giveth and 2025 taketh away already!
January 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
When you make Politico Playbook @ecasalicchio.bsky.social so early in the year but it's about food.... 😂
2025 giveth and 2025 taketh away already!
2025 giveth and 2025 taketh away already!
Family batch cook bolognase done for when Parliament returns. And of course, slow cooker chocolate brownies cooling for later tonight.
December 28, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Family batch cook bolognase done for when Parliament returns. And of course, slow cooker chocolate brownies cooling for later tonight.
Fantastic family trip to The Alhambra Theatre today for the 2024 Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.
Kids had a great time dancing around, water sprayed at everyone and even some snow...
Kids had a great time dancing around, water sprayed at everyone and even some snow...
December 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Fantastic family trip to The Alhambra Theatre today for the 2024 Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.
Kids had a great time dancing around, water sprayed at everyone and even some snow...
Kids had a great time dancing around, water sprayed at everyone and even some snow...
In the Scotland on Sunday on defence spending. we need to make sure we don’t see 2.5% as a ceiling.
We need defence spending that is correct for the unstable world that we live in. @alexofbrown.bsky.social.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
We need defence spending that is correct for the unstable world that we live in. @alexofbrown.bsky.social.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
December 22, 2024 at 10:50 AM
In the Scotland on Sunday on defence spending. we need to make sure we don’t see 2.5% as a ceiling.
We need defence spending that is correct for the unstable world that we live in. @alexofbrown.bsky.social.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
We need defence spending that is correct for the unstable world that we live in. @alexofbrown.bsky.social.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Last constituency surgery of the year in #Dunfermline today discussing health, climate change and jobs.
More dates will be announced in the New Year but thank you to everyone who has spoken with me in the last 5 months.
Have a lovely Christmas break everyone.
More dates will be announced in the New Year but thank you to everyone who has spoken with me in the last 5 months.
Have a lovely Christmas break everyone.
December 20, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Last constituency surgery of the year in #Dunfermline today discussing health, climate change and jobs.
More dates will be announced in the New Year but thank you to everyone who has spoken with me in the last 5 months.
Have a lovely Christmas break everyone.
More dates will be announced in the New Year but thank you to everyone who has spoken with me in the last 5 months.
Have a lovely Christmas break everyone.
A great visit to Inzievar Primary School this morning to meet Ava, the winner of my first Christmas Card competition, along with other P7 and P6 pupils.
Great to speak to them about my role as an MP and wish them and their teachers a Merry Christmas.
Great to speak to them about my role as an MP and wish them and their teachers a Merry Christmas.
December 16, 2024 at 5:26 PM
A great visit to Inzievar Primary School this morning to meet Ava, the winner of my first Christmas Card competition, along with other P7 and P6 pupils.
Great to speak to them about my role as an MP and wish them and their teachers a Merry Christmas.
Great to speak to them about my role as an MP and wish them and their teachers a Merry Christmas.