Yes Edinburgh Eastern

31/08/2026

21/06/2026

RECLAIM OUR STREETS

In recent weeks we have witnessed a disturbing rise in racist violence and intimidation.

From Belfast to Glasgow, and now Edinburgh, people have been targeted because of who they are, what they look like, or what they believe.

Many people in our Black, Asian, Muslim, migrant and refugee communities are scared, angry and understandably concerned about what comes next. Some are questioning whether it is safe to walk their own streets, travel home at night, or go about their daily lives without fear of abuse or attack.

That is exactly what the far right wants.

They want to spread fear. They want communities to retreat into silence. They want people to feel isolated and alone.

We refuse to let them succeed.

The overwhelming majority of people in Edinburgh reject racism and hate. Our city belongs to all of us, and we will not allow a small number of violent bigots to terrorise our communities or dictate who feels safe in our streets.

On Saturday 27 June, we will come together in Leith to send a clear message: we will not be intimidated. We will not be divided. We will stand together and push back against those who seek to spread fear and hatred.

Our solidarity is our power.

These are our streets. Let’s reclaim them.

🗓 Saturday 27 June
📍 Montgomery Street Park
⏰ 1pm

08/05/2026

I feel incredibly grateful, honoured and proud to be re-elected to serve our area - thank you everyone who voted for me!🙏🏻 The result locally was a remarkable win overall for hopeful politics, internationalism, social justice and more powers/independence for our Parliament, to make a bigger difference.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 However, to be clear, I will be there to assist everyone in our constituency no matter who you voted for.❤️ I’ll be back to working hard and serving diligently once I’m sworn in next week.💻 It’s been a privilege to serve for the last 10 years and I look forward to fulfilling that responsibility again during the next 5 – helping more people and making further positive changes, locally and nationally.🙌🏻 We preserve.⚓️

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

Endorsement: “Ben has proven over the last decade he’s a diligent and effective champion for his constituents. Under the new boundaries, Craigentinny-Duddingston Ward has the chance to elect Ben as our new MSP. Having worked closely with him for years, I know he’ll give his all for local people and be accessible and active in the community. Let’s make sure Ben gets elected on 7 May.” ~ Cllr Danny Aston SNP

Craigentinny & Duddingston SNP

05/05/2026

27/04/2026

We need more passion like this about Scotland and local communities.

25/04/2026

Endorsement: “Ben is a local voice who’s spent the last ten years standing up for our area and delivering for our community. I’m backing him at this election because he's proven himself to be a progressive politician who really cares about people and our environment.” ~ Daniel, Leith Walk