Katherine Sangster

Our events kick off at 10.00! 💻Tackling online VAWG with @jessasatomp.bsky.social 🌍Climate emergency & wildlife with Jenny Riddle-Carpenter & @metecoban92.bsky.social 👶Rethinking childcare with @oliviabailey.bsky.social & @kathsangster.bsky.social Join the debate at @thebluecoat.bsky.social

"I will ensure policy and strategy is developed alongside our members and councillors" To reconnect with communities, Scottish Labour must build a movement rooted in democratic socialism, writes @monicalennon.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/a-new-direct...

🦇 Woop woop! Thank you @kathsangster.bsky.social for supporting our work and this amazing bat species!

📣 Nature Champions News! 📣 @kathsangster.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for the Nathusius' Pipistrelle! Katherine will work with @batconservation.bsky.social to champion these rare and elusive bats in the Scottish Parliament. Read more: www.scotlink.org/species/nath... 📸ScotParl | Hugh Clark

Thanks to everyone who joined our @scottishfabians.bsky.social conference last week to discuss the way forward after last month’s election result @chrismurraymp.bsky.social | @kathsangster.bsky.social | @catheadley.bsky.social

The 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.

In an era of fragmented politics and a fractured electorate, Scottish Labour must reconnect with voters’ values to rebuild trust, writes @kathsangster.bsky.social Read Katherine's piece from our ‘Learning Lessons’ series 👇 fabians.org.uk/learning-les...

“People didn’t believe that we could fix it” @kathsangster.bsky.social tries to summarise where things went wrong for Labour at the Scottish Parliament Election, ultimately suggesting that the focus wasn’t on Scotland and that the party’s record at Westminster paid a huge part.

Great 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 etc

How can Labour Raise the revenue we need? 💰   The Chancellor faces some challenging choices at the Autumn Budget.   In our new edited collection – Taxing Questions – we set out how we can raise the revenue we need to invest in public services. 🧵

Join us on Tuesday for 🌍Net Zero, Net Gain: How We Tackle Reform and Make the Case for Green Energy Tuesday 30 | 11.15 | In partnership CWP Energy and panelist Michael Shanks MP

Join us in Liverpool on Sunday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Winning in 2026 Rally: Delivering the Labour Government Scotland Needs Sunday 28 | 17.00 | In partnership with True North Advisors and guests Douglas Alexander MP and Jackie Baillie MSP

The Scottish Fabians have two unique events in Liverpool alongside a host of Scottish Fabian MPs taking part in Fabian events.

We are off to Liverpool on Saturday 🚗 The Fabians have with our biggest programme yet with over 40 events and hundreds of speakers. Our new home at The Bluecoat Liverpool will be alive with debate, discussion, and fresh thinking. Full schedule below! fabians.org.uk/labour-party...

As 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

I'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 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/katherine-...

Awaiting 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

The “Scottish” Fabian Review 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is out this week featuring an interview with Anas Sarwar MSP and @glasgowpam.bsky.social @michaelshanksmp.co.uk @rozfoyer.bsky.social @pfokane.bsky.social as well as our national director @kathsangster.bsky.social

It 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 crisis

So 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! open.spotify.com/episode/5kMU...

Big win for @scottishlabour.bsky.social, and a huge boost ahead of Holyrood Elections! 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Our next Fabian Review will look ahead to those crucial elections, with Anas Sarwar, @glasgowpam.bsky.social, @michaelshanksmp.co.uk, @pfokane.bsky.social, & @kathsangster.bsky.social

Yesterday was about saving jobs. It was also a moment that commanded the nation's attention. Some thoughts from me on the importance of such moments of drama in modern political communication. blairmail.substack.com/p/attention-...

What are the public's priorities for additional funding? There is strong consensus for more health spending - but differences arise when it comes to other services. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/HxQDgK8

So 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.

I'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.

Honoured 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.

Proud 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.

Overwhelmed to have the support of my home CLP, Midlothian North and Musselburgh! Thank you to local members for their nomination. 🌹

So 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!

Whilst 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.

Thank you to Daniel Coleman for his kind endorsement. Daniel was a brilliant campaign coordinator in Edinburgh Northern and Leith CLP. I look forward to working with him on the campaign to win back Edinburgh from the SNP in 2026.

Great turnout for our Edinburgh-wide campaign day! Fantastic to be out in Hillside, Edinburgh - fond memories of my first flat there. Out with the amazing local Labour team Tracy, Foysol and James, and activists speaking to voters about the change a Scottish Labour government can bring.

Proud to be endorsed by Jonny Alvarez-Buylla, an outstanding chair of Edinburgh Labour Students. Students were key to our win in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh last year, and I look forward to working with Jonny on the issues facing students in our city.

Thank you to Edinburgh Labour Students for inviting me along to talk about my political journey and my roles working in a think tank and for politicians. Really enjoyed meeting everyone and feel confident they will all make a fantastic contribution in 2026 and beyond!

Delighted to receive an endorsement from Anne McCluskey. Anne is not only a tireless campaigner but a selfless champion of other women, encouraging and mentoring them. I'm grateful for her support and her encouragement of me over the years.

Grateful for the support of Christine Megson MBE, a champion for women in politics and the founder of the Fabian Women’s Network Mentoring Programme. Her work has helped so many women find their political voice, and I’m honoured to have her endorsement.

Delighted to have the backing of Ferhan Ashiq, an amazing local businessman in East Lothian who knows the challenges our high streets and small businesses face across the area.

Very busy afternoon talking to members in Tranent - thanks to everyone who took the time to chat. We finished in time for the Rugby starting 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏉 and caught a glorious East Lothian sunset on the way home

Delighted to have the support of Irshad Ahmed. Irshad is a brilliant advocate for Edinburgh’s ethnic minority communities, and I’m honoured that he’s put his trust in me to represent our city in 2026.

Proud to have the support of Peter Lally, Scottish Labour’s Under-18s Officer and a dedicated local activist. His passion for engaging young people in politics is inspiring, and I’m delighted to have him on board as we fight to win in 2026.

Honoured to receive an endorsement from Sheila Gilmore. As the former MP for Edinburgh East and a tireless campaigner ever since, Sheila was an outstanding representative for this area. I'm grateful for her support and her confidence in me to win this seat back for Labour in 2026.

The selection for the Scottish Labour candidates in Edinburgh East, Musselburgh and Tranent/Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith is now underway. Delighted to have received supporting nominations from the following Unions and excited for the campaign ahead!

Lots of good conversations out in Portobello this afternoon chatting to local people about their issues - everything from influence of social media on our young people, upkeep of the roads and the worrying situation in the US. Time for a new direction with @scottishlabour.bsky.social

A great discussion with Jackie Baillie MSP on a new direction for Scotland’s NHS, with plenty of great policy ideas from East Lothian Fabians

Great to be at Scottish Labour conference with @scottishfabians.bsky.social and @fabiansociety.bsky.social Gen Sec @joedromey.bsky.social Our event was packed, discussing moving from campaigning to government with Margaret Curran, Professor Wendy Alexander Martin McCluskey and Michael Shanks

Heading back after a fantastic #ScotLab25 with @scottishfabians.bsky.social Lots of ideas and energy ahead of the crucial Holyrood elections next year 🙌

Great to be in Glasgow for @scottishlabour.bsky.social Conference with @scottishfabians.bsky.social. Good to hear @anassarwar.bsky.social set out his vision for a new direction for Scotland including a bold commitment to a National Care Service. #ScotLab25

Packed house for the @scottishfabians.bsky.social fringe on the lessons from UK Labour’s transition to government, with @kathsangster.bsky.social, @martinmccluskey.bsky.social, @michaelshanksmp.co.uk

I have just applied for the biggest job of my life- to be a Scottish Labour Party candidate in 2026 for the place I love! ❤️ Applications for the twinned seats of Edinburgh East, Musselburgh and Tranent/Edinburgh North Eastern & Leith have opened. Good luck to all the other applicants too 🌹