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
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
Kemi responds to Labour’s Kings Speech 13th May 2026 Starmer’s chaos in No10 continues as his party crumbles around him. National News
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
