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A New Chapter: Life After Westminster
After serving as an MP, I’ve been embracing a new chapter in Scottish politics. While adjusting to life beyond Westminster has meant rediscovering weekends, I’ve remained actively engaged becoming Linlithgow SNP Convenor…
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The Close of an Epoch: Remembering Alex Salmond
Posted on October 16, 2024 by Martyn Day A Personal Reflection and Tribute I was shocked and saddened at Alex’s sudden death; a political giant has left the stage. My thoughts and prayers are with…
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Land, the canvas of nature and humanity is damaged
I was delighted to participate in the second edition of the Global Changemaker Academy for Parliamentarians (G-CAP), held from August 5-9, 2024, in Bonn, Germany. This innovative program, a collaboration between the…
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The Tragedy of Land Degradation
My heart goes out to all those affected by Sundays tragic landslide at the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda. The loss of life and the ongoing suffering of the community are truly…
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Global Perspectives: Embracing Diversity in Challenging Times
I’ve just returned from the UN Global Changemakers Academy for Policymakers, where I studied the G20 Land Initiative and restoration strategies with a diverse group of international political figures. An experience which…
Hello, I’m Martyn Day.
Political commentator, independence campaigner, anti-poverty and human rights champion.
Former SNP MP for Linlithgow and East Falkirk (2015-2024), West Lothian Councillor (1999-2015)
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