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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · 5d

Supermarket surgery today in Asda Kirkton with Cllr Kevin Keenan. As ever, if you have an issue you would like to discuss with me, please email my parliamentary address.

Thank you to Samantha for welcoming us and for all her community work.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · 12d

I have written to STV's Chief Executive calling on him to reverse the decision to sack journalists and end STV’s north of Scotland news programme.

Good quality, regional journalism is a fundamental part of our democracy which must be protected.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · 12d

Almost a week on from the Banchory Beast and I’m still sore. A brilliant run and obstacle race with loads of NE folk running for charity. Our XParty team was depleted by illness but the Lab-Lib members got through it. We finished 45th out of 2500 @willierennie.bsky.social dragged me round.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · 20d

Interactive Entertainment Scotland the new trade body dedicated to our video game industry, which launched last night.

The economy we need: based on the talents of Scots and the talents of Dundonians.

Thank you to @4jstudios.com for hosting, and @ukieofficial.bsky.social for their hard work.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · 23d

At the next Scottish elections, vote Labour to:

🩺 Fix NHS Tayside
🎓 Save the University of Dundee
🧹 Clean up our streets
🏙 Revitalise our city centre
💸 End SNP waste

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Aug 1

£200m investment in carbon capture technologies across Scotland. That's the difference a Labour government makes.

Fantastic to meet with Rachel Reeves today in St Fergus, Peterhead, putting our clean energy future into practice.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Jun 11

Applications are now open for my summer internship programme.
A paid, part-time opportunity to learn about campaigns and delivering change for Dundee.
Details below 👇 tinyurl.com/j6jwk3z3

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · May 28

Fantastic visit to the Discovery last week. Great to catch up with colleagues from Dundee Heritage Trust and see progress on the ship.

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#MEAction Scotland @meactionscotland.bsky.social · May 16

Thanks to @michaeljmarra.bsky.social for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME.

A photo of Michael Marra MSP standing with an ME Action Scotland volunteer outside the Scottish Parliament. They are holding a red board that says 'Red Alert for ME, specialist support is needed now' and standing next to an ME Action Scotland banner.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · May 8

Today was my members’ business debate on wraparound care for children with additional support needs.

The highlight was welcoming Leo, and his mum Nicola, to Parliament. With summer approaching we have to make holidays real by letting families plan ahead.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · May 6

In 18 years Dundee GP clinics down 25%. GP patient lists up by 37%.

If the SNP had a plan to end the 8am rush they would have done it by now.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · May 1

Brilliant day in the sun in Hamilton and Larkhall, with an even warmer reception on the doors.

Davy Russell would make an excellent MSP, a local champion for his community.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Apr 21

The Holy Father’s passing brings such sadness for many but joy for him at Easter. A mortal man of peace, compassion and love for the poor. A humble servant to all.

Requiescat in pace il Papa.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · Apr 19

📣 MSPs will debate wraparound care for children with ASN on 8 May, led by @michaeljmarra.bsky.social

If this affects your family, now’s the time to speak up.

✉️ Email your MSP and urge them to attend.

👉 Learn how: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

Email your MSP about wraparound ASN childcare

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Apr 2

Huge job losses at University of Dundee are unacceptable and self-defeating.

For a Minister to claim they were shocked is indicative of someone who is not listening or does not understand the scale of the crisis.

We need real leadership right now.

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...

EXCLUSIVE: SNP ministers 'volcanic' at Dundee University saying 700 jobs could be lost

The Courier was told about the scale of anger inside government offices when further details were revealed by university management.

www.thecourier.co.uk

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Mar 25

A reminder that this free, public forum to discuss the upcoming Assisted Dying bill is taking place on Thursday in Dundee. It's an excellent chance to hear the arguments for and against.

Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/assisted-d...

Assisted Dying Discussion

A discussion on the proposed Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults legislation - come along and share your thoughts.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Mar 14

The First Minister cannot be shocked by the scale of the University of Dundee job cuts. He has known what was coming for weeks.

What will his government actually now do to save jobs?

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Mar 11

My parliamentary motion celebrating the life of the legendary Dick McTaggart, his astounding achievements and the remarkable legacy he will leave behind.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Feb 25

I welcome the announcement of support for the University of Dundee.

Without a published recovery plan, it is too early to say whether this funding will be sufficient to secure the University’s long-term future.

I have requested a meeting with the Minister for Higher Education.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Feb 25

The question is whether the SNP can get the desperately needed money Labour has provided in the budget to the front lines of public services.

Judging by their record, I won't be holding my breath.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Feb 22

Pleased to address Scottish Labour Conference this afternoon and announce our plans for a Scottish Treasury.

A Scottish Labour Government will get a grip of the public finances and deliver value for every pound of taxpayers’ money.

That is the new direction we will take together.

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Chris Creegan @chriscreegan.bsky.social · Feb 20

New from me on Substack: we have five years to end new cases of HIV and we must not fail. Let's get it done.
open.substack.com/pub/chriscre...

Five Years to End New Cases of HIV

The global consquences of the Trump adminsration's disengagement with HIV prevention could be lethal. In the UK we have the opportunity to write a different story. But there is no time to lose.

open.substack.com

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Feb 21

The SNP has lost control of Scotland's finances through waste and incompetence.

Value for money.
An end to waste.
A long-term plan to deliver for Scots.

That's the new direction Scottish Labour will deliver in 2026.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

A Scottish Labour Government will cut wasteful spending and get value for money

Writing in the Daily Record, Labour MSP Michael Marra says Scottish Labour will provide a new direction at its conference in Glasgow this weekend.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Feb 18

The Labour Government has committed £2.6m for the V&A Dundee - in addition to £20m of transformational funding for Dundee.

Since the V&A opened in 2018, tourist numbers have gone up 50%. Our investment will boost Dundee's economy, securing new growth and jobs.

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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social · Feb 18

Before my election, I served as Deputy Director of the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science. I hired the brilliant colleagues losing their jobs due to a cash crisis they did not create.

My thoughts on where Dundee Uni is getting it wrong.

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/5...

MICHAEL MARRA: I hired staff at Dundee forensics centre facing axe - this crisis is personal and political

Before entering parliament North East MSP Michael Marra was deputy director of the under-threat Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science.

www.thecourier.co.uk

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