Care homes and other employers in Edinburgh West are raising serious concerns about migrant salary thresholds. I’ve secured a meeting with Treasury ministers to press the impact this is having on staff, services and the wider economy.

What people want to hear is how politicians plan to improve things.

My constituents in Edinburgh West and communities targeted by the Chinese government deserve to know that Ministers are taking security concerns around the new Chinese embassy seriously.

Too many female veterans miss out on essential support. We must do more to ensure women leaving the armed forces get the care and recognition they deserve.

I made it clear that I believe tax status should have no place in decisions over protecting or evacuating British Nationals from a crisis situation.

I called on the UK Government to make sure they support women and girls involved in the Epstein revelations by ensuring those with any information helpful to the authorities will pass it on.

Raising concerns about Trump’s illegal war and why the UK should not follow the US blindly. We should continue to defend British people and our sovereign bases with the ultimate goal of de-escalation.

On world animal free research day I am calling for the government to put more protections in place for animals

The shockwaves from the Mandelson affair and the revelation at PMQs have rocked the Labour Party and posed serious questions for the Government.

I have long championed more proportional voting systems. This weekend on Times Radio I discussed how proportional representation is key in ensuring everyone has a voice.

I hope she's right, that this is the Confederacy's last dying breath that we're experiencing. But it won't be true unless actual consequences occur. This is the reoccurring sin of this country, evil is never effectively punished.

#NEWS: The CHMP of @ema.europa.eu has issued a positive opinion for our medicine in #IPF and #PPF – a major milestone in the EU review process and a step forward for people living with these serious lung diseases. Learn more: go.boehringer.com/XxUd #LifeForward #PulmonaryFibrosis

Last week, one of the co-founders of the AI company Anthropic issued the most dire warning yet about where that technology could lead us. "The dual fights against authoritarianism and for humanity and the planet are the fights of our lifetime," says @GRITLaura.bsky.social: bit.ly/4k5S8uu

The Star Trek the Next Generation episode "The Neutral Zone" aired May 14, 1988. Full Post www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... #TodayInNerdHistory #May14 #StarTrek #TheNeutralZone #StarTrekTheNextGeneration #MarcAlaimo #AnthonyJames #LeonRippy #GracieHarrison #PeterMarkRichman #Episode #Tv

The Trump Administration is making a calculated, deliberate choice in sending pregnant migrants to a Texas detention center. Your signature is their voice. Sign the petition today. https://action.reproductivefreedomforall.org/a/protest-treatment-of-detained-pregnant-people?ms=bsk_advo_fdlg_202605

Shelter time, please stay safe everyone. No sleep tonight.

Yesterday, Christian Nationalist Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) said, "Look, January 6 is an issue that was made up in the first place...That was a staged thing from day one...there was a riot there but it was a self made riot by members who hate Trump. It was made up." h/t @acyn.bsky.social

Happy 53rd Birthday, Donell Jones 🎂🎉🥳🎊 He did his thing on this Stevie Wonder cover 🔥

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Fernando Mendoza sat down with SI at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere to break down the making of the Raiders’ Step Brothers-inspired schedule release. Original post

2dayz;”Wait 4 It, Wait 4 It, Wait 4….Bammmm!!” Watch to the very end!! 🤔🤷‍♀️😵👌👍👀😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 💜🤷‍♀️💀☠️ #funnymemes ##thathadtohurt #weeeeeee #brokecomedian #waitforitwaitforbammm

Greenland will not go down without a fight. Go fuck yourself Donald Trump!

Aerial view of this Waymo lot, sectioned off in the Austin American-Statesman parking lot, 305 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX OP: reddit.CDpov

🎥 EDGE VIZ (tracking data): Cale Makar scores for the Colorado Avalanche on a wrist shot (14:12 remaining in the the 2nd period). #GoAvsGo

THAT'S HOW THEY WILL FORGE VIDEOS OF AMADEU'S FORGED CONFESSIONS, BUT ALSO VIDEOS OF SMOKING AND DRINKING

ABS overturned in #Reds at #Mets (Bot 1). Cincinnati Reds challenged the ball call on Chase Burns' pitch to Juan Soto. Ball -> Called Strike. HP: Emil Jimenez | Upheld 69.7% (23/33). Later: Juan Soto strikes out swinging.

"To me there's no chance he stays at Milan without #UCL football." @IFTVMarco, @Bonetti and @TMeola1 on the future of Luka Modrić at Milan 🇭🇷

Braun Strowman Just Broke the Game With This Move #Wrestling #Doghouse ⚡️ Witness an intense "wwe match" where a skilled "wrestler" faces a tough opponent, showcasing the raw athleticism of "wrestling". This video captures thrilling "wwe highlights"

The West Wing S07E10 - Running Mates Clip number 0027 #TheWestWing

This was a really awesome stream, it was cool to hear Ed Neumeier's insight on both the movie and the game, and it was especially cool to be able to ask him about the themes of the book in relation to the movie, and if they still shared some universality today.

Long COVID Awareness Day in Vancouver, Canada @cancovidsoc Visit longcovidtheanswers.com

Die Geisteskranken Teil 12 Ob ihn ein Tritt in die Eier helfen würde sein Geschlecht festzustellen ?

🤐 I'm a better man than I was so, we listen, we collect data, AND THEN WE JUDGE! 🤣

Jeopardy is Homers fav show & these 3 have been noisy all day as it poured inches... Have chew get silence😉🤭🥰

Today, South Carolinians, Americans, and voters worldwide showed up to a historic No Kings Day. With reports estimating that over 8 million people turned out nationwide, this was one of the largest protest days in our country’s history. We the People are ready to see change.

Yes we thought you might be able to watch on the plane. Well tomorrow is going to be big - argh I don't think I can take it. 🤣😂

USA responsible for Israel’s actions. #uspoli

“The DGA report starts w/ a lot of talk about the importance of evidence. One part I don’t like, they didn’t follow any of that.” @drpeterlurie.bsky.social #CFAFPC #FoodPolicy

Friday & it’s pay day. The spirit of Tokyo toni is in me.

Selon Europe 1 : les militants écologistes qui s'opposent à l’élevage intensif de saumons en Gironde ne se soucieraient pas de la souveraineté alimentaire de la France.

#10 BETWEEN THE LINES 1977. Chronicles the ups and downs of a Boston alternative radio station, so earnest and self-aware it smarts. Jeff Goldblum's first substantive role. Underwatched and under-appreciated.

Flash Fanart Druck Mit Farbwechsel Test https://www.pixeledi.eu/freebies?link=287 Flash Fanart entdeckt und direkt mit mehreren Farbwechseln gedruckt. #3ddruck #fanart #flash

It's almost time for #WWEClash in Italy! 🇮🇹 Coverage begins THIS SUNDAY at 12pm ET/9am PT on @espn with the Countdown to Clash in Italy, and then the FIRST HOUR of the Clash in Italy PLE will be airing on ESPN!

Big ideas are better shared! Save with a group subscription, available now on substack. #biology #scicomm #evolution #podcast

C’est quoi l’horizon des évènements d’un trou noir ? C’est la frontière qui protège le reste de l'Univers de ce qui se trouve dans le trou noir. Rien de ce qui se trouve à l’intérieur de l’horizon ne peut atteindre l’extérieur. Salukes #science #physique #profbucella #lasciencepeuttout

Scenes from today's Hike. Happy New Year folks.

Dennis @nasimbenelkour.bsky.social Video Game: Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn Year: 2025 Along with Nasim Benelkour, the voice cast for hannahontrek's mystery adventure/puzzle game include Thomas Parter, Jamil Burger, @megmartinezactor.bsky.social, and @rooryder.com #AlexHill

It doesn’t matter if the rain is pouring down, Colma Indivisible will still show up, because we BEElieve in standing up for our neighbors! #Resist #TeslaTakedown #MuskMustFall #Colma #California #ICEOut #StopICE #ICEOutForGood #NoKings #Indivisible @maddow.bsky.social

La NMPA de China aprueba la comercialización de Ganagliflozin Proline Tablets 📩 info@dengyuemed.com 🔗https://dengyuepharma.com #NMPA #ChinaDrugApproval #GanagliflozinProline #SGLT2Inhibitor #Type2Diabetes #InnovativeDrug #PharmaceuticalNews

The fifth episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is out tomorrow, the 17th of March on all major podcasting platforms. Host: Tasneem Essop Guests: @thokozanicb.bsky.social, Researcher, PARI Waseem Holland, Researcher, PARI

Post a FFXIV meme made by you (yes this was me 😂)

How can we develop guidelines and trainings for heat pump installers? SKILLSAFE-EU wants to develop a guideline to help manufacturers and installers design, store, transport, install and dispose heat pumps containing R290 (Propane) refrigerant for residential applications. 🔗 ehpa.org/projects-hub/

Tomorrow we Pride! Fifty-one years later the events that took place at The Stonewall Inn are still relevant. Pride is about more than being able to love who you desire openly. It is also about being able to freely express yourself&be safe while doing so. #StonewallUprising #RememberStonewall

The sounds of your first summer evening, when Russia is your neighbour : ⚠️loud siren

A scandal around presumptive Democratic nominee Graham Platner is complicating Democrats' narrow path to flipping the Senate in a crucial race in Maine against Sen. Susan Collins. Dana Bash explains what she notices about Democrats' maneuvering around Platner's controversy. https://cnn.it/4dJ2dw3

WEDNESDAY FASTCAST: Georgia's gas tax exemption ended last night, meaning higher gas prices - that and more in your Wednesday FastCast - Your news in a minute.

Cruise missiles arriving in Kyiv: possible shoot down of one near us in western Kyiv.

It’s infuriating. The mayor’s dishonesty isn’t just a disappointment; it’s a betrayal of the public trust that we’re supposed to be able to count on. When those in power treat the truth as optional, it undermines the entire democratic process. Thank you for refusing to be silent about it.