Monica Lennon MSP
@monicalennon.bsky.social
Scottish Labour candidate for Rutherglen, Cambuslang and Blantyre • Scottish Parliament 2026
Member of Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland
Legislator: Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act and Ecocide (Scotland) Bill
Sunday Mail columnist
Member of Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland
Legislator: Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act and Ecocide (Scotland) Bill
Sunday Mail columnist
A welcome statement from Buckingham Palace that rightly centres concern for the victims and survivors of abuse.
October 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A welcome statement from Buckingham Palace that rightly centres concern for the victims and survivors of abuse.
An inspiring day in Blantyre hosting Lucy Powell MP. Our members and supporters had thoughtful and passionate questions about the future we want to build.
Lucy clearly has her finger on the pulse of our communities; as Deputy Leader she’ll be a crucial constructive bridge to the Labour leadership.
Lucy clearly has her finger on the pulse of our communities; as Deputy Leader she’ll be a crucial constructive bridge to the Labour leadership.
October 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
An inspiring day in Blantyre hosting Lucy Powell MP. Our members and supporters had thoughtful and passionate questions about the future we want to build.
Lucy clearly has her finger on the pulse of our communities; as Deputy Leader she’ll be a crucial constructive bridge to the Labour leadership.
Lucy clearly has her finger on the pulse of our communities; as Deputy Leader she’ll be a crucial constructive bridge to the Labour leadership.
My column in today’s Sunday Mail on the horrors in Gaza and why we need the freedom of speech to hold truth to power; whether on genocide, climate crisis or other defining issues of our times.
Young people are rightly getting votes at 16 for every election but their voices must not be silenced.
Young people are rightly getting votes at 16 for every election but their voices must not be silenced.
July 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
My column in today’s Sunday Mail on the horrors in Gaza and why we need the freedom of speech to hold truth to power; whether on genocide, climate crisis or other defining issues of our times.
Young people are rightly getting votes at 16 for every election but their voices must not be silenced.
Young people are rightly getting votes at 16 for every election but their voices must not be silenced.
Loving my #StopEcocide t-shirt from the brand new @stopecocide.bsky.social webstore.
Arrived just in time for the Scottish Parliament’s call for views opening. Have your say on the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill by 9 September. www.parliament.scot/about/news/n...
Arrived just in time for the Scottish Parliament’s call for views opening. Have your say on the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill by 9 September. www.parliament.scot/about/news/n...
July 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Loving my #StopEcocide t-shirt from the brand new @stopecocide.bsky.social webstore.
Arrived just in time for the Scottish Parliament’s call for views opening. Have your say on the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill by 9 September. www.parliament.scot/about/news/n...
Arrived just in time for the Scottish Parliament’s call for views opening. Have your say on the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill by 9 September. www.parliament.scot/about/news/n...
My lSunday Mail column today confronts the wolf in sheep’s clothing called Nigel Farage.
He’ll eat working class people alive given half a chance.
#RejectReformUK
He’ll eat working class people alive given half a chance.
#RejectReformUK
May 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
My lSunday Mail column today confronts the wolf in sheep’s clothing called Nigel Farage.
He’ll eat working class people alive given half a chance.
#RejectReformUK
He’ll eat working class people alive given half a chance.
#RejectReformUK
Alcohol-related deaths in Scotland are at their highest since 2008.
Today more than 70 organisations are calling for urgent action to reduce alcohol deaths, including a comprehensive strategy that delivers clear leadership and plans for prevention as well as recovery treatment and care services.
Today more than 70 organisations are calling for urgent action to reduce alcohol deaths, including a comprehensive strategy that delivers clear leadership and plans for prevention as well as recovery treatment and care services.
May 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Alcohol-related deaths in Scotland are at their highest since 2008.
Today more than 70 organisations are calling for urgent action to reduce alcohol deaths, including a comprehensive strategy that delivers clear leadership and plans for prevention as well as recovery treatment and care services.
Today more than 70 organisations are calling for urgent action to reduce alcohol deaths, including a comprehensive strategy that delivers clear leadership and plans for prevention as well as recovery treatment and care services.
A lovely evening chatting to people in West Craigs about their priorities.
Our candidate Davy Russell will be a strong local champion for our communities across Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency.
Our candidate Davy Russell will be a strong local champion for our communities across Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency.
April 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A lovely evening chatting to people in West Craigs about their priorities.
Our candidate Davy Russell will be a strong local champion for our communities across Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency.
Our candidate Davy Russell will be a strong local champion for our communities across Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency.
In my latest Sunday Mail column ⬇️
Why many women, not just high profile figures like Nicola Sturgeon, are turning their backs on toxic politics.
A warning to the UK government not to demonise disabled people.
And worthy praise for courageous ovarian cancer campaigners lobbying Parliament.
Why many women, not just high profile figures like Nicola Sturgeon, are turning their backs on toxic politics.
A warning to the UK government not to demonise disabled people.
And worthy praise for courageous ovarian cancer campaigners lobbying Parliament.
March 16, 2025 at 10:32 AM
In my latest Sunday Mail column ⬇️
Why many women, not just high profile figures like Nicola Sturgeon, are turning their backs on toxic politics.
A warning to the UK government not to demonise disabled people.
And worthy praise for courageous ovarian cancer campaigners lobbying Parliament.
Why many women, not just high profile figures like Nicola Sturgeon, are turning their backs on toxic politics.
A warning to the UK government not to demonise disabled people.
And worthy praise for courageous ovarian cancer campaigners lobbying Parliament.
One of the many positives about Scottish Labour conference was the opportunity to stand up for trans people.
We have more work to do, in our party and in our communities, to protect and progress LGBT rights. #ScotLab25
@dhothersall.bsky.social @slabcampaign.bsky.social
We have more work to do, in our party and in our communities, to protect and progress LGBT rights. #ScotLab25
@dhothersall.bsky.social @slabcampaign.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
One of the many positives about Scottish Labour conference was the opportunity to stand up for trans people.
We have more work to do, in our party and in our communities, to protect and progress LGBT rights. #ScotLab25
@dhothersall.bsky.social @slabcampaign.bsky.social
We have more work to do, in our party and in our communities, to protect and progress LGBT rights. #ScotLab25
@dhothersall.bsky.social @slabcampaign.bsky.social
Education rightly featured heavily at Scottish Labour conference.
Standing up for quality education is crucial. By listening to teachers, school workers, pupils and families, we are developing policies and plans to boost learning and skills in Scotland. #ScotLab25
Standing up for quality education is crucial. By listening to teachers, school workers, pupils and families, we are developing policies and plans to boost learning and skills in Scotland. #ScotLab25
February 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Education rightly featured heavily at Scottish Labour conference.
Standing up for quality education is crucial. By listening to teachers, school workers, pupils and families, we are developing policies and plans to boost learning and skills in Scotland. #ScotLab25
Standing up for quality education is crucial. By listening to teachers, school workers, pupils and families, we are developing policies and plans to boost learning and skills in Scotland. #ScotLab25
February 16, 2025 at 8:31 AM
One year ago today, the public consultation closed on my proposed tough new law against ecocide.
Thousands of people responded, with more than 95% backing ecocide law.
I’m excited that work on the draft Bill is progressing well. Get in touch if you want to be part of the campaign.
Thousands of people responded, with more than 95% backing ecocide law.
I’m excited that work on the draft Bill is progressing well. Get in touch if you want to be part of the campaign.
February 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
One year ago today, the public consultation closed on my proposed tough new law against ecocide.
Thousands of people responded, with more than 95% backing ecocide law.
I’m excited that work on the draft Bill is progressing well. Get in touch if you want to be part of the campaign.
Thousands of people responded, with more than 95% backing ecocide law.
I’m excited that work on the draft Bill is progressing well. Get in touch if you want to be part of the campaign.
I hope you are right, Tom, but everything I have ever heard Farage and Reform UK say about the NHS is about dismantling it and bringing in US inspired insurance schemes.
January 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I hope you are right, Tom, but everything I have ever heard Farage and Reform UK say about the NHS is about dismantling it and bringing in US inspired insurance schemes.
💁🏻♀️It was an honour to be included in The Planner’s Woman of Influence 2024 List.
🗓️You have until 17 January to nominate the women working in and around planning you wish to see recognised on International Women’s Day 2025. @rtpiplanners.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKYKRHL
🗓️You have until 17 January to nominate the women working in and around planning you wish to see recognised on International Women’s Day 2025. @rtpiplanners.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKYKRHL
January 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
💁🏻♀️It was an honour to be included in The Planner’s Woman of Influence 2024 List.
🗓️You have until 17 January to nominate the women working in and around planning you wish to see recognised on International Women’s Day 2025. @rtpiplanners.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKYKRHL
🗓️You have until 17 January to nominate the women working in and around planning you wish to see recognised on International Women’s Day 2025. @rtpiplanners.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKYKRHL
✊Communities that campaign together, win together.
🚎 The introduction of a new X1 service is fantastic news for Hamilton.
🫶Persistence pays off. Super proud of all the local residents who never gave up and grateful to JMB Travel for vote of confidence in our town.
🚎 The introduction of a new X1 service is fantastic news for Hamilton.
🫶Persistence pays off. Super proud of all the local residents who never gave up and grateful to JMB Travel for vote of confidence in our town.
January 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
✊Communities that campaign together, win together.
🚎 The introduction of a new X1 service is fantastic news for Hamilton.
🫶Persistence pays off. Super proud of all the local residents who never gave up and grateful to JMB Travel for vote of confidence in our town.
🚎 The introduction of a new X1 service is fantastic news for Hamilton.
🫶Persistence pays off. Super proud of all the local residents who never gave up and grateful to JMB Travel for vote of confidence in our town.
🎂 Feeling the birthday love today, even though it’s a back to work day.
🎈At least I got to sip cocktails with my gal at the weekend.
4️⃣4️⃣ is fabulous, yeah?
🎈At least I got to sip cocktails with my gal at the weekend.
4️⃣4️⃣ is fabulous, yeah?
January 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
🎂 Feeling the birthday love today, even though it’s a back to work day.
🎈At least I got to sip cocktails with my gal at the weekend.
4️⃣4️⃣ is fabulous, yeah?
🎈At least I got to sip cocktails with my gal at the weekend.
4️⃣4️⃣ is fabulous, yeah?
Good news is always welcome.
Hamilton is buzzing today with the news we are getting our express bus service back.
Hamilton to Glasgow 🚍 🙌
Thank you JMB Travel 💚
Hamilton is buzzing today with the news we are getting our express bus service back.
Hamilton to Glasgow 🚍 🙌
Thank you JMB Travel 💚
December 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Good news is always welcome.
Hamilton is buzzing today with the news we are getting our express bus service back.
Hamilton to Glasgow 🚍 🙌
Thank you JMB Travel 💚
Hamilton is buzzing today with the news we are getting our express bus service back.
Hamilton to Glasgow 🚍 🙌
Thank you JMB Travel 💚
I wasn’t able to be in Parliament today to join Scottish Labour MSPs who met with WASPI women to express our continued support. Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie are steadfast supporters of the campaign, as we should be. I will stand up for my constituents and work with colleagues to fight for justice.
December 19, 2024 at 8:44 PM
I wasn’t able to be in Parliament today to join Scottish Labour MSPs who met with WASPI women to express our continued support. Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie are steadfast supporters of the campaign, as we should be. I will stand up for my constituents and work with colleagues to fight for justice.
A few years ago, barely anyone in the Scottish Parliament had heard of ecocide law. Including me.
Since 2021, my team has been working with Stop Ecocide International, doing lots of research and engagement. I’m thrilled awareness and support has grown. We have a chance to criminalise ecocide in 🏴.
Since 2021, my team has been working with Stop Ecocide International, doing lots of research and engagement. I’m thrilled awareness and support has grown. We have a chance to criminalise ecocide in 🏴.
December 12, 2024 at 10:51 PM
A few years ago, barely anyone in the Scottish Parliament had heard of ecocide law. Including me.
Since 2021, my team has been working with Stop Ecocide International, doing lots of research and engagement. I’m thrilled awareness and support has grown. We have a chance to criminalise ecocide in 🏴.
Since 2021, my team has been working with Stop Ecocide International, doing lots of research and engagement. I’m thrilled awareness and support has grown. We have a chance to criminalise ecocide in 🏴.
Today I transformed into Mickey Mouse and it was a lot of fun. All for a good cause!
I was delighted to attend the Christmas event at Trinity Parish Church, Hamilton in support of @autisticsociety.bsky.social South Lanarkshire. 🎄🎄🎄
I was delighted to attend the Christmas event at Trinity Parish Church, Hamilton in support of @autisticsociety.bsky.social South Lanarkshire. 🎄🎄🎄
December 7, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Today I transformed into Mickey Mouse and it was a lot of fun. All for a good cause!
I was delighted to attend the Christmas event at Trinity Parish Church, Hamilton in support of @autisticsociety.bsky.social South Lanarkshire. 🎄🎄🎄
I was delighted to attend the Christmas event at Trinity Parish Church, Hamilton in support of @autisticsociety.bsky.social South Lanarkshire. 🎄🎄🎄
🛍️Small Business Saturday. The perfect excuse for a shopping spree in Just Perfect in Hamilton.
🎁 This beautiful family-run store recently celebrated its 2nd birthday. The customer service from Wendy & team is exceptional. I love it; so will you. #SmallBizSaturday #SmallBusinessSaturday #Lanarkshire
🎁 This beautiful family-run store recently celebrated its 2nd birthday. The customer service from Wendy & team is exceptional. I love it; so will you. #SmallBizSaturday #SmallBusinessSaturday #Lanarkshire
December 7, 2024 at 11:17 AM
🛍️Small Business Saturday. The perfect excuse for a shopping spree in Just Perfect in Hamilton.
🎁 This beautiful family-run store recently celebrated its 2nd birthday. The customer service from Wendy & team is exceptional. I love it; so will you. #SmallBizSaturday #SmallBusinessSaturday #Lanarkshire
🎁 This beautiful family-run store recently celebrated its 2nd birthday. The customer service from Wendy & team is exceptional. I love it; so will you. #SmallBizSaturday #SmallBusinessSaturday #Lanarkshire
🖊️ The #StopEcocide board is filling up fast in the Scottish Parliament.
✅ MSPs who agree I should have the right to introduce the Ecocide Prevention (Scotland) Bill include @scottishlabour.bsky.social MSPs Mercedes Villalba, @richardleonardmsp.bsky.social and Carol Mochan. Thank you!
✅ MSPs who agree I should have the right to introduce the Ecocide Prevention (Scotland) Bill include @scottishlabour.bsky.social MSPs Mercedes Villalba, @richardleonardmsp.bsky.social and Carol Mochan. Thank you!
December 5, 2024 at 4:44 PM
🖊️ The #StopEcocide board is filling up fast in the Scottish Parliament.
✅ MSPs who agree I should have the right to introduce the Ecocide Prevention (Scotland) Bill include @scottishlabour.bsky.social MSPs Mercedes Villalba, @richardleonardmsp.bsky.social and Carol Mochan. Thank you!
✅ MSPs who agree I should have the right to introduce the Ecocide Prevention (Scotland) Bill include @scottishlabour.bsky.social MSPs Mercedes Villalba, @richardleonardmsp.bsky.social and Carol Mochan. Thank you!
Big shoutout to @willierennie.bsky.social for backing proposals for ecocide law in Scotland.
Only a few days remaining for MSPs to stand up for nature. Ask your MSP to #StopEcocide
Only a few days remaining for MSPs to stand up for nature. Ask your MSP to #StopEcocide
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Big shoutout to @willierennie.bsky.social for backing proposals for ecocide law in Scotland.
Only a few days remaining for MSPs to stand up for nature. Ask your MSP to #StopEcocide
Only a few days remaining for MSPs to stand up for nature. Ask your MSP to #StopEcocide
I'm supporting @savechildrenuk.bsky.social in the run up to #ChristmasJumperDay taking place on 12th December. Will you take part too?
Sparkle up next Thursday and help children in Scotland and around the world to get access to food, healthcare & education.
👉 christmasjumperday.org
Sparkle up next Thursday and help children in Scotland and around the world to get access to food, healthcare & education.
👉 christmasjumperday.org
December 4, 2024 at 7:50 AM
I'm supporting @savechildrenuk.bsky.social in the run up to #ChristmasJumperDay taking place on 12th December. Will you take part too?
Sparkle up next Thursday and help children in Scotland and around the world to get access to food, healthcare & education.
👉 christmasjumperday.org
Sparkle up next Thursday and help children in Scotland and around the world to get access to food, healthcare & education.
👉 christmasjumperday.org