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
Miles Briggs MSP Hosts Launch of RCPCH “State of Child Health” Report in Parliament. 30th January 2017 Miles Briggs MSP hosts launch of RCPCH “State of Child Health” report in Parliament. Lothian Scottish Conservative MSP Miles Briggs MSP hosted the launch in the... Holyrood News
Briggs Makes Calls for Edinburgh “Smart Motorway” 30th January 2017 Briggs calls for debate around increasing Edinburgh’s Capital City Supplement and making City Bypass a “smart motorway”. Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative &... Local News
Miles Briggs MSP Commends Heriot-Watt Scientists’ Cataract Breakthrough 30th January 2017 Briggs commends Heriot-Watt scientists’ cataract breakthrough. Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian, is welcoming a research... Speeches in Parliament
Briggs supports Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 30th January 2017 Briggs supports Cervical Cancer Prevention Week Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian, is supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust’s call... Local News
Miles Briggs Raises Over £2000 in Charity Leg Wax 27th January 2017 Last week Lothian Region MSP Miles Briggs endured a charity leg wax to raise money for children with life-limiting conditions, collecting over £2000 for the... Media
Jeremy Balfour's Parliamentary Motion Congratulates Kirkliston Village Hall Association on its Award from Scottish Land Fund 27th January 2017 Parliamentary Motion Congratulates Kirkliston Village Hall Association on its Award from Scottish Land Fund Jeremy Balfour, Lothian Conservative MSP, is... Speeches in Parliament
Lindhurst presses Scottish Government to take action on bank branch closures 27th January 2017 Yesterday Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst cross-examined the Scottish Government in the Scottish Parliament on its action to tackle the dearth of bank branches now... Holyrood News
Lothian MSP asks First Minister to take responsibility for excessive fees paid out for agency nurse shifts 27th January 2017 Gordon Lindhurst, Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian, yesterday called First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to account after news emerged at the... Holyrood News
Can You Help Us Campaign This Week - Copeland By-Election Special 26th January 2017 Can you come along and help this week? We've got lots of campaigning to do, and not just in Edinburgh. With the Copeland by-election coming up, Ruth Davidson... Local News
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Labour MPs call on Starmer to resign 12th May 2026 As the pressure continues to mount, it’s clear that Starmer must do the right thing and stand down. National News
