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
Cllr Nick Cook voices concern over Morningside Post Office 2nd March 2017 The Post Office Ltd have announced they are to consult on the franchising of the local Post Office on Morningside Road. Cllr Cook and Miles Briggs MSP have... Local News
Inverleith Road Repairs Update 2nd March 2017 Cllr Iain Whyte is regularly contacted by Inverleith residents who are keen to see improvements to local roads and pavements. Local News
Difficulties Crossing at Craigleith Hill Crescent Junction 2nd March 2017 Residents of Inverleith Ward have contacted local councillor Iain Whyte over road troubles in their area. Local News
Crossing to the Botanics 2nd March 2017 Cllr Iain Whyte is delighted to report that the Council is improving walking and cycle access to the Royal Botanic Gardens from Inverleith Park. Local News
Lothians MSP congratulates National Museum of Scotland on being named as Scotland’s Most Popular Visitor Attraction. 28th February 2017 Miles Briggs MSP is today congratulating the National Museum of Scotland on being named as Scotland’s most popular visitor attraction of 2016. Local News
Jeremy Balfour: Rate Relief Too Little Too Late for Midlothian Business Community 22nd February 2017 Lothian MSP Jeremy Balfour speaks out against SNP business rates hikes across Midlothian Holyrood News
Lothian MSP urges Edinburgh businesses to contact him over unfair business rates 22nd February 2017 Edinburgh businesses that are outwith the hospitality sector are being urged to contact their Lothian MSP in the face of rising and unfair SNP business rates. Holyrood News
Briggs Welcomes New Report Into The Mental Health Of Young Carers 21st February 2017 Lothian Tory MSP Miles Briggs is welcoming a new study into the mental health and wellbeing of Scotland’s young carers -“the unsung heroes of the care system.” Speeches in Parliament
Briggs welcomes Young Start lottery funding boost for Hibernian Community Foundation and Fast Forward. 16th February 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian Tory MSP, is welcoming the news that two Lothian based charities will receive grants from the Big Lottery Fund. Speeches in Parliament
Protecting Parents 6th October 2026 Conservatives launch pledge to parents to keep political activism out of the classroom National News
Conservatives to Save £900 Million a Year by Cutting Student Loans for Non-UK Nationals 5th October 2026 We're setting out a plan to fix the student loan system National News
Our Plan To Get Britain's Economy Growing 5th October 2026 Hear from the team with the plan to get Britain's economy growing again. National News
Conservatives host rally to back farmers 5th October 2026 Calling on Burnham to fully scrap the Family Farms and Business Tax National News
