Paul Sweeney MSP

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Back electoral reform to embed ‘progressive majority’ and thwart Farage, Starmer urged - Politics.co.uk Keir Starmer has been urged to throw his support behind some form of proportional representation (PR) in order to embed Britain’s “progressive majority”. Paul Sweeney, member of the Scottish parliamen...

🚨 NEW: Back electoral reform to embed ‘progressive majority’ and thwart Farage, Starmer urged

Without electoral reform, the country could face a “horrendous scenario” leading to the “extinction of the United Kingdom”, @paulsweeney.bsky.social has warned

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“We can build the future that the United Kingdom has consistently voted for. We can build a system in which every vote really matters. It’s time for us to do it, together.”

💬 @paulsweeney.bsky.social

🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

Labour MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social at electoral reform conference fringe:

“We need to be aware of the long term prospects for our nation, and build a system of politics in this country that reflects the structural, progressive majority that truly exists in this country.”

@labour4pr.bsky.social

200 years ago today, the first passenger train ran between Stockton and Darlington.

Six years later, Scotland’s first railway service began on the Garnkirk & Glasgow Railway.

It passed through Springburn, which soon became the world's biggest centre of locomotive manufacturing.

Out in Dennistoun today

The Fabians thing is hilarious. Probably the first time a conspiracy has genuinely made me laugh out loud.

LABOURLIST How can Labour use public, ownership to defeat Reform? we own it Sunday 28th September, 13:30 - 14:30 Meeting Room 11a, ACC Emme Burnell (Chair) - Editor of LabourList Cat Hobbs - We Own It Mark Drakeford MS - Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Former First Minister of Wales Paul Sweeney MSP - MSP for Glasgow (Region) Luke Tryl - Executive Director of More In Common UK

📣TOMORROW!📣

A great panel to discuss how 'challenger' parties, including Reform, are presenting a pro-public ownership agenda and how Labour could respond.

@cathobbs @markdrakeford @paulsweeneymsp @emmeburnell @luketryl

LABOURLIST How can Labour use public, ownership to defeat Reform? we own it Sunday 28th September, 13:30 - 14:30 Meeting Room 11a, ACC Emme Burnell (Chair) - Editor of LabourList Cat Hobbs - We Own It Mark Drakeford MS - Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Former First Minister of Wales Paul Sweeney MSP - MSP for Glasgow (Region) Luke Tryl - Executive Director of More In Common UK

You won't want to miss this!

A great panel to discuss how 'challenger' parties, including Reform, are presenting a pro-public ownership agenda and how Labour could respond.

@cathobbs @markdrakeford @paulsweeneymsp @emmeburnell @luketryl

Citizens Participation and Publicly Pointless Committee Our second Scottish Parliament petition hearing

I've written about the committee hearing on my Substack:
open.substack.com/pub/paulshaw...

Support from @patrickharvie.bsky.social and @paulsweeney.bsky.social on the day was hugely appreciated, if only their colleagues on the committee could share their ambition.

4/13 📢How can Labour defeat Reform—and is greater public ownership the answer? Join LabourList and @weownit.org.uk to see how Labour can craft a national narrative of popular change.
Featuring @emmaburnell.bsky.social, @cathobbs.bsky.social, @luketryl.bsky.social and @paulsweeney.bsky.social.

LABOURLIST How can Labour use public, ownership to defeat Reform? we own it Sunday 28th September, 13:30 - 14:30 Meeting Room 11a, ACC Emme Burnell (Chair) - Editor of LabourList Cat Hobbs - We Own It Mark Drakeford MS - Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Former First Minister of Wales Paul Sweeney MSP - MSP for Glasgow (Region) Luke Tryl - Executive Director of More In Common UK

You won't want to miss this.

A great panel to discuss how 'challenger' parties, including Reform, are presenting a pro-public ownership agenda and how Labour could respond.

@cathobbs @markdrakeford @paulsweeneymsp @emmeburnell @luketryl

My free historical walking tour of Springburn Park and Springburn Winter Gardens is back for Doors Open Day this Saturday at 1pm - meeting at the park gates on Broomfield Road.

There's also a public meeting at 4pm on Sunday in the Springburn Auditorium shed about the plan to restore Winter Gardens

The Argyle ash's #TreeOfTheYear bid caused numerous members of a Glasgow family diaspora to find each other from as far away as Australia.

Tree of the Year voting closes on Friday. 👉 buff.ly/6fnECuq

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Rectangular image with a photo of the Scottish Parliament as the background. In the bottom left is a blue text box with a bold yellow header that reads 'MOTION IN PARLIAMENT' with a subheading that reads 'Support for Shared Parenting Scotland's Work with Separated Families and Veterans. The right third of the graphic has a grey text box with the below text Scottish Parliament Motion S6M-18475 submitted by Mark Griffin MSP, Scottish Labour, Wednesday 6th August 2025. Supported by Paul Sweeney MSP Kevin Kane - Shared Parenting Scotland Chief Executive “We are grateful to Mark Griffin MSP for lodging this important motion in the Scottish Parliament and for recognising the breadth of Shared Parenting Scotland’s work in supporting mothers, fathers, and grandparents, including veterans and serving personnel, through our helpline and at group meetings across the country.” Mark Downie - Shared Parenting Scotland Veterans Manager “I’m delighted that Mark Griffin MSP has lodged this motion recognising our work, particularly with military families. As a charity we recognise that military personnel often spend long periods away from home and that the emotional effect of this can be heightened upon returning home if they are unable to see their children. We actively work alongside other veterans’ organisations to ensure that our military families are supported at these times to allow them to make the best amicable arrangements for their children. We’re proud to be able to offer free participation to our New Ways For Families and Love Loss & Living courses to help support those who serve or have served”

We were delighted to have a motion submitted in the Scottish Parliament last week by Mark Griffin MSP, supported by Paul Sweeney MSP in support of our work with separated families and veterans.

You can read the full motion here - www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...

Call to revive Scottish steelworks for Type 26 exports Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has pressed ministers to ensure that steel from Scotland is used in the landmark deal to build five Type 26 frigates for Norway.

Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has pressed ministers to ensure that steel from Scotland is used in the landmark deal to build five Type 26 frigates for Norway.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/call-to-revi...

No, you're just tedious. There are no arms deals with Israel.

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You don't know what you're talking about. Pipe down.

I worked on the Type 26 Frigate design and I am the only serving Parliamentarian in Scotland with any shipbuilding industry experience.

With what ship design?

Royal Navy Type 26 frigate secures record export success with Norway - Navy Lookout Norway has formally announced it will purchase at least 5 Type 26 frigates to be built in the UK. Here we look at the implications of this news. Today’s announcement confirms what has been obvious for...

"Norwegian & British governments will soon finalise a binding agreement which will set the framework for a strategic partnership. Once agreement is signed, the two parties will enter into detailed contract negotiations with BAE Systems for the delivery schedule."

www.navylookout.com/royal-navy-t...

The commercial contract with BAE has yet to be negotiated. You're obviously not familiar with how defence sales agreements work.

No it doesn't. It's a UK-Norway government-to-government deal.

Norway picks UK’s Type 26 as next-generation frigate Norway has chosen the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates, selecting the British-built Type 26 in what Oslo says will be its largest ever defence investment.

Just announced! Norway will acquire Type 26 Frigates, to be built in Glasgow.

It is the biggest shipbuilding export deal in British history. It'll sustain thousands of jobs at Glasgow shipyards for years to come.

Thanks to all those who worked hard to win it ukdefencejournal.org.uk/norway-picks...

So what? You really need to lay off the Kool Aid.

Norway picks UK’s Type 26 as next-generation frigate Norway has chosen the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates, selecting the British-built Type 26 in what Oslo says will be its largest ever defence investment.

Just announced! Norway will acquire Type 26 Frigates, to be built in Glasgow.

It is the biggest shipbuilding export deal in British history. It'll sustain thousands of jobs at Glasgow shipyards for years to come.

Thanks to all those who worked hard to win it ukdefencejournal.org.uk/norway-picks...

🏘️It has been over a year since a Labour motion in the Scottish Parliament forced the SNP to declare a housing emergency.

📉Yet, the number of affordable homes being built has actually fallen.

My column in the @glasgowtimes.bsky.social 👇

4/12 📢What can Labour do to defeat Reform—and is greater public ownership the answer? Join LL and @weownit.org.uk to explore how Labour can craft a national narrative of popular change.

Featuring LabourList’s own @emmaburnell.bsky.social, @cathobbs.bsky.social, and @paulsweeney.bsky.social.

More than a little concerned about the fate of the former Mount Florida Parish Church (built 1884/8 architect J. Hamilton). Under scaffolding for over 18 months, now removed, all work stopped & with roof tiles gone, only tarps for protection @paulsweeney.bsky.social @susanaitken.bsky.social