Office of Lothian MSP Foysol Choudhury MBE

Glad to attend the Men’s Volleyball Tournament Gurkha Cup 2025 at Leith Links Park as Chief Guest and present the trophy to the winners

A fantastic event with great community spirit — congratulations to Edinburgh Scot Nepal Club on a well-deserved victory

#GurkhaCup2025
#CommunitySport
#Volleyball

The First Minister talks prevention, but the Edinburgh Integration Join Board faces cuts to vital services like the Stafford Centre.

Can we truly achieve prevention while IJBs are in financial crisis?

#MentalHealthMatters #ScotlandCrisis #FMQs

It was fantastic to be out today with Davy Russell and our dedicated team in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse.

Voters here, as right across Scotland, are calling for a new direction after 18 years of broken promises from the SNP, and that starts with @scottishlabour.bsky.social.

Meeting with staff & students from Queen Margaret University's Nursing & Midwifery Programme was a delight this morning with @chrismurraymp.bsky.social.

We discussed the urgent need for increased support for nurses & midwives, especially with the rising cost of living.

Let's champion their cause!

Great to be out campaigning in Hamilton with Scottish Labour’s fantastic local candidate Davy Russell

After 18 years of SNP failure, voters here—and across Scotland—are calling for change.

It’s time for a #NewDirection. #VoteLabour

Event showcases vibrant tapestry of cultures St Augustine’s RC High School in Edinburgh recently hosted an inspiring Culture Day, which celebrated the rich diversity and talent within its student body of those aged between 12 and 18.

Celebrating diversity in the heart of Edinburgh!🌍

This fantastic event brought together cultures in a powerful display of unity, creativity, and community spirit.

A must-read column from this weekend's Evening News 👇

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I will be voting against the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

Thank you to all those who have shared their thoughts and concerns.

For 18 years the SNP have promised much but delivered little.

In Lothian:
📍East Calder still awaits a health centre after 10 years
📍Adult access to diabetes tech faces a 6-year delay
📍Initial assessments from CAMHS take over 3 years

If change was on the agenda, it would have happened.

Great discussion at the Edinburgh Pentlands Labour members meeting.

Housing and health are the most pressing issues for the community

It’s clear we need action - Scotland needs a new direction with Scottish Labour Party 🌹

Grateful for the engagement and commitment of local members

#NewDirection

Some of my recent work 👇 #WorkingforYou #Lothians

Nominations are now open for the Community Council elections!

If you're passionate about making a difference in your community, this is your chance to step up and get involved. Don't miss the opportunity to have your voice heard. 📣

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Honoured to attend the reception celebrating the birthday of His Majesty The Emperor of Japan, hosted by the Consul General of Japan and Mrs. Kaori Fujiwara.

A wonderful evening with colleagues and community leaders, strengthening the bonds between our communities.

#Japan #Diplomacy

Happy to visit Warmworks.

Their work is based around people, managing their energy costs by improving the energy efficiency of their home.

They have a plan to be completely net zero by the end of 2025. Their work is transformative in terms of heat and energy for Scotland.

With a waiting list now at 16,000 and growing, the people of East Calder need leadership and action to secure the healthcare services they deserve. This cannot wait!

#EastCalder #HealthcareForAll #FundOurNHS #Scotland

Spent the afternoon in Livingston with Gregor Poynton MP, Councillors, and community members at East Calder Health Centre, seeing firsthand the unacceptable condition of the building and the urgent need for funding from the Scottish Government to plan and build a new health centre.

Meet the real boss of our house! FILLY 🐾

A little playtime with this furry ball of love reminds us to stay curious, chase after joy, and always take time for cuddles.

#CatMotivation #PetLove #PlayfulMoments #FelineWisdom

What I've been up to 👇

#Workingforyou #Lothians

Started this week by meeting with @bloodcancer_uk to hear about the work they’re doing to support people with blood cancer in Scotland.

Too many people are still dying from blood cancer. This has to change.

I'll continue working closely with them to raise awareness.

Delighted to welcome my daughter, Madiha Choudhury and her friends to the Scottish Parliament from Edinburgh University as they addressed a constituent’s concern. Seeing young people passionately advocate for change fills me with pride. A powerful reminder of compassion and action in public service.

Today on valuing Scotland's culture sector:

It's not just about money; it's about supporting infrastructure for talent to thrive.

Let's build a future where culture flourishes!

To watch full 📺 youtu.be/CKGrZOtYtxs

#ScotlandsCulture #CultureMatters

Great to meet with @scottishcycling.bsky.social to discuss making Scotland healthier & more inclusive in the journey to net zero.

An honour to meet gold medal cyclist Jenny Holl & learn about projects like #RockUpandRide. 🚴

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A huge thanks to the community organisations & all that participated, including:

✨ Youthlink
✨ Multi-Cultural Family Base
✨ Sikh Sanjog
✨ NABA
✨ Polish Family Support Centre
✨ ELREC
✨ North Edinburgh Arts
✨ @maggiechapman.bsky.social
✨ Project Esperanza and many more!

#AntiRacism

Today’s Anti-Racism Education Stakeholder Meeting was a powerful discussion on anti-racism education in public services & third sector organisations.

We heard from @policescotland.bsky.social & NHS Lothian about their initiatives & discussed ways to amplify the need for anti-racism education.

In today's #FMQs, I followed up on last week's Member's Business on access to diabetes technology. ‼️

#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebateScotland

Happy to welcome Abisola Sarah Adeshina for her some work experience at Scottish Parliament.

As a recent environmental sustainability graduate with her MSc from Edinburgh Napier University, she is eager to promote sustainability in every area of environment from construction to waste management.

Honoured to host Arts & Humanities Research Council #CreativeCommunities Scotland Policy Lab—showcasing how culture, research & development enhance health & wellbeing.

Thanks to Policy Lead Helen Apsey & all involved for their innovation 👏

Let’s use creativity to build healthier communities!

Edinburgh MP's new law will make it easier to get postal vote Voters in Scotland and Wales could soon apply online for postal votes in Holyrood and Senedd elections - thanks to Edinburgh North & Leith Labour MP Tracy Gilbert.

Massive respect to Tracy Gilbert MP for getting this across the line - I was proud to speak in support!

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Collaboration leads to greater success. Thanks @gregorpoynton.bsky.social for our joint visit to Livingston.

By working together across Scottish & UK Parliaments, we provided support to constituents' concerns of RAAC & NHS services.

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