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Jenni Minto MSP

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SNP MSP for Argyll & Bute. For constituent enquiries email me on jenni.minto.msp@parliament.scot

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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Yesterday the First Minister announced an independent review of the dual roles of Scotland's top law officers. The lord advocate and solicitor general are Scotland's chief prosecutors, and hold ministerial positions as legal advisers to the government
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Restrictive immigration policies are causing Argyll and Bute to lose valuable members of our communities and are seriously impacting our economy. If the UK Government won’t act to resolve this, they should devolve the powers to the Scottish Parliament.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It was a real honour to be able to present Margaret Lacey with her lifetime membership of the SNP on behalf of the Dunoon branch on Friday. With 70 years as an SNP member working to regain Scotland’s independence Margaret has been a true trailblazer 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our climate is changing and incidents of extreme weather are becoming far more frequent. In recent years we’ve felt the consequences of extreme levels of rainfall here in Argyll and Bute and so we need to do all we can to minimise the risks of flooding.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Oban and District access panel, working with Sight Scotland and Disability Equality Scotland are leading a campaign to ensure there is braille on food labelling. This would make such a difference for people who are blind and partially sighted.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🌊The water around our beautiful coastline in Argyll and Bute is precious to locals and visitors alike, providing so many key health and wellbeing opportunities. I was glad to be able to highlight this in Parliament today and
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Following the Cabinet Secretary for Transports statement on Ferguson Marine last week, I raised the urgent need for new vessels for the Dunoon and Campbeltown routes.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
ICYMI: Last week I led a Members' Business Debate on the importance of Scotland's Rainforest. Did you know that approximately 50% of this is here in Argyll and Bute? If you want to watch the full debate, you can do so here: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/memb...
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I’m hiring! If you’re interested in joining my team in our constituency office in Dunoon, you can find details on how to apply here: ce1046li.webitrent.com/ce1046li_web...
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Ensuring critical treatment for vulnerable patients is close to home must be a priority and I am concerned that constituents in Campbeltown and Oban are having to travel such distances to access kidney dialysis.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Women are 50% more likely than men to receive an initial misdiagnosis following a heart attack and continue to experience poorer cardiovascular outcomes and so I was pleased to have an opportunity
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The temporary closure of the Oban custody suite put extreme pressures on the local police and actions need to be taken to ensure this is not required again in future. I was pleased to be able to raise this with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Owain James' story is devastating and the work his wife has undertaken in campaigning for a change in the law right across the UK is remarkable.
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Campaign for Owain's Law
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I entirely support the Britain Owes Palestine campaign and was pleased to be able to raise this in the chamber this week. We must not stay silent about these issues.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Renewable energy is a key part of our journey towards net zero and Argyll and Bute plays a key role in producing a huge amount of this energy however too often the benefits of this is not felt in our communities. This has to change.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I recognise the serious concerns farmers and crofters in Argyll and Bute have regarding the detection of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV3) and with vaccination the key to protecting livestock it is critical that it is readily available.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Spent a fantastic time at the Dalmally show on Saturday. What a great turnout - a real celebration of community.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
It was lovely to meet with Kate Seymour, Head of External Affairs for Macmillan Cancer Support in Parliament. Macmillan’s Coffee Morning on 25th of September is a great way to support the amazing work Macmillan do to help people living with cancer and their families.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I had a lovely visit to Patchwork Nursery on Friday morning. The warmth you feel when you walk into the building coupled with the caring and dedicated staff I am sure makes it such a great nursery for the children. The smiles on the children’s faces were so wonderful to see.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The number of young Scots learning to play an instrument has almost doubled since this policy was introduced just five years ago - that is an immense achievement. www.gov.scot/news/nearly-...
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Nearly 30,000 more students benefit from free music tuition
Removing fees boosts school instrument uptake.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
We need to do all we can to get young people out of unemployment and moving our economy moving forward - that’s exactly what this support does.
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Who can apply
Learn about who can apply for Job Start Payment, applying as a young person and how to apply for the benefit if you're a care leaver.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Carr Gomm provide a first class responder service and I was pleased to hear this had been recognised at the European Social Services Conference in Malta. I have lodged a motion to the Scottish Parliament to further this recognition.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Eradicating child poverty is at the heart of the SNPs vision for Scotland and organisations like Inspiralba are key to delivering on that goal here in Argyll and Bute.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The A83 Rest and Be Thankful is an essential artery for traffic flowing in and out of Argyll and Bute.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Happy to lodge a motion recognising thie amazing work of Otter Ferry Seafish and this investment from HIE: www.hie.co.uk/news-and-blo...
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Glad to have the opportunity to ask the Scottish Government about it plans for reforming grant schemes to better support the third sector as public sector reform is considered.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
In Argyll & Bute we have excellent maternity services and I was pleased to have an opportunity to highlight this in Parliament yesterday and to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care about how the Scottish Government will ensure the current 24 hour midwife led community service is maintained.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
How much do you know about Scotland’s Rainforest? Did you know that around 50% of it is here in Argyll and Bute? Did you know Cowal is home to rare species including glow-worms?
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Nature Champions @naturechampions.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
📣 Nature Champions News! 📣 @jennimintomsp.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for Scotland's Rainforest! Jenni will work with @johnmuirtrust.bsky.social, @plantlifeuk.bsky.social + @wtscotsocial.bsky.social to champion these globally rare habitats in Holyrood. 👇 www.scotlink.org/species/scot...
Image of Jenni Minto MSP crouching with her border collie in front of a coastal woodland landscapeImage of a temperate woodland, with mosses lichens covering the trees and boulders
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Our Emergency Services are absolutely vital and with so many coastal communities in Argyll and Bute, I completely understand the concerns raised with me by constituents of proposals to move to a wholly volunteer coastguard service.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I know how vital Scotland’s amazing natural environment is to my health and well being. That’s why I was so pleased to join Scottish Environment Link outside Scotland’s Parliament. Together we can make Scotland’s nature thrive. 🌳🐝🐦‍⬛🦋
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Great to chat with the SAMH team in Parliament yesterday about their #WeePinkDot campaign. Ending the stigma around discussing our mental health is so important.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Thank you to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care Angela Constance MSP for her kind words during her opening speech this afternoon. Wishing the new Scottish Government health team all the best!
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
I was very sad to hear about Donnie's passing last week. He was a gentleman who always had a twinkle in his eye and a big smile. I have submitted a motion to the Scottish Parliament in recognition of his life and service to his community. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
It was a privilege to attend Anam Cara Fasgnadh butterfly release at Dunollie on Saturday. To join families to remember their child that was taken to soon and hear their stories is humbling - thank you 💛
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
I have submitted a motion to the Scottish Parliament to recognise Brown's Tobermory's recent success at the Countryside Alliance Awards.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I am looking for Argyll and Bute’s local hero - can you help? With the new Parliamentary session now underway, the Official Opening Ceremony is just around the corner and each MSP is given the opportunity to invite a ‘Local Hero’ for the constituency to attend as their guest.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The First Home Fund was a key manifesto commitment and one that I know many voters in Argyll and Bute were keen to hear more about. I was pleased to hear from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing that this scheme will open by the end of June.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Local groups and projects have until Tuesday 4th August to apply to SSEN Transmissions Argyll Community Benefit Fund. For more details visit: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
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SSEN Transmission launches first Argyll Community Benefit Fund worth £3.2m
We have officially launched our first Community Benefit Fund in Argyll, with £3.2 million available to support communities closest to a major new electricity infrastructure project in the region.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Yesterday I was delighted to cast my vote for John Swinney as Scotland’s First Minister. It has been such an honour to serve in his Government. However, after some careful reflection I have made the decision to resign from my role as Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health. 1/2
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The SNP @snp.org · 19/05/2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Congratulations to John Swinney on being elected First Minister of Scotland by the Scottish Parliament. The SNP Scottish Government has secured a renewed mandate and will always be on your side. Thank you to everyone who voted SNP.
John Swinney raising his hand in a formal suit with congratulatory text for becoming Scotland's First Minister.
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I love this country and it is the privilege of my life to be elected as your First Minister at the Scottish Parliament today. I will give everything I have to deliver on your priorities, and to fulfil Scotland’s enormous potential. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Tighnabruaich is a jewel on Argyll & Bute’s coastline. It needs to remain that way. I was pleased to join the community on Saturday as part of their campaign to reduce sewage in Scotland’s waters.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
A brilliant day at the Argyll and Bute Council Gaelic Gathering in the Corran Halls on Friday. Fantastic to hear about all the amazing Gaelic work happening across Argyll & Bute. It keeps me focused on continuing Duolingo! Moran taing a h-uile duine!
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
A real honour to once again be sworn in as MSP for Argyll and Bute. Now to get to work delivering for our communities. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The rose of all the world is not for me. I want for my part Only the little white rose of Scotland That smells sharp and sweet—and breaks the heart.
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The SNP @snp.org · 15/04/2026
Kids should not be growing up with vapes and nicotine products being marketed at them. The SNP will ban the advertisement, promotion and retail visibility of vapes and nicotine pouches, treating them the same way as tobacco products. On 7 May, make it both votes SNP.
SNP government pledges to ban advertising, promotion, and retail visibility of vapes and nicotine pouches by May 2026.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Great to be out speaking to voters in Lochgilphead this afternoon. Thanks to all the volunteers who turned out to help. 💛
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
I'm in Tarbert next week, if you would like an appointment at my advice surgery please get in touch.
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Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
I'll be in Dunoon on Monday and I'm holding an advice surgery for constituents. If you would like an appointment please get in touch.
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