The Scottish Government

I was glad that the UK Government eventually listened to calls from The Scottish Government, The Scottish Parliament, the3million campaign, businesses and many others and has...

It’s been reported recently that Edinburgh has at least 9,000 short term let listings on sites such as Airbnb, an increase of 43 percent...

Edinburgh Leisure cuts are a false economy says the Lothians MSP Edinburgh Council budget proposals to cut almost £3.5 million from the money given to Edinburgh Leisure is completely...

In the Scottish Budget agreed earlier this evening, plans were laid down to impose a workplace parking levy. The City of Edinburgh Council's Transport...

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has urged MSPs to support the Scottish Budget – and the essential investment in vital public services it provides –...

A campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer by targeting men in betting shops has reached thousands of men and generated tens of thousands...

MSP Gordon Lindhurst accuses First Minister of passing responsibility on air passenger duty The Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP challenged Nicola Sturgeon at First Minister’s...

SNP MSP SLAMS TORIES FOR ‘SNEAKING OUT’ CHANGES TO PENSIONCREDIT Gordon Macdonald MSP slammed the Tory government atFMQs this week, for ‘sneaking out’ changes to...

Following the settlement of the action for Judicial Review raised by former First Minister Alex Salmond against the Scottish Government, it emerged that he...

Gordon Macdonald MSP raised the matter of computers in his Members’ Debate in the Scottish Parliament last week, when he thanked the innovative partnership...

Gordon Macdonald MSP has challenged political opponents to back the Scottish Government’s draft budget that will secure “substantial” funding for the Capital. The MSP for...

Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has settled his action for Judicial Review against the Scottish Government. Mr Salmond had raised the action...

by Daniel Johnson MSP for Edinburgh Southern It’s not often I read a report and I have an emotional reaction, but I would challenge anyone...

The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon recorded a Christmas message from Bute House. The Prime Minister Theresa May has sent Christmas messages to the Falkland...

The First Minister met with the Prime Minister and other UK leaders today.  Nicola Sturgeon said after the meeting that the UK Government should move...

The Scottish Government has launched one of the first attempts by any government in the world to tackle loneliness and social isolation.  The plan...

The Scottish Government says it is accelerating work plans to help Scotland cope, as much as possible, if what they call a  ‘tragedy’ of...

Primary schools in the Edinburgh Pentlands constituency took part in the annual Christmas Card competition for Gordon Macdonald MSP. Last week, the winner, Cailyn...

The First Minister has chosen a photograph by Harry Benson CBE as her official 2018 Christmas card. The image of the Gallery of Modern Art in...

Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst paid an early morning visit to Royal Mail’s Edinburgh Western Delivery Office to say thanks to hard working staff in...

The Finance Secretary Derek Mackay says he will present a strong budget at Holyrood this afternoon to support transformation of essential public services. He says...

A Lothian MSP has called on First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to ensure fire services across Edinburgh have the resources to ensure they are fully...

The Scottish Parliament yesterday rejected the UK Government's draft Brexit deal and has ruled out a 'no deal' Brexit option. This is perhaps little more...

Jeremy Balfour, Scottish Conservative MSP visited Bonnyrigg High Street this week to hear about the success of Small Business Saturday, an event run on...

Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has raised his concerns after new figures revealed that over 5,700 incidents of domestic abuse were recorded in Edinburgh in...

The Scottish Parliament will debate a cross party motion this afternoon, outlining a combined view against the Prime Minister's Withdrawal Agreement which will be...

Ben Macpherson MSP, the Minister for International Development and Europe announced an award of £320,500 for events across Scotland as part of the Scotland’s...

A further £200,000 for action addressing climate change has been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The money will be provided to the Marrakech Partnership...

Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson has renewed calls for an immediate halt to Universal Credit after it was revealed that Edinburgh council...

Gordon Lindhurst Conservative MSP for Lothians has criticised SNP Brexit Secretary Mike Russell saying that he continued to play constitutional games rather than committing...