Former Member of the Scottish Parliament | Former Shadow Minister for Culture, Europe & International Development.| Equality Campaigner | Dad | Edinburgh | Scotland 🌎 www.foysolchoudhury.co.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mlgdhz7cvc2nReally good to see community organisations delivering such meaningful events for our communities. Delighted to attend “Climate Conversations: Through Our Family Lens” by Networking Key Services. Excellent performances with a powerful message on climate awareness and responsible waste management.09 May 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgdhz7cvc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mjmqqv33722cCongratulations to Doly Begum on becoming the first Bangladeshi-Canadian MP in Canada 🇨🇦. Wishing her all the very best for a successful and productive term in office.16 Apr 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmqqv33722chttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3miz7h74wdk2bTHANK YOU08 Apr 2026 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3miz7h74wdk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mhuxgsg6kk2rI was delighted to speak with the team of Optometry Scotland's at their exhibition on the Scottish Parliament. Around 1 in 30 people in Scotland are living with significant sight loss, and over half of these cases are preventable or treatable.25 Mar 2026 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhuxgsg6kk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mhsytmeohk2bToday at #PQ I asked the Minister what specific analysis has been carried out on potential changes to response times in the North-East of Edinburgh if the proposed closure of Marionville fire station goes ahead? #CutsLeaveScars #ProtectOurFireService24 Mar 2026 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsytmeohk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mhsiuz47ac2hToday at the Members’ Business debate on Sport and Activity as a Force for Good, I spoke about the vital role that sport has played in my own life and the positive impact it continues to have on individuals and communities across Scotland. https://youtu.be/HnOQW5UhoqA?si=VSQ2ISDLCRFbIsxD #workingforyou #sports24 Mar 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsiuz47ac2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mhqg3p6cks2xIt’s been an honour to serve as an MSP and to represent the Lothians over the last 5 years. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and allowed me to stand alongside them, I’m truly grateful. 📰Check it out at the Edinburgh Evening News: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/.../column.../603456123 Mar 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqg3p6cks2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mhiy4vk5os2oEid Mubarak 🌙 As the month of Ramadan comes to a close, I wish you and your loved ones joy, peace, and a blessed Eid al-Fitr. #EidMubarak #EidAlFitr20 Mar 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhiy4vk5os2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mhdrlfax422zMy statement on last night’s Stage 3 vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their views and concerns.18 Mar 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdrlfax422zhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mhbhacnqq22fCongratulations to Association of Scottish Muslims on their 25th Anniversary! View the motion here: 🔗 https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/votes-and-motions/S6M-2101017 Mar 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbhacnqq22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mh6c6fztsc2rHonoured to attend the Turkish–Scottish Chamber of Commerce Ramadan Iftar Dinner in Edinburgh. It was a pleasure to meet the new Consul General of Türkiye, Ambassador Hakan Kıvanç, and to join friends and colleagues in celebrating the spirit of unity and solidarity during the holy month of Ramadan.16 Mar 2026 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6c6fztsc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mgxbscddl22aThis week I met with Humane World for Animals UK to hear about their campaign to end the use of farrowing crates on pig farms across the United Kingdom. You can learn more about the campaign here: https://action.humaneworld.org/page/163777/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=vanity13 Mar 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxbscddl22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mgx4di2cnk27Check it out at the North Edinburgh News: 📰 https://nen.press/foysol-choudhury-msp-praises-scottish-charity-expanding-access-to-life-saving-surgery-for-children/13 Mar 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgx4di2cnk27https://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mgwrluf5z22yThis Young Carers Action Day, I’m proud to stand with young carers at the Scottish Parliament, recognising the incredible young people who help care for family members while still growing up themselves. Their dedication deserves recognition and the support they need.13 Mar 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwrluf5z22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mgwrj7dee22yYesterday at #PQ I asked the Scottish Government what action it will take with local authorities to protect school staff and tackle rising violence in schools. #workingforyou #education13 Mar 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwrj7dee22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mgsck2t7hk2qOn this Young Carers Action Day, I join Carers Trust Scotland in calling for action so young carers have the same chances as their peers to learn, grow and thrive. #YoungCarersActionDay11 Mar 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsck2t7hk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mgpvdkv5ac2gCheck it out at the Edinburgh Reporter: 📰 https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/03/protect-the-staff-in-edinburghs-libraries/10 Mar 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpvdkv5ac2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mgmpripjp22yI visited Kids Operating Room in Edinburgh to learn more about their incredible work improving access to safe surgery for children around the world.09 Mar 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmpripjp22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mgcmfkip4s2yYesterday at #PQ I asked the Scottish Government for its response to the Who Owns Scotland 2025 report, which highlights half of Scotland’s privately-owned rural land is held by just 408 landowners. #workingforyou #scottishpolitics05 Mar 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcmfkip4s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mgardc7hcs2kAt #PQ today I asked the Cabinet Secretary what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the impact that reductions in social care packages may have on unpaid carers, following warnings from Carers UK that the current budget is insufficient to support carers and services to thrive.04 Mar 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgardc7hcs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mga5psa5u22cLast week, I spoke with trainers and trainees at the Elgin Conservation Centre about the specialist heritage skills they are developing - from traditional masonry to conservation craftsmanship - and saw how this work is helping to safeguard Scotland’s historic environment for future generations.04 Mar 2026 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mga5psa5u22chttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mg5naeg5pk2iAt Historic Environment Scotland’s event, we discussed the urgent need to retrofit buildings to cut emissions and reach net zero. Greater investment in training is essential to close the skills gap and help our historic buildings adapt to climate change.03 Mar 2026 11:13 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5naeg5pk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mg37dfnmf226Huge congratulations to the four Edinburgh and Midlothian libraries shortlisted for Library of the Year at the British Book Awards! 📚 A brilliant recognition of the hard work of staff and volunteers who make our libraries such vital community spaces. Wishing you all the very best in the finals! 🤞02 Mar 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg37dfnmf226https://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mfmkjmb2u22dThis week I had the pleasure of visiting Spartans Community Foundation in North Edinburgh ⚽️ Each week they support around 2500 people through youth work, education, physical health and community programmes - reinvesting profits locally and building something sustainable for the long term.24 Feb 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmkjmb2u22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mfmjqakjck24Here’s a brief update on some of the casework I’ve been supporting constituents with this February. #WorkingForYou #Lothians24 Feb 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmjqakjck24https://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mfmjmswne22bCheck it out at the Edinburgh Evening News: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/making-tourism-work-for-citys-residents-foysol-choudhury-560449724 Feb 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmjmswne22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mfjiwemhtk2gThe Scottish Gas 'Energy for Tomorrow' fund is officially open! Scottish Gas' Energy for Tomorrow fund is looking for sports clubs in Lothian who want to invest in sustainable upgrades and save on their energy bills. 🗓Applications close 27 March 2026 Apply here: https://www.centrica.com/sustainability/energy-for-tomorrow/23 Feb 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjiwemhtk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mf4xwnfy2s2r📢 A follow-up community consultation is happening today, 2–6 PM at Heart of Newhaven, just a 10-minute walk from the proposed Western Harbour site. Can’t make it? You can still share your views via the consultation form at western-harbour.com. Feedback is open until 16 March 2026.18 Feb 2026 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4xwnfy2s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/foysolchoudhury.bsky.social/post/3mf33i3ely22jCheck it out at the North Edinburgh News: 📰 https://nen.press/foysol-choudhury-calls-for-small-business-support/17 Feb 2026 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:2dkrmp46pbmml2r3t2sclify/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf33i3ely22j