Vonnie Sandlan

The neglect of the People’s Palace, the Winter Gardens is a slap in the face to Glasgow’s working class, and our city’s heritage. The SNP Scottish Government does not care about Glasgow.

This May vote for @scottishlabour.bsky.social and elect me. I will fight every single day for Glasgow.

Some lunchtime campaigning with my friend @vonnsand.bsky.social in Glasgow today.

In May, Scotland can choose to be represented by fantastic MSPs like Vonnie who will focus on improving public services like our NHS and education.

Awwww Ben 😭😭😭

I'm standing to be @scottishlabour.bsky.social MSP for Glasgow Central. I've never stood for election before, and running a campaign is seriously expensive!

I've got a crowdfunder to support my campaign. If you were minded to contribute, I'd be grateful 🌹

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/vonnie-san...

EPIC response.

Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter" We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.

Please, please take literally 10 seconds to sign this petition which is incredibly dear to me, and then share this post.

The petition is calling for a debate in Parliament on funding for Parkinson’s research 🙏🏻

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

Parkinson's:The Commons Debate MPs support our Parky Charter

open.substack.com/pub/rorycell... Wake up “Yesterday in Parliament”, you somehow missed the debate about Parkinson’s where MPs backed the @moversand.bsky.social Parky Charter- read all about it here

Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter" We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)

Big day, with the first Commons debate on #Parkinsons for many years all thanks to a backbench Scottish Labour MP and his brilliant chief of staff. I’ll be there but you can check in via parliament.tv just before 12

Amazing day in the Commons as our Movers and Shakers podcast is praised in a rare debate about #Parkinsons - then a great intervention by my MP Rupa Huq

It was my father in law’s funeral today. The service was beautiful, but my big takeaway from today is how proud I am of the thoughtful, smart, compassionate grandchildren that he left behind - who adored him, and who, in their grief, represented him with respect and dignity.

I’m so proud of my kids

Today, I spoke in Parliament during the ‘Tackling violence against women and girls’ debate. I shared my own experience and the deeply moving stories of my constituents.

Together, we must break the silence, challenge abuse, and work toward a future free from fear and violence.

YouTube video by Graeme Downie MP Graeme Downie MP | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | 9/1/24

This week I am as angry as I have been since I was elected. The cynical manipulation, misinformation and ego we have seen has damaged our politics and, most importantly, could have put children and young people at more risk.

youtu.be/SatVLa9Wr3k?...

One week apart

How to Migrate Follows and Blocks from Twitter to Bluesky If you’re like me, and you’ve had just about enough of being on Twitter and would like to move to Bluesky, there’s a way to take your…

For anyone else now properly migrating to Bluesky, found this very useful tool to find your followers from *the other app* if they are on here! Worked a treat for me. dmuth.medium.com/how-to-migra...

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Three quarters of people in Glasgow live in flats, we need significant infrastructure for home charging in order to get significant change in vehicle ownership

The best bit about Christmas ❤️

You and me need to catch up properly! x

I genuinely think that 2024 might have been the worst year of my life.

And, that’s compared to the year I had postnatal depression, got made redundant, my Nana died, my father died in a house fire and I lost my home.

Surely this means 2025 is going to be the absolute best..?

Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1,000 a month. A year later, nearly half of participants said they had housing. Participants in Denver's basic-income program reported having more-secure housing, though results were similar in the trial and control groups.

Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.

They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.

The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...

Hi friends - if you like what I have to say then there’s a younger, cooler right-on version of me! Give @ericasand.bsky.social a follow!

Hi friends - if you like what I have to say then there’s a younger, cooler right-on version of me! Give @ericasand.bsky.social a follow!

Kenny. No.

A black cat jumping around the snow with her tail up in excitement

Two lazy dogs asleep in a cosy bed layered with covers

The cats and the dogs have chosen slightly different coping mechanisms for today’s weather conditions.

ADHD perk: While fumbling through my purse for my metro card for the sixth time this morning, I found a bar of Milka I apparently put in there at some point. Love surprise chocolate 😍

“Ok boomer” moment incoming. I’ve done a lot of recruitment in recent years across day jobs and trusteeships. Recent significant shift in people devoting cover letter to why job x would be good for them vs why they are good for job x. Such bright people - such a rookie error.

I did a little starter pack of people in Scotland that I followed on the other place and think they’re interesting enough to recommend that you follow them too 🙂 You’re welcome!

go.bsky.app/237qQqr

Feel like I need to relearn social media. X became a place i just monitored to find the rare bit of new/insight worthy of surfing the hate. Long since forgotten the art of creating content and engaging with people myself. Anyone else's muscle memory too used to turning away and/or curling up small?