Sue Webber MSP urges fellow MSPs to back Scottish Conservatives “common sense” proposals ahead of the Scottish Budget Thursday, 21 November, 2024 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Sue Webber for the Lothian Region, has urged fellow MSPs to back “common sense” proposals that her party have put forward ahead of the Scottish Budget next month. Leader Russell Findlay has written to SNP first minister John Swinney setting out plans to reduce income tax, business rates and LBTT. Sue Webber MSP says that this alternative approach would “start... Holyrood News
Government fails to commit to lowering business taxes 12th September 2018 The SNP Government have failed to commit to bringing tax rates for businesses in line with those in England. The Programme for Government for the year ahead was... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Invest in charging points that actually work, says Lothian MSP 4th September 2018 The £15 million government investment in electric vehicle charging points announced this week has been welcomed by Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst, on the... Holyrood NewsLocal News
SW Edinburgh schools saved from closure 26th June 2018 Since late November, the communities across Pentland Hills Ward have been in limbo, waiting for the SNP and Labour administration to decide on the future of... Local News
Campaign launched to bin the Garden Tax 23rd June 2018 Edinburgh Conservatives have launched a campaign to bin Edinburgh Council's new Garden Tax The SNP-Labour Administration that run the City of Edinburgh Council... Local News
Tram case should terminate here 9th April 2018 Following recent Edinburgh Council ‘public consultation’ events on the tram extension, Edinburgh Conservative Transport Spokesman Cllr Nick Cook wrote for the... Local News
Lothian’s Green MSPs short-change Edinburgh 20th March 2018 Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian, has accused Lothian’s Green MSPs Alison Johnstone and Andy Wightman of not securing Edinburgh... Holyrood News
No commitment on extra support for local roads following freeze 6th March 2018 The Scottish Government has refused to commit to providing local authorities with the help they need to repair roads following last weeks’ adverse weather. The... Holyrood News
NHS Lothian A&E Waiting Times Worst in Scotland over February 1st March 2018 Recent ISD figures have shown that NHS Lothian is the worst performing Health Board in Scotland for A & E waiting times. Over the last two recorded weeks, NHS... Holyrood News
Double Budget Blow for Edinburgh Residents 27th February 2018 Edinburgh CC Conservative Group Finance spokesman Cllr Graham Hutchison gives his thoughts on the recent budget presented by the SNP-Labour administration: On... Local News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News