Sarah Boyack MSP
@sarahboyack.bsky.social
Scottish Labour & Co-operative MSP for the Lothian Region
I'd love to get your support on my Bill. The consultation for my Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill is open until 24 August. Please share your views on how this Bill can make a real difference across Scotland.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I'd love to get your support on my Bill. The consultation for my Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill is open until 24 August. Please share your views on how this Bill can make a real difference across Scotland.
yourviews.parliament.scot/sjssc/wellbe...
yourviews.parliament.scot/sjssc/wellbe...
ICYMI: Marionville fire station is a critical part of the local community, and its closure would be devastating for our city. If you feel passionately about it reopening, please fill in the consultation below:
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July 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
ICYMI: Marionville fire station is a critical part of the local community, and its closure would be devastating for our city. If you feel passionately about it reopening, please fill in the consultation below:
firescotland.citizenspace.com/sfrs-communi...
firescotland.citizenspace.com/sfrs-communi...
Emotional & distressing to hear from James Elder from @Unicef about the vital work they are doing to support people in Gaza. 17,000 children have been killed and 34,000 injured in the past two years.
Every single donation helps address this humanitarian crisis— please consider donating.
Every single donation helps address this humanitarian crisis— please consider donating.
July 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Emotional & distressing to hear from James Elder from @Unicef about the vital work they are doing to support people in Gaza. 17,000 children have been killed and 34,000 injured in the past two years.
Every single donation helps address this humanitarian crisis— please consider donating.
Every single donation helps address this humanitarian crisis— please consider donating.
Great to attend the unveiling of the bronze bust of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, crafted by legendary Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar. A super cultural event alongside my colleagues Dr. Scott Arthur MP & Foysol Choudhury MSP.
July 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Great to attend the unveiling of the bronze bust of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, crafted by legendary Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar. A super cultural event alongside my colleagues Dr. Scott Arthur MP & Foysol Choudhury MSP.
Great to be at the 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival Launch. The event began at the Cameo Cinema & finished at the Summerhall Gallery. Scotland’s film sector is a vibrant pillar of our city’s culture. Check out the fantastic range of films you can see at www.edfilmfest.org
July 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Great to be at the 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival Launch. The event began at the Cameo Cinema & finished at the Summerhall Gallery. Scotland’s film sector is a vibrant pillar of our city’s culture. Check out the fantastic range of films you can see at www.edfilmfest.org
Marionville Fire Station is a lifeline for the east of Edinburgh, yet it’s under immense threat. I am standing with Chris Murray MP and Cllr Joan Griffiths to oppose its closure.
Sign the petition below to stop this vital station from being permanently shut down.
www.change.org/p/save-mario...
Sign the petition below to stop this vital station from being permanently shut down.
www.change.org/p/save-mario...
July 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Marionville Fire Station is a lifeline for the east of Edinburgh, yet it’s under immense threat. I am standing with Chris Murray MP and Cllr Joan Griffiths to oppose its closure.
Sign the petition below to stop this vital station from being permanently shut down.
www.change.org/p/save-mario...
Sign the petition below to stop this vital station from being permanently shut down.
www.change.org/p/save-mario...
It was a pleasure to visit Right There in Pilton and see how their emergency accommodation, one-to one mentoring and long-term support are helping people across Lothian move off the streets, build skills and find secure homes.
Please take a further look into their work at rightthere.org 💛
Please take a further look into their work at rightthere.org 💛
July 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It was a pleasure to visit Right There in Pilton and see how their emergency accommodation, one-to one mentoring and long-term support are helping people across Lothian move off the streets, build skills and find secure homes.
Please take a further look into their work at rightthere.org 💛
Please take a further look into their work at rightthere.org 💛
At FMQs today I challenged the FM about the proposed closure of Marionville Station - it provides vital services in the heart of our capital city at a time when our fire services are under increasing pressure.
we need more firefighters not cuts
we need more firefighters not cuts
June 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
At FMQs today I challenged the FM about the proposed closure of Marionville Station - it provides vital services in the heart of our capital city at a time when our fire services are under increasing pressure.
we need more firefighters not cuts
we need more firefighters not cuts
Applications are now open for the Scottish Labour Parliamentary Research Academy!
A great opportunity for anyone looking to get started in the field of politics. Make sure to apply by Thursday 19th June.
scottishlabour.org.uk/labour-parli...
A great opportunity for anyone looking to get started in the field of politics. Make sure to apply by Thursday 19th June.
scottishlabour.org.uk/labour-parli...
June 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Applications are now open for the Scottish Labour Parliamentary Research Academy!
A great opportunity for anyone looking to get started in the field of politics. Make sure to apply by Thursday 19th June.
scottishlabour.org.uk/labour-parli...
A great opportunity for anyone looking to get started in the field of politics. Make sure to apply by Thursday 19th June.
scottishlabour.org.uk/labour-parli...
I pressed the Scottish Government what they more will do to assist councils in developing not for profit heat networks. We also need regional networks so that councils can work together to maximise the benefits of heat & power across Scotland
June 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I pressed the Scottish Government what they more will do to assist councils in developing not for profit heat networks. We also need regional networks so that councils can work together to maximise the benefits of heat & power across Scotland
Delighted that the First Minister committed to look at securing the Filmhouse the final capital which would address accessibility & efficiency, ahead of its opening on the 27th of June
June 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Delighted that the First Minister committed to look at securing the Filmhouse the final capital which would address accessibility & efficiency, ahead of its opening on the 27th of June
To create well-paid renewables jobs, we need more investment to support supply chains and manufacturing now. Instead, the Scottish Government have kicked the can down the road until after the Scottish Parliament election.
June 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
To create well-paid renewables jobs, we need more investment to support supply chains and manufacturing now. Instead, the Scottish Government have kicked the can down the road until after the Scottish Parliament election.
Great to meet with some American exchange students from the International Educational Exchange, in Holyrood to discuss Scottish politics and Scottish Labour. Was great to hear such engaged questions and have such an in-depth discussion.
May 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Great to meet with some American exchange students from the International Educational Exchange, in Holyrood to discuss Scottish politics and Scottish Labour. Was great to hear such engaged questions and have such an in-depth discussion.
I had an amazing time being shown around the King’s Theatre to see the fantastic work the team are undertaking. They have ambitious plans to upgrade the facility while keeping it authentic to the original design.
May 29, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I had an amazing time being shown around the King’s Theatre to see the fantastic work the team are undertaking. They have ambitious plans to upgrade the facility while keeping it authentic to the original design.
Great to catch up with the Fire Brigade Union in support of their campaign to deliver a full 52-week maternity pay for fire fighters. It is critical that our fire fighters get adequate working conditions to help increase retention and quality of life.
May 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Great to catch up with the Fire Brigade Union in support of their campaign to deliver a full 52-week maternity pay for fire fighters. It is critical that our fire fighters get adequate working conditions to help increase retention and quality of life.
It is clear the SNP dropped their 20% reduction in car usage target because they were going to miss it. We need leadership with a plan, that provides affordable, accessible & reliable public transport & safer streets.
May 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It is clear the SNP dropped their 20% reduction in car usage target because they were going to miss it. We need leadership with a plan, that provides affordable, accessible & reliable public transport & safer streets.
The EIJB has made draconian cuts to charities due to the Scottish Government’s underfunding. Edinburgh Council has stepped in but I asked Shona Robinson if she is aware just how bad the situation is getting here in Edinburgh for charities supporting people’s health and wellbeing
May 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The EIJB has made draconian cuts to charities due to the Scottish Government’s underfunding. Edinburgh Council has stepped in but I asked Shona Robinson if she is aware just how bad the situation is getting here in Edinburgh for charities supporting people’s health and wellbeing
We have seen an increase in the number of under 22s using buses but in committee, I asked what steps we are taking to ensure those habits endure after their bus pass expires. It is critical that we ensure young people continue to be able to have access to reliable, affordable public transport.
April 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We have seen an increase in the number of under 22s using buses but in committee, I asked what steps we are taking to ensure those habits endure after their bus pass expires. It is critical that we ensure young people continue to be able to have access to reliable, affordable public transport.
Great to join the Presiding Officer at the Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust, on her final visit to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. It was a fascinating visit as we discussed issues such as the right to food, access to transport, supporting people’s health and wellbeing
April 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Great to join the Presiding Officer at the Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust, on her final visit to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. It was a fascinating visit as we discussed issues such as the right to food, access to transport, supporting people’s health and wellbeing
Great to catch up with Public Diners, a campaign by Nourish Scotland to enable people to have tasty, affordable food as part of an effort to deliver a universal right to food
April 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Great to catch up with Public Diners, a campaign by Nourish Scotland to enable people to have tasty, affordable food as part of an effort to deliver a universal right to food
Today, on Workers' Memorial Day, we honour those who have lost their lives in unsafe work places.
April 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Today, on Workers' Memorial Day, we honour those who have lost their lives in unsafe work places.
I’m calling for the Scottish government to invest in A&E opt-out HIV testing in Edinburgh.
This game-changing approach to HIV testing will help to save lives and end new cases of HIV in Scotland by 2030.
Thanks to my friend @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for helping to coordinate this.
This game-changing approach to HIV testing will help to save lives and end new cases of HIV in Scotland by 2030.
Thanks to my friend @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for helping to coordinate this.
March 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I’m calling for the Scottish government to invest in A&E opt-out HIV testing in Edinburgh.
This game-changing approach to HIV testing will help to save lives and end new cases of HIV in Scotland by 2030.
Thanks to my friend @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for helping to coordinate this.
This game-changing approach to HIV testing will help to save lives and end new cases of HIV in Scotland by 2030.
Thanks to my friend @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for helping to coordinate this.
Even with extra funding from the UK government the Scottish Government still delivered a real terms cut to the energy efficiency and de-carbonisation budget. To tackle the climate crisis we need investment from the SNP – not cuts.
March 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Even with extra funding from the UK government the Scottish Government still delivered a real terms cut to the energy efficiency and de-carbonisation budget. To tackle the climate crisis we need investment from the SNP – not cuts.
It was great to hear about proposed plans to reopen the South Suburban Railway in Holyrood.
This would massively boost our public transport network and increase our connectivity throughout the city!
Find out more here: www.change.org/reopen_the_south_sub
This would massively boost our public transport network and increase our connectivity throughout the city!
Find out more here: www.change.org/reopen_the_south_sub
March 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It was great to hear about proposed plans to reopen the South Suburban Railway in Holyrood.
This would massively boost our public transport network and increase our connectivity throughout the city!
Find out more here: www.change.org/reopen_the_south_sub
This would massively boost our public transport network and increase our connectivity throughout the city!
Find out more here: www.change.org/reopen_the_south_sub
Great to host a roundtable on the future of Musselburgh’s Brunton Theatre - it is critical that we ensure that Musselburgh continues to have a theatre to support art and culture across East Lothian.
March 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Great to host a roundtable on the future of Musselburgh’s Brunton Theatre - it is critical that we ensure that Musselburgh continues to have a theatre to support art and culture across East Lothian.