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Spring statement “must reject austerity”
Finance Secretary Shona Robison has said that this week’s UK Spring Statement should “reject austerity” and protect public services,
Ms Robison talks about her...
Protest against benefit cuts at Secretary of State’s constituency office
While the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Hon Ian Murray, was in Edinburgh on Friday afternoon, he was not at his office...
MP repeats call for support for WASPI women at Petition Debate
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has again called on the UK Government to provide long overdue support to women affected by the increase in...
Rare Cancers Bill passes second reading
The Rare Cancers Bill had its first formal debate on Friday and passed the second reading. The bill has been introduced by Edinburgh South...
Murray says political division caused economic loss
Scottish Secretary of State, Ian Murray, will warn this week a "lost decade" of division between the Scottish and UK governments which he will...
Edinburgh South West MP visited Ukraine this weekend
Edinburgh South West MP, Dr Scott Arthur, visited Lviv in Ukraine over the weekend to confirm the UK's ongoing support.
Monday 24 February is the...
MP shares her personal history of fighting for LGBT+ rights
The MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, Tracy Gilbert, spoke of her personal journey during a House of Commons debate on the fight for...
Marking Holocaust Memorial Day 80 years on
This year is the 80th anniversary since the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Events are taking place across Scotland and the...
Fireworks laws need “urgent update”
The law on fireworks sales needs an "urgent update" after many MPs supported a bill that would ban the noisiest from public sale, according...
South Queensferry – most beautiful town in Scotland
Edinburgh West MP, Christine Jardine, has congratulated South Queensferry on being named the most beautiful town in Scotland in a study conducted by the...
Edinburgh MP’s bill will eliminate online voting anomaly
If it is successful, a bill introduced by Edinburgh North & Leith MP, Tracy Gilbert will allow those living in Scotland the option to...
Ministerial visit to Wester Hailes High School celebrates reading
UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill joined the Scottish Book Trust at Wester Hailes High School to celebrate the achievement of Core Reading...
Scotland Office holding Burns Night in London
Scotland Office Ministerial team, Ian Murray and Kirsty McNeill, are to host a reception to toast Scottish achievements at home and abroad on Monday...
Road Safety debate highlights active travel in Edinburgh
As former Transport Convener on Edinburgh Council, a debate on Tuesday in the House of Commons was right up the MP for Edinburgh South...
Concerns over RAAC homes in Livingston
Gregor Poynton MP has raised urgent concerns in parliament about the growing crisis of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) affecting homes in his Livingston...
Peerages announced for politicians today
Number 10 has announced that political peerages will be conferred by The King on those people listed below.
The Scots who will be honoured...
Scottish Secretary reveals his official Christmas card
The Scottish Secretary has chosen his official Christmas card, designed by 12 year-old Amelia Marchenko from Ukraine who now lives in Edinburgh with her...
Livingston MP applauds performing arts institution
The Livingston MP has praised a West Lothian higher education institution for its commitment to supporting the next generation of performers.
Gregor Poynton MP has...
Calls for exemption from NI increases for GPs
National Insurance contributions for employers were increased in the Autumn budget, and this is going to pose a burden on doctors' practices according to...
Scottish Secretary of State says budget will bring “era of growth”...
The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, will present her first budget on Wednesday, and many details have already been leaked.
Ms Reeves...
Private Members’ Bills introduced at Westminster by Edinburgh Labour MPs
Today at Westminster 20 bills were introduced by 20 MPs from all over the UK.
This included Edinburgh MPs, Scott Arthur and Tracy Gilbert.
Dr...
Bill introduced at Westminster to change the rules on charity lotteries
The Liberal Democrats are using their opportunity to lodge a Private Members Bill at Westminster to call for a change to charity lottery fundraising....
The UK Government convenes the first International Investment Summit
The UK Government is convening a summit at Guildhall in London on Monday when "major investment deals" are expected to be announced by government...
Edinburgh festivals come under the Westminster spotlight
In a Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday, Edinburgh's Olympic-sized annual cultural festivals were put under the spotlight in the first discussion on the topic...
Prime Minister convening first Council of the Nations and Regions in...
The first Council of the Nations and Regions will meet in Scotland on Friday, convened by the Prime Minister.
The meeting takes place three...
Deputy Prime Minister visits Scotland
On her first official visit to Scotland, the Deputy Prime Minister the Rt Hon Angela Rayner met with John Swinney at Bute House.
Ms...
UK Government will help businesses address recruitment difficulties in Edinburgh
During the election campaign Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar said that the Scotland Office will be "Scotland's voice at the heart of the UK...
Festivals reception held at Queen Elizabeth House
The Secretary of State for Scotland, The Rt Hon Ian Murray, held a reception this week at Queen Elizabeth House, the UK Government building...
Maiden speech by the new MP for Edinburgh South West
Scott Arthur, MP for Edinburgh South West, has made his maiden speech in the House of Commons during the debate on the King's Speech....
VAT unlikely to be imposed on school fees until next year
Ian Murray, the Secretary of State for Scotland says that applying 20% VAT to private school fees will happen - but not immediately.
He...
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