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
Lothian MSP prepares to be Scouts Youth Advocate 4th April 2017 Lothian Conservative MSP Miles Briggs has taken up the challenge to complete the new Scouts Scotland Youth Advocacy Award. Holyrood News
Morningside/Meadows update from Chris Land 30th March 2017 An update from Morningside/Meadows ward from Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate Chris Land. Local News
Police Scotland assures Briggs that tackling housebreaking in East Edinburgh is priority. 27th March 2017 Police Scotland’s Edinburgh Divisional Commander has assured Lothian MSP Miles Briggs that tackling housebreakings in the East of the city is amongst its... Local News
Government refuses to commit to Pentland Studio decision date 22nd March 2017 The Scottish Government has refused to announce a date for its decision on the Pentland Studio planning application following a question in Parliament today. Holyrood News
Briggs attacks First Minister’s leadership in referendum debate. 22nd March 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian Tory MSP, took part in yesterday afternoon’s debate and raised questions about the leadership of Nicola Sturgeon. Holyrood News
20 mph? Cllr Iain Whyte asks for your thoughts 21st March 2017 Many local residents, especially in the Crewe Road South area, are raising concerns about the roll out of 20mph zones with Cllr Iain Whyte. Local News
Ravelston Quarry Planning Concern 21st March 2017 Like many local residents, Iain Whyte was concerned to hear that planning permission has been granted for three houses to be built in Ravelston Quarry. Cllr... Local News
Allan Jackson to stand down from Council. Jim Campbell selected as new candidate. 21st March 2017 After some forty years on the Council, Cllr Allan Jackson has decided not to seek re-election in May. Local News
March Update from Almond Ward 21st March 2017 Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate Graham Hutchison reports on the situation in Almond ward. Local 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
