National Director @scottishfabians | Jo Cox Women in Leadership Graduatehttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3mmgnsxbhms2rThe election in Scotland was a grim day for Scottish Labour but we must listen to the country and rise to the challenges. On a personal note delighted to be writing for @thefabians.bsky.social for the first time as an MSP. [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 May 2026 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmgnsxbhms2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3m4w3jtwizc2qGreat to be in the audience of the 2025 BBC Reith Lectures delivered by author Rutger Bregman. Rutger thinks we need a new “true radicalism” to follow in the footsteps of the Fabians of the 19th century. My question? how could this new Fabianism be communicated in the age of news by TikTok etc05 Nov 2025 22:21 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4w3jtwizc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3lv4q6sv53s26As part of the “Scotland” edition of the Fabian Review the @scottishfabians joined @anassarwar.bsky.social in Hamilton. You can read his thoughts on the state of politics in Scotland, Reform and how Scottish Labour win in 2026 here [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jul 2025 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv4q6sv53s26https://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3luql2hj2xk2dI'm standing for @scottishlabour.bsky.social in Edinburgh Eastern Musselburgh and Tranent I’m already out campaigning with my team but your donations can help us spread the word Every few pounds raised helps us communicate directly to voters and win in 2026 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/katherine-sangster-202624 Jul 2025 22:21 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3luql2hj2xk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3ltwcjdnoac2qAwaiting flight to Brussels to take part in @FEPS_Europe forum on what happens now to EU-UK relations and how debate on the left in Scotland connects with discussions in the EU on how to build and promote resilient democracies and deliver positive change [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Jul 2025 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltwcjdnoac2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3lrszweyayc2xIt was great to take part in “Solving Scotland’s Housing Crisis” at Scotland 2050 and highlight the work of the @thefabians.bsky.social and our upcoming research programme focused on how we can deliver on the government's ambitious housing commitments and genuinely tackle the housing crisis17 Jun 2025 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrszweyayc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3lrj26qpxo22iSo enjoyed speaking with @the93% about getting into politics, how we promote greater diversity in politics and most importantly believing in your ability to change things! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kMUyC04OP8FsGRAy5C1iG?si=qXhtF8zdQtSrRus3jZDfdA13 Jun 2025 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrj26qpxo22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3lrb5bsm5mk2n [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Jun 2025 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrb5bsm5mk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3llk3sl6kqc2pSo delighted to be selected for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent. I cannot wait to get to work with the excellent Labour team of MPs, MSPs, Councillors and of course our dedicated activists. Thanks to everyone who supported me.29 Mar 2025 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3llk3sl6kqc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3llf4xrvmgk2fI'm so proud to be supported by four incredible trade unions: Community, GMB, Unison, and Usdaw. All do amazing work fighting for their members, and I can't wait to stand alongside them should I be lucky enough to be selected tomorrow.27 Mar 2025 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3llf4xrvmgk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3lleq3je7fc2fHonoured to be nominated by the Co-operative Party. The party plays such an important role in our movement, and I can't wait to campaign alongside fellow co-operators to win for Labour in 2026.27 Mar 2025 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lleq3je7fc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3llcfc54c5s2cProud to be endorsed by Ruth Elliott. As a former Scottish Greens activist, Ruth knows how important the climate emergency is to voters across Edinburgh. This is one of my top issues, and I'm honoured that Ruth has put her trust in me to champion our environment in the Scottish Parliament.26 Mar 2025 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3llcfc54c5s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3lla6getruc2bOverwhelmed to have the support of my home CLP, Midlothian North and Musselburgh! Thank you to local members for their nomination. 🌹25 Mar 2025 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lla6getruc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3ll5ftn4xw22aSo proud to be endorsed by Margaret Curran. She has been a fantastic mentor and friend to me over the years. She was an exceptional MP,MSP,and Minister, and has done incredible work mentoring female politicians in other countries. I can't wait to be campaigning with her again in Musselburgh soon!24 Mar 2025 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll5ftn4xw22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/kathsangster.bsky.social/post/3ll2uvbxhek2rWhilst there are a number of great programmes to encourage women into politics there is very little support for women further along in their political journey. Women dropping out just as big a problem as women not coming forward at all. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Mar 2025 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:z2zikdaaddd6sn2faaco76jb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll2uvbxhek2r