Irshad Ahmed Labour Party
Labour candidate for Edinburgh North Western. Selected in October 2025. Previously stood for election as an SNP and Alba candidate before joining Scottish Labour.
Policy Positions
Scotland's Future
Oppose independence. Focus on strengthening devolution within the UK. Want Scotland to lead reform of the union, not leave it.
NHS & Health
Declare a waiting times emergency. Pledge 160,000 extra NHS appointments. Increase capacity for mental health and cancer services.
Housing
Build new social and affordable housing. Support first-time buyers with targeted schemes. Reform planning to unlock more homes.
Climate & Transport
Support UK net zero targets and back GB Energy, Labour's publicly owned clean energy company. Promote Scottish renewables jobs.
Tax & Public Spending
Maintain current Scottish income tax rates. No planned increases or cuts. Focus on economic growth to fund services.
Economy & Jobs
Back GB Energy as a driver of Scottish investment. Reform planning laws to attract business. Support industrial transition in heavy industry areas.
Education & Childcare
Close the attainment gap between richest and poorest pupils. Ban mobile phones in classrooms. Invest in teaching workforce.
Social Issues
Progressive on equalities generally. More cautious position on gender recognition reform — supportive of trans rights while emphasising women's spaces.
Track Record
› Selected as Labour candidate October 2025
› Previously stood for SNP and Alba before joining Labour