Furlough support for Scotland now confirmed by the Prime Minister
The Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross says that the Prime Minister confirmed to him that furlough will be available to protect Scottish jobs in...
Edinburgh West MP demands action over whisky tariffs
Christine Jardine, the MP for Edinburgh West and the party's Treasury Spokesperson, has called on the Government to do more for the whisky industry...
Health and social care staff deserve a pay rise now
Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, is demanding that the UK Government introduce a ‘real pay rise now’ in recognition of their...
New Year message from the Scottish Secretary of State
A message for everyone living in Scotland from Alister Jack, the Scottish Secretary of State.
Mr Jack said: "This past year is one we...
Government issues Covid Secure advice for business
The UK Government has now issued its advice to businesses in England to prepare for a return to work where possible.
This was mentioned...
Tommy Sheppard MP wins award
Edinburgh East MP, Tommy Sheppard, has been awarded the Other Party MP of the Year Award by the Patchwork Foundation.
The announcement this morning...
Statement by the Secretary of State for Scotland on Brexit Deal
The announcement today that the UK has agreed a Withdrawal Agreement with the EU has been welcomed by the Secretary of State for Scotland...
New Chancellor appointed as Truss u-turns on corporation tax
The Prime Minister made no apology to the electorate or members of her party when she spoke to the press this afternoon in a...
SNP Westminster group to choose a new leader
Following last week's General Election Angus Robertson who won the leadership contest only last year was not reelected. This means that the SNP have...
SNP MP asks about Brexit effect on Edinburgh’s financial services
The MP for Edinburgh North and Leith Deidre Brock MP asked the Prime Minister, Theresa May, about retaining what is known as 'passporting' rights...
Jardine supports small business in South Queensferry
Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, was on South Queensferry High Street yesterday to support local business on Small Business Saturday.
The campaign promotes small...
Comment – Parliament sends May back to Brussels
Brexit: parliament sends May back to Brussels – what latest amendment votes mean
by Louise Thompson, University of Manchester
In its attempts to find a way...
Liz Truss makes final speech in Downing Street
The Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has made her final speech in Downing Street before leaving to pay a visit to His Majesty King Charles...
MP offers to help bank find a location in Corstorphine for...
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine, has offered to help TSB to find a location in Corstorphine for their mobile banking advisor, following the closure...
Older people urged to check available benefits
Owen Thompson MP has said that people over pension age would be well advised to check that they are claiming all the grants, benefits...
Prime Minister’s Brexit statement
The Prime Minister Theresa May addressed the media outside Downing Street this evening after a five hour Cabinet meeting. This is what she said...
Flynn announces reshuffle of frontbench SNP team
Edinburgh East MP Tommy Sheppard has been moved into a front bench position by Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn MP.
Sheppard will take up responsibility...
Edinburgh West MP Michelle Thomson withdraws from party whip
The Sunday Times broke the story about new SNP MP Michelle Thomson and allegations about her property dealings a mere 10 days ago, which has...
Hibs aim to sign Ryan Gauld on loan
Neil Lennon is trying to arrange the loan signing of former Dundee United winger Ryan Gauld from Sporting Lisbon.
Gauld, who joined Sporting in a...
Brock backs Better Deal for Animals
Deidre Brock MP gave her support to a campaign to make sure animal protections are not watered down by Brexit.
Deidre spoke at an event...
Ian Murray appointed Shadow Scottish Secretary
Ian Murray, Labour MP for Edinburgh South, has been offered the position as shadow Scottish secretary in Labour leader Keir Starmer's new Shadow Cabinet....
Prime Minister calls a General Election on 8 June 2017
The Prime Minister Theresa May has unexpectedly announced a snap General Election on 8 June 2017, six weeks from now and a month after...
New Year message from the Prime Minister reminds everyone of the...
The Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, has recorded a New Year message saying that the British people have "responded heroically" to...
Murray demands independent Covid inquiry
Shadow Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray MP, has challenged the UK Government to support a judge-led inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 in Scotland.
At Scottish...
MP wants benefits sanctions scrapped
Owen Thompson MP for Midlothian called on the UK Government to rethink the plans to reinstate benefits sanctions after a three month suspension during...
Edinburgh MP supports WASPi rally at Westminster
Deidre Brock MP for Edinburgh North and Leith met with women from across the UK, including Edinburgh, who attended a mass rally outside Westminster...
Edinburgh West MP wants changes at the airport
Edinburgh Airport is one of the busiest international airports in the UK, a vital and growing hub for tourism and industry for Edinburgh and...
UK Budget on Wednesday – Finance Secretary calls for additional spending
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for additional spending to support households and businesses who are...
Murray urges government to do the right thing by our pubs
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson made an announcement about social distancing yesterday which did not go as far as shutting pubs and restaurants. As...
EU extends deadline to end of January 2020
Donald Tusk revealed on Twitter this morning that there will be a flextension to the Brexit deadline until the end of January 2020.
The...
