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70th Anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention
A historic moment: people with refugee status will be able to vote in the #ScottishParliament elections. I pledge my support & promise to stand up for the rights, dignity, and protection of all people seeking safety & rebuilding their lives here. 2021 also marks the 70th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention, the international treaty …
Don’t Forget to Apply for Your Postal Vote
The deadline to apply to vote by post is 5pm on 6th April. Find out more about ways to vote and how you can register here.
Save Edinburgh’s Eye Pavilion
With 14,500 people in Edinburgh, and nearly 12,000 across the rest of Lothians living with sight loss, it is vital that the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion is replaced. Disappointing that the Cab Sec didn’t give me a commitment to reinstate capital funding for a new eye hospital. We’re calling on the Scot Gov to honour …
International Women’s Day
This #IWD, I’d like to take the opportunity to look back on inspiring women. Although Mary Barbour and Maria Fyfe were born in different times, they both fought for social change for the many and tirelessly defied prejudice.
Meeting with Crisis
Very interesting meeting with Crisis. Homelessness is preventable. And focusing on prevention rather than injecting cash in short-term solutions will allow the implementation of early interventions and a practical handout, so that people don’t reach a breaking point. We need to look at strategic support needs, focusing on affordability, stability ( accommodation for min of …