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
Statement from the Conservative Council Group on Her Majesty The Queen's Passing 9th September 2022 A short statement by Councillor Iain Whyte as Conservative Group Leader on behalf of the Conservative Group: The Edinburgh Council Conservative Group is united... Articles
'Ukrainian Refugees' - Update from Miles Briggs MSP 25th August 2022 The sight of a cruise ship docked at Leith is nothing new, but look closer and the security fencing and security guards surrounding the vessel is. Refugees... Reports
Updates from Sue Webber MSP - August 2022 2nd August 2022 Despite the leadership drama unfolding in London, Sue has remained focussed on the local issues which matter to people in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The future... Holyrood News
Gender dysphoria debate needs sensitive handling - Sue Webber 30th May 2022 If anyone doubts the need for careful debate about the treatment for children and adolescents with gender dysphoria, they should listen to the harrowing... Holyrood News
We need a champion for disabled people - Jeremy Balfour 23rd May 2022 For too long the voices of disabled people in Scotland have not been heard. With one in five of Scotland’s population – approximately one million people –... Opinions
Council elections: Want to stop the SNP in their tracks? Vote Conservative – Miles Briggs MSP 28th April 2022 As the local council elections reach the final stage, it is clear that the results in many wards will be on a knife edge. Five years ago voters across Edinburgh... Local News
Edinburgh council elections 2022: Tory manifesto promises to 'clean up Capital' with spring clean of city and change in council culture 8th April 2022 Tories are pledging to “clean up the Capital” in their manifesto for the council elections – by launching an immediate deep “spring clean” of the city. The... Local News
Edinburgh Council elections: Voters should beware of what the SNP are selling – Iain Whyte 14th March 2022 Caveat emptor… the well-known Latin phrase which means it’s your responsibility to check the quality and suitability of goods before handing over your cash... Local News
Sue Webber MSP calls on Sturgeon to back ‘Right to Recovery Bill’ 16th September 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for the Lothian Region and Shadow Minister for Drugs Policy, Sue Webber, has called on Nicola Sturgeon to back her party... Holyrood News
Policies Announced at CPC26 8th October 2026 See the full list of policies announced at this year's Party Conference. National News
Conservatives to Abolish Inheritance Tax on the Family Home 7th October 2026 We are the only party that takes the public finances seriously National News
The Leader's Speech 7th October 2026 Hear kemi's closing speech at this year's Party Conference National News
Restoring Consequences 7th October 2026 Hear from our team with a plan to secure our borders and crackdown on crime National News
From Party to movement 7th October 2026 Watch Party Chairman Kevin Hollinrake begin CPC26 day 4 National News
Defending Britain in a More Dangerous World 6th October 2026 Hear from our defence team as we set out our plan to defend Britain in a changing and more dangerous world National News
