Scottish Government deny agreement on amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill
The Secretary of State for Scotland the Rt Hon David Mundell was on BBC Radio Scotland this morning talking about the talks between Westminster...
Edinburgh MP bids to become SNP Deputy Leader
Edinburgh East MP Tommy Sheppard was elected as an SNP MP in 2015. When we met him he assured us that he has the experience...
Film studio for Leith?
Deidre Brock SNP MP for Edinburgh North & Leith has called for the disused building in Leith formerly home to the wave energy company...
Comments on UK Supreme Court decision
The UK Supreme Court ruled unanimously this morning that suspending parliament was unlawful. As you would expect many politicians and political parties have something...
Civil Service opens their Fast Stream graduate programme today
There are over 100 jobs available in HMRC DFID and the Scottish Executive in the 2017 Civil Service Fast Stream which opens later today.This...
Coronavirus – governments planning for Christmas
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster held a discussion with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on Saturday to talk about shared arrangements to...
Councils must learn lessons about keeping public buildings safe
All councils must learn lessons to maintain the safety of public buildings following Edinburgh school wall collapseIn a report out today, the Accounts Commission...
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...
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...
Helpline becomes free amid cross-party calls to halt Universal Credit
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Gauke has today announced DWP customer telephone lines will be changed to Freephone numbers.
This announcement was...
Edinburgh East MP criticises number of peers in Lords
SNP MP Tommy Sheppard has spoken out against the increase in the number of peers in the House of Lords in the past year.UK...
Cherry questions the Prime Minister on Brexit
Joanna Cherry QC MP asked a question about Europe at Westminster earlier today but was not entirely happy with the response from the Prime...
The Scottish Brexit question may not be asked
Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday would not confirm she would consult with the Scottish people, and ask the Scottish Parliament to agree, before she changes the...
New trains for the East Coast line
New Azuma trains will be used on the East Coast Main Line by the end of 2022, promising modern, spacious and comfortable new trains...
Jardine’s survey shows support for restrictions on night flights
Christine Jardine MP for Edinburgh West tells us that she conducted a survey on night flights and the results are clear.There is overwhelming support...
MP calls for urgent debate on medical cannabis
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has today called for an urgent debate to be held in the House of Commons over the rigid guidelines...
The week at Westminster
The UK Parliament is very new, so new in fact that the Queen's Speech has still to be heard which it will be this...
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...
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...
Plastic free parliament would be welcomed by Edinburgh West MP
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has today welcomed the UK Parliament's commitment to try and eliminate avoidable single-use plastic by 2019.In October, non-recyclable disposable catering items such...
‘Pickets’ at Ian Murray’s Edinburgh office
Corbynista Drummer Picket demonstrated at Ian Murray’s office in Edinburgh earlier this eveningWhile thousands marched in London to protest the attempted coup against the Labour...
Joanna Cherry QC MP #OfficeAdvent
MP for Edinburgh South West, Joanna Cherry QC MP has challenged her staff to get involved in supporting local organisations and campaigns for the...
Darling set to continue his political career in the Lords
Despite protestations to the contrary, it seems that former Labour MP Alistair Darling is to maintain a presence in Westminster following his elevation to the...
UK Government announces science funding for Scottish universities
Five Scottish universities are to share in a pot of funding from the UK Government announced today.The overall investment for the UK of...
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...
Coronavirus – The Prime Minister addresses the nation
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, delivered an address to the nation tonight, setting out the road map to recovery, which he says must be...
Jardine to hold business drop in sessions this week
Christine Jardine MP, is to host virtual meetings with groups and businesses in her constituency to discuss their concerns about the impact of Covid-19...
Prime Minister will visit Scotland later today
The Prime Minister Theresa May will visit Scotland later today aiming to set out how the Brexit deal agreed with the EU protects jobs...
UK Government confirms funding for Scotland ahead of Edinburgh visit by...
The UK Government has announced that The Scottish Government will receive a minimum of £1.9 billion in additional funding this year, on top of...
Finance Minister demands more investment ahead of the Autumn Statement
The Chancellor Philip Hammond will rise later today to make his first Autumn Statement in the House of Commons.Ahead of that Finance Secretary Derek...
