Edinburgh and Lothians East MSP challenges First Minister over proposed funding cuts to Edinburgh Crisis Centre Wednesday, 7 October, 2026 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP, Miles Briggs, has today challenged the First Minister over proposed cuts from the Edinburgh Integrated Joint Board. Mr Briggs visited Penumbra’ Edinburgh Crisis Centre, just off Leith Walk, at the start of the week, to hear about concerns over the future of the 24/7, 365 day a year mental health service for people experiencing crisis or distress and those... Articles
Eleanor demands return of 69 and 12 buses 2nd November 2020 Eleanor Price, and local councillor John McLellan, were appalled at the SNP-Labour council's decision to withdraw funding for the 69 and 12 buses. These... Local News
Sheriffhall Roundabout - second thoughts from SNP 30th October 2020 SNP Ministers having second thoughts about Sheriffhall roundabout Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, has accused SNP Ministers of having second thoughts about the... Holyrood News
Make spaces for people work for everyone 6th October 2020 Our Transport Spokesperson, Cllr Susan Webber, has been hard at work to represent Edinburgh residents who have been completely ignored by the SNP/ Labour... Local News
How we'll fix Scotland's schools 24th September 2020 Five years ago, Nicola Sturgeon said education was her ‘ number one priority’ . Instead we have seen the SNP continue to put independence ahead of everything... Holyrood News
Indoor and Soft Play Centres at risk of closure in Edinburgh and the Lothians 23rd September 2020 Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, is supporting the campaign to save indoor and soft play centres in Scotland. Mr Briggs has submitted a motion at the Scottish... Holyrood News
Cross party support for Edinburgh Live Don’t Trash Our Future campaign 11th August 2020 A motion at the Scottish Parliament by Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, in support of the Don’t Trash Our Future campaign, has received cross party support. Since... Holyrood News
Redundancies made at Edinburgh Airport 31st July 2020 We are saddened to learn that Edinburgh Airport, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, have let a third of their staff go. Lothian MSP Miles Briggs said,... Local News
Almost 70,000 jobs in Edinburgh protected by the UK Government 27th July 2020 The Union is working. Westminster News
Local businesses urged to sign up to ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ - Lothian MSP Miles Briggs 14th July 2020 Local businesses urged to sign up to ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ Edinburgh and Lothians restaurants, pubs, cafes and other establishments that sell food for... Holyrood News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
Kemi challenges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham 23rd July 2026 Andy Burnham needs to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree National News
Conservatives Launch Tax Free Reservists Scheme 14th July 2026 Our ambition is clear: to grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000, strengthening our security National News
Kemi responds to Nigel Farage's "resignation" 7th July 2026 Farage is feeling the pressure from his investigation and has now called a by election. National News
Kemi calls for MP's to focus on Defence 6th July 2026 Only the Conservatives have a clear plan to rebuild Britain’s defences. National News
