Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹

The House of Commons Library has provided me with a map of my constituency. 😍

This is maybe a useful time to re-state the feed rules:
1⃣ This feed is getting big, so I can't read all messages directed to me, any casework should be emailed: scott.arthur.mp@parliament.uk
2⃣ I don't mind people disagreeing with me (it is healthy), but I'm getting fed-up blocking rude people (mostly men and fake accounts!) from this feed. The feed now has over 8,300 followers - incredible! Most, however, don't come here to be trolled!
3⃣ I will also be blocking people who use this feed to campaign against me (mostly by spamming posts, being abusive or posting off-topic.)

Promoted by Stephen Jenkinson on belhalf of Scott Arthur at 78 Buccleuch, Edinburgh, EH8 9NH.

My Rare Cancers Bill is gaining strong cross-party support, with backing from both government and opposition parties in the Commons and the Lords.

Key organizations like H/Advisors Cicero, Cancer52, Brain Tumour Charity, Brain Tumour Research, and Pancreatic Cancer UK have all urged MPs and peers to help ensure its passage, so we can boost research and clinical trials for rare cancers.

Today, we debated less survivable cancers, and it was fantastic to see MPs from across the political spectrum voicing their support for my Bill ahead of its second reading in the Lords next Friday.

The Bill aims to:
✅ Establish a government lead for rare cancers
✅ Improve access to clinical trials
✅ Review drug regulations
Its progress through the Lords will require continued cross-party backing at this crucial stage.

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has supported the Bill so far, especially my office team and Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay. This truly has been a team effort!

University Cuts - Unions are balloting on strike action at Heriot-Watt and 3 other universities in Scotland, after senior management at all four universities said they couldn't rule out compulsory redundancies in response to Scottish Government cuts.

See - uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/staff-fou…

If you missed it, you can download my 2025 report here:
drscottarthur.scot/2025/12/31/dow…

I also have a video version:
youtu.be/QDl3sZ1ccRI

💼 Want to join the team?
We have a vacancy for someone passionate about making Edinburgh South West an even better place to work, live, and raise a family: w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.asp…

Best wishes for 2026!

🚦 Have your say on Kingsknowe Level Crossing! 🚦

Many of you have shared concerns about delays at the crossing and the impact on daily life. Some have suggested a pedestrian bridge could improve safety and keep our community moving.

👉 Your voice matters! I’ve launched a quick 60-second survey to hear your experiences and ideas. Whether you use the crossing every day, occasionally, or not at all, your feedback will help shape my discussions with Network Rail and ensure I can advocate effectively for our community.

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Let’s work together to make Kingsknowe safer and more efficient!