It’s an honour to return to the Scottish Parliament as a Scottish Labour and Scottish Co-operative Party MSP for Glasgow. I will work hard to represent the region and fight for a fairer future for all the people and communities who make Glasgow and South Lanarkshire so special.

A water line leak this week in El Reno, Oklahoma, which has cost residents more than three million gallons of water, has been traced to a data center, according to local reports.

In my Sunday Mail columm today, I make the case for a moratorium on new hyper-scale data centres in Scotland . I worry that our governments have become too unquestioning in the rush to attract investment. Anyone asking fair questions risks being labelled anti-technology, anti-growth or a NIMBY.

Today the first ever Scottish Borders Pride 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 is happening in Galashiels. Huge kudos to the organisers who have put in a massive amount of work with a focus on accessibility and community engagement. And the sun is shining 🌤️! Visibility for LGBT+ people has never been more important. Happy pride!

At this time of year, many of our seabird visitors are heading back out to sea. Including puffins, which by mid-August head out to bob on the open North Atlantic & North Sea. It’s always a joy to have visiting migrating birds, reminding us of how precious our world is and the need to protect it. 🌍🌊

1/7 While I’m naturally disappointed that, despite the tremendous support Monica received from members, cllrs, CLPs and affiliates across the country, her vision and ideas will not now be put before members in the final ballot, I remain immensely proud to have supported her campaign.

Monica Lennon@monicalennon.bsky.social · 3w ago

Thank you to everyone who nominated me, volunteered and cheered me on. We didn’t make the ballot today but your voices still matter. Until we see meaningful and radical change, Scottish Labour remains stuck in the past. We are not listening to all of our members, the wider movement that…

Thank you to everyone who nominated me, volunteered and cheered me on. We didn’t make the ballot today but your voices still matter. Until we see meaningful and radical change, Scottish Labour remains stuck in the past. We are not listening to all of our members, the wider movement that…

Labour women today stand on the shoulders of sisters who fought hard for gender equality in our parliaments, councils and party structures. I’m one of many women who benefited from all-women shortlists. I will never pull the ladder up on my sisters and I won’t let those who seek to divide us win.

Only one in eleven major summer festivals analysed by The Ferret has a 50/50 gender split, with representation across all festivals declining at headline level. theferret.scot/scotlands-music-festivals-headliners-male

The Orkney Labour branch has nominated Monica Lennon (MSP for Glasgow) for the upcoming Scottish Labour leadership election.

disabled people have been scapegoated for austerity for way too long and it's exhausting. good to see the "burden" narrative being called out directly instead of danced around

Monica Lennon@monicalennon.bsky.social · 3w ago

Disabled people have been failed by austerity and a narrative that portrays them as a burden on the state. I’m proud to be backed by Disability Labour. I will always defend the rights of disabled people in our country and make our party more inclusive so that everyone feels valued and supported.

It’s the final weekend of the Scottish Labour leadership nomination process. I’m grateful to members, colleagues, trade unions, affiliates and CLPs who have nominated me. 🌹 We are campaigning to make Scottish Labour a proudly democratic socialist party, fit for modern Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Thank you to Falkirk East and Linlithgow CLP for backing me for Scottish Labour leader.

Monica will bring values-driven leadership to Scottish Labour. We hope to see a real contest and debate about Scottish Labour's future.

Scottish members are clear that this leadership election must act as a circuit-breaker for Scottish Labour.

After consultation with our Scottish members, Mainstream is proud to endorse @monicalennon.bsky.social to be the next Leader of Scottish Labour. 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Proud to support my friend and colleague @monicalennon.bsky.social for the Scottish Labour leadership. It’s vital our members get a wide choice of candidates in this crucial election for the future of our party here in Scotland

Monica Lennon: ‘I want a proper fair fight for Scottish Labour leadership… or members will feel squeezed out and silenced’

Monica Lennon: ‘I want a proper fair fight for Scottish Labour leadership… or members will feel squeezed out and silenced’

In the first in a series of Sunday Post interviews with Scottish Labour leadership hopefuls, we speak to Monica Lennon on boys’ club politics, health inequality and her fight for the party’s future

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I am honoured to have been endorsed by UNISON Scotland Labour Link for Scottish Labour Leader. I will always stand up for public services. The leadership I offer is visionary and values-led. I am here to build our movement up, working with trade unions and communities every single day. 💜 🌹

UNISON Scotland Labour Link@unisonlabourlinksc.bsky.social · last mo.

UNISON Scotland Labour Link has endorsed Monica Lennon for Scottish Labour Leader. Scotland needs a leader who will stand up for public services, oppose cuts and fight for the investment our NHS, social care and councils urgently need 💜🌹

After bruising results in May Scottish Labour will soon elect a new Leader🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌹 @thefabians.bsky.social will publish a piece from each candidate, on how they plan to rebuild, and take on the SNP. First up is @monicalennon.bsky.social setting out why she has the vision, courage and empathy to lead.

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"I will ensure policy and strategy is developed alongside our members and councillors" To reconnect with communities, Scottish Labour must build a movement rooted in democratic socialism, writes @monicalennon.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/a-new-direct...

I am backing Monica Lennon to be the next leader of Scottish Labour and I am calling on MSPs, MPs & Affiliates to makes sure she is on the ballot! Sign the open letter here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/we...

I am Backing Monica, She deserves to be on the ballot!

I'm backing Monica Lennon to be the next leader of Scottish Labour! For Scotland, For Labour, For Us. I am calling on MSPs, MPs & Affiliates to makes sure she is on the ballot! Sign the open lette...

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Monica Lennon for Scottish Labour leader! Now is the time for Scottish Labour to do something different because continuity will simply not cut it, argues Brian Leishman MP. A radical change in political direction is required if we are to once again win the trust of working-class communities up and…

Monica Lennon for Scottish Labour leader!

Now is the time for Scottish Labour to do something different because continuity will simply not cut it, argues Brian Leishman MP. A radical change in political direction is required if we are to once again win the trust of working-class communities up and down the country. That is why I have nominated Monica Lennon in this leadership race. She has a proven track record, delivering positive change from opposition in Holyrood. It was her conviction and determination which led to Scotland becoming the first country in the world with universal free access to period products.

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"I will ensure policy and strategy is developed alongside our members and councillors" To reconnect with communities, Scottish Labour must build a movement rooted in democratic socialism, writes @monicalennon.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/a-new-direct...

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“I’ll continue to focus on my #Ecocide Bill when I return to Parliament” Monica Lennon discusses her record as an MSP for The Scotsman, including championing #Scotland's #EcocideLaw bill. Read here: www.scotsman.com/new... #StopEcocide

Hours without a toilet break. Unsafe, dirty, inaccessible facilities. No access to sanitary products. From periods to childbirth to menopause, the rail industry is failing women train drivers. By not improving toilet access they're placing barriers in front of women who may wish to join the grade.

Really looking forward to having @monicalennon.bsky.social back at Holyrood. She is a lovely person there for noble reasons, yet honest, realistic, pragmatic. This is a refreshing listen: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

Monica Lennon on replacing Anas Sarwar

Podcast Episode · Scotcast · 24 July · 27min

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Andy Burnham will be appointed as Prime Minister today. In my Sunday Mail column yesterday: Andy Burnham's first test starts in Scotland

Andy Burnham is not a "messiah" and Scottish Labour needs "more control over its own destiny" if it is to recover from its latest election defeat, says former MSP Monica Lennon.

Andy Burnham not a 'messiah' for Scottish Labour as party needs 'more control'

Monica Lennon, who lost her seat at last month's Holyrood election, has previously called for Scottish Labour to break away from the UK party.

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🗞️ My reflections from the doorsteps of Makerfield with Team @andyburnhamgm.bsky.social ahead of Thursday’s knife-edge by-election. 🗳️ Catch my full piece (plus those big World Cup dreams!) in today's Sunday Mail. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽️ 🙌 Always the optimist. 😉 Fuelled by strong coffee today! ☕️