Good employers have nothing to fear when it comes to this Labour government's Employment Rights Bill.

1/2 My Absent Voting Bill has now received Royal Assent and become law, the first Private Member’s Bill of this Parliament! It means it can be used in the Scottish and Welsh elections next year, which feels like a such an achievement.

1/2 Last week in Parliament, I asked the Minister to reaffirm his support for Contracts for Difference in the face of opposition from Tory and Reform.

🎉 Happy 900th, Edinburgh! As MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, I’m proud to join the celebrations. Let’s also remember Leith wasn’t officially part of Edinburgh until 1920, so here’s to both sides of the pavement.

The Edinburgh International Festival is underway!
Enjoy everything our city has to offer, and don’t forget to shop, eat & support local while you're out there.

Have a brilliant festival!🎭✨

The infected blood scandal was one of the worst failures in our health system’s history.

I have constituents still living with the devastating consequences, and that’s why I asked the Minister when they will finally receive the compensation they deserve. (1/2)

The ground invasion of Deir al Balah is yet more evidence this conflict has gone too far. Gazans are starving, they need aid, not more bombs. I strongly welcome the joint Statement by the UK and 28 international partners yesterday calling for the war in Gaza to end now. (1/2)

Nova Innovation, based in Leith, is pioneering floating solar technology that generates clean energy.

This week I asked Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps the Government is taking to support the development of floating solar.

Today in Parliament, I welcomed the Government’s announcement to drop Tory plans to introduce Zonal Energy Pricing. It might’ve sounded good in theory, but in reality, (1/2)

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Over 300 households in Edinburgh North and Leith are affected by the two-child benefit cap. That is why, this week I asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions whether the child poverty taskforce is considering removing it.

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This afternoon, the House of Commons begins the final stages of the Assisted Dying Bill's Report Stage.
Usually I would be in my constituency on a Friday, but I’m in Westminster to follow this important debate. Nothing has been decided yet.

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Yesterday, during a ministerial statement on the Iran-Israel conflict, I asked the Foreign Secretary for reassurance that MPs would have a vote before any troops are deployed should the conflict escalate.

The up-and-coming UN conference on a two State Solution is an opportunity for the UK Government and our allies to work together to recognise the Palestinian State.

That is why I pressed the Minister for the Middle East yesterday, because if not now, when?

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I asked the Minister if the government will back projects like this and work across departments to secure green manufacturing and supply chain jobs right here in Scotland. 🏗️

This morning we begin the final Commons debate on the Assisted Dying Bill before it moves to the Lords. I support the bill in principle, but I am keeping an eye on any amendments that are passed. so I’ll keep constituents updated as it develops. An update from me. 👇