Richard Baker MP

I was privileged to lay a wreath at the Remembrance ceremony at Glenrothes this morning. Wreaths were presented by organisations across our community, including local schools and cadet groups, bringing us together to commemorate the importance and power of remembrance.

Excellent opinion piece by Rhea Wolfson of the fantastic potential of the Methil yard in my constituency with the UK Government’s announcement that the new dry docks for Faslane will be built in the UK. The skilled workforce at Methil is ideally placed to take on this work.

Support announced by the Chancellor today giving people breathing space on energy bills is really important for Glenrothes and Mid Fife. I’m calling on the Scottish Government to pass on the £100 energy payment to the thousands of households in my constituency who should benefit.

Grey skies but hopeful spirits as @D_G_Alexander and I welcomed @LukePollard to the Methil yard. We heard about the investment in staff, apprenticeships and facilities since @Navantia_UK took on the yard, and the opportunities for further expansion with Programme Euston.

Brilliant speech by @andyburnham today in Motherwell and I was delighted both @FifeGingerbread and @Navantia_UK were invited to be in the audience. In different ways these organisations are leaders in creating the opportunities for employment Andy spoke about so powerfully.