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
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
