Melanie Ward MP
@melanieward.bsky.social
Scottish Labour Member of Parliament for Cowdenbeath & Kirkcaldy. Constituents please email melanie.ward.mp@parliament.uk for assistance.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
While the SNP are squabbling amongst themselves about independence, they are failing to address the problems in our NHS. This leaves too many people waiting in pain for treatment - as I told BBC #PoliticsLive
October 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
While the SNP are squabbling amongst themselves about independence, they are failing to address the problems in our NHS. This leaves too many people waiting in pain for treatment - as I told BBC #PoliticsLive
Two years on from the horrific Hamas attacks on Israelis, this piece by British-Israeli Sharone Lifschitz is deeply moving and powerful.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
October 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Two years on from the horrific Hamas attacks on Israelis, this piece by British-Israeli Sharone Lifschitz is deeply moving and powerful.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK’s recognition of the State of Palestine today is a historic step.
I have long called for this, together with Palestinian Ambassador and Labour colleagues.
At this most terrible of times in Gaza, we must redouble our efforts on a lasting ceasefire.
This is the only way that hope can prevail.
I have long called for this, together with Palestinian Ambassador and Labour colleagues.
At this most terrible of times in Gaza, we must redouble our efforts on a lasting ceasefire.
This is the only way that hope can prevail.
September 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The UK’s recognition of the State of Palestine today is a historic step.
I have long called for this, together with Palestinian Ambassador and Labour colleagues.
At this most terrible of times in Gaza, we must redouble our efforts on a lasting ceasefire.
This is the only way that hope can prevail.
I have long called for this, together with Palestinian Ambassador and Labour colleagues.
At this most terrible of times in Gaza, we must redouble our efforts on a lasting ceasefire.
This is the only way that hope can prevail.
Israel is committing mass atrocity crimes in Gaza.
Palestinians civilians are now facing a choice between starving to death or being killed waiting for aid.
In Parliament I recently called for further concrete action, including the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine.
Palestinians civilians are now facing a choice between starving to death or being killed waiting for aid.
In Parliament I recently called for further concrete action, including the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine.
July 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Israel is committing mass atrocity crimes in Gaza.
Palestinians civilians are now facing a choice between starving to death or being killed waiting for aid.
In Parliament I recently called for further concrete action, including the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine.
Palestinians civilians are now facing a choice between starving to death or being killed waiting for aid.
In Parliament I recently called for further concrete action, including the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine.
As we mark the centenary of Kirkcaldy War Memorial, today I had the solemn honour of leading the reading aloud of names of the 1500 members of our Armed Forces who gave their lives and are remembered on it.
This collective act reinforced the scale of loss.
We will remember them
This collective act reinforced the scale of loss.
We will remember them
June 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
As we mark the centenary of Kirkcaldy War Memorial, today I had the solemn honour of leading the reading aloud of names of the 1500 members of our Armed Forces who gave their lives and are remembered on it.
This collective act reinforced the scale of loss.
We will remember them
This collective act reinforced the scale of loss.
We will remember them
Today in Parliament I raised the ongoing military action in the Middle East; the need for action on the horrific situation in Gaza; and the protection of UK citizens and assets across the region, including the Gulf and Jordan.
June 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today in Parliament I raised the ongoing military action in the Middle East; the need for action on the horrific situation in Gaza; and the protection of UK citizens and assets across the region, including the Gulf and Jordan.
Today in Parliament I spoke against the #AssistedDyingBill.
This is a deeply flawed Bill, and the truth is that in seeking to give choice to some, it risks causing new harm to a much larger, vulnerable group of our citizens.
This is a deeply flawed Bill, and the truth is that in seeking to give choice to some, it risks causing new harm to a much larger, vulnerable group of our citizens.
June 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Today in Parliament I spoke against the #AssistedDyingBill.
This is a deeply flawed Bill, and the truth is that in seeking to give choice to some, it risks causing new harm to a much larger, vulnerable group of our citizens.
This is a deeply flawed Bill, and the truth is that in seeking to give choice to some, it risks causing new harm to a much larger, vulnerable group of our citizens.
I'm delighted that today the Chancellor prioritised Kirkcaldy for funding from the new £240 million Growth Mission Fund.
This crucial investment from our UK Labour Government will be the first step towards renewing and regenerating our town centre and seafront.
This crucial investment from our UK Labour Government will be the first step towards renewing and regenerating our town centre and seafront.
June 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I'm delighted that today the Chancellor prioritised Kirkcaldy for funding from the new £240 million Growth Mission Fund.
This crucial investment from our UK Labour Government will be the first step towards renewing and regenerating our town centre and seafront.
This crucial investment from our UK Labour Government will be the first step towards renewing and regenerating our town centre and seafront.
Last week SNP MPs shouted “where’s Davy” at us in the House of Commons.
Yesterday I was happy to share with the House that Labour’s Davy Russell MSP is taking his place in the Scottish Parliament.
We wish him all the very best as he swears in 🌹
Yesterday I was happy to share with the House that Labour’s Davy Russell MSP is taking his place in the Scottish Parliament.
We wish him all the very best as he swears in 🌹
June 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Last week SNP MPs shouted “where’s Davy” at us in the House of Commons.
Yesterday I was happy to share with the House that Labour’s Davy Russell MSP is taking his place in the Scottish Parliament.
We wish him all the very best as he swears in 🌹
Yesterday I was happy to share with the House that Labour’s Davy Russell MSP is taking his place in the Scottish Parliament.
We wish him all the very best as he swears in 🌹
A wonderful result.
My experience on the doors was that people are fed up of the SNP and their dreadful record on the NHS.
Bring on 2026 👏👏👏
My experience on the doors was that people are fed up of the SNP and their dreadful record on the NHS.
Bring on 2026 👏👏👏
June 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
A wonderful result.
My experience on the doors was that people are fed up of the SNP and their dreadful record on the NHS.
Bring on 2026 👏👏👏
My experience on the doors was that people are fed up of the SNP and their dreadful record on the NHS.
Bring on 2026 👏👏👏
Lang Toun Fest is Kirkcaldy’s amazing new arts & culture festival, which kicks off tomorrow.
There are so many fantastic events to enjoy across our brilliant town.
Join us & check out what’s on👇
www.loveoorlangtoun.com/lang-toun-fe...
There are so many fantastic events to enjoy across our brilliant town.
Join us & check out what’s on👇
www.loveoorlangtoun.com/lang-toun-fe...
May 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Lang Toun Fest is Kirkcaldy’s amazing new arts & culture festival, which kicks off tomorrow.
There are so many fantastic events to enjoy across our brilliant town.
Join us & check out what’s on👇
www.loveoorlangtoun.com/lang-toun-fe...
There are so many fantastic events to enjoy across our brilliant town.
Join us & check out what’s on👇
www.loveoorlangtoun.com/lang-toun-fe...
Bit blowy today - but the view from North Queensferry was stunning as ever
May 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Bit blowy today - but the view from North Queensferry was stunning as ever
The new UK-EU trade deal that our UK Labour government has negotiated is good for my constituents in Fife, good for Scotland & good for the UK.
No wonder the SNP have themselves in a right fankle over how to respond to it…
No wonder the SNP have themselves in a right fankle over how to respond to it…
May 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The new UK-EU trade deal that our UK Labour government has negotiated is good for my constituents in Fife, good for Scotland & good for the UK.
No wonder the SNP have themselves in a right fankle over how to respond to it…
No wonder the SNP have themselves in a right fankle over how to respond to it…
Following recent exchanges in Parliament, I wrote to Priti Patel about her and her party’s shameful, extreme position on the horrific situation in Gaza: from barely acknowledging the existence of the Palestinian people to supporting Israel’s plans to replace aid workers with mercenaries.
May 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Following recent exchanges in Parliament, I wrote to Priti Patel about her and her party’s shameful, extreme position on the horrific situation in Gaza: from barely acknowledging the existence of the Palestinian people to supporting Israel’s plans to replace aid workers with mercenaries.
The government is right to have taken fresh action on Gaza, including suspending trade talks with Israel & imposing more sanctions.
In Parliament I spoke about Israel’s plans to replace aid workers with mercenaries and about red lines.
Gaza is out of time.
In Parliament I spoke about Israel’s plans to replace aid workers with mercenaries and about red lines.
Gaza is out of time.
May 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The government is right to have taken fresh action on Gaza, including suspending trade talks with Israel & imposing more sanctions.
In Parliament I spoke about Israel’s plans to replace aid workers with mercenaries and about red lines.
Gaza is out of time.
In Parliament I spoke about Israel’s plans to replace aid workers with mercenaries and about red lines.
Gaza is out of time.
Glad that Anas is so clear about his opposition to assisted dying - and the reasons why.
Both the Scottish and UK bills are deeply flawed and should be rejected.
In the case of the UK bill, it has weakened considerably in committee stage
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Both the Scottish and UK bills are deeply flawed and should be rejected.
In the case of the UK bill, it has weakened considerably in committee stage
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
May 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Glad that Anas is so clear about his opposition to assisted dying - and the reasons why.
Both the Scottish and UK bills are deeply flawed and should be rejected.
In the case of the UK bill, it has weakened considerably in committee stage
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Both the Scottish and UK bills are deeply flawed and should be rejected.
In the case of the UK bill, it has weakened considerably in committee stage
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Great conversations on the doorstep in the glorious Hamilton sunshine today for @scottishlabour.bsky.social So much discontent with SNP incompetence, especially on our NHS and schools.
May 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Great conversations on the doorstep in the glorious Hamilton sunshine today for @scottishlabour.bsky.social So much discontent with SNP incompetence, especially on our NHS and schools.
Costa Del Kirkcaldy looking fabulous in the gorgeous sunshine yesterday ❤️
May 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Costa Del Kirkcaldy looking fabulous in the gorgeous sunshine yesterday ❤️
Good meeting with the Chief Executive of Fife Council today about local growth and regeneration, and lessons learnt from the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.
May 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Good meeting with the Chief Executive of Fife Council today about local growth and regeneration, and lessons learnt from the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.
Great day on the doorstep in sunny Runcorn with @imogenwalker.bsky.social, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social and some excellent activists 😎 #voteLabour 🌹
April 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Great day on the doorstep in sunny Runcorn with @imogenwalker.bsky.social, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social and some excellent activists 😎 #voteLabour 🌹
Off to Parliament to vote to save British Steel!
April 12, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Off to Parliament to vote to save British Steel!
Stunning views along the coast of my constituency from the train to Edinburgh this morning. Truly a sight for sore eyes ❤️
April 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Stunning views along the coast of my constituency from the train to Edinburgh this morning. Truly a sight for sore eyes ❤️
Proud to stand in solidarity with my friends Abtisam Mohamed and @yuanfenyang.bsky.social today, who were disgracefully detained and deported by the Israeli authorities on a Parliamentary delegation to the occupied Palestinian territory.
(Thanks PA for the photo)
(Thanks PA for the photo)
April 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Proud to stand in solidarity with my friends Abtisam Mohamed and @yuanfenyang.bsky.social today, who were disgracefully detained and deported by the Israeli authorities on a Parliamentary delegation to the occupied Palestinian territory.
(Thanks PA for the photo)
(Thanks PA for the photo)
This week in Parliament I spoke about the tribunal of Fife nurse Sandie Peggie and women’s hard won sex-based rights.
We must protect single sex spaces in the NHS and elsewhere.
We must protect single sex spaces in the NHS and elsewhere.
March 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
This week in Parliament I spoke about the tribunal of Fife nurse Sandie Peggie and women’s hard won sex-based rights.
We must protect single sex spaces in the NHS and elsewhere.
We must protect single sex spaces in the NHS and elsewhere.