Continuity won't cut it.

Welcome to the new Scottish Government, same as the old Scottish Government. Continuity isn't going to cut it.

It's time for Rishi Sunak to call a general election and give the British public the chance to vote for the change they deserve.

Delighted to host this funding workshop earlier with over 50 organisations from across Rutherglen and Hamilton West. Charities do amazing work across our community and I'm grateful to Postcode Lottery for helping them access much needed funding.

With thousands of people infected by contaminated blood & blood products it's likely that every MP will have constituents impacted.

Thanks to Robin Walker, Ian Lavery MP, Wendy Chamberlain MP, Michael Shanks MP, Alex Davies-Jones MP & Barbara Keeley 💙 🇺🇦 for sharing some of their constituents' stories⬇️

An Israeli offensive in Rafah will be catastrophic. The world has warned against it.

I asked Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP: what will the consequences be?

He didn’t have an answer.

Last week SNP MPs argued it would take too long to introduce a Scottish Parliament Bill to exonerate the victims of the Horizon Scandal. Now it seems it will be introduced and voted on in the same week, with Stage 3 to follow when the UK Bill is passed - exactly what I suggested.

Congratulations to John Swinney on his election as First Minister of Scotland. I wish him all the best in his new role.

We will disagree on many things but I know he will take the job seriously and I hope he works across party lines to deliver for the people of Scotland.

Unexpectedly sunny this afternoon so went out for a run and ended up at Queen Mary’s Seat - the outer edge of the Rutherglen constituency where it meets both Glasgow South and East Kilbride with great views over the city.

An offensive in Rafah must not go ahead - the people there have nowhere else to go.

Kerem Shalom must be open for aid to get in.

I repeat calls for an immediate ceasefire, the immediate release of hostages, and unimpeded aid to Gaza.

Lovely sunny bank holiday Monday speaking to people in Rutherglen. Thanks to everyone who chatted to us on their doorstep!

An Israeli offensive in Rafah would be catastrophic. It must not go ahead.

We need an immediate ceasefire, the immediate release of hostages, and immediate unimpeded aid to Gaza.

Swinney a “fresh start”?

He was a Minister for 16 out of the 17 years the SNP’s been in power, a key architect of most of the big decisions and has already been leader, unsuccessfully, two decades ago.

Scotland needs real change not continuity SNP.

I've got an exciting vacancy in my constituency office in Rutherglen for a Communications and Community Engagement Officer. You'll help drive local campaigns to benefit constituents and raise awareness of issues.

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RIP Bernard Hill.

His speech in as King Theoden in RTK will go down as one of the best in cinema history

Around 4,000 babies born in Lanarkshire every year with fantastic care and support from midwives - thanks for all the amazing work often in very challenging circumstances.

Special thanks to Wishaw Neonatal which provides specialist care and deserves to be maintained in Wishaw.

Incredible. The country is fed up.

General election now.

Huge political moments today:

🔴 Historic third term for Sadiq Khan

🔴 Massive Labour victory in West Midlands Mayoralty

🔴 Biggest lead for Labour over SNP in a decade and poll showing Labour could become the biggest party in Holyrood.

Change is coming across the UK.

Labour’s victory in the West Midlands means that the only thing Rishi Sunak has to celebrate is Houchen – and the swing there would cost the Tories every seat they hold in the Tees Valley.

New Scottish poll. Confirms what we heard today on the doors today.

🔴 Labour increases lead over SNP - now 5 points.

🔴 Large support for a Holyrood election, not a coronation.

🔴 1 in 4 voters say Swinney makes them less likely to vote SNP.

thetimes.co.uk/article/368699…