Blair McDougall MP
@blairmcdougall.com
Labour Member of Parliament for East Renfrewshire. Member of Foreign Affairs Select Committee. Chair of Hong Kong & Uyghur APPGs. Sanctioned by Putin for being rude to him. Contact me at [email protected] https://linktr.ee/blairmcdougall
Anyone know what this crest on a building in my patch signifies?
August 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Anyone know what this crest on a building in my patch signifies?
Here’s Swinney’s “austerity” in graph below. The big divide in modern politics is between those who are interested in the hard work of fixing real problems & those who want to create an unreality to disguise their true intentions. Swinney is choosing the path of bullshit here.
June 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Here’s Swinney’s “austerity” in graph below. The big divide in modern politics is between those who are interested in the hard work of fixing real problems & those who want to create an unreality to disguise their true intentions. Swinney is choosing the path of bullshit here.
I wouldn’t encourage comparisons of my approach to cryptocurrency to that of Trump if I was Farage. Trump’s crypto grift has opened the door to unimaginable levels of corruption. Farage might want US style politics over here, most of us shudder at the thought.
May 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I wouldn’t encourage comparisons of my approach to cryptocurrency to that of Trump if I was Farage. Trump’s crypto grift has opened the door to unimaginable levels of corruption. Farage might want US style politics over here, most of us shudder at the thought.
Lads, its better that this stuff stays between you and your internet service providers.
May 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Lads, its better that this stuff stays between you and your internet service providers.
A movie that takes place where you’re from.*
*Rob Roy (1911). Arguably the first ever Scottish movie, was made at a small studio in what is now Rouken Glen Park in Thornliebank.
*Rob Roy (1911). Arguably the first ever Scottish movie, was made at a small studio in what is now Rouken Glen Park in Thornliebank.
April 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A movie that takes place where you’re from.*
*Rob Roy (1911). Arguably the first ever Scottish movie, was made at a small studio in what is now Rouken Glen Park in Thornliebank.
*Rob Roy (1911). Arguably the first ever Scottish movie, was made at a small studio in what is now Rouken Glen Park in Thornliebank.
Unexpected day in Commons in first Saturd sitting in decades - but what a difference to have a government that intervenes to save jobs, after watching the Tories and SNP sit on their hands for so many years.
April 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Unexpected day in Commons in first Saturd sitting in decades - but what a difference to have a government that intervenes to save jobs, after watching the Tories and SNP sit on their hands for so many years.
It’s a gorgeous day in East Ren
April 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It’s a gorgeous day in East Ren
Privilege to meet Save Ukraine ahead of my question to the Prime Minister today. Deeply moved hearing how Kseniia & her brother were rescued after being abducted by Putin. Was presented with a painted flag made by rescued children as part of their rehabilitation. Now pride of place on office wall.
March 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Privilege to meet Save Ukraine ahead of my question to the Prime Minister today. Deeply moved hearing how Kseniia & her brother were rescued after being abducted by Putin. Was presented with a painted flag made by rescued children as part of their rehabilitation. Now pride of place on office wall.
Who is benefitting most from the Chancellor's plans?
March 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Who is benefitting most from the Chancellor's plans?
So if you open a library book and this tarot card falls out, what does that portent?
March 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
So if you open a library book and this tarot card falls out, what does that portent?
Labour’s plan to give millions of workers a pay rise has just passed the House Commons. In one week, 3 million people will receive a £1,400 boost in the national living wage.
March 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Labour’s plan to give millions of workers a pay rise has just passed the House Commons. In one week, 3 million people will receive a £1,400 boost in the national living wage.
Tomorrow, like every other day, the SNP will claim that Labour are continuing Tory austerity. It's utter bollocks that is designed to give themselves an excuse for their own incompetence and inability to improve services despite being handed an extra £5bn. Don't let them away with it. 👇
March 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Tomorrow, like every other day, the SNP will claim that Labour are continuing Tory austerity. It's utter bollocks that is designed to give themselves an excuse for their own incompetence and inability to improve services despite being handed an extra £5bn. Don't let them away with it. 👇
Don’t drink very often but tonight am toasting Georgia’s democratic protesters and enjoying the final bottle of wine bought on my last trip working with them. 🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪
March 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Don’t drink very often but tonight am toasting Georgia’s democratic protesters and enjoying the final bottle of wine bought on my last trip working with them. 🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪
Met some friends today.
March 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Met some friends today.
After a morning spent door knocking, a perfect rest of the day in East Ren. Blubbed my way through an amazing production of The Little Mermaid put on by the amazing Superkids. Walk and bike ride in the Mearns countryside to see the new lambs. Delicious pizza from 800 Degrees in Giffnock for dinner.
March 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
After a morning spent door knocking, a perfect rest of the day in East Ren. Blubbed my way through an amazing production of The Little Mermaid put on by the amazing Superkids. Walk and bike ride in the Mearns countryside to see the new lambs. Delicious pizza from 800 Degrees in Giffnock for dinner.
Decided to frame this 1930s Labour pamphlet for my office wall in the House of Commons.
March 6, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Decided to frame this 1930s Labour pamphlet for my office wall in the House of Commons.
Himars & GMLRS are manufactured in factories across 141 different US cities. Javelins are built across 16 states. Artillery shell production in Pennsylvania has trebled. Like all nationalists, his narrow worldview is utterly self-defeating. Supplying Ukraine is creating and sustaining many US jobs.
March 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Himars & GMLRS are manufactured in factories across 141 different US cities. Javelins are built across 16 states. Artillery shell production in Pennsylvania has trebled. Like all nationalists, his narrow worldview is utterly self-defeating. Supplying Ukraine is creating and sustaining many US jobs.
A real Dora Gaitskell moment.
February 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A real Dora Gaitskell moment.
The Tories have wasted PMQs, debates, urgent questions waiting for the opposite headline to this.
February 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The Tories have wasted PMQs, debates, urgent questions waiting for the opposite headline to this.
@almurray.bsky.social big anniversary of a little known wartime operation with a link to my constituency. Operation Open Door.
February 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
@almurray.bsky.social big anniversary of a little known wartime operation with a link to my constituency. Operation Open Door.
X is now a weapon for the authoritarian far-right. I left it weeks ago. Others have to make a judgement as to whether their continued presence legitimises a dangerous platform.
February 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
X is now a weapon for the authoritarian far-right. I left it weeks ago. Others have to make a judgement as to whether their continued presence legitimises a dangerous platform.
Wee trip doon the water for a walk around very moody Loch Eck today. Now back to work!
February 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Wee trip doon the water for a walk around very moody Loch Eck today. Now back to work!
