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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 3h

📣 If that sounds like you, apply and help make sure Fauldhouse has a strong voice in what comes next.

Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 3h

Applications are open to join the Pride in Place Community Board, including three dedicated places for people from Fauldhouse. You don’t need previous board experience. You need to know your community, care about its future and want to make a difference.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 3h

That’s why I fought to secure up to £20 million from the UK Labour Government for Fauldhouse, Blackburn and Whitburn. Now local residents will help decide how that investment is used.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 3h

🤝 Local people should have a real say in the future of their community. For too long, communities have had decisions made for them, rather than with them.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 16h

Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak to me and my team. Hearing directly from residents helps shape the issues I take forward and the work I do on your behalf. If there’s an issue you’d like my help with, please get in touch at Gregor.poynton.mp@parliament.uk.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 16h

That means investing in skills, supporting reindustrialisation and creating good jobs here in Livingston and across Scotland, as well as right across the UK.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 16h

Residents I spoke to welcomed the focus on giving people greater control over the services that matter to them, alongside a clear ambition to deliver growth and opportunity in every community.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 16h

I was back out speaking to residents in Eliburn after returning from Labour Party Conference in Liverpool last week, where Andy Burnham’s speech about bringing hope back sparked plenty of discussion.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 16h

Bringing hope back means giving communities greater control over the services they rely on and creating good jobs and opportunities in every postcode.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 19h

There are still tickets available for Friday and Saturday, so why not book a seat, enjoy a brilliant night of theatre and support our local arts scene? 🎟️ Tickets: www.reconnecttheatres.com/event/a-mids...

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 19h

Looking for something different to do in Livingston this weekend? Then I’ve got a recommendation for you! 🎭 I went along to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Howden Park Theatre last night, and it’s a fantastic production.

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

The event will take place on Sunday 11 October at 3pm, in Polbeth Harwood Parish Church. All those affected by baby loss are welcome to attend.

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

This week, I met with Beckie who runs Still Esme’s Mummy. Beckie is hosting a remembrance event this weekend for anyone affected by baby loss, featuring candles, ribbons, poems, refreshments, and music from The Bonnie Piper.

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

No family should face the heartbreak of baby loss alone 🩷🤍🩵 From 9-15 October, Baby Loss Awareness Week provides an opportunity to raise awareness, remember babies who have died, and support bereaved families.

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

The Almond was looking properly autumnal on this morning’s run 🍂

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

They’re open Thursday to Monday during term time and seven days a week during the school holidays - get along and give it a go!

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

And behind all that fun is a strong local business creating jobs and opportunities in our community. Since taking over earlier this year, Angelika has been investing in Innoflate’s future: creating jobs for young people, introducing dedicated ASN sessions and upgrading the café for parents.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Forget the Burnham bounce, there’s only one bounce everyone’s talking about in Livingston… 🛝 Innoflate is built for exactly that: a huge indoor inflatable playground where kids can run, climb, slide, tackle the obstacle course and burn off some serious energy.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🗳️ If you live in Holborn and St Pancras, vote Sagal Abdi-Wali today. Polls are open till 10pm 🌹

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Sagal has the experience, determination and local focus to be a strong voice for Holborn and St Pancras, working with a Labour Government to deliver for the communities she represents.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🌹 Today is polling day in Holborn and St Pancras. I’ve been out on the doors with Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali, listening to residents and hearing what matters to them.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I knew Livingston was the best constituency. I didn’t realise choosing between some of our favourite places would be quite this difficult. 🎬 Watch to see where everything ended up. What gets your number one spot in the Livingston constituency? 👇

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Last time I ranked Prime Ministers. This time, I’ve taken on something much more controversial: ranking six local spots completely blind.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🐻 Turns out feeding a bear at Five Sisters Zoo might be easier than ranking my favourite places in the Livingston constituency…

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

That’s what Labour is doing: protecting pensioners and putting more money into Scotland’s public services. The SNP’s claims about pensions simply aren’t true. Pensioners deserve facts, not fearmongering.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Labour’s reforms will also mean more money for Scotland through the Barnett formula to invest in our public services. I believe that funding should be used to finally deliver the National Care Service the SNP promised at the last two Scottish Parliament elections.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

And we’re putting in place a new settlement for the future that guarantees the State Pension keeps rising, protects pensioners against inflation and ensures they share in rising prosperity.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We’re keeping the Triple Lock for the whole of this Parliament, meaning the State Pension will rise by more than £2,000.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Labour is protecting pensioners and investing more in Scotland’s public services.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

You don’t need previous experience of sitting on a board or committee. What matters is knowing Fauldhouse, caring about the community and wanting to help shape its future. Applications are open until 31 October. If you’re interested, I’d encourage you to apply and have your say.

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https://pipblackburnfauldhousewhitburn.co.uk/article/90078/Join-the-Pride-in-Place-Board

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The second meeting of the Pride in Place Community Board took place in Fauldhouse, which is helping shape how that investment is used across our communities. Now, three residents of Fauldhouse are being invited to join the Board and help make decisions about the priorities for the community.

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https://pipblackburnfauldhousewhitburn.co.uk/article/90078/Join-the-Pride-in-Place-Board

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Could you help shape the future of Fauldhouse? Up to £20 million of UK Labour Government investment is being delivered across Blackburn, Fauldhouse and Whitburn over the next ten years through the Pride in Place programme.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Spin isn’t reform. Scotland’s children, teachers and schools deserve better. 🎬 Watch the video and tell me: which SNP “success story” belongs in the land of make-believe?

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In my latest video, I look at how Scotland’s national animal became the perfect metaphor for the SNP’s record: a mythical success story that doesn’t survive contact with reality.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

International PISA results showed standards falling in reading, maths and science. Education Secretary Mairi McAllan somehow presented them as evidence of “real strengths” in Scotland’s schools.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

When falling standards become “real strengths”, you know you’ve entered the SNP’s land of make-believe. 🦄

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

For the quickest response, always email gregor.poynton.mp@parliament.uk 📨

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Updated office telephone hours 📞 I've updated my office telephone hours to make it easier for you to reach my team. Monday - Friday: ☎️ 10am to 12pm ☎️ 2pm to 3pm If you call outside these hours, you can leave a voicemail and the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Thanks again to everyone who came along and shared their views. Please do get in touch and make your voice heard as we build the case for a banking hub in Broxburn.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I’ve also heard from a number of residents who didn’t receive their invitation to the meeting in time. I’ve raised this with Royal Mail and have requested a meeting to discuss the problems we’ve been experiencing with local postal services.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

If you couldn’t make the meeting, there is still time to have your say. I’ll be continuing to speak to local people and businesses and gathering views before we put together an application for a banking hub. You can complete my online survey here: actionnetwork.org/forms/broxbu...

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Broxburn Banking Hub Survey

Banking hubs can be a fantastic way to get face-to-face support across multiple major banks in your community. I recently asked for your views on whether Broxburn needs a banking hub. Your response…

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It was useful to hear directly from local residents and businesses about the challenges they face accessing banking services and what they would want a banking hub to provide.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to my meeting in Broxburn on Sunday and shared their reasons for supporting a banking hub for the town.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

There are also three places reserved for additional Board members from Fauldhouse. If you want to help shape how this investment is delivered, you can find out more and apply here: pipblackburnfauldhousewhitburn.co.uk/article/9007...

pipblackburnfauldhousewhitburn.co.uk

https://pipblackburnfauldhousewhitburn.co.uk/article/90078/Join-the-Pride-in-Place-Board

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I was in Fauldhouse on Friday for the second meeting of the Pride in Place Board, hosted at the Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust’s Hub. This is a major investment in our local communities, and it is important that local people have a real say in how the funding is used.

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Gregor Poynton @gregorpoynton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The UK Labour Government is investing up to £20 million in Blackburn, Fauldhouse and Whitburn over the next 10 years through its Pride in Place programme.

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