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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Edinburgh MP’s bill will eliminate online voting anomaly

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If it is successful, a bill introduced by Edinburgh North & Leith MP, Tracy Gilbert will allow those living in Scotland the option to...

Small breweries threatened by rising costs

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Rocketing production costs threatens small breweries. Owen Thompson MP has urged support for the UK's independent breweries as the cost-of-living crisis threatens to bring widespread...

Projections of poppies light up Elizabeth Tower

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Images of falling poppies were projected onto the Elizabeth Tower this evening to mark the 70th anniversary since fighting stopped in the Korean War.  Soldiers from...

UK Government awards £2 million to King’s Theatre renovation

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The UK Government has awarded £2 million towards the renovation of The King's Theatre which will ensure it becomes fully accessible for the first...

Speaking to Owen Thompson MP

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Speaking to Owen Thompson MP over Zoom for this interview, it was clear that one of the reasons he enjoyed working from home was...

Deputy Prime Minister visits Scotland

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On her first official visit to Scotland, the Deputy Prime Minister the Rt Hon Angela Rayner met with John Swinney at Bute House. Ms...

Calls for government to get on track with new Winchburgh railway...

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The UK Minister for Levelling Up Rachel Maclean has joined Lothians MSP Sue Webber in calling for a new railway station at Winchburgh. The...

Fireworks laws need “urgent update”

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The law on fireworks sales needs an "urgent update" after many MPs supported a bill that would ban the noisiest from public sale, according...

Boris Johnson quits as leader of the Conservative Party

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A week is a long time in politics, and this has been a particularly eventful one. Finally on Thursday the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson,...

Prime Minister and members of the cabinet sworn in

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Today was a day of firsts for many new MPs. It was the first time the new MPs had taken their seats in the...

Scottish Secretary reveals his official Christmas card

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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...

Edinburgh MP calls for action for infected blood scandal victims

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Brock calls for speedy action for the victims of the infected blood scandal Deidre Brock, MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, has called for compensation...

UK Government increase in Scottish Government borrowing is “derisory”

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The UK Government says it has increased The Scottish Parliament's borrowing powers in line with inflation, but the improvement has been described as "derisory". At...

Who is Edinburgh’s busiest MP?

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Christine Jardine is Edinburgh and the Lothians’ busiest MP, according to speaking figures released by the House of Commons Library.  Ms Jardine has spoken more...

Sarah Masson announced as SNP candidate for Edinburgh West

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The SNP has announced that Sarah Masson will stand as their candidate in Edinburgh West at the next UK general election.  Sarah, who led the...

Peerages announced for politicians today

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Number 10 has announced that political peerages will be conferred by The King on those people listed below. The Scots who will be honoured...

Festivals reception held at Queen Elizabeth House

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The Secretary of State for Scotland, The Rt Hon Ian Murray, held a reception this week at Queen Elizabeth House, the UK Government building...

An evening with Burns held in Kyiv

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The UK’s Ambassador to Ukraine has hosted a celebration of Robert Burns in defiance of Vladimir Putin at the British Embassy in Kyiv. Top diplomat...

Edinburgh MP seeks to change the law and split the Lord...

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Edinburgh South West MP Joanna Cherry, KC, is to introduce a Private Member's Bill at Westminster this week to allow changes to be made...

Marking Holocaust Memorial Day 80 years on

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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...

MP calls on UK Government to support research into ‘magic mushrooms’...

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Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has urged the UK Government to back research into the benefits of ‘magic mushrooms’ in tackling a “national crisis” caused...

Livingston MP applauds performing arts institution

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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...

MP blogs – Christine Jardine MP

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by Christine Jardine Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West. It has been quite a first six months for Christine.   There has been no shortage of issues...

April podcast – Deidre Brock MP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith

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I met with Deidre Brock who has now been an MP for the area since 2015 in Leith - where else? And it was...

Jardine calls for support for bereaved children

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Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has presented a Bill to Parliament calling for a new protocol to support children who suffer a bereavement. The MP...

UK Government will “show its support” at the Highland Show

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The UK Government says it will will show its support for Scotland's agricultural, food, drink and farming sectors at the Royal Highland Show which...

Calls for exemption from NI increases for GPs

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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”...

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The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, will present her first budget on Wednesday, and many details have already been leaked. Ms Reeves...

Duart Crescent Post Office closure threatened

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There is a new threat that Duart Crescent Post Office could close. Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has written to the UK Post Office,...

MP questions use of Dover House

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Dover House in London is the Scotland Office's base and has in the past held receptions for the Scottish Fashion Awards and the Scotch...

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