Dear {name} The election campaign is over. Now the hard work begins. The first week as MSP has passed, and I have been getting to grips with Parliament, its procedures, and the practical steps needed to get properly up and running. On Thursday, I had the great honour of being sworn in to represent the people of Falkirk East and Linlithgow. That means I can now carry out the full duties of an MSP. My first formal duty was taking part in the election of the Presiding Officer, a post won by Kenneth Gibson. I wish him well and look forward to working with him in the Parliament. It was also good to catch up with many of the campaign team on Friday for a thank you and celebration event. Elections are won by teams. Thank you again to everyone who delivered leaflets, knocked doors, made calls, put up posters, gave lifts, shared posts, encouraged neighbours and kept going right to the end. I do not take that support, or the trust placed in me by voters, lightly. My immediate priority is getting a staffed constituency office set up. The initial steps are underway and I hope to have the main details concluded by the end of the month. I cannot wait to get the office and systems in place so I can move fully onto policy work and handling casework for constituents. For now, I currently have no support staff, so I am dealing with all enquiries and invitations personally. Urgent cases will be prioritised during this initial period. Thank you for your patience. If your enquiry is urgent, please call 01506 243959 and leave a message with your details. Next week will see the election of the First Minister on Tuesday, followed by the appointment of ministers later in the week. Yours for Scotland, 
Martyn Day SNP Candidate for Falkirk East and Linlithgow PS - if you are enjoying these newsletters please pass them on to a friend or two. | 
