“Security through solidarity.” Welcome words from @kirstymcneill.bsky.social as she sets out a new vision for UK development – with health among the ‘five securities’. Global challenges demand cooperation. We look forward to working with the new Minister. 👇 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

‘Sweat the asset’: new development minister plots path to make UK aid count

Kirsty McNeill reaffirms Labour’s 0.7% of GDP pledge and promises value for money to allay voter concerns

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Last night, we were delighted to launch our new essay collection, Rethinking the UK's Role in a Fractured World, with a fantastic keynote speech from @kirstymcneill.bsky.social - the Minister for International Development.

🐝 Congratulations to Co-operative Party MP @kirstymcneill.bsky.social, our new Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office!

Inspirational article by @kirstymcneill.bsky.social for @renewaljournal.bsky.social - on the vital importance of fostering clubs and associations, both as ends in themselves and the foundation for a fulfilling everyday politics of social solidarity. renewal.org.uk/articles/all...

All together, now

03 Renewal 34.2_McNeill03 Renewal 34.2_McNeill.pdf89 KBdownload-circle Solving our solidarity crisis is imperative for social democracy. To do so, Labour must draw on its heritage of membership-bas...

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This Labour government has much to be proud of and much work still to do.

Free to read: @kirstymcneill.bsky.social on the "crisis of connection and solidarity", and why social democrats need to rebuild a democratic associational life: renewal.org.uk/articles/all...

Scots disagree about all sorts of questions. We don’t become less Scottish when we do.

Last night, we spoke about how to make social media social again, with: 👉 @kirstymcneill.bsky.social 👉 @avasantina.bsky.social 👉 Giles Derrington, TikTok 👉 @sofiahewson.bsky.social Watch back here 👇 youtu.be/vIUU6zyCWuc

From community to consumerism: What is social media for?

YouTube video by Institute for Public Policy Research

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The UK Government brought a roadshow to Edinburgh on Monday to help businesses who want to capture the EU market. The event was run in conjunction with Edinburgh Chamber of Conmerce and British Chambers of Commerce Lille and hopes are it will inspire more trade with our near neighbours.

Midlothian’s International Women’s Day was next level. Thanks to every award nominator, nominee and community shero. My heart could burst.

Eyes on the prize this International Women’s Day. We won’t let misogyny push us out the public square - we have too much work to do. In the Scotland on Sunday.

Sick of the “look over there” show? Only Scottish Labour can turn it off.

There will be survivors of sexual violence who listened to Any Questions. We will not let them down.

So many folk have been in touch about online safety.

Thanks to all the organisations helping us with our family support events.

Out in Oakley tonight with Scottish Labour candidiate for Dunfermline, Joe Long, and Scotland Office Minister, @kirstymcneill.bsky.social. The weather was rough and wild. The response from local people was warm and welcoming. Thanks to Kirsty for joining us.

Calling all gala day committees ⛏️ www.midlothianview.com/news/midloth...

Midlothian MP calls for Gala Days to be added to UNESCO Inventory - Midlothian View

The UK is currently establishing inventories of living heritage to celebrate Scotland's vibrant traditions and social practices.

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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland @kirstymcneill.bsky.social visited the site of the first Stolperstein in Scotland today just ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day. She remembered particularly Jane Hainjng who is commemorated by the small brass plaque

Things are changing for folk with newborns. ❤️👩‍🍼

37.8 MILLION pounds 🎉

🙌West Dunbartonshire has unlimited untapped potential and Labour has recognised that, allocating £60.9million for Glasgow & the West! 🏗️Thanks again to UK Minster for Scotland @kirstymcneill.bsky.social for visiting and seeing some of the incredible possibilities we have for this funding.

Some thoughts for advocates from my Policy Unstuck interview with @tomhashemi.bsky.social from Cast From Clay.

This is the difference a Labour government can make in a week.

Excellent interview with @kirstymcneill.bsky.social in the indispensable @policyunstuck.bsky.social newsletter: policyunstuck.castfromclay.co.uk/p/the-lived-... includes some thoughts about lived experience from the perspective of a policymaker.

🪞 The lived experience paradox

Kirsty McNeill MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, speaks to Tom Hashemi.

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If you were at @coopparty.party.coop conference and heard me talking about the need to #BackOurSocialClubs please do watch this 2 minute film and chip in. 💜 url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/vqnXCYW3GF...

All in.

#MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum project’s community artist Yvonne YWL studios is celebrating with @kirstymcneill.bsky.social the loan of her painting Pit Head (inspired by the Lady Victoria Colliery) from National Mining Museum Scotland to the Scotland Office. Brilliant news Yvonne.

This is what delivery looks like 🌹

💜 We belong to clubs but just as importantly they belong to us.

I have an essay in this new collection from @labourcid.bsky.social and the @thefabians.bsky.social. My argument in it is simple: there is strength in numbers. fabians.org.uk/publication/...

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