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Here are a few of the constituency campaigns I've undertaken since being elected in 2024. I’ve spoken out on the ferry crisis in Uist and continue pressing for compensation for island businesses: MP in plea for Barra public services support I have co-ordinated meetings on the lack of school and hospital building programme in Barra, and took Scottish Labours’ Jackie Baillie to the islands to hear directly about health concerns. I’ve successfully lobbied to ensure Coastguard h

In December 2024 I was privileged to represent a constituent in Parliament during the debate on compensation for LGBT veterans who were drummed out of the Armed Forces until 2000. You can see my contribution here: [LGBT Veterans: Etherton Review - Hansard - UK Parliament]

Over 150 jobs and apprenticeships at the Arnish fabrication yard were secured in December 2024 when the UK Labour government negotiated the takeover of Harland & Wolff by Navantia. Jonathan Reynolds MP, the UK Trade Secretary, visited the site with me during the election campaign. Having a Labour MP connected directly to a Labour Minister made a huge difference to the outcome. Read more here: Spanish shipbuilder Navantia completes Arnish yard takeover and on my Facebook, here