After widespread calls to think again the Govt has u-turned on funding for Scottish Men’s Sheds Association but I reminded the Cab Sec that we have seen this play out too many times before.

Third sector orgs are crying out for long term sustainable funding.

2. Paul O’Kane MSP 🇺🇦 will ask Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA) could collapse due to the withdrawal of Scottish Government funding.

Another busy day with surgeries in Linwood and Johnstone. I’m at Mossedge Village and Morrisons cafe every 2nd Monday of the month.

If you’re a constituent in West Scotland and you have an issue then please don’t hesitate to get in touch 👇

paulokanemsp.scot

Proud to join Anas Sarwar today as we marked 25 years of the Scottish Parliament and he set out how Scottish Labour will ensure devolution works in the interests of the people of Scotland by pushing power further into our communities.

Our Scottish Parliament - a 'voice to shape Scotland, a voice for the future', as Donald Dewar once said.

With Labour, the days of fighting old battles will be over - we can make Holyrood the voice for the future once again.

In just the past few weeks at Equalities and Human Rights Committee Inquiry on suicide prevention we heard compelling evidence of the impact Men’s Sheds are making.

We have all seen the work they do in our local communities.

This cannot be allowed to happen. The Govt must act

30 years since John Smith’s passing

25 years of the Scottish Parliament

Sometimes in busyness of life in Parliament you can forget to pause and reflect on the immense honour and privilege of being part of the story and on the shoulders that carry us

The chance to serve ❤️

Hours after John Swinney and the SNP’s vote collapses in his first by-election, another poll shows Scots are crying out for change.

Huge congratulations to Mary Hume! Scottish Labour's newest councillor.

People across Scotland have had enough of the status quo. It's time for change.

Town by town, street by street, door by door, conversation by conversation - we are listening and making the case for every vote.

People are crying out for change not more of the same.👇

Thanks to a great team on the doors this evening!

Polls in Kilwinning are open until 10pm 🕙

Vote Mary Hume Scottish Labour #1 🌹🗳️

Glorious ☀️ on the #PollingDayDoorstep for our fantastic candidate Mary Hume in the Kilwinning By-election. Lots of folk been and voted Scottish Labour #1 and many heading out for an evening stroll to the polls in the sunshine! North Ayrshire Labour 🌹 🗳️

On a busy day in Parliament I was pleased to be able to speak in a Members’ Debate on LGBT+ people and domestic abuse.

We must challenge toxic rhetoric, heal hurt, quell fear and support people when they need it most.

Forward not back - the Scotland I want to see.

Young people in Scotland need fresh leadership, new ideas and change.

Continuity won’t cut it.

A no change Cabinet is what John Swinney has delivered.

They cannot be trusted to fix the chaos of 17 years of this SNP Government.

Me on Drivetime 👇

Continuity won't cut it.

Carry on regardless.

This is about managing the SNP not changing the country.

Continuity won’t cut it.

Thank you to Paul O’Kane MSP 🇺🇦 MSP for hosting the ESMIS Roundtable at Scottish Parliament today. Grateful to all those who attended including representatives from Scottish FA, Scottish Rugby & PFA Scotland. Thanks go to the Minister, Maree Todd for your continued support (1/3)