It’s time to fix Sheriffhall! – MSP launches campaign to upgrade notorious Edinburgh junction Tuesday, 3 June, 2025 Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has launched a campaign to demand progress on the much-needed upgrade to Sheriffhall roundabout. Sign up to the campaign here: It’s time to deliver the new Sheriffhall roundabout! | Edinburgh After nearly 20 years of discussion and more than £6m in consultation, Sheriffhall continues to bring the Edinburgh Bypass to a standstill every rush-hour. A fly-over solution... Local News
SNP backs down on PLO committee roles 31st August 2016 Scottish Conservatives have today won a victory for common sense and effective scrutiny at Holyrood after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon recognised a clear... Holyrood News
Time for the SNP to back General Practice 30th August 2016 Ruth Davidson today called on the SNP Government to focus on the growing GP crisis, by backing extra funding for general practice. At a visit to Southside... Holyrood News
Lindhurst welcomes swift Edinburgh Police action on policing reports 19th August 2016 Gordon Lindhurst, Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian, has this week welcomed the reintroduction of written police reports for community councils... Local News
Briggs launches petition on Waverley Station taxi access 16th August 2016 Miles Briggs has today launched an online petition calling on Scotrail Alliance to bring back taxi ranks to within Waverley Railway Station. Holyrood News
Named Person scheme ruled unlawful 28th July 2016 The SNP’s hated named person scheme has been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. The UK’s most senior judges said this morning that the legislation breached... Holyrood News
Briggs raises motorbike thefts in Lothian with Justice Secretary 22nd July 2016 Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian, is raising concerns about a spike in motorcycle theft in Lothian with the Justice Secretary and... Holyrood News
Lindhurst congratulates record breaking Edinburgh airport 14th July 2016 Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for the Lothian region, Gordon Lindhurst, has today welcomed figures that show Edinburgh airport has set a record for the... Holyrood News
Ruth meets with Europe Minister to discuss EU negotiations 6th July 2016 Today, Ruth Davidson has met with Europe Minister David Lidington to discuss the best path for Scotland and the United Kingdom in the upcoming negotiations on... Holyrood News
Briggs backs petition against cleft lip and palate surgery centralisation 30th June 2016 Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian and the Shadow Public Health Minister, has added his name to a petition opposing the plans to... Holyrood News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
