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10 Jun 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryI’m absolutely delighted with the news that the UK Labour Government Pride in Place Impact Fund will support our Whitecrook Community Action Group. Congratulations to Yvonne and team. I look forward to continuing to support you. www.clydebankpost.co.uk/news/2616956...
8 Jun 2026EducationcelebratoryTake a look at some of what I did last week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire as your MP, including submitting EDMS recognising the recent achievements of Clydebank High School and Carleith Primary School & ELLC📝
8 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured
8 Jun 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredI have signed a joint letter to the Foreign Secretary calling for a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. We are deeply concerned at the vast rise in violent Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians, and these settlements are a deliberate attempt to prevent a just peace.
5 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured🚨Reminder🚨 Tomorrow, I will be holding a parliamentary advice surgery at 11am in Yoker Community Campus📍 Please attend should you require my assistance with any issue. To check you are one of my constituents, enter your postcode below👇 members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP
4 Jun 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredAs Foreign Secretary visits India today, I requested a statement upon her return confirming my constituent, Jagtar Singh Johal's case was raised & his release insisted upon. Securing the freedom of a British citizen unjustifiably imprisoned for 9 years should be our top priority. #FreeJaggiNow
4 Jun 2026EducationcelebratoryI have submitted a Parliamentary Motion recognising Carleith Primary School and ELCC in Duntocher for their absolutely outstanding recent inspection report!📝 Congratulations to all the staff, pupils, and teachers at Carleith Primary School and ELCC on this amazing achievement👏
4 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasuredI've signed a joint letter to the new Scottish Health Minister regarding the future of women's health in Scotland, particularly the barriers to diagnosis & treatment of endometriosis. It concerns us that Scottish Government no longer has a designated Minister for Women's Health.
3 Jun 2026EducationcelebratoryI was delighted to hear that Clydebank High School was recently awarded the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award!👏 I submitted a Parliamentary Motion recognising this fantastic achievement. Congratulations to all the teachers, pupils and staff at Clydebank High!📚
3 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory🌷I was so pleased to visit Lorraine & the team at Melfort Park Community Garden in Drumry to congratulate them on securing over £28,000 UK Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! This will help make the garden more accessible & inclusive for all the local community to enjoy.
3 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratoryWest Dunbartonshire is 1 of only 10 areas in Scotland receiving a brand new Youth Hub funded by UK Government to support to our young people looking for employment or training, and tackle youth unemployment. I'm looking forward attending the opening of our Youth Hub this month!
2 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measuredAt the debate on the Glasgow City Region's economy, I advocated for greater investment in West Dunbartonshire, highlighting the incredible potential we have here in the former Exxon site in Bowling & former Carless site in Old Kilpatrick which could provide well-paid, local jobs.
2 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory🧡Delighted to join Pastor Oli at the Phoenix Centre in Dumbarton to celebrate their successful application for £54,900 UK Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! The Phoenix does incredible work for the local community & this funding will help go towards repairing their roof.
2 Jun 2026EducationmeasuredI am determined to ensure that young people in West Dunbartonshire don't miss out on the employment & training opportunities offered by Defence Technical Colleges. I asked if the Scottish Government have confirmed if they will match this UK Government funding for our colleges.
1 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory⛪️It was great to visit Liz and Reverend Steven at Dalmuir Barclay Church last week to congratulate them on securing over £23,000 in UK Labour Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! I am so pleased that this funding will help towards making key improvements to the Church.
1 Jun 2026Educationcelebratory📍It was my pleasure to visit PALS in Old Kilpatrick to celebrate their award of £48,000 UK Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! I'm delighted this will help PALS continue the vital work they do, providing the only sensory room in West Dunbartonshire for children with ASN.
28 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory🎙️Absolutely brilliant visit with the team at @lomondradio.bsky.social to congratulate them on securing £19,560 of UK Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! Lomond Radio have built something incredibly unique to West Dunbartonshire and I'm delighted this will help them to upgrade their equipment.
28 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory🛠️I was delighted to join Clydebank Men's Shed to congratulate them on their award of £18,500 UK Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! I wish to thank Clydebank Men's Shed for all the hard work they do for the local community & I'm so pleased they have secured this funding.
27 May 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryIt was great to visit Alexandria yesterday to present the Alexandria BID Group with their award of an amazing £100,000 of UK Labour Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! 🏬This will go towards setting up a brand new community hub and regenerating Alexandria's Main Street.
27 May 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryIt was my pleasure to join Yvonne from Whitecrook Community Action Group to congratulate them on securing an incredible £100,000 of UK Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! I can't wait to see the Stand in Whitecrook transformed - restoring pride back into our communities.
27 May 2026Health & NHScelebratoryToday, on #WorldAnimalFreeResearchDay, I am proudly reaffirming my support for #HerbiesLaw, a campaign to phase out animal testing in medical research over the next decade and accelerate more human‑relevant approaches. Kinder science, kinder future.
26 May 2026MP & ParliamentcelebratoryTake a look at some of what I did last week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire as your MP, including presenting St. Patrick’s FPFC and Flourishing Faifley with their share of UK Government Pride in Place Immediate Impact Funding!👇
26 May 2026Cost of LivingcelebratoryI was delighted to visit Clair and the team at West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare to present them with an amazing £14,514 of UK Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! This will help West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare to continue with all their incredible hard work for our community.
26 May 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryIt was great to visit Flourishing Faifley to congratulate them on securing £100,000 UK Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! Thanks to Tony & all the team for having me and I'm delighted this funding will help towards their ongoing plans in refurbishing the Faifley Pavilion.
22 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory⚽️I was delighted to visit St. Patrick’s FPFC at Postie's Park in Dumbarton today to present the club with £15,000 of UK Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! Thanks to the guys for having me & I look forward to following St. Patrick's as they improve the pitch's accessibility.
21 May 2026Culture & Communityempathetic🐶I joined @protectthewild.bsky.social in Parliament to stand up for foxhounds used in hunting and challenge the narrative pushed by pro-hunting supporters that these dogs cannot be rehomed. Dogs like Alfred are not beyond help. They are loving, loyal & deserve a chance to be loved.
20 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory⛳️I am so pleased to be supporting this great new event for local West Dunbartonshire school pupils that are keen golfers. 🏌️With golf, and junior golf especially, becoming more popular, I am delighted to see local schools engage with the sport. Entry is free so sign up now!
20 May 2026Technology & DigitalmeasuredToday, I highlighted how many of my constituents have contacted me expressing their concerns for children’s safety online. The national consultation on the Under 16s Social Media Ban closes next Tuesday. You can contribute by completing the survey below: www.gov.uk/government/c...
20 May 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredThis week, I am holding three parliamentary advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire🗓️ Friday 22 May: 📍10am Dumbarton Library 📍3pm Clydebank Library Saturday 23 May: 📍11am Duntocher Village Hall No appointments necessary. Please attend should you require my assistance.
19 May 2026EnvironmentmeasuredI have signed a cross-party open letter to the Minister for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs calling for swift action in Parliament's next session to ban the import & sale of fur. I continue to support @ruthjoneslabour.bsky.social @humaneworldorg.bsky.social campaign to secure a Fur Free Britain.
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SourceBluesky / AT Protocol API · author feed. Each post links to the original on bsky.app.
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ClassificationEach post is LLM-classified for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling), then for tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
WindowThe 60-day summary above; the list covers all classified substantive posts.