Gregor Poynton
@gregorpoynton
Labour Member of Parliament for the Livingston constituency. Please email gregor.poynton.mp@parliament.uk with casework.
When I was out at my street surgery in Deans, residents spoke to me about a range of local issues, but one concern stood out, the use of illegal off-road bikes, modified e-bikes and other motorised vehicles being ridden dangerously through housing estates.
If you're looking for something to do with the family over the summer holidays, I'd really recommend a visit to the Military Museum Scotland in Wilkieston.
Two years ago people from across the Livingston constituency placed their trust in me to be their Member of Parliament. Since then, my team and I have worked every day to repay that trust by being visible, accessible and focused on delivering for our communities. 1/6
Illegal off-road bikes and modified e-bikes are one of the issues I hear about most from local residents. Whether it's being driven through parks, on pavements or around residential streets, people are fed up with the danger and disruption. They want to see action, not excuses.
Today I welcomed constituents Alex and Daniel to the UK Parliament during their visit to London 💂🏻🏙️ We discussed what it’s like working in Parliament, before my team gave them a tour and the opportunity to watch live debates inside the Chamber.
This is the sixth trade deal the U.K. Labour Government has secured in just two years, making life easier and creating more opportunity for people across the Livingston constituency and the UK.
I've nominated Andy Burnham to become the next Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister of our country.
Raytheon UK, an employer many in the Livingston constituency will know well, is leading the consortium that's just been awarded the British Army's £2bn contract to build its new training system.
Friday bargains for a brilliant cause! I stopped by The Gathering Ground’s thrift event at Craigsfarm Community Hub and it was great to see so many people hunting for bargains while supporting a fantastic local cause. 1/4
I was out in Kenilworth Rise and Mowbray Rise in Dedridge for my latest street surgery, speaking with residents about the issues affecting their neighbourhood. The biggest concerns raised were illegal off-road bikes, dangerous car meets and the antisocial behaviour they bring. 1/4
Local businesses do so much more than provide great products. They create jobs, support other businesses and become an important part of the community. That's exactly what's happening at Dewar Family Butchers in East Calder.
Illegal dirt bikes and dangerous car meets are causing real frustration for residents across Livingston. These issues came up a number of times at my street surgery whilst I was out speaking to people in Dedridge.
I’m recruiting! I'm looking for a motivated and community-focused Constituency Assistant to join my team in Livingston.
Opportunity knocks... sometimes quite literally. Our 2026 Robin Cook Intern, Niamh Cunneen, certainly made sure they heard her at No. 10!
Breast cancer will sadly affect 1 in 7 women in the UK, and around 420 men every year.
The £20 million UK Labour Government’s West Lothian Pride in Place programme is now officially underway. It was great to join fellow Board members in Whitburn for our first formal meeting as we begin the work of shaping this once-in-a-generation investment for Fauldhouse, Whitburn and Blackburn.
Back at the Linburn Estate meeting residents and hand-delivering updates on the work I'm continuing to do on their behalf.
A really positive step forward for West Lothian’s Pride in Place. This week I attended the first formal meeting of the Pride in Place Board for Fauldhouse, Whitburn and Blackburn, and it feels like this exciting project is now properly underway.
Our children only get one childhood and we have a responsibility to make sure it's as safe online as it is offline. That's why I welcome the UK Labour Government's decision to introduce a social media ban for under-16s.
Blind veterans deserve better than this. More than a year after residents at the Linburn Estate were told they would have to leave their homes, a number are still waiting to find suitable alternative accommodation.
It’s been a huge year for the Livingston constituency and while there's always more to do, I'm proud of what we've achieved together.
Out on my street surgery in The Almond estate this week to catch up with residents and hear about the issues affecting them. Three concerns came up this week ⤵️
Local businesses are at the heart of our towns and villages. I recently got a trim at Rogues & Rascals in Broxburn, and it was another reminder of the brilliant independent businesses we have across the Livingston constituency. 1/3
How would you invest £20 million in our communities? The Pride in Place programme is bringing £20 million of UK Labour Government investment to Fauldhouse, Whitburn and Blackburn, a huge opportunity to deliver the improvements local people want to see.
Good health is about far more than keeping fit. It’s about staying active, building confidence and bringing people together. 1/5
Here’s five things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered: ☀️ We’ve slashed VAT on children’s meals and attractions over the summer ✈️ Net migration is down 82% from the peak under the previous government, and we have removed 67,000 people with no right to be here
Families affected by RAAC in Craigshill and across West Lothian have waited long enough for certainty. 🏘️
The first duty of any government is to keep the country safe. That’s why we’re providing record investment, increasing defence spending to nearly £80 billion by 2029.
Our local businesses are at the heart of our communities, and choosing to shop local really does make a difference. Recently, I dropped by Mabitt Café in East Calder for a coffee, and it was another great reminder of the fantastic independent businesses we have across the Livingston constituency.
The safety of our communities is always a top priority, which is why I've been working with Police Scotland following concerns raised by a number of residents about recent targeted housebreakings affecting members of our Indian community.