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
Kemi's challenge to Andy Burnham 29th June 2026 We cannot let Labour make the same mistakes again. National News
Keir Starmer Resigns 22nd June 2026 The pressure has been building for weeks, and now finally Starmer has done the right thing. National News
Conservatives score major victory in Aberdeen South by election 19th June 2026 The people of Aberdeen sent a message on behalf of the country. Energy security is national security. National News
Kemi Delivers ‘New Economic Revolution’ Speech 18th June 2026 Britain needs a new economic revolution just like the industrial revolution. National News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
