An extra £12m has been awarded by Great British Energy to governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to deliver local energy projects. From community owned wind farms in Aberdeenshire to solar panels on museums and leisure centres in Wales, GB Energy is delivering for communities.

"While the UK Labour government has ended austerity and delivered an extra £10.3 billion for Scotland, the Scottish Government has opted for tinkering round the edges rather than deep structural reform." ✍️ Jackie Baillie scotsman.com/news/opinion/c…

Don’t use Glasgow’s children to spread Reform’s poison.

My thoughts are with those affected by the horrific attack in Australia. This should be a time for peace. I stand in solidarity with Jewish people against these purveyors of hate.

I was honoured to attend the opening of the Torry Lighthouse Centre opening and Christmas Carol. Its going to be a fantastic asset to the community.

It was good to be getting round #Montrose and #Stonehaven over the last few days with the Scottish Labour message.

Ahmed al-Ahmed, a true #hero

Its shocking that the SNP government isn't doing more to save vitally needed jobs in #forfar. Scotland desperately needs an mraningful industrial strategy for jobs for the future. news.stv.tv/scotland/hundr…

The Labour government is protecting thousands of Scottish jobs. Happy Christmas! Now we need a new Scottish Government with a meaningful industrial strategy.

Over 400 Palestinians are reported as having been killed since the "ceasefire" in October, including at a wedding. This slaughter must stop. theguardian.com/world/2025/dec…

Wishing you and yours a peaceful and restful Christmas 🎄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Harbour Energy are reported as paying out "around $1.5bn (£1.1bn) in the three years to December 2024 through dividends and share buybacks" to mainly overseas investors. How about prioritising investing in Scotland for the future? heraldscotland.com/politics/viewp…

Cuts to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service budgets = less appliances & less firefighters. By underfunding our fire service the SNP gamble with FBU Scotland safety & the safety of our communities. Scotland needs a government who will invest in our fire service. The SNP have shown they won’t do it.

January blues? 👇 Some good news 🗞️

Anas Sarwar's New Year's Speech. Watch now - youtube.com/live/Jv2aLC02D…

In four months, Scotland has a choice between more of the same or a better tomorrow with Scottish Labour. Let’s choose ambition over excuses and hope over division to deliver the change our nation needs.

The north of Scotland needs a properly resourced local news service, i support the NUJ Scotland fight to save our STV News service.

Our NHS is in crisis under this SNP Government. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Please help save STV North news - sign the petition to OfCom! ofcom.savestvnorth.com

As First Minister, I will change how our Scottish government works, so secrecy is no longer the default and accountability is no longer optional.