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Paul Sweeney MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social · 2d

Above my pay grade, I'm afraid!

Paul Sweeney MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social · 4d

Good doorknocking session in Dennistoun with Cllr McDougall.

Nice to have such positive feedback on the work we've done to help people in the community and a few more issues were raised about private factors.

The Buffalo Bill statue marks the spot where he performed in 1891! 🦬

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 9d

🔥“Oligarch enterprises have taken control of so much of the key industrial infrastructure of this country.”

@paulsweeney.bsky.social nailing it at our joint Labour Conference panel event with @labourlist.bsky.social. #lab25

UK economy being 'sabotaged' by lack of state investment, warns Paul Sweeney MSP - LabourList

Labour must embrace investment in critical infrastructure as a tool to defeat Reform UK, Paul Sweeney MSP has warned.

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Paul Sweeney MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social · 11d

Good morning from the Great Scottish Run! 🏃🏻‍♂️💨

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Politics.co.uk @politics.co.uk · 17d

🚨 NEW: Back electoral reform to embed ‘progressive majority’ and thwart Farage, Starmer urged

Without electoral reform, the country could face a “horrendous scenario” leading to the “extinction of the United Kingdom”, @paulsweeney.bsky.social has warned

Story ⤵️
www.politics.co.uk/news/2025/09...

Back electoral reform to embed ‘progressive majority’ and thwart Farage, Starmer urged - Politics.co.uk

Keir Starmer has been urged to throw his support behind some form of proportional representation (PR) in order to embed Britain’s “progressive majority”. Paul Sweeney, member of the Scottish parliamen...

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 18d

“We can build the future that the United Kingdom has consistently voted for. We can build a system in which every vote really matters. It’s time for us to do it, together.”

💬 @paulsweeney.bsky.social

🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

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Josh Self @josh.politics.co.uk · 18d

Labour MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social at electoral reform conference fringe:

“We need to be aware of the long term prospects for our nation, and build a system of politics in this country that reflects the structural, progressive majority that truly exists in this country.”

@labour4pr.bsky.social

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Paul Sweeney MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social · 19d

200 years ago today, the first passenger train ran between Stockton and Darlington.

Six years later, Scotland’s first railway service began on the Garnkirk & Glasgow Railway.

It passed through Springburn, which soon became the world's biggest centre of locomotive manufacturing.

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Paul Sweeney MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social · 19d

Out in Dennistoun today

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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 19d

The Fabians thing is hilarious. Probably the first time a conspiracy has genuinely made me laugh out loud.

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 19d

📣TOMORROW!📣

A great panel to discuss how 'challenger' parties, including Reform, are presenting a pro-public ownership agenda and how Labour could respond.

@cathobbs @markdrakeford @paulsweeneymsp @emmeburnell @luketryl

LABOURLIST How can Labour use public, ownership to defeat Reform? we own it Sunday 28th September, 13:30 - 14:30 Meeting Room 11a, ACC Emme Burnell (Chair) - Editor of LabourList Cat Hobbs - We Own It Mark Drakeford MS - Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Former First Minister of Wales Paul Sweeney MSP - MSP for Glasgow (Region) Luke Tryl - Executive Director of More In Common UK

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 21d

You won't want to miss this!

A great panel to discuss how 'challenger' parties, including Reform, are presenting a pro-public ownership agenda and how Labour could respond.

@cathobbs @markdrakeford @paulsweeneymsp @emmeburnell @luketryl

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Paul Shaw @paulshaww.bsky.social · 21d

I've written about the committee hearing on my Substack:
open.substack.com/pub/paulshaw...

Support from @patrickharvie.bsky.social and @paulsweeney.bsky.social on the day was hugely appreciated, if only their colleagues on the committee could share their ambition.

Citizens Participation and Publicly Pointless Committee

Our second Scottish Parliament petition hearing

open.substack.com

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 24d

4/13 📢How can Labour defeat Reform—and is greater public ownership the answer? Join LabourList and @weownit.org.uk to see how Labour can craft a national narrative of popular change.
Featuring @emmaburnell.bsky.social, @cathobbs.bsky.social, @luketryl.bsky.social and @paulsweeney.bsky.social.

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 25d

You won't want to miss this.

A great panel to discuss how 'challenger' parties, including Reform, are presenting a pro-public ownership agenda and how Labour could respond.

@cathobbs @markdrakeford @paulsweeneymsp @emmeburnell @luketryl

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Paul Sweeney MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social · 27d

My free historical walking tour of Springburn Park and Springburn Winter Gardens is back for Doors Open Day this Saturday at 1pm - meeting at the park gates on Broomfield Road.

There's also a public meeting at 4pm on Sunday in the Springburn Auditorium shed about the plan to restore Winter Gardens

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · Sep 15

The Argyle ash's #TreeOfTheYear bid caused numerous members of a Glasgow family diaspora to find each other from as far away as Australia.

Tree of the Year voting closes on Friday. 👉 buff.ly/6fnECuq

@paulsweeney.bsky.social @lostglasgow.bsky.social @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social 🧵1/2

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Shared Parenting Scotland @sharedparentsco.bsky.social · Aug 26

We were delighted to have a motion submitted in the Scottish Parliament last week by Mark Griffin MSP, supported by Paul Sweeney MSP in support of our work with separated families and veterans.

You can read the full motion here - www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...

Rectangular image with a photo of the Scottish Parliament as the background. In the bottom left is a blue text box with a bold yellow header that reads 'MOTION IN PARLIAMENT' with a subheading that reads 'Support for Shared Parenting Scotland's Work with Separated Families and Veterans. The right third of the graphic has a grey text box with the below text

Scottish Parliament Motion S6M-18475 submitted by Mark Griffin MSP, Scottish Labour, Wednesday 6th August 2025. Supported by Paul Sweeney MSP

Kevin Kane - Shared Parenting Scotland Chief Executive

“We are grateful to Mark Griffin MSP for lodging this important motion in the Scottish Parliament and for recognising the breadth of Shared Parenting Scotland’s work in supporting mothers, fathers, and grandparents, including veterans and serving personnel, through our helpline and at group meetings across the country.”

Mark Downie - Shared Parenting Scotland Veterans Manager

“I’m delighted that Mark Griffin MSP has lodged this motion recognising our work, particularly with military families. As a charity we recognise that military personnel often spend long periods away from home and that the emotional effect of this can be heightened upon returning home if they are unable to see their children.

We actively work alongside other veterans’ organisations to ensure that our military families are supported at these times to allow them to make the best amicable arrangements for their children.

We’re proud to be able to offer free participation to our New Ways For Families and Love Loss & Living courses to help support those who serve or have served”

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UK Defence Journal @ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Sep 4

Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has pressed ministers to ensure that steel from Scotland is used in the landmark deal to build five Type 26 frigates for Norway.
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Call to revive Scottish steelworks for Type 26 exports

Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has pressed ministers to ensure that steel from Scotland is used in the landmark deal to build five Type 26 frigates for Norway.

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Paul Sweeney MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social · Sep 8

No, you're just tedious. There are no arms deals with Israel.

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Mainstream @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · Sep 8

Mainstream is a network for everyone in the Labour Party and labour movement who wants to develop and champion the vision, policy, and strategy we need to transform the country - and win in 2029.

Become a member today: mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved

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Paul Sweeney MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social · Sep 8

You don't know what you're talking about. Pipe down.

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Paul Sweeney MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social · Sep 8

I worked on the Type 26 Frigate design and I am the only serving Parliamentarian in Scotland with any shipbuilding industry experience.

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Paul Sweeney MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social · Sep 8

With what ship design?

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Paul Sweeney MSP @paulsweeney.bsky.social · Sep 7

"Norwegian & British governments will soon finalise a binding agreement which will set the framework for a strategic partnership. Once agreement is signed, the two parties will enter into detailed contract negotiations with BAE Systems for the delivery schedule."

www.navylookout.com/royal-navy-t...

Royal Navy Type 26 frigate secures record export success with Norway - Navy Lookout

Norway has formally announced it will purchase at least 5 Type 26 frigates to be built in the UK. Here we look at the implications of this news. Today’s announcement confirms what has been obvious for...

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