Tracy Gilbert MP

When I passed my driving test, I was able to take an intensive week-long course and complete my test within that period.

Now, constituents in Edinburgh North and Leith are waiting months just to secure a test. This is limiting opportunities in work, training and education

Yesterday, I voted to remove the two-child benefit cap, giving 2,000 children in Edinburgh North & Leith a fairer start in life and lifting them out of poverty.

I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate about the petition on indefinite leave to remain, which hundreds of my constituents signed and why we must recognise and value the contribution immigration makes to our country.

2/2 Today, I will vote to strengthen protections for survivors. Ending violence against women and girls must cover all institutions, abuses cannot be forgotten or ignored.

1/2 Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck took her own life in 2021 after being sexually assaulted by a senior officer.

An inquest found the Army’s handling of her complaint played more than a minimal contributory part in her death.

💫 The Employment Rights Act is now law. This Christmas, let’s celebrate how far we’ve come - and recommit to working together in 2026 for fair pay, stronger unions, and Labour’s New Deal delivered in full.

'Parliament Is A Family': Senior Doorkeeper Paul Kehoe On Nearly 50 Years In Westminster For decades, Paul Kehoe has served successive parliaments with discretion, dedication and good humour. From being kissed by Mo Mowlam to fishing a ...

Senior doorkeeper Paul Kehoe helps keep the magic of Parliament running behind the scenes 🎅✨

Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years

It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service

3/3 Workers’ rights must come first, especially when companies benefit from tax support.

2/3 Alongside fellow Edinburgh MPs, I’ve met with the company and will continue to support affected workers.

Given reports that Rockstar has received over £70 million in Video Games Tax Relief, I asked whether these dismissals should be raised with the Chancellor.

1/3 I raised concerns in the House of Commons today after being contacted by constituents who say they were dismissed by Rockstar Games for exercising their right to organise at work.

2/2 I tabled an EDM in Parliament to support her call for action and the rollout of life-saving bleed kits. I will continue to monitor this closely and work alongside victims and families to push for change. We must do more to keep our communities safe.

1/2 Last week I met Lisa, who tragically lost her son to knife crime in September. Her strength in campaigning for change is truly inspiring.

Today Tracy Gilbert MP will petition Parliament on pornography and violence against women.

Today our Vice Chair @tracygilbertmp.bsky.social will petition Parliament to tackle violence against women by:

➡️ forcing p*rnography websites to verify age & consent of everyone on their platform & give performers right to withdraw consent
➡️ extend offline safeguards to online platforms

The Labour Government has scrapped the Two Child Limit — ending the cruel rape clause that forced survivors to disclose trauma. As we mark #16Days of Activism, this is Labour delivering dignity, equality & justice at the heart of our policy.

I am so pleased that the UK Government have implemented their 2024 manifesto plan of scrapping the two-child benefit cap. This will support over 1,400 children in my constituency of Edinburgh North and Leith, and I know my constituents will warmly welcome this.

Good employers have nothing to fear when it comes to this Labour government's Employment Rights Bill.

Pimping websites are used by sex traffickers to advertise victims

@ofcom.bsky.social guidance for these sites on implementing the Online Safety Act is totally inadequate and deeply harmful

Our Chair @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social has written to CEO Dame Melanie Dawes requesting urgent changes 1/2

2/2 I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved and so grateful for everyone’s support along the way. Read more here: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-mps-private-members-bill-is-first-to-become-law-in-this-parliament-5378482

1/2 My Absent Voting Bill has now received Royal Assent and become law, the first Private Member’s Bill of this Parliament! It means it can be used in the Scottish and Welsh elections next year, which feels like a such an achievement.

UK Feminista was proud to support a discussion in Parliament last wk with Mia de Faoite - survivor, campaigner & Training Lead at Ruhama.

Mia powerfully argued how and why the Government should recognise that sexual consent cannot be purchased.

Thanks to @tracygilbertmp.bsky.social for hosting.

'A tale of forgiveness and hope': Tracy Gilbert reviews 'I Swear' A powerful depiction of the life of Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson, this emotionally honest and witty film will restore your faith in humanity

"A powerful depiction of the life of Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson, this emotionally honest and witty film will restore your faith in humanity"

🎬 @tracygilbertmp.bsky.social reviews 'I Swear' | @studiocanal.com
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2/2 With cross-party support, this Bill will simplify the process for applying for postal or proxy votes in next year’s Scottish and Welsh Parliament elections, allowing voters to apply online.
This is a step forward in making democracy more accessible to everyone.

1/2 I’m delighted that my Private Member’s Bill is the first of this Parliament to pass both Houses!

2/2 Contracts for Difference are a key mechanism driving investment in renewables, boosting energy security, and creating skilled jobs across the country. It’s vital that we provide long-term certainty for the energy sector.

1/2 Last week in Parliament, I asked the Minister to reaffirm his support for Contracts for Difference in the face of opposition from Tory and Reform.

Bridget Phillipson blasts SNP for failing generation of young people Phillipson, who is Keir Starmer's Education Secretary in England, accused Nats ministers of failing a generation of young Scots.

The SNP has failed a generation of young people, they don’t deserve a third decade in power.

@AnasSarwar and @ScottishLabour offer hope and a new direction for Scotland.

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Women, peace and security – International Development Committee YouTube video by UK Parliament

Yesterday, the International Development Committee held an evidence session on Women, Peace and Security.

You can watch now below.

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Family in the newly opened kitchen beside chef Tony Singh

Last week Edinburgh Community Food opened its new Kitchen Hub, a fantastic space bringing people together through food, community and conversation. 🍲

The UK Government is making Scotland a great place to invest:

➡️ free trade agreements with the EU, India and US
➡️ Scotland as the UK's clean energy powerhouse
➡️ biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War

Today at Scotland's Global Investment Summit 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👇

Bridget Phillipson - 'I guarantee child poverty will fall in this Parliament' Labour deputy leadership hopeful Bridget Phillipson sets out her pitch for job in the Mirror as she pledges to put the party's soul in the heart of the Government

I’m standing to be the Deputy Leader who unites our party, defeats child poverty and changes our country for good.

We need to win again, not tear ourselves apart.

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