Edinburgh’s long-standing equality campaigner and MSP Foysol Choudhury has been chosen as Scottish Labour’s candidate for the newly created Edinburgh Northern constituency in the upcoming Scottish Parliament election, pledging to be “a strong voice for every community, every street, and every resident.”

Mr. Choudhury, who has lived in the area for 35 years, attended Drummond High School and began his community activism here as a teenager. Since his election to the Scottish Parliament in 2021, he has established a reputation for addressing inequalities, defending public services, and amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups. His work has spanned key issues including housing, healthcare, education, and community safety.

“I am honoured to have been selected to represent the party for this seat,” Choudhury said. “Edinburgh Northern is my home; I know the strengths of our neighbourhoods, but also the real challenges people face, from housing shortages to cuts in essential services. I am determined to deliver the change our communities need.”

He added: “I want to sincerely thank Labour members, the CWU, ASLEF, the Co-operative Party, and everyone who has placed their trust in me for their support. I will work tirelessly to be a strong voice for them and to win the Edinburgh Northern seat.”

The Edinburgh Northern constituency will be contested for the first time following boundary changes, a moment Choudhury calls “a fresh opportunity to build a strong, direct relationship between residents and their MSP.”

“This is such a diverse area of Edinburgh, with communities that bring so much to our city,” he said. “But the cost-of-living crisis, pressures on public services, and rising inequality are holding too many people back. I will fight for investment in housing, fair wages and our local businesses.”

Choudhury emphasised his campaign will be rooted in accessibility and action: “I will maintain an open-door policy for constituents, as I always have. Politics should unite people, not divide them; and together, we can build a fairer, stronger Edinburgh Northern.”