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You were with us @maryeilmicdom.bsky.social - your words were read and we had your view from your bed propped up next to our bed ❤️
May 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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And last, but definitely not least, a huge thanks to the attendees, speakers and contributors from within the ME community - we understand the sacrifices you make to be part of these events ❤️ #pwME #MillionsMissing

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A photo of ME Action Scotland volunteer Jo Bruce speaks to the crowd at Millions Missing outside the Scottish Parliament. Jo is wearing a red tracksuit and holding a microphone and a piece of paper, sitting in a wheelchair. Next to her is a sign that says ME is a living death. A photo of Sally Witcher, founder of Inclusive New Normal, speaking to the crowd at Millions Missing outside the Scottish Parliament. Sally is in a wheelchair and wearing a mask. An ME Action Scotland volunteer is holding a microphone for Sally. Next to them is two people in red ME Action t shirts sitting behind a table with a red tablecloth. A photo of Stuart Murdoch speaking to the crowd at Millions Missing outside the Scottish Parliament. Stuart is sat down, holding a microphone and a clipboard. In the background a group of people, standing and sitting, are listening to him. A close up of a volunteer at the Millions Missing demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament. They are looking at an ME Action badge pinned on their jacket.
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thanks to @tesswhitemsp.bsky.social and Alexander Stewart MSP for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME.
A photo of Tess White MSP standing with an ME Action Scotland volunteer outside the Scottish Parliament. They are standing next to an ME Action Scotland banner and Tess White is holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now' and wearing a red ME Action t shirt. A photo of Alexander Stewart MSP standing with an ME Action Scotland volunteer outside the Scottish Parliament. They are holding a Millions Missing sign and standing next to an ME Action Scotland banner.
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thanks to @colinsmythmsp.bsky.social and @paulsweeney.bsky.social for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME. Paul Sweeney was the first MSP to speak to the crowd.
A photo of MSPs Paul Sweeney and Colin Smyth standing with an ME Action Scotland volunteer outside the Scottish Parliament around a bed that says ME is a physiological condition. The volunteer is holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now' and the MSPs are holding a Millions Missing sign. A photo of Paul Sweeney MSP speaking to the crowd at Millions Missing outside the Scottish Parliament. He is holding a microphone and a piece of paper.
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thanks to @suewebbermsp.bsky.social and Oliver Mundell for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME. Sue Webber also spoke to the crowd.
A photo of MSPs Sue Webber and Oliver Mundell standing with an ME Action Scotland volunteer outside the Scottish Parliament around a bed that says ME is a physiological condition. Sue is holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now' and the volunteer is holding a Millions Missing sign and standing next to an ME Action Scotland banner. A photo of Sue Webber MSP speaking to the crowd at Millions Missing outside the Scottish Parliament. She is holding a microphone and standing next to a sign that says 'ME is life without sound and light.'
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thanks to @michaeljmarra.bsky.social for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME.
A photo of Michael Marra MSP standing with an ME Action Scotland volunteer outside the Scottish Parliament. They are holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now' and standing next to an ME Action Scotland banner.
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thanks to @benmacpherson.bsky.social for joining #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the development of specialist support for people with ME.

Ben is a long-standing supporter of our work. He spoke to the crowd and spent time chatting with people from the community.
A photo of Ben Macpherson MSP standing with three ME Action Scotland volunteers outside the Scottish Parliament. He is holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now' and behind them is an ME Action Scotland banner and a bed with a red duvet. A photo of Ben Macpherson MSP speaking to the crowd at Millions Missing outside the Scottish Parliament. He is holding a microphone and there are people listening in the background, mostly in red ME Action t shirts.
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thanks to @cgrahamemsp.bsky.social for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME.
A photo of Christine Grahame MSP standing with an ME Action Scotland supporter outside the Scottish Parliament. They are holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now' and standing next to an ME Action Scotland banner.
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thanks to @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025, speaking to the crowd and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME. Alex also spoke to the crowd.
A photo of Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP shaking hands with an ME Action Scotland volunteer outside the Scottish Parliament at the Millions Missing Scotland demonstration. Another ME Action Scotland volunteer and another man who is mostly obscured are standing with them. A photo of Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP speaking to the crowd at Millions Missing outside the Scottish Parliament. He is holding a microphone and a piece of paper and standing next to two people in red ME Action t shirts sitting behind a table with a red tablecloth. A man in an ME Association hoody is standing behind them.
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thanks to @katysclark.bsky.social for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME.
A photo of Katy Clark MSP talking to two ME Action Scotland volunteers outside the Scottish Parliament at the Millions Missing Scotland demonstration. They are all smiling.
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thanks to @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social @monicalennon.bsky.social and Brian Whittle MSP for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME. Brian Whittle also spoke to the crowd.
A photo of MSPs Brian Whittle, Foysol Choudhury and Monica Lennon standing with an ME Action Scotland volunteer outside the Scottish Parliament. They are holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now' and standing next to an ME Action Scotland banner. A photo of Brian Whittle MSP speaking to the crowd at Millions Missing outside the Scottish Parliament. He is holding a microphone and a piece of paper and standing next to two people in red ME Action t shirts sitting behind a table with a red tablecloth.
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thanks to Alexander Burnett MSP, Rachael Hamilton MSP, Alex Rowley MSP and Murdo Fraser MSP for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME.
A photo of Alexander Burnett MSP standing with an ME Action Scotland volunteer outside the Scottish Parliament. They are holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now' and standing next to an ME Action Scotland banner. A photo of Murdo Fraser MSP standing with an ME Action Scotland volunteer outside the Scottish Parliament. They are holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now.' A photo of Rachael Hamilton MSP standing with two ME Action Scotland volunteers outside the Scottish Parliament. She is holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now' and standing next to an ME Action Scotland banner. A photo of Alex Rowley MSP standing with an ME Action Scotland volunteer outside the Scottish Parliament. They are holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now.'
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thanks to @jennimintomsp.bsky.social for joining us this #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland & speaking to the crowd.

The Minister confirmed that the government is discussing with Health Boards how the allocated funding could be spent & highlighting that NICE guidance should be followed.
A photo of a crowd of people listening to Jenni Minto, Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, at the Millions Missing demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament. Jenni is speaking into a microphone and holding a phone and lanyards. People are standing and sitting to listen, they include ME Action volunteers, members of the public and MSPs. An ME Action Scotland banner can also be seen in the background. A photo of an ME Action Scotland volunteer standing with the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, Jenni Minto, next to an ME Action Scotland banner outside the Scottish Parliament.
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Inside the Scottish Parliament, a motion was also published today for #MEAwarenessWeek which reinforces the messages of the rally, lodged by Annie Wells MSP with our support. Watch this space for further info.

More to come once volunteers have had a chance to rest more - thanks for your patience!
May 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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The rally was covered across multiple news outlets. Big thanks go to Stuart Murdoch of the band Belle and Sebastian, for supporting with this 🙂
Article: www.thenational.scot/news/nationa...

(We will share the full list of MSPs that attended ASAP - we're still regrouping and working it out!)
May 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM