Cllr Southside/Newington and SNP Group Leader @Edinburgh_CC 🚋| RT/L/F≠E |🇫🇯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🇵🇸https://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3m6emnfp25k2wHeard about Labour’s ‘Pride in Place’ funding? A £20m headline means nothing when the numbers don’t add up. Edinburgh deserves real investment, not political illusions. Read my article below 👇 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/simita-kumar-pride-in-place-or-a-political-optical-illusion-541250124 Nov 2025 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6emnfp25k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lqmyvxqq2s23Last week I joined a public meeting by @ThriveEdinburgh on proposed EIJB cuts to mental health services. After last year’s Third Sector cuts—now this? www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburghs-mental-health-care-crisis-and-the-ijbs-failure-of-leadership-simita-kumar-5154204 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburghs-mental-health-care-crisis-and-the-ijbs-failure-of-leadership-simita-kumar-515420402 Jun 2025 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqmyvxqq2s23https://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lor44xfs2c2tLabour ditched real roles—like vice convenors for Housing, Education, Culture & Transport—to invent a bogus £32k quasi-judicial gig for the Tories. Calling it a ‘myth’? That’s a slap in the face to every taxpayer footing the bill for this fantasy post. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/new-32k-per-year-role-3161090509 May 2025 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lor44xfs2c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lojqz3vnwc2gDelighted to be selected as @theSNP candidate for Edinburgh South Western! Grateful to our local members for your trust, support, and belief in me. Now, the work begins—to fight for a fairer, greener, independent Scotland. #SNP #ScottishIndependence #StrongerForScotland06 May 2025 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lojqz3vnwc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lmzj4vbxzk2hEdinburgh SNP councillors and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Cllr Val Walker. Our thoughts are with Val's family and friends, and the Labour group at this difficult time. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14192/leader-pays-tribute-to-councillor-val-walker?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5ioagQ0mSZpTA-MLjjRU6TSZvNjsto19bAHI_NcccCqko17Phvm_obPVm3Pw_aem_MZ9AP0QhdTZUat0c-IhW1w17 Apr 2025 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmzj4vbxzk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lklacklxa22pToday, I wrote to branches in the new Edinburgh South Western constituency (currently Edinburgh Pentlands) seeking nomination as SNP candidate. I hope to bring my experience as a councillor, along with my NHS and third-sector work, to serve and strengthen our local communities.17 Mar 2025 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lklacklxa22phttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lkl7uhaayc2pToday, I wrote to branches in the new Edinburgh South Western constituency (currently Edinburgh Pentlands) seeking nomination as SNP candidate. I hope to bring my experience as a councillor, along with my NHS and third-sector work, to serve and strengthen our local communities.17 Mar 2025 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkl7uhaayc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lkkppkiyv22a@kate-c.bsky.social is an incredibly hardworking councillor who is passionate about her local community. She has been a powerhouse in her fight against unionist politics and she’ll be a formidable advocate as MSP in the Scottish Parliament. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Mar 2025 08:17 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkkppkiyv22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lk7hwnqouk2w@nicolasturgeon.bsky.social has been a trailblazer for Scotland and an inspiration to me and women everywhere. Her leadership, resilience, and dedication have shaped a better future for our country. Thank you Nicola - for your service and for paving the way for the next generation. #ThankYouNicola [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Mar 2025 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk7hwnqouk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lipru3eyj22nDeeply disappointed by #ScottishLabour councillors on budget. No good idea or investment went unpunished. ❌£0 - holiday hubs ❌£0 - youth work ❌£0 - Gorgie Farm ❌£0 - Ratho bus ❌£0 - Poverty ❌£0 - Climate ❌ £0 - Public Toilets = ❌ Zero Leadership Shameful.21 Feb 2025 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lipru3eyj22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lgit3mlnus25Tourist Tax passed in @Edinburgh_CC with a weak Labour amendment that favoured Tories yet again to vote against £1b investment into housing. No backbone, no courage, no leadership.24 Jan 2025 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgit3mlnus25https://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lfxa3mlrp22yMonumental day for tourist tax in Edinburgh. But shamefully, Labour most comfortable siding with Tories to vote against SNP’s plan to invest £20M into housing providing an extra 1,000 homes #LabourChaos www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-tourist-tax-approved-in-30807155 https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-tourist-tax-approved-in-3080715517 Jan 2025 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfxa3mlrp22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3ldelpvgdjs2qCongratulations to Cllr Meagher on becoming Labour Group leader in Edinburgh. I welcome another woman leader in the Council. However, given serious allegations of corruption and fraud, Labour simply cannot remain in administration. Due process must be allowed to take its course. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Dec 2024 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldelpvgdjs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lczbfgiad224Scotland faces tough challenges as a result of Westminster’s choices. Despite budget constraints, it’s taking the right steps to shield communities and families from the worst impacts of Labour’s policies. Read my latest article 👇 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/mitigating-impact-of-westminster-choices-489920911 Dec 2024 07:49 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lczbfgiad224https://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lcs5tptvyk2ySerious allegations have been made against Council Leader - Councillor Cammy Day. I have written to Paul Lawrence, Chief Executive of City of Edinburgh Council, to take immediate actions to safeguard the public, protect staff, and offer support to anyone impacted.08 Dec 2024 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcs5tptvyk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lcqrrnirss2mThis is beyond shocking, I’m almost lost for words. Cammy Day needs to resign as Council Leader immediately.07 Dec 2024 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcqrrnirss2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lcj74deq622qThe Scottish Budget delivers for Edinburgh: 👶 Mitigates cruel 2-child benefit cap 🏛️ Uplifts funding for local govt 📚 Boosts support for Additional Support Needs 🏞️ Funds improved play parks 🏡 Increases investment in affordable housing 🎭 Strengthens support for culture sector04 Dec 2024 22:26 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcj74deq622qhttps://bsky.app/profile/simitakumar.bsky.social/post/3lc5syjzamk2kA very Happy St. Andrew’s Day to everyone 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 https://media.tenor.com/Gi6OMzbE2lIAAAAC/aye-yes.gif?hh=331&ww=49830 Nov 2024 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:df7choeitblwvce3emvbomy4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc5syjzamk2k