Councillor Update: Marie-Clair Munro - Morningside Ward Wednesday, 14 October, 2026 Councillor Marie-Clair Munro has been working hard for his local residents in Morningside. Read below to hear some of the work she has been focused on recently. Protecting the education of seriously ill childern: Marie-Clair became involved after concerns were raised by local parents and schools about the unfair arrangement in hospital education for seriously ill children. Parents of children at... Articles
Lindhurst encourages Government to change tack on property taxes 6th September 2017 The SNP Government must tackle the consequences of its Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, a Lothian MSP has said, after serious slowdown in the Scottish... Holyrood News
Lothian residents urged to take part in Frank’s Law Member’s Bill consultation 13th July 2017 Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian, is urging Lothian residents and organisations to take part in the consultation on his Member's... Holyrood News
Briggs commends Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s Fringe Days Out initiative 10th July 2017 Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian, is commending the Fringe Days Out initiative with a Parliamentary motion. Holyrood News
Briggs urges Edinburgh Council to review concessionary travel pass renewal process 6th July 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian Tory MSP, is urging Edinburgh City Council to send out concessionary travel pass reminder letters Local News
Parliamentary motion congratulates former Scotsman editor Magnus Linklater 5th July 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian MSP, is congratulating former Scotsman editor Magnus Linklater who today will receive an Honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh. Holyrood 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
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
