It’s time to fix Sheriffhall! – MSP launches campaign to upgrade notorious Edinburgh junction Tuesday, 3 June, 2025 Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has launched a campaign to demand progress on the much-needed upgrade to Sheriffhall roundabout. Sign up to the campaign here: It’s time to deliver the new Sheriffhall roundabout! | Edinburgh After nearly 20 years of discussion and more than £6m in consultation, Sheriffhall continues to bring the Edinburgh Bypass to a standstill every rush-hour. A fly-over solution... Local News
Praise for organisers of this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival. 4th July 2017 Lothian Tory MSP Miles Briggs has praised the organisers and staff of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Holyrood News
Report card proves strong opposition in Holyrood 30th June 2017 An end-of-term report card published by the Scottish Conservatives shows the party has fulfilled its pledge to act as a strong opposition to the SNP this year –... Holyrood News
Lindhurst welcomes ‘Not on my Screen’ campaign 27th June 2017 Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has welcomed the International Justice Mission campaign, ‘Not on my Screen’, during a debate in the Scottish Parliament. Holyrood News
Scotland should grasp opportunity of Air Departure Tax, says Gordon Lindhurst 20th June 2017 Gordon Lindhurst MSP has said the devolution of Air Passenger Duty is an opportunity for Scotland to reach out to the world. Holyrood News
Briggs backs Cats Protection’s new Edinburgh and Lothians Snip and Chip campaign. 20th June 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian MSP, is backing a new campaign launched today by Cats Protection to encourage cat owners to neuter and microchip their cat. Local News
Briggs congratulates NHS Lothian Celebrating Success Award winners 19th June 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian MSP, is congratulating this year’s winners of the NHS Lothian Celebrating Success Awards. Holyrood News
Parliamentary praise for Heriot-Watt University Academic’s prestigious European award 16th June 2017 Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian, is congratulating a Heriot-Watt University Academic. Local News
Lothian charity and public sector organisations encouraged to apply for new Big Lottery Fund grants. 14th June 2017 Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, is encouraging third sector and public sector organisations in Lothian to consider applying for grants from a new Big Lottery... Local News
Congratulations and good luck to all our new Scottish MPs 14th June 2017 We would like to wish best of luck to all our new Scottish Conservative and Unionist MPs as they are sworn into the House of Commons over the coming days. Westminster News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
