Melanie Ward MP
@melanieward.bsky.social
Scottish Labour Member of Parliament for Cowdenbeath & Kirkcaldy. Constituents please email [email protected] for assistance.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
While the SNP are squabbling amongst themselves about independence, they are failing to address the problems in our NHS. This leaves too many people waiting in pain for treatment - as I told BBC #PoliticsLive
October 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
While the SNP are squabbling amongst themselves about independence, they are failing to address the problems in our NHS. This leaves too many people waiting in pain for treatment - as I told BBC #PoliticsLive
Two years on from the horrific Hamas attacks on Israelis, this piece by British-Israeli Sharone Lifschitz is deeply moving and powerful.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
October 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Two years on from the horrific Hamas attacks on Israelis, this piece by British-Israeli Sharone Lifschitz is deeply moving and powerful.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m horrified by the terrorist attack on the Jewish community in Manchester.
Today on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, my prayers and solidarity are with all those affected.
There is no place for antisemitism and hatred.
Today on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, my prayers and solidarity are with all those affected.
There is no place for antisemitism and hatred.
October 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I’m horrified by the terrorist attack on the Jewish community in Manchester.
Today on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, my prayers and solidarity are with all those affected.
There is no place for antisemitism and hatred.
Today on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, my prayers and solidarity are with all those affected.
There is no place for antisemitism and hatred.
The UK’s recognition of the State of Palestine today is a historic step.
I have long called for this, together with Palestinian Ambassador and Labour colleagues.
At this most terrible of times in Gaza, we must redouble our efforts on a lasting ceasefire.
This is the only way that hope can prevail.
I have long called for this, together with Palestinian Ambassador and Labour colleagues.
At this most terrible of times in Gaza, we must redouble our efforts on a lasting ceasefire.
This is the only way that hope can prevail.
September 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The UK’s recognition of the State of Palestine today is a historic step.
I have long called for this, together with Palestinian Ambassador and Labour colleagues.
At this most terrible of times in Gaza, we must redouble our efforts on a lasting ceasefire.
This is the only way that hope can prevail.
I have long called for this, together with Palestinian Ambassador and Labour colleagues.
At this most terrible of times in Gaza, we must redouble our efforts on a lasting ceasefire.
This is the only way that hope can prevail.
Israel is committing mass atrocity crimes in Gaza.
Palestinians civilians are now facing a choice between starving to death or being killed waiting for aid.
In Parliament I recently called for further concrete action, including the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine.
Palestinians civilians are now facing a choice between starving to death or being killed waiting for aid.
In Parliament I recently called for further concrete action, including the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine.
July 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Israel is committing mass atrocity crimes in Gaza.
Palestinians civilians are now facing a choice between starving to death or being killed waiting for aid.
In Parliament I recently called for further concrete action, including the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine.
Palestinians civilians are now facing a choice between starving to death or being killed waiting for aid.
In Parliament I recently called for further concrete action, including the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine.
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📺 This week during an Urgent Question to the Foreign Secretary on the UK's response to the worsening situation in Sudan, @melanieward.bsky.social MP raised an important question about the UK’s approach to preventing & responding to mass atrocity crimes. 🧵
July 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
📺 This week during an Urgent Question to the Foreign Secretary on the UK's response to the worsening situation in Sudan, @melanieward.bsky.social MP raised an important question about the UK’s approach to preventing & responding to mass atrocity crimes. 🧵
The situation in Gaza is beyond words.
Cutting off fuel deprives civilians of water.
Bombing starving children trying to collect water or waiting for medical treatment is an outrage.
Last week I wrote to the Foreign Secretary and spoke to the PM to urge further UK action.
Cutting off fuel deprives civilians of water.
Bombing starving children trying to collect water or waiting for medical treatment is an outrage.
Last week I wrote to the Foreign Secretary and spoke to the PM to urge further UK action.
July 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The situation in Gaza is beyond words.
Cutting off fuel deprives civilians of water.
Bombing starving children trying to collect water or waiting for medical treatment is an outrage.
Last week I wrote to the Foreign Secretary and spoke to the PM to urge further UK action.
Cutting off fuel deprives civilians of water.
Bombing starving children trying to collect water or waiting for medical treatment is an outrage.
Last week I wrote to the Foreign Secretary and spoke to the PM to urge further UK action.
As we mark the centenary of Kirkcaldy War Memorial, today I had the solemn honour of leading the reading aloud of names of the 1500 members of our Armed Forces who gave their lives and are remembered on it.
This collective act reinforced the scale of loss.
We will remember them
This collective act reinforced the scale of loss.
We will remember them
June 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
As we mark the centenary of Kirkcaldy War Memorial, today I had the solemn honour of leading the reading aloud of names of the 1500 members of our Armed Forces who gave their lives and are remembered on it.
This collective act reinforced the scale of loss.
We will remember them
This collective act reinforced the scale of loss.
We will remember them
Today in Parliament I raised the ongoing military action in the Middle East; the need for action on the horrific situation in Gaza; and the protection of UK citizens and assets across the region, including the Gulf and Jordan.
June 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today in Parliament I raised the ongoing military action in the Middle East; the need for action on the horrific situation in Gaza; and the protection of UK citizens and assets across the region, including the Gulf and Jordan.
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Sandra Beveridge and Vicky Gorn from Dunfermline Foodbank @trussellscot.bsky.social were in Westminster. We’re grateful to @graemedowniemp.bsky.social and @melanieward.bsky.social for meeting with us and supporting the call for long-term solutions to hunger and hardship.
June 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Sandra Beveridge and Vicky Gorn from Dunfermline Foodbank @trussellscot.bsky.social were in Westminster. We’re grateful to @graemedowniemp.bsky.social and @melanieward.bsky.social for meeting with us and supporting the call for long-term solutions to hunger and hardship.
I voted against the #AssistedDyingBill today, together with 159 other Labour MPs.
To all those who are worried, I am desperately sorry we could not stop it.
The Lords have vast scrutiny to do; the bill lacks safeguards for vulnerable people, in the eyes of so many expert bodies.
To all those who are worried, I am desperately sorry we could not stop it.
The Lords have vast scrutiny to do; the bill lacks safeguards for vulnerable people, in the eyes of so many expert bodies.
Today in Parliament I spoke against the #AssistedDyingBill.
This is a deeply flawed Bill, and the truth is that in seeking to give choice to some, it risks causing new harm to a much larger, vulnerable group of our citizens.
This is a deeply flawed Bill, and the truth is that in seeking to give choice to some, it risks causing new harm to a much larger, vulnerable group of our citizens.
June 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I voted against the #AssistedDyingBill today, together with 159 other Labour MPs.
To all those who are worried, I am desperately sorry we could not stop it.
The Lords have vast scrutiny to do; the bill lacks safeguards for vulnerable people, in the eyes of so many expert bodies.
To all those who are worried, I am desperately sorry we could not stop it.
The Lords have vast scrutiny to do; the bill lacks safeguards for vulnerable people, in the eyes of so many expert bodies.
V disappointed that the House of Commons rejected Amendment 24 to the Assisted Dying Bill from my dear friend @danfrancis02.
I signed it and voted for it.
It would have improved protection for people with diminished mental capacity and it really mattered #AssistedDyingBill
I signed it and voted for it.
It would have improved protection for people with diminished mental capacity and it really mattered #AssistedDyingBill
June 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
V disappointed that the House of Commons rejected Amendment 24 to the Assisted Dying Bill from my dear friend @danfrancis02.
I signed it and voted for it.
It would have improved protection for people with diminished mental capacity and it really mattered #AssistedDyingBill
I signed it and voted for it.
It would have improved protection for people with diminished mental capacity and it really mattered #AssistedDyingBill
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Very strong intervention by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on eve of the final vote on assisted dying. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
Assisted dying Bill risks preventable deaths of people with treatable mental illness warns RCPsych
Ahead of the third reading vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales, expected in the House of Commons, expected this Friday (20 June 2025), the Royal College of Psych...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
June 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Very strong intervention by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on eve of the final vote on assisted dying. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
Today in Parliament I spoke against the #AssistedDyingBill.
This is a deeply flawed Bill, and the truth is that in seeking to give choice to some, it risks causing new harm to a much larger, vulnerable group of our citizens.
This is a deeply flawed Bill, and the truth is that in seeking to give choice to some, it risks causing new harm to a much larger, vulnerable group of our citizens.
June 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Today in Parliament I spoke against the #AssistedDyingBill.
This is a deeply flawed Bill, and the truth is that in seeking to give choice to some, it risks causing new harm to a much larger, vulnerable group of our citizens.
This is a deeply flawed Bill, and the truth is that in seeking to give choice to some, it risks causing new harm to a much larger, vulnerable group of our citizens.
I'm delighted that today the Chancellor prioritised Kirkcaldy for funding from the new £240 million Growth Mission Fund.
This crucial investment from our UK Labour Government will be the first step towards renewing and regenerating our town centre and seafront.
This crucial investment from our UK Labour Government will be the first step towards renewing and regenerating our town centre and seafront.
June 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I'm delighted that today the Chancellor prioritised Kirkcaldy for funding from the new £240 million Growth Mission Fund.
This crucial investment from our UK Labour Government will be the first step towards renewing and regenerating our town centre and seafront.
This crucial investment from our UK Labour Government will be the first step towards renewing and regenerating our town centre and seafront.
Last week SNP MPs shouted “where’s Davy” at us in the House of Commons.
Yesterday I was happy to share with the House that Labour’s Davy Russell MSP is taking his place in the Scottish Parliament.
We wish him all the very best as he swears in 🌹
Yesterday I was happy to share with the House that Labour’s Davy Russell MSP is taking his place in the Scottish Parliament.
We wish him all the very best as he swears in 🌹
June 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Last week SNP MPs shouted “where’s Davy” at us in the House of Commons.
Yesterday I was happy to share with the House that Labour’s Davy Russell MSP is taking his place in the Scottish Parliament.
We wish him all the very best as he swears in 🌹
Yesterday I was happy to share with the House that Labour’s Davy Russell MSP is taking his place in the Scottish Parliament.
We wish him all the very best as he swears in 🌹
Over 1000 doctors join the Royal College of Psychiatrists; Association of Palliative Medicine & disability rights orgs to say that the Assisted Dying Bill is not fit for purpose.
It is a danger to vulnerable people, in particular.
Every day more MPs are switching to voting no.
It is a danger to vulnerable people, in particular.
Every day more MPs are switching to voting no.
'It's simply not safe': A thousand doctors write to MPs urging them to vote against assisted dying bill
'It's simply not safe': A thousand doctors write to MPs urging them to vote against assisted dying bill
More than 1,000 doctors have written to MPs urging them to vote against the assisted dying bill, calling it a "real threat to both patients and the medical workforce".
news.sky.com
June 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Over 1000 doctors join the Royal College of Psychiatrists; Association of Palliative Medicine & disability rights orgs to say that the Assisted Dying Bill is not fit for purpose.
It is a danger to vulnerable people, in particular.
Every day more MPs are switching to voting no.
It is a danger to vulnerable people, in particular.
Every day more MPs are switching to voting no.
A wonderful result.
My experience on the doors was that people are fed up of the SNP and their dreadful record on the NHS.
Bring on 2026 👏👏👏
My experience on the doors was that people are fed up of the SNP and their dreadful record on the NHS.
Bring on 2026 👏👏👏
June 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
A wonderful result.
My experience on the doors was that people are fed up of the SNP and their dreadful record on the NHS.
Bring on 2026 👏👏👏
My experience on the doors was that people are fed up of the SNP and their dreadful record on the NHS.
Bring on 2026 👏👏👏
Lang Toun Fest is Kirkcaldy’s amazing new arts & culture festival, which kicks off tomorrow.
There are so many fantastic events to enjoy across our brilliant town.
Join us & check out what’s on👇
www.loveoorlangtoun.com/lang-toun-fe...
There are so many fantastic events to enjoy across our brilliant town.
Join us & check out what’s on👇
www.loveoorlangtoun.com/lang-toun-fe...
May 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Lang Toun Fest is Kirkcaldy’s amazing new arts & culture festival, which kicks off tomorrow.
There are so many fantastic events to enjoy across our brilliant town.
Join us & check out what’s on👇
www.loveoorlangtoun.com/lang-toun-fe...
There are so many fantastic events to enjoy across our brilliant town.
Join us & check out what’s on👇
www.loveoorlangtoun.com/lang-toun-fe...
There is no reason for delay - @ofcom.bsky.social needs to get on and act immediately to take down this horrific suicide promotion website.
@mollyroseorg.bsky.social
has also warned of the need for this to happen without delay.
@mollyroseorg.bsky.social
has also warned of the need for this to happen without delay.
Online safety watchdog Ofcom needs to “crack on” and remove a sick forum which promotes suicide to children and adults, Kirkcaldy MP @melanieward.bsky.social says www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
Kirkcaldy MP demands pro-suicide forum is torn down
Around 100 suicides have been linked to the sickening forum which provides guidance to people on ending their life.
www.thecourier.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
There is no reason for delay - @ofcom.bsky.social needs to get on and act immediately to take down this horrific suicide promotion website.
@mollyroseorg.bsky.social
has also warned of the need for this to happen without delay.
@mollyroseorg.bsky.social
has also warned of the need for this to happen without delay.
Bit blowy today - but the view from North Queensferry was stunning as ever
May 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Bit blowy today - but the view from North Queensferry was stunning as ever
The new UK-EU trade deal that our UK Labour government has negotiated is good for my constituents in Fife, good for Scotland & good for the UK.
No wonder the SNP have themselves in a right fankle over how to respond to it…
No wonder the SNP have themselves in a right fankle over how to respond to it…
May 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The new UK-EU trade deal that our UK Labour government has negotiated is good for my constituents in Fife, good for Scotland & good for the UK.
No wonder the SNP have themselves in a right fankle over how to respond to it…
No wonder the SNP have themselves in a right fankle over how to respond to it…
Following recent exchanges in Parliament, I wrote to Priti Patel about her and her party’s shameful, extreme position on the horrific situation in Gaza: from barely acknowledging the existence of the Palestinian people to supporting Israel’s plans to replace aid workers with mercenaries.
May 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Following recent exchanges in Parliament, I wrote to Priti Patel about her and her party’s shameful, extreme position on the horrific situation in Gaza: from barely acknowledging the existence of the Palestinian people to supporting Israel’s plans to replace aid workers with mercenaries.
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The government's deal with the EU is good for Scotland and good for the UK, says @melanieward.bsky.social, pointing out that while the SNP First Minister is desperate to talk the deal down, the Deputy First Minister was in Downing Street telling everyone how wonderful it is...
May 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The government's deal with the EU is good for Scotland and good for the UK, says @melanieward.bsky.social, pointing out that while the SNP First Minister is desperate to talk the deal down, the Deputy First Minister was in Downing Street telling everyone how wonderful it is...