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
Council has a change of heart on Salvesen Steps - Graham Hutchison 23rd January 2017 Tucked away on the picturesque River Almond Walkway, roughly halfway between the Cramond Brig and Cramond Village, lie the Salvesen Steps. Given as a gift to... Local News
Briggs and Cook disappointed as Council rules out new Morningside Community Centre 12th January 2017 Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian, and Councillor Nick Cook have voiced disappointment after being told by Edinburgh Council that... Local News
Trams snub as 75% of spaces go unfilled 3rd January 2017 One of Scotland’s most expensive and high-profile transport systems is running at just 25 per cent capacity, new figures have revealed. Research by the Scottish... Holyrood News
SNP choose to close cleft lip and palate surgery 21st December 2016 The SNP Government has been slammed for closing the East of Scotland cleft lip and palate surgery unit in Edinburgh. It means that all cleft lip and palate... Holyrood News
Lindhurst leads debate on Edinburgh's World Heritage Site 15th December 2016 Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has today led a debate on the future of the World Heritage Site in Edinburgh, using a Member’s debate to raise the issue which has... Holyrood News
SNP must rethink Waverley Station access 24th November 2016 The SNP have been told they must rethink access plans for Waverley Station in a Scottish Parliament debate today. Lothian MSP Miles Briggs led a debate on... Holyrood News
NHS has suffered lost decade under SNP 27th October 2016 The SNP Government must urgently press ahead with key NHS reforms in the wake of today’s damning report into its failure to manage the health service. Raising... Holyrood News
New indyref bill proves Sturgeon has ‘given up’ being FM for all of Scotland 20th October 2016 Nicola Sturgeon has “given up on being a First Minister for all of Scotland” in publishing her separation bill, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has... Holyrood News
Briggs calls on Edinburgh SNP Councillors to oppose Scottish Government’s council tax reforms 28th September 2016 Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian, is challenging Edinburgh’s SNP Councillors to stand up for Edinburgh’s council taxpayers and... Local News
Welcome to Conservative Party Conference 2026 4th October 2026 Join us as we open CPC26. National News
Conservatives Pledge to Abolish “absurd” Childcare Cliff Edge 4th October 2026 Kemi sets out her plan to end the childcare cliff edge to Support Families and Boost Growth National News
Conservatives set out 'The Right Way' for Britain 4th October 2026 Kemi Badenoch publishes The Right Way 50 years after landmark The Right Approach' National News
Sick note 2nd October 2026 Being signed off sick can be the first step on the way to a lifetime on benefits. National News
Conservatives Announce “back to work” card 25th September 2026 Restricting what people can spend benefits on, saving taxpayers £538 million a year. National News
Conservatives Back British Tourism 22nd September 2026 We’ll bring back tax-free shopping, bringing billions in extra spending to our high streets. National News