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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 11h

🏫 Giving young people the confidence and knowledge to make their voices heard is key to strengthening our democratic future.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 21h

We can’t carry on as we are. Politics-as-usual has taken Britain backwards, and more of the same isn’t good enough.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Could Broxburn benefit from a banking hub? I want to hear from you. We’ve had a really positive response to the idea so far, and on Sunday 4 October I’m holding a local listening event to hear directly from residents, businesses and community organisations.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🤖 Young people across the Livingston constituency should have the chance to develop the skills that will shape their future. Coding and STEM are about much more than technical knowledge. They develop confidence, creativity and problem-solving skills, while opening up routes into future jobs.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Your Community. Your Voice. Your Pride In Place. The Blackburn, Fauldhouse and Whitburn Pride In Place programme is bringing up to £20 million of investment over the next 10 years to our communities and local people should be at the heart of deciding how that investment is used.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Labour is backing British shipbuilding. ✅ New floating docks in Scotland for the Royal Navy built in Britain ✅ New marine research vessel built in a British shipyard ✅Supporting jobs, growth and national security A new age of industrialisation, backing British workers in every postcode. 🇬🇧

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Labour shipbuilding announcement 'massive boost

New £115 million research ship to be built in UK

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Could Broxburn benefit from a banking hub? Have your say. I’m campaigning for improved banking and cash access in Broxburn and want to hear from as many local residents and businesses as possible about their experiences.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If we want more young people to see public service as something for them, we need to give them the chance to experience it first-hand. That’s why I set up my Robin Cook Internship: to give a young person in the Livingston constituency a paid opportunity to gain real experience of public service.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🥙 Behind the scenes at Zeeshan Tandoori in Pumpherston. Backing businesses, creating good jobs and strengthening our main streets are all part of growing the economy in the Livingston constituency.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🏭 Manufacturing matters to the Livingston constituency. It means skilled jobs, successful businesses and investment in the technologies and industries that will shape our economy for decades to come.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🏫 Inspiring the next generation to take an active interest in public life is essential to building a stronger and more representative democracy.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Road conditions, speeding and the proposed Auchinoon Energy Park were among the issues raised when I was out speaking to residents in Murieston.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A Goal for Grassroots Football ⚽ This UEFA Grassroots Football Week, we’re celebrating the people and clubs at the heart of football across Livingston constituency. Beyond the pitch, local football boosts wellbeing, builds confidence, keeps us active and brings communities together.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🌶️ My takeaway from Eliburn is that Zaika is well worth a visit. After finishing up a street surgery, I popped into Zaika to grab some chicken pakora and catch up with the hard-working staff behind the counter.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🤝 Time to Grieve: New Rights for Every Family Families and expecting parents across the Livingston constituency deserve basic legal protection when facing family bereavement or pregnancy loss.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Six Higher As. Five A1s. One very busy day in the life of an MP! Congratulations to Aaron Watson from Broxburn Academy, who was named this year’s S5 Dux after achieving six Higher As, including five A1s and one A2.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🎆 Fireworks in your neighbourhood? With your help and feedback last year I have pushed the case for tighter fireworks restrictions. Now the UK Labour Government is running a fireworks consultation, and I want to make sure your voice is heard.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🌍️ Building strong international partnerships is vital to unlocking economic opportunities for our communities and local businesses across the Livingston Constituency.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

1,133 people died from drug use in Scotland last year. That is 116 more deaths than the year before. 📈 Behind that figure are families grieving, communities dealing with the consequences of addiction and lives cut tragically short.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Auchinoon Energy Park: I’m listening, asking questions and making sure local voices are heard I visited the proposed Auchinoon Energy Park site this week to see the area for myself and speak directly with the developers about the proposals.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📢 Warm Home Discount Scheme 2026/27 applications are now open for @ScottishGas Customers across the Livingston Constituency! Eligible households could receive a one-off £150 payment towards electricity bills. Pensioners on pension Credit receive this automatically. Apply before 31 March 2027.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

When was the last time you had your eyes checked? With National Eye Health Week underway, I visited Specsavers in Livingston to learn more about the importance of regular eye checks and the support available to people experiencing changes to their vision.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Out on the campaign trail in Holborn and St Pancras today supporting Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali ahead of the by-election on 8 October. There’s no substitute for getting out on the doorstep, speaking to residents and listening to what matters to them.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Democracy is strongest when young people understand not only how political decisions are made, but also how they can play a role in shaping them.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Congratulations to @MichaelMarra on becoming @ScottishLabour leader. I’m looking forward to working with you to continue holding the SNP Scottish Government to account and delivering change for the Livingston constituency and West Lothian. 🌹

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

💷 Should Broxburn have a banking hub? Broxburn currently has no bank, and while the way we use cash and banking services is changing, access to them remains important for many people.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Residents in Murieston have raised two clear concerns with me: speeding on Murieston Road and the poor condition of the road after repeated works for new developments. I’ll be raising both with West Lothian Council.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Working out the best ways to keep our young people active, healthy, and safe online! 💪🎒 Almost 9 in 10 parents worry about their children’s inactivity outside of the classroom.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🌍📱 While the online world offers children fantastic opportunities to learn, connect, and explore, it can also present potential risks.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Physical activity plays an important role in keeping people healthy, building confidence, and bringing communities together. September 16th marked National Fitness Day, which highlights the importance of being active and leading healthier lifestyles.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This UK Labour Government is committed to investing in communities across Scotland. We have secured: 🏭 £120 million investment to support the future of the Grangemouth industrial site

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you’re dealing with a difficult issue, my next constituency advice surgery will be held on Friday 2nd October between 12:00pm and 12:45pm at my office in Craigsfarm Community Development Hub.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Keeping manufacturing and engineering expertise here in the Livingston constituency, is a priority of this UK Labour Government.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Andy Burnham wants to change how our country works. That means problem solving over point scoring. Shifting power out of Westminster and into our communities. Delivering good growth and opportunity in every postcode. And making government work for ordinary people again.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Young people have an important role to play in our democracy, and it’s vital that they have the opportunity to understand how Parliament works, engage with their elected representatives and make their voices heard.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It’s time to come clean, Nigel. 💷 Nigel Farage took £72 million from two crypto billionaires while plotting £80 billion in public spending cuts.✂️ Nigel Farage claims he cares about working people, but the truth is Reform UK is not on your side.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The Livingston constituency is receiving a funding boost as the UK Labour Government puts power back into the hands of local people. 💷🤝 The UK Labour Government has announced £14,095,909 released this month for West Lothian from the £140 million Local Growth Fund.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🚨 Today, 13th September, is World Sepsis Day. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency triggered when the body's immune system goes into overdrive in response to an infection. It can strike anyone at any time and progress dangerously in a matter of hours.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What about our pubs here in West Lothian? With a new 20% business-rates cut announced for pubs in England by Andy Burnham, I explain why the decision here in Scotland now rests with the SNP Scottish Government. 👇

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

☀️ What is summer like as a Robin Cook Intern? A tour of Parliament, a visit to Downing Street, a front-row seat at PMQs - and even meeting Larry the Cat.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Happy Rosh Hashanah to all celebrating in the Livingston Constituency. Shana Tova!

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

My weekly street surgery took the team and me to Loganlea in Addiewell, where the top issues raised with us were unacceptable NHS waiting times and the state of Scotland’s roads.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The UK Labour Government is delivering for West Lothian and the Livingston constituency week after week. Check out some good news from the last fortnight. ➡️ Let me know what you think❓

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Zeeshan Tandoori has built a great reputation as one of the best takeaway spots in Livingston constituency. Independent local restaurants and pubs are an important part of communities across the Livingston constituency, ensuring our main streets are vibrant places for people to visit and enjoy.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

💛 Today, 10 September 2026, we mark #WorldSuicidePreventionDay to remember everyone affected by suicide and recommit to working together to save lives.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I tried Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s favourite Greggs order, the “sausage, bean and cheese thing”, on a visit to the new Greggs Drive Thru at Deer Park in Livingston. It’s not bad at all. 😂

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Oh help! Oh no! The Gruffalo’s in Parliament! 🐾 A very special visitor to Westminster as I had the chance to meet Dame Julia Donaldson, the brilliant author behind some of the best-loved children’s stories of the last 30 years.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

From knocking on the door of Number 10 to sitting in the public gallery for PMQs, Niamh Cunneen has had quite a summer! I’m delighted to have welcomed Niamh, a senior pupil at St Margaret’s Academy, to the team as our 2026 Robin Cook Intern.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The situation in Palestine is a moral emergency. This Labour Government will not stand by.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Growth must be felt in every postcode, including right here in the Livingston constituency and across West Lothian.

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