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
Update from Pentland Hills Ward 17th March 2017 An update on progress in Pentland Hills ward from Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate Susan Webber. Local News
Briggs commends Edinburgh group’s campaigning work on TB. 17th March 2017 Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has praised the work of the Edinburgh Results Group, an organisation that campaigns to raise awareness of tuberculosis worldwide. Speeches in Parliament
Gordon Lindhurst condemns SNP Tranpsort Minister over Government response to laser pen attacks 16th March 2017 Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has criticised SNP Transport Minister Humza Yousaf over the Government's response to laser pen attacks at Scottish airports. Holyrood News
Edinburgh’s Green Council candidates urged to spell out position on second independence referendum ahead of council election. 14th March 2017 Miles Briggs MSP has called for Green Party Council candidates to state their position on a second independence referendum before May's elections. Local News
Sturgeon’s indyref2 call ‘utterly irresponsible’ 13th March 2017 Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party leader Ruth Davidson MSP responds to Nicola Sturgeon's decision to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence. Holyrood News
Briggs Comments On First Minister's Statement: “The vast majority of people I speak to across Lothian do not want a second independence referendum." 13th March 2017 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Miles Briggs responds to the First Minister's announcement this morning that she will be calling a second referendum on... Holyrood News
Battling the bungalow burglars in Portobello/Craigmillar 8th March 2017 A recent survey found EH15 to be the third highest postcode for burglaries in Edinburgh, prompting Scottish Conservative candidate Callum Laidlaw to call for... Local News
Unruly and dangerous dogs on the beach and in parks, says Callum Laidlaw 8th March 2017 Serious dog attacks are on the rise in Scotland, despite recent legislation designed to present such incidents. Local News
Callum Laidlaw: Fighting for the Union and against a second referendum 8th March 2017 Callum Laidlaw is committed to maintaining the union that makes up Great Britain. Local News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
Kemi challenges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham 23rd July 2026 Andy Burnham needs to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree National News
Conservatives Launch Tax Free Reservists Scheme 14th July 2026 Our ambition is clear: to grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000, strengthening our security National News
Kemi responds to Nigel Farage's "resignation" 7th July 2026 Farage is feeling the pressure from his investigation and has now called a by election. National News
Kemi calls for MP's to focus on Defence 6th July 2026 Only the Conservatives have a clear plan to rebuild Britain’s defences. National News
