On the train to Fife and yet again not enough carriages with people standing having to push past each other to get off ⁦ScotRail⁩ ⁦Scottish Government⁩ this is not acceptable. People paying your wages deserve so much better than this

There is no prayer ban. 123 MSPs (of a possible 129) voted for safe access zones.

If Jesus were alive today, I doubt he’d spend his time trolling women on social media.

Regional transport partnerships across Scotland had hundreds of millions of pounds of bids submitted but left unfunded by Scottish Government before it closed the fund. If we are serious about meeting our climate targets then we must be prepared to invest in and improve public transport 👇

Joined with comrades from across the labour movement in Fife to mark International Workers Day remembering those who lost their lives through work and standing up for workers health and safety and the right to be in a trade union #IWMDay24

In Kincardine today meeting local people & seeing round the Health Centre which is no longer fit for purpose. This community was promised a new Health Centre I will be meeting the Health Secretary to press the case they must keep their promise & deliver facilities fit for purpose

Great to catch-up with my dear friend Cllr for Dalkeith Margot Russell at SOPA - The Scottish Older People's Assembly event in @scotparl. Their new 3 year plan aims to give a strong voice to older people, their challenges & concerns, & to celebrate the positive contribution older people make to society.

What value do we as a society place on social care? Terms & conditions continue to be weakened including a withdrawal of £38m which was to improve maternity, paternity & sick pay. This will unfairly impact the lowest-paid care staff & the most disadvantaged people who need care.

Not every employer respects the fact that all workplaces should have health & safety reps. Scottish Hazards campaigns for improved worker health & safety in Scotland and internationally. Referrals can be made through their helpline: 0800 0015022 or by email: [email protected]

Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda scheme is costing over £500m to send just 300 people - less than 1% of asylum seekers, with no plan for the 99%.

Tory policy is just an extortionate election gimmick instead of a serious plan.

Labour’s plan will boost our border security instead /1

The Passivhaus Trust has issued a response to housebuilders' call to 'pause and review' Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy.

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#fuelpoverty #gridcapacity #indoorairquality #climate

Patrick Harvie 🇪🇺🌈 Alex Rowley MSP Architects Climate Action Network LETI Good Homes Alliance

Beautiful morning visiting Highland Spring in Perthshire today to see their fantastic state-of-the-art rail freight facilities helping reduce carbon on our roads. The facility is a testament to the success of business & government working together and we need to see more of this

While the SNP and Tories are tearing themselves apart, Scottish Labour is focused on delivering the change Scotland needs.

Richard Baker will be a strong voice in parliament for the people of Glenrothes and Mid Fife. #VoteScotLab24

Nice fresh morning campaigning in Crosshill with Jayne Baxter Pauline McNeill MSP for Richard Baker Scottish Labour Good discussions on the doors and clear people want change

The Scottish Government plan to cut £200million from the affordable housing supply programme will have a direct impact on child poverty levels. Homelessness is devastating for families. The SNP want to be in government but refuse to accept any responsibility for the decisions they take 👇

Peak time fares is a tax on workers and also a barrier to more people choosing the train & why its temporary removal was so welcome. Now Scottish Labour ASLEF Scotland RMT Scotland TSSA Scotland Unite Scotland STUC are calling for this move to be made permanent

A nice morning in Kingseat speaking to people and supporting Scottish Labour Fife Labour #FifeLabourDelivers Cllr. Graeme Downie having good conversations and the clear message is people want change

Welcoming new visiting spaces for the families and friends of older adults have been opened at Queen Margaret Hospital.

The areas in wards one and four are designed to provide welcoming areas distinct from the traditional ward setting.

More information: brnw.ch/21wIOU0

Great to meet & talk with trade union reps & colleagues at STUC Congress 2024 in Dundee today. Scottish Labour has a new deal for working people which will see massive transfer of wealth & power into the hands of working people - and unions have a key role to play in this

I just returned from #Gaza for Medical Aid for Palestinians.
The scale of the suffering and humanitarian catastrophe inflicted by Israel is vast and horrific.
What is being done to the Palestinians of Gaza is a disaster for humanity.
History will judge all who are complicit.
#CeasefireNow

🧵 These reforms support Scotland’s pubs and this is long awaited welcome news.

The need to support Scottish pubs and their tenants has never been greater.

It can provide fairness for our publicans, greater choice for Scotland’s pub goers and help support brewing jobs 1/6