Today I welcomed the UK Government's recent announcement of £50million for defence growth in Scotland, with plans to build defence technical colleges in the West & East. This will create good, well-paid jobs for my West Dunbartonshire constituents and for people across Scotland.

At today's Scottish Affairs Committee meeting on GB energy & the net zero transition, I asked when my constituents of West Dunbartonshire & people across Scotland will see the benefit of UK Labour Government investment in energy infrastructure materialise into lower energy bills.

🎙️Absolutely brilliant visit with the team at @lomondradio.bsky.social to congratulate them on securing £19,560 of UK Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! Lomond Radio have built something incredibly unique to West Dunbartonshire and I'm delighted this will help them to upgrade their equipment.

📍Great to get out and about in the constituency last week while Parliament was in recess! 👇Take a look at some of what I did - including various meetings, and my street surgery in Old Kilpatrick.

At yesterday’s Scottish Affairs Committee meeting, I asked how Scottish Colleges can be expected to meet the demands of industry when they’ve received a 20% reduction in funding from Scottish Government in the last 5 years, with a 27% reduction in staff, the lowest staff count ever.

West Dunbartonshire is among the UK’s worst hotspots for asbestos-related cancer deaths from exposure at work, with 340+ deaths since 1980. I led a debate last night on asbestos-related cancer, calling for reform of the 2006 Compensation Act to include non-mesothelioma cases.

At last night's Westminster Hall debate on type 1 diabetes testing for children, I spoke about the need for early testing to prevent emergency diagnoses, commending the work of Diabetes Scotland in their efforts to improve diabetes testing & screening in Scotland.

West College Scotland Clydebank continues to face relentless cuts from the SNP Scottish Government, impacting local students' further study options. I asked how we can work with Government colleagues to ensure Scottish colleges once again become engines of growth & opportunity.

After Rory McIlroy's historic back to back Masters win at the weekend, I requested a debate on the future of golf in the UK to discuss how we can ensure our courses, clubs & community facilities like Dalmuir Golf Course are secure to allow the next generation of talent to shine.

🥃The Scotch Whisky industry supports thousands of local jobs in West Dunbartonshire. I highlighted how the Scotch Whisky Association has described the import tariff cuts following the UK Labour Government's trade deal with India as 'transformational' - a massive win for Scotland's economy.

Malefor @markhamillofficial.bsky.social Video Game: The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon Year: 2008 While this Spyro game didn't quite break new ground, it was noted for its star-studded voice cast. Along with Mark Hamill, the cast included Elijah Wood, Christina Ricci, and Gary Oldman. #Spyro

#IORnews 👏 Arianna Baggiolini, Group Leader of the IOR Stem Cells and Cancer Laboratory, has been awarded the prestigious Young Investigator Grant from the Helmut Horten Foundation. Read the news: ior.usi.ch/events-news/...

New Hydration Must-Have Checking in with the most aesthetic tumbler yet. 🍒 The Coquette Cherry 40oz is everything. Leakproof, insulated, and fits in the car. The bow boot is the perfect touch. #TrendPikz #BlueskySocial #AestheticCup #Hydration

The federal government is LYING TO YOU, believe your own eyes! Video proves Alex Pretti acted within his constitutional rights. 2nd Amendment defenders WHERE ARE YOU? Open carry is legal in Minnesota. AFTER they removed the gun, they shot him 10 TIMES, but want to use it as justification for MURDER!

Ya think? #helluvaboss #meme

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Sunday therapy drop:. A drawing I made during my darkest week. I almost didn't finish it. But spite is renewable energy actually a powerful motivator. 🔴 afrophilia-x.shop

The Buffy the Vampire Reboot has been cancelled, but was it because of some bad blood on set? Senior Director of Strategy @karinjr.bsky.social explains more on the Media Club with @mattdeegan.com Listen and watch now: 📺 https://youtu.be/A8fXjqWofwg 🔈 https://podfollow.com/themediaclub #Podcast

#ESAΦ-lab processes raw satellite data directly onboard — skipping ground-based delays – to detect #wildfires in near real time using energy-efficient VPUs. Faster alerts, faster action. sentinels.copernicus.eu/web/success-... #SentinelOnline #EarthObservation #Sentinel2 #AI #EmergencyResponse

Local councillors are the bedrock of our communities, local voices tackling local issues. Waseem Zaffar was one of the best, a tireless advocate for constituents, taken far too soon. A huge loss to Birmingham. I called for a debate to honour the work of councillors like Waseem.

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During a demonstration condemning the civilian death toll, activist groups in the Italian city of Naples carried an 82-foot symbolic banner. The display bore the names of 18,457 Palestinian children who lost their lives in Gaza since the war began.

Mortality is inevitable... but who's going first? This week on the Mega64 Podcast, the crew makes their predictions on who's most likely to meet their untimely end before everyone else. youtu.be/kczxWmNePwI?...

🦍 Harambe Forever • 3D files ➡️ Download 3D print model: cults3d.com/:4445055 💡 Designed by SpicyPlastic

Episode preview here. We take a deep dive into why many men are feeling lost, why some are turning to Christianity for answers, and the benefits & dangers that can follow depending on the messages they receive. Great insights from Richard Reeves, @drmoore.bsky.social & Rasool Berry @aibm.bsky.social

Even #JoshSimonsMP the present 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳 chap for 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱, thinks his Party's strategy is 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘺! #MakerfieldByElection #LabourLeadershipContest #Starmageddon #KeirStarmer #UKLabour #GetStarmerOut

Minnesota is pressing forward to build a carbon neutral, equitable & resilient future. Last month, @governorwalz.mn.gov’s administration released its 2026 Climate Action Framework, laying out 400+ actions to mitigate the effects of a warmer, less predictable climate.

PM Carney: “Separation is not a free option.” Using Brexit as an example, he warns against the dangerous illusion that voting for separation is just a negotiation tactic — because people may end up with consequences they never intended or expected. 🎥 Credit CPAC Live ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️

#MonsterHunterWilds Alma. Alma, are you okay? (Voices in the background are from a stream I was spectating.)

We need more of this. More hands reaching out. More quiet acts of solidarity. More people believing in each other’s potential instead of tearing each other down.

The Dovestone Quartet open our new season of Sunday Concerts with Debussy’s only string quartet in a pre-concert recital. The evening continues with the award-winning Isla Quartet performing music by Purcell, Haydn and Beethoven. 📅 Sept 14, 2025 | From 5.30PM 🎟️ Book now: https://loom.ly/bCmbZiI

Las mujeres jamás lo entenderán.

So ein wetterfestes Häuschen hat schon seine Vorteile. 🌰🌰🐿️😍 #squirrels #balkonhörnchen #eichhörnchen

The LATE GREAT Paul Gladney, (August 4, 1941 – May 19, 2021), better known by the stage name Paul Mooney!

#ICMPDCareers 📢 Discover all new job opportunities at ICMPD and take the next step in your professional journey. 🔗 Discover open positions and apply at: careers.icmpd.org

It's #HIW26. Reminding us of the importance of trustworthy health information. #winterhealth is the theme and here’s our #winterillness fact sheet which includes how long symptoms usually last, supporting #healthliteracy and #selfcare. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @adewilliams.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social

Iran strikes US base as truce deal hangs by a thre Headlines we drew from: US and Iran "very close" to a deal but "not there yet," Vance says; both sides… #BreakingBricks #YakYak #GeopoliticalThriller #MiddleEast #BobBrikko #ShortFilm #AIMovie #WorldNews #Storytelling #Trump #Netanyahu #Khamenei

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by local politics, this is for you. Join us and MAD Voters on May 12th for a night of community and civics. We’re breaking down the barriers to advocacy so you can show up for your neighbors with confidence. See you at 2Toms! Register: mbl.fyi/mu

The obtaining of transcripts from family courts can be the difference between justice and injustice, and long delays are pushing people into financial hardship. I'm glad to hear the government is working on it but I will keep pushing Ministers to ensure change is achieved as fast as possible.

Why so many failings in the Noah Donoghue case? Ignoring basic cell phone data is a very basic mistake. #JusticeForNoah #PSNI #Ireland #MothNews

Collectibles & Videogames Part 324 3D Dot Game Heroes (PlayStation 3, 2010) EXG Pro PlayStation Ikon Controller Holder (2022) #fyp #POV #Gaming #Collectibles #GamingRoom #Sony #PlayStation #3DDotGameHeroes #Samsung #Divoom #Paladone

💥🏀Why Antman 🐜 was ejected in Timberwolves vs Nuggets on Christmas ▶️🚪#timberwolves #nuggets #anthonyedwards #jokic #nba

Joseph Marco looking sharp at the 'My Husband Is A Mafia Boss' Mid-Season Presscon! He completely commands the screen as Ezekiel "Zeke" Roswell—the young, cold, and ruthless billionaire CEO who rules the underground mafia world. #VivaOne #MyHusbandlsAMafiaBoss #MHIAMBMidSeasonPresscon

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Took this time-lapse of a huge thunderstorm over Rotherham. The only trouble is that it’s heading to Doncaster, not Sheffield

The Unforgotten: Run To Tahoma Sound clip video of motorcycle escorts stretching all the way across the span of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington. Nearly 300 motorcycles escorted the remains of Veterans, taking nearly 7 minutes for the procession to cross. An awesome show of respect!🏍️

Martin Oetting über die UN-Expertenkommission, die auf Anfrage von Mitgliedsstaaten einen Report "Beyond GDP" erarbeitet hat, wie Wohlstand menschenfreundlich gemessen werden kann und sollte, da das BIP in vielerlei Hinsicht kein guter Indikator ist. Hier zum Bericht: www.un.org/en/beyondGDP

Richtig. Es ist meine Meinung, dass #Merz wohl ein Narzisst mit wenig logischem Verständnis ist, stattdessen ein sehr berechenbarer Rechtsanwalt. Merkt man immer wieder. Gleiches Muster. Und sich selbst nur abfällig gegenüber anderen Menschen äußern. Ganz großes Kino. #Diskriminierung sehe ich da.

Not they shootin up 1600 Pennsylvania Ave!

Miners, fishermen and construction workers all have this in common.

“I’d like to live a happy life,” a Black trans woman declares in this hopeful documentary portrait of her life. Director Nikolai Ursin’s - Behind Every Good Man (c. 1967) provides a glimpse into the life of an African-American #trans woman. 🏳️‍⚧️🖤🏳️‍🌈

LESS NOISE. MORE CONTENT GOD AND THE BRAIN Full Interview Coming Soon

War forges legends. The official trailer for Man of War has arrived, starring LaMonica Garrett in a gripping story where courage, sacrifice, and survival are put to the ultimate test. Available on Digital July 3. #ManOfWar #MovieNews #Trailer

DJ Ray's MOD-POP MONDAY Monday May 25th, 2026 "Earrings" by Malcolm Todd Full Song: youtu.be/a4tdS3IB294?... @djraysmusic.com

Super-Soul Sundays: "Leather Edition" **sadly, I learned this lesson the hard way. But I survived.

SOUTHCOM blew up another boat in the Pacific, but this time the video is zoomed out so far you can't make out anything, other than the boat was moving. Previous to this one, it was in color, and the boat wasn't moving at all. Those are usually fishermen that they kill. #SOUTHCOM #WarCrime 1/2

Scientists cut HIV out of immune cells using CRISPR. And the cells stayed HIV-free even after re-exposure.

Ich würde ihm doch mal raten aus dem Fenster zu schauen, vielleicht überdenkt er das "Jahrzehnte" nochmal. 😆 Russland erwarten mehrere Jahrzehnte Krieg - erklärte Professor am MGIMO und Oberst des SVR, Andrej Bezrukow, auf dem Petersburger Internationalen Wirtschaftsforum. t.me/belarusian_s...