Great to be in the audience of the 2025 BBC Reith Lectures delivered by author Rutger Bregman.
Rutger thinks we need a new “true radicalism” to follow in the footsteps of the Fabians of the 19th century.
My question? how could this new Fabianism be communicated in the age of news by TikTok etc
How can Labour Raise the revenue we need? 💰
The Chancellor faces some challenging choices at the Autumn Budget.
In our new edited collection – Taxing Questions – we set out how we can raise the revenue we need to invest in public services. 🧵
Join us on Tuesday for
🌍Net Zero, Net Gain: How We Tackle Reform and Make the Case for Green Energy
Tuesday 30 | 11.15 | In partnership CWP Energy and panelist Michael Shanks MP
Join us in Liverpool on Sunday
🏴 Winning in 2026 Rally: Delivering the Labour Government Scotland Needs
Sunday 28 | 17.00 | In partnership with True North Advisors and guests Douglas Alexander MP and Jackie Baillie MSP
The Scottish Fabians have two unique events in Liverpool alongside a host of Scottish Fabian MPs taking part in Fabian events.
Skyline of Liverpool docks
We are off to Liverpool on Saturday 🚗
The Fabians have with our biggest programme yet with over 40 events and hundreds of speakers.
Our new home at The Bluecoat Liverpool will be alive with debate, discussion, and fresh thinking.
Full schedule below!
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As part of the “Scotland” edition of the Fabian Review the @scottishfabians joined @anassarwar.bsky.social in Hamilton. You can read his thoughts on the state of politics in Scotland, Reform and how Scottish Labour win in 2026 here
I'm standing for @scottishlabour.bsky.social in Edinburgh Eastern Musselburgh and Tranent
I’m already out campaigning with my team but your donations can help us spread the word
Every few pounds raised helps us communicate directly to voters and win in 2026
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Awaiting flight to Brussels to take part in @FEPS_Europe forum on what happens now to EU-UK relations and how debate on the left in Scotland connects with discussions in the EU on how to build and promote resilient democracies and deliver positive change
The “Scottish” Fabian Review 🏴 is out this week featuring an interview with Anas Sarwar MSP and @glasgowpam.bsky.social @michaelshanksmp.co.uk @rozfoyer.bsky.social @pfokane.bsky.social as well as our national director @kathsangster.bsky.social
It was great to take part in
“Solving Scotland’s Housing Crisis” at Scotland 2050 and highlight the work of the @thefabians.bsky.social and our upcoming research programme focused on how we can deliver on the government's ambitious housing commitments and genuinely tackle the housing crisis
So enjoyed speaking with @the93% about getting into politics, how we promote greater diversity in politics and most importantly believing in your ability to change things!
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Big win for @scottishlabour.bsky.social, and a huge boost ahead of Holyrood Elections! 🌹🏴
Our next Fabian Review will look ahead to those crucial elections, with Anas Sarwar, @glasgowpam.bsky.social, @michaelshanksmp.co.uk, @pfokane.bsky.social, & @kathsangster.bsky.social
Yesterday was about saving jobs. It was also a moment that commanded the nation's attention. Some thoughts from me on the importance of such moments of drama in modern political communication. blairmail.substack.com/p/attention-...
The figure shows there is consensus among both adults from low-income and highincome households that NHS hospitals and GP services are the top two priority areas for additional funding. But there are also notable differences in priorities by household income, particularly around the police, adult social care, schools, and early education. Households with annual income of less than £35,000 prioritise additional funding for the police and adult social care above other services including schools and early education and childcare. By contrast, it is the opposite with households with income of £35,000 and above, who prioritise additional funding for schools and early education and childcare over the police and adult social care.
What are the public's priorities for additional funding?
There is strong consensus for more health spending - but differences arise when it comes to other services.
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/HxQDgK8
Thank you!
So delighted to be selected for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent. I cannot wait to get to work with the excellent Labour team of MPs, MSPs, Councillors and of course our dedicated activists. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
I'm so proud to be supported by four incredible trade unions: Community, GMB, Unison, and Usdaw. All do amazing work fighting for their members, and I can't wait to stand alongside them should I be lucky enough to be selected tomorrow.
Honoured to be nominated by the Co-operative Party. The party plays such an important role in our movement, and I can't wait to campaign alongside fellow co-operators to win for Labour in 2026.
Proud to be endorsed by Ruth Elliott. As a former Scottish Greens activist, Ruth knows how important the climate emergency is to voters across Edinburgh. This is one of my top issues, and I'm honoured that Ruth has put her trust in me to champion our environment in the Scottish Parliament.
Overwhelmed to have the support of my home CLP, Midlothian North and Musselburgh! Thank you to local members for their nomination. 🌹
So proud to be endorsed by Margaret Curran. She has been a fantastic mentor and friend to me over the years. She was an exceptional MP,MSP,and Minister, and has done incredible work mentoring female politicians in other countries. I can't wait to be campaigning with her again in Musselburgh soon!
Whilst there are a number of great programmes to encourage women into politics there is very little support for women further along in their political journey. Women dropping out just as big a problem as women not coming forward at all.
Thank you to Daniel Coleman for his kind endorsement. Daniel was a brilliant campaign coordinator in Edinburgh Northern and Leith CLP. I look forward to working with him on the campaign to win back Edinburgh from the SNP in 2026.
Tracy Gilbert MP, Foysol Choudry MSP and Cllr James Dalgleish pictured with Labour Party activists on Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh
Great turnout for our Edinburgh-wide campaign day!
Fantastic to be out in Hillside, Edinburgh - fond memories of my first flat there.
Out with the amazing local Labour team Tracy, Foysol and James, and activists speaking to voters about the change a Scottish Labour government can bring.
Proud to be endorsed by Jonny Alvarez-Buylla, an outstanding chair of Edinburgh Labour Students. Students were key to our win in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh last year, and I look forward to working with Jonny on the issues facing students in our city.
Thank you to Edinburgh Labour Students for inviting me along to talk about my political journey and my roles working in a think tank and for politicians. Really enjoyed meeting everyone and feel confident they will all make a fantastic contribution in 2026 and beyond!
Delighted to receive an endorsement from Anne McCluskey. Anne is not only a tireless campaigner but a selfless champion of other women, encouraging and mentoring them.
I'm grateful for her support and her encouragement of me over the years.
Grateful for the support of Christine Megson MBE, a champion for women in politics and the founder of the Fabian Women’s Network Mentoring Programme. Her work has helped so many women find their political voice, and I’m honoured to have her endorsement.