Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹

This is a key event in Edinburgh focused on driving progress in brain tumour / cancer treatment – both here in Scotland and across the UK.

This is more than a discussion; it’s an opportunity for Scotland to lead the way in improving outcomes and supporting vital research.

United Nations report recognises LGBT Inclusive Education in Scotland - Time for Inclusive Education A report from the United Nations Independent Expert, Graeme Reid, has recognised Scotland's approach to LGBT Inclusive Education.

“At a time when calls for ideological anti-LGBT censorship in schools are growing across the world, we must protect and strengthen our approach here in Scotland.”

📰 United Nations Independent Expert emphasises that safe and inclusive schools are a prerequisite for realising the right to education.

In the room were am incredible group of stakeholders, including MPs, BBFC, Internet Watch Foundation, NSPCC, Lucy Faithfull Foundation, Internet Matters, and the Marie Collins Foundation. Together, we’re working towards a safer digital world for every child. 🌍💻

✅ Today, I had the privilege of hosting an important meeting with Illuminate Tech to dive into the Online Safety Act and explore how Ofcom’s approach, if it gets it right, can truly deliver on its promise to protect children from online harm.

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Many thanks to the MoD - today they let me inspect a Windracers ULTRA MK2 dual-use heavy-lift drone.

This is used in Ukraine 🇺🇦 (it flies autonomously), and has landed on a Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier - HMS Prince of Wales.

It is Incredible, and is UK designed and built. 🇬🇧

Good news - Edinburgh South West has just landed £376,086 in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Networking Key Services Ltd. - £19,875 grant.
FOUR SQUARE (SCOTLAND) - £152,125 grant.
The Welcoming Association - £189,086 grant.
Rare-Breed Men Tribe (SCIO) - £6,000 grant.

Great to be at Wester Hailes library with Dr Scott Arthur MP to help people with advice on energy bills, benefits and staying warm in the colder months!
#WesterHailes #CommunitySupport #EnergyAdvice #StayWarm #WinterReady #BenefitsAdvice #LocalSupport #EdinburghCommunity #HelpingPeople

My Week In Parliament – 10th – 14th Nov. 2025 I met with the Fireworks Impact Coalition to discuss the need for both the Scottish and UK Governments to do more to reduce the negative impacts of fireworks. Parliamentary Contributions Oral Contr…

This is what I was up to in Parliament last week:
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Pride in Place – We have talked enough about Wester Hailes, we need to start making plans reality. Dr Scott Arthur canalside in Wester Hailes My office has submitting a £20 million funding bid for Edinburgh South West. This time, the focus was Wester Hailes, but I hope this is just the start. Th…

My office has submitted a £20 million funding bid for Edinburgh South West. This time, the focus was Wester Hailes, but I hope this is just the start. The bid is at the foot of this blog: drscottarthur.scot/2025/11/15/p...

Pride in Place – We have talked enough about Wester Hailes, we need to start making plans reality. Dr Scott Arthur canalside in Wester Hailes My office has submitting a £20 million funding bid for Edinburgh South West. This time, the focus was Wester Hailes, but I hope this is just the start. Th…

My office has submitting a £20 million funding bid for Edinburgh South West. This time, the focus was Wester Hailes, but I hope this is just the start. The bid file is at the foot of my blog: drscottarthur.scot/2025/11/15/p...

It was lovely to end my afternoon with a cup of tea and a chat with friends at Best Bib N Tucker CiC in Firrhill. It sounds like 2026 will be a big year them, and I look forward to seeing (and supporting) them go from strength to strength.

English MPs are gobsmacked to learn that Scotland has a homegrown wine industry

Edinburgh MP Scott Arthur tells the House of Commons that five new vineyards have registered north of the Border this year

English MPs are gobsmacked to learn that Scotland has a homegrown wine industry Edinburgh MP Scott Arthur tells the House of Commons that five new vineyards have registered north of the Border this year

I'm really pleased that my speech in Parliament led to a wee boost for the Scottish wine industry: www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottis...

One of the most effective ways to reduce record high alcohol deaths would be to reintroduce the 'alcohol duty escalator' that Alistair Darling brought in, as @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social refers to in this debate about wine duty.

It was also the only time in...

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Detectives probe early morning robbery at Slateford store Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a robbery at a store on Slateford Road that took place around 6.15am this morning Sunday, 9 November. A man entered the premises, threat...

The Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a store on Slateford Road that took place around 6.15am on the 9the of November.

Dial 101 if you have any information.

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If you live, work, visit or travel through the Barnton area of Edinburgh then you may want to look at the 'active travel' scheme proposed by the Council.
Click on the link for details:- bit.ly/47L2bPM

My Week In Parliament – 3rd – 7th Nov. 2025 I had a great time taking part in the annual IPT Poppy Ride today – I clocked 3.07km in 5 minutes, which is 0.07km more than last year! At this rate of improvement, I’ll be topping the leader…

This is what I got up to last week in Parliament:
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Edinburgh to benefit from Labour military housing pledge Armed forces families across Edinburgh South West are set to benefit from Labour’s new £9 billion plan to end the scandal of poor-quality military housing. Published on Monday, Labour&rsqu...

Armed forces families across Edinburgh South West are set to benefit from Labour’s new £9 billion plan to end the scandal of poor-quality military housing: www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/edi...

💥School Street safety and getting the basics right!💥
A lot of this came up at @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social coffee morning in Slateford/Longstone Church this morning & relates to safety of our children/older residents movements in the community. /1

Yesterday evening, I was deeply honoured to receive @sarcoma.org.uk's “Shining Star” award, recognising my office's commitment to advancing research and improving care for sarcoma patients since my election in July 2024.

Plans for Edinburgh private hire cars to be allowed to use bus lanes Council officers are recommending that councillors delay making any decision on a policy change until after several projects and traffic studies are completed

I’ve been consistent in my opposition to allowing PHVs into bus lanes. I do however think it is worth exploring allowing PHVs and Black Cabs access through certain bus gates if the data and evidence proves it can aid city mobility.

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Labour MPs back gambling tax to fight child poverty Nearly a quarter of Labour MPs say increasing taxes could enable to the government to lift the two-child benefit cap.

I am proud to be one of the 101 Labour MPs backing this - BBC News - Labour MPs back gambling tax to fight child poverty - BBC News
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Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.

Raised in January- questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...

...and in the chamber today.

It was lovely to take part in the Edinburgh Diwali Parade today - it was a brilliant fusion on Indian, South American and Scottish culture.

Exciting times for Edinburgh South West! The renewables sector here is booming, and with the right push from the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, we can turbocharge this growth and lead the way in clean energy jobs and innovation. Let’s make it happen!

This week, I spent time with the Chair of Radiotherapy UK, Prof Pat Price, to talk about a crisis that can’t be ignored: cancer waiting times in Scotland are at their worst on record. Patients deserve better. The SNP must step up & publish a fully funded cancer plan. Every delay costs lives.

A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...

78% are murdered by a partner/ex

Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this

Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety

In fact, they voted against them...

💥UPDATE💥
Developments within the Kingsknowe & Longstone area called 'Kingsknowe Connected'.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop this landscape-led initiative, focused on improving the public spaces around Kingsknowe Court, Kingsknowe Pl, & Longstone St.

The £10 billion Norway frigate deal was just the start - this £8 billion deal with Turkey benefits NATO, and jobs in Edinburgh.

More deals with other nations are in the pipeline.

Details - www.gov.uk/government/n...

'I Can Actually Say I'm Doing Something About This': Scott Arthur On His Rare Cancers Bill Investment in brain cancer research has been pitiful, but the new Rare Cancers Bill may finally change this. Sophie Church speaks to the team behin...

There is a great update here on the progress my Rare Cancers Bill is making - "Investment in brain cancer research has been pitiful, but the new Rare Cancers Bill may finally change this".

See - www.politicshome.com/news/article...