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
Powderhall Green Corridor delayed due to Spaces for People 9th June 2021 Lothian MSP Miles Briggs is disappointed that the project to transform the Powderhall Railway path into a green corridor has been delayed due to the Spaces for... Holyrood News
Sue Webber MSP criticises SNP approach to tackling poverty in Lothian region 8th June 2021 Local MSP Sue Webber has called on the SNP Government to urgently address the problems surrounding homelessness across the Lothian region. The Scottish... Holyrood News
Sue Webber MSP praises UK Government furlough scheme 7th June 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Sue Webber for the Lothian Region has praised the UK Government for continuing to protect vital local jobs and... Holyrood News
Armed forces called in for NHS Lothian and NHS Lanarkshire 7th June 2021 Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, said: “This support from the armed forces gives NHS Lothian a boost in the vaccination race against Covid-19, just when they need it... Holyrood News
Sue Webber MSP slams SNP for ‘examination’ shambles 4th June 2021 Local MSP Sue Webber has called on the SNP Government to urgently address the serious problems surrounding the appeals process for pupils. The Scottish... Holyrood News
Sue Webber MSP: Unacceptable waiting times for mental health treatment 3rd June 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Sue Webber for the Lothian Region says the number of children and young people waiting on mental health treatment in NHS... Holyrood News
Miles Briggs MSP: 60% of Edinburgh residents against Spaces for People 3rd June 2021 Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, said: “The people of Edinburgh have spoken and it is clear that residents across the Capital have lost confidence in Spaces for... Local News
Urgent post pandemic homelessness strategy needed 1st June 2021 Recently appointed Scottish Conservative Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Spokesperson, Miles Briggs, has today called for a statement in the... Holyrood News
Miles Briggs MSP: 19,121 fewer operations carried out in NHS Lothian last year than the year before 1st June 2021 Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, has warned that an urgent recovery plan is needed to support NHS Lothian in their recovery. Public Health Scotland figures today... Holyrood News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 18th August 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
