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...
Comment – Deidre Brock on the Immigration Bill
by Deidre Brock MP for Edinburgh North and LeithThis week brought another sad moment at Westminster when we saw a majority of MPs...
Historic ceremony in Edinburgh marks dissolution of Westminster parliament
The Right Honourable Lord Lyon King of Arms has summoned a new UK Parliament from Edinburgh ahead of the UK Parliamentary Election on 8...
Jardine holding outdoor surgeries
The Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, Christine Jardine, is to host a series of outdoor meetings and surgeries to broaden access for constituents...
Sheppard wants the ‘cannabis deadlock’ broken
Tommy Sheppard MP calls on the Health Secretary to break medical cannabis deadlock.Tommy Sheppard, MP for Edinburgh East, has again expressed his support for...
Whisky industry building back greener with new funding
Eleven Scottish distilleries and six in England are beginning green innovations with the help of a £10 million UK Government fund.The aim is to...
Edinburgh MP wants UK government to change tack on benefits cut
Deidre Brock MP called for a last minute change of heart from the UK Government before a planned £30 a week cut to disability...
Culture Minister tells MP – Libraries have the answer
Ian Murray Labour MP for Edinburgh South asked The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport a written question recently and has shared the...
Chancellor makes second statement of the day to the Commons
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, made two speeches about his future plans for the economy today.The first was delivered on...
UK contact tracing app cost £11 million
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson asked a parliamentary question about the cost of the UK tracing app which has now been abandoned.He says that...
Jardine calls for assurance on jobs and furlough
Edinburgh West MP and Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said the latest announcement of redundancies in the aviation industry is further evidence...
Scrap the Rape Clause Demo on Thursday
Tomorrow evening in George Square, Glasgow there will be a protest against the Family Cap and Rape Clause. More details on Facebook here.The protest...
Joanna joins the picket line
by Joanna Cherry QC MP for Edinburgh South West.
Joanna writes :
"Earlier this month I visited a freezing picket line at Heriot Watt University to...
UK Government at the Royal Highland Show this week
The Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell will visit the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston on Thursday of this week, showing support for...
Thompson talks farming at PMQs
Owen Thompson the MP for Midlothian told the Prime Minister today that the trade deal the UK has agreed with Australia will put Scottish...
SNP to vote at Westminster in matter of rights for...
Later today (if there is a vote at Westminster) then the SNP MPs have been allowed a free vote on amendments to a bill...
Making the case for LEZ extension
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has called on the City of Edinburgh Council to look at the facts and extend any low emissions zone...
Edinburgh MP supports the Long Live the Local campaign
Joanna Cherry, QC, MP, pledged her support for the Long Live the Local campaign to help pubs and breweries in Edinburgh recover and thrive.Ms...
Brock claims Brexit threatens food supply
UK’s Brexit plans a threat to our food supply - BrockEdinburgh North and Leith MP Deidre Brock claims that the UK’s Brexit plans are...
Jardine welcomes Diageo jobs in Edinburgh
Edinburgh West MP, Christine Jardine has welcomed £150m of investment by drinks giant Diageo in its visitor experiences across Scotland.The centre piece will be...
Edinburgh West MP wants medical cannabis legalised
Christine Jardine MP for Edinburgh West has accompanied her constituent Karen Gray to Downing Street to hand in a petition. Here she explains why...
New Tory Party leader announced
The Conservative party members chose their new leader and possibly, if everything goes well for him today, our new Prime Minister. It was always...
Tightening of restrictions on using hand held phones while driving
The UK Government is tightening up restrictions on using hand held phones while driving and has made it illegal to use one in just...
Dissolution Honours List 2015 in full
Among the names on the Dissolution List 2015, Alistair Darling is the one which stands out for us here in Edinburgh, but there are...
Home Secretary resigns and Shapps is back in cabinet
During an otherwise tumultuous day at Westminster the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, resigned after a meeting with the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street....
Edinburgh reacts to the UK Government Autumn Statement
The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer stood in the House of Commons for a considerable time earlier today delivering his Autumn Statement in a...
Edinburgh MP asks PM for help for Syrian boy
Last week we told you the great news about Canal View who have won the class trip of a lifetime to Majorca with Jet2...
A view from Westminster – Deidre Brock MP
by Deidre Brock MPThe news cycle has been dominated by allegations of multiple parties held at Downing Street and Whitehall departments last year during...
UK Government moving to new office in Old Town
Property developers Artisan Real Estate formally handed over the keys of the building to Scottish Secretary David Mundell today.The new Hub, located near Waverley...
State Opening of Parliament 2021
The formal start to a year in parliament is marked with the State Opening and the Queen's Speech.This year it takes place today,...
