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
Briggs urges Edinburgh Council to review concessionary travel pass renewal process 6th July 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian Tory MSP, is urging Edinburgh City Council to send out concessionary travel pass reminder letters Local News
Parliamentary motion congratulates former Scotsman editor Magnus Linklater 5th July 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian MSP, is congratulating former Scotsman editor Magnus Linklater who today will receive an Honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh. Holyrood News
Praise for organisers of this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival. 4th July 2017 Lothian Tory MSP Miles Briggs has praised the organisers and staff of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Holyrood News
Report card proves strong opposition in Holyrood 30th June 2017 An end-of-term report card published by the Scottish Conservatives shows the party has fulfilled its pledge to act as a strong opposition to the SNP this year –... Holyrood News
Lindhurst welcomes ‘Not on my Screen’ campaign 27th June 2017 Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has welcomed the International Justice Mission campaign, ‘Not on my Screen’, during a debate in the Scottish Parliament. Holyrood News
Scotland should grasp opportunity of Air Departure Tax, says Gordon Lindhurst 20th June 2017 Gordon Lindhurst MSP has said the devolution of Air Passenger Duty is an opportunity for Scotland to reach out to the world. Holyrood News
Briggs backs Cats Protection’s new Edinburgh and Lothians Snip and Chip campaign. 20th June 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian MSP, is backing a new campaign launched today by Cats Protection to encourage cat owners to neuter and microchip their cat. Local News
Briggs congratulates NHS Lothian Celebrating Success Award winners 19th June 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian MSP, is congratulating this year’s winners of the NHS Lothian Celebrating Success Awards. Holyrood News
Parliamentary praise for Heriot-Watt University Academic’s prestigious European award 16th June 2017 Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian, is congratulating a Heriot-Watt University Academic. Local News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to let criminals avoid prison 5th December 2019 Labour’s policy to scrap prison sentences of under six months would lead to a surge of offenders on our streets, risking public safety. National News
The first 100 days of a Conservative majority government and the choice before the British people 4th December 2019 Our Conservative plan for getting Brexit done so that we can unleash Britain's potential is in stark contrast to the gridlock, dither, delay and uncertainty of... National News
Exposed: Labour plot with RMT behind rail strike chaos 3rd December 2019 Rail union leaders and the Labour Party have boasted that they are "working together" to "bring down" the government at this month's election through a campaign... National News
Brexit is a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen our border security 1st December 2019 Brexit provides a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen the security of the UK border. National News
Boris Johnson sets out the details of the Khan case 1st December 2019 The terrible Khan case has highlighted a complicated area of law. There have been many inaccuracies reported about this case over the last 24 hours. Here are... National News
John McDonnell admits that those on low incomes would pay higher taxes under Labour 30th November 2019 John McDonnell's admits that those on low incomes would pay higher taxes under Labour. National News