With the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill, the UK Labour Government is stepping up to our responsibility — to future generations, to other countries and to those feeling the effects of climate change right now.

Over the last 5 years, there have been 139 serious accidents in the Scottish salmon industry. That's why I've written to the Scottish HSE to ask for an urgent review of industry health and safety practices. Thanks to the BFAWU for bringing this matter to my attention.

What a pleasure to meet Katie the Greyhound earlier this month! In 2024 alone, almost 4,000 Greyhounds like her were injured on dog racing tracks across Britain. Scotland should lead the way in animal welfare. That's why I support the proposed ban on Greyhound racing.

According to The Common Weal, Scotland has one of the most foreign-owned economies in Europe. This reliance on overseas investment leaves us particularly vulnerable to geopolitical shocks, such as Trump's tariffs. That's why we need a strong domestic industrial strategy.

A clear majority of people in Scotland support a just energy transition and oppose new North Sea fossil fuel extraction. That's why I've lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament calling on Ministers to implement the policies required to accelerate green reindustrialization.

The regeneration of Aberdeen's Union Street has been hindered from the start and compounded by the SNP's decision to outsource the work. My constituents deserve better. This project must urgently accelerate.

Are you a Scottish Labour member in the West Scotland region? Vote Katy Clark #1 Socialist, trade unionist, comrade.

Are you a Scottish Labour member in the North East Scotland region? Vote Simon Watson for Angus North & Mearns #1 Socialist, trade unionist, comrade.

Recent months have seen a disturbing rise in racist incidents across the North East of Scotland. That's why I've lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament in solidarity with refugees, paying tribute to the work of those ensuring that all people are welcomed to our region.

The Marinera's captain and first officer have been removed from Scottish legal jurisdiction by US forces under cover of darkness. Such actions should merit the stern protest of the Scottish Government rather than empty rhetoric.

I'm proud to be supporting my friend Monica Lennon MSP's Ecocide (Scotland) Bill. Monica's bill would provide a legal framework to hold big polluters accountable for their damage to our natural world. It is a critical piece of legislation for an era of environmental breakdown.

This is excellent news. Congratulations, Monica Lennon MSP! 🌍 Scotland requires a legal framework to hold big polluters accountable and the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill can provide it. x.com/monicalennon7/…

Last month, Carol Mochan MSP, Katy Clark and I joined UCU members outside the Scottish Parliament to oppose compulsory redundancies at the University of Dundee. Workers should never be held responsible for their employer's mismanagement. No if, no buts, no education cuts! ✊

I have written to the Lord Advocate regarding the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal’s investigations into successive fatalities of offshore workers on the Valaris 121 jackup rig whilst in the Scottish North Sea.

"Approving projects like Rosebank will lock us into a toxic dependence on volatile fossil fuels, creating another excuse to delay the urgent investment needed to create secure, well-paid jobs for Scotland’s workers." 📰 My article for The Herald: buff.ly/ku7OmKM

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This is excellent news! 🇵🇸 A welcome victory for the Palestine solidarity movement and a strike against those who seek to curb our hard won right to protest.

The significant reduction in teaching and support staff at the University of Aberdeen since 2023 is already detrimentally affecting workers and students. That's why I have laid a motion in the Scottish Parliament in full solidarity with Aberdeen UCU and campus unions.

It was a pleasure to join Eddie Dempsey and the RMT for their ‘Action Against Assaults' campaign launch last week. No employee should go to work fearing they will be assaulted, abused or threatened simply for doing their job. The Scottish Government must act.

Healing Through Craft do essential work in Dundee, supporting highly vulnerable communities affected by poverty, complex trauma, and substance use. It was a pleasure to meet Stephanie in Parliament last week to hear about their projects.