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
Huge boost in employment and the economy for Scotland 16th October 2014 Unemployment in Scotland has plummeted again – with the rate now 0.5 per cent lower than the rest of the UK, figures published today have revealed. The number... Holyrood News
Swinney’s 10% tax an ‘assault on aspiration’ 10th October 2014 The Scottish Government has announced a replacement to stamp duty that will see people buying homes over £250,000 hit with a 10 per cent tax, hitting Edinburgh... Local News
@EdinburghTories 26th September 2014 We have set up a new Twitter account for the local association from where you will be kept up to date with our campiganing and events across the city. Please... Local News
Lindsay Paterson selected for Edinburgh West 30th April 2014 Local members of the Edinburgh Conservatives have selected Lindsay Paterson as their candidate for the Edinburgh West constituency at the 2015 General Election. Local News
Miles Briggs selected for Edinburgh South 27th April 2014 Local members in Edinburgh South have selected Miles Briggs as their candidate for the 2015 general election. Local News
Gordon Lindhurst selected for Edinburgh South West 22nd April 2014 Local members in Edinburgh South West have selected Gordon Lindhurst to be their candidate for the 2015 General Election. Local News
Edinburgh Conservatives launch new website 17th April 2014 Thank you for your support at the last election. Because of you, David Cameron is the first Conservative Prime Minister in 13 years and the Government’s plans... Local News
Lead European Candidate visits the Royal Observatory 8th April 2014 Our lead candidate for May's European elections, Dr Ian Duncan, joined local Councillor Cameron Rose to tour the Royal Observatory on Blackford Hill. Local News
Edinburgh Conservative Council Blog Launched 25th April 2013 The Conservative Group on Edinburgh City Council have launched their local news blog 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
