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
Miles Briggs MSP: Recovery Plan needed for NHS Lothian – over 10,000 postponed operations 7th July 2020 The number of operations being carried out in NHS Lothian for the months of March, April and May this year has dropped to 5,699 compared to 15,986 for the same... Holyrood News
Marathon nine hour committee in Edinburgh Council - Cllr Susan Webber 12th June 2020 Cllr Susan Webber, Pentland Hills Ward Yesterday’s heroic effort from the Edinburgh Conservative Group at the City of Edinburgh’s Policy and Sustainability... Local News
Cllr Callum Laidlaw selected for Edinburgh Northern & Leith 13th May 2020 Cllr Callum Laidlaw selected as Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Edinburgh Northern and Leith The Edinburgh Conservative Association is pleased... Local News
Edinburgh Council leaders prevent scrutiny from opposition 22nd April 2020 A public health crisis should not exempt the City of Edinburgh Council from scrutiny. However, the SNP, along with their Labour lackeys, have done just that and... Local News
Cllr Callum Laidlaw finds funds for sports facilities in Craigmillar 14th April 2020 In 2018 Cllr Callum Laidlaw was alerted to issues of children being unable to safely play on the grass pitches in Hunters Hall park, Craigmillar, due to... Local News
Coronavirus Update from Cllr Scott Douglas 1st April 2020 I’ve been hugely encouraged by the number of people who have been in touch offering to volunteer to help vulnerable residents during this tough time. As a... Local News
Cllr Susan Webber's latest leaflet for Pentland Hills ward 23rd March 2020 Click here to see Cllr Susan Webber's latest leaflet which details the work she has done for residents in the Pentland Hills ward. Local News
Update from Cllr Nick Cook - Morningside Ward 10th February 2020 Litter on Braid Hills Road I receive regular requests for litter clearance on Braid Hills Road – sadly, many motorists appear to like to deposit rubbish out of... Local News
End of Term Report on Education in Edinburgh 11th July 2019 With the Council in recess and the schools out for summer, I thought it was a good point to look back on the educational achievements of the Edinburgh... Local News
Kemi: If Rachel Reeves puts up tax, give her the axe 30th October 2025 Kemi Badenoch challenges Starmer to remove Rachel Reeves if she puts up our taxes once again. National News
Conservatives force vote on scrapping Stamp Duty 29th October 2025 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride leads the debate on scrapping stamp duty. National News
Kemi demands answers on China Spy Case 13th October 2025 Keir Starmer can’t keep his story straight... National News
Kemi Badenoch closes Conference 8th October 2025 In her remarks closing Conference Kemi made one more major announcement. National News
Conference Policy Announcements 8th October 2025 See the policies we've announced at Conference for a Stronger Britain. National News
Ukraine: Lessons from the front line 7th October 2025 Priti Patel engages in wide-ranging discussions on Ukraine, China, India, the United States and Israel. National News
