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....
Theresa May resigns as Conservative Party leader
As the Prime Minister advised in a statement in Downing Street on 24 May she will stand down as Tory leader today.At the...
New UK Covid testing site now open at the Jack Kane
Today a new walk-through Covid-19 testing centre has been opened in the shared car park at the Jack Kane Leisure Centre and the Jack...
Summer recess – a time for calming down
by Christine Jardine MP Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh WestThe summer recess is meant to be a calmer time for MPs. It gives us chance...
Leith MP dismisses claims for Britannia revival
Deidre Brock MP yesterday dismissed calls by the Conservatives to bring the Royal Yacht Britannia back as a working ship as ‘daft’.You can see...
University of Edinburgh Principal feels snubbed by UK Government
Sir Tim O'Shea who is the Principal of the University of Edinburgh gave evidence earlier today to the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster.During the...
Ian Murray raises Westminster matter at Council of Europe
JOHNSON’S THREAT TO IGNORE BREXIT EXTENSION LAW RAISED IN EUROPEBoris Johnson’s threat to ignore British law which requires him to request a Brexit extension...
Jardine in talks with Corstorphine businesses over new association
Lib Dem MP for Edinburgh West, Christine Jardine, used small business Saturday to meet Corstorphine traders to discuss setting up an association for the...
Edinburgh West MP moves the House of Commons to tears with...
Michelle Thomson MP for Edinburgh West made a contribution to the UN International Day debate yesterday at Westminster on the subject of Violence against...
Jardine welcomes Pinkhill planning refusal
Lib Dem MP for Edinburgh West, Christine Jardine, has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government Reporter to reject planning permission for a 5...
Jardine calls for Cummings’ resignation
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has written to the Prime Minister urging him to reconsider his support for aide, Dominic Cummings. In the letter, Ms...
Joanna Cherry calls for UK government to support victims of human...
Joanna Cherry QC MP for Edinburgh South West and SNP Westminster spokesperson on Justice and Home Affairs, called upon the government to take steps...
Comment – Heading for Brexit in 2019
by Deidre Brock MPBy January I’m usually scunnered with dark nights and desperate for the warmth and optimism of Spring. This year, however, March...
PODCAST – chatting with Tommy Sheppard MP
A chat with Tommy Sheppard MP for Edinburgh East is always a good thing to do. His view of the world is of course...
Edinburgh MP applauds Fringe benefits
by Deidre Brock MPHere’s a good thing, something to cheer you up. A couple of days ago I had a fabulous time down at...
Thompson wants a return to proxy voting at Westminster
Owen Thompson MP has called for a return to a proxy voting scheme for MPs who cannot attend the House in person for legitimate...
UK Supreme Court declare prorogation of Parliament is unlawful
In a case brought by Edinburgh South West MP Joanna Cherry and others, the UK Supreme Court has this morning unanimously decided against the...
Fossil-free Climate Campaign Backed by SNP MPs
Following growing concerns about fossil fuel companies' role in fuelling climate change, 32 SNP MPs have called on the MP Pension Fund to stop...
Thompson leads debate on support for small limited companies
Owen Thompson MP is leading a debate in the House of Commons on Monday calling on the UK Government to provide greater parity in...
Waspi age ruling could be a setback
A Court of Appeal decision to reject calls for women’s pension age changes to be reversed has been described by Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine...
Jardine makes demands on Holyrood for timescale on Growth Scheme
Scottish Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine has demanded that the Scottish Government lay out a timescale for delivering the half a billion pound Scottish...
Coronavirus – new walk-in testing centre opens in Leith
Edinburgh’s newest Covid-19 testing centre opens in Leith today as part of the UK Government’s drive to make testing more accessible to local people.The...
Vince Cable calls for unity to stop Brexit
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable used a campaign stop in South Queensferry yesterday morning to call for remain voters to unite behind the Liberal...
Edinburgh West MP to meet with Scotland minister over airport jobs
Christine Jardine MP, will have the opportunity to discuss what steps the Government is taking to support Edinburgh Airport, following her question in the...
Jardine disappointed at news from Edinburgh Airport
Today Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has expressed her disappointment at the news that Edinburgh Airport will not introduce an offset or curved approach for landing aircraft.
The solution had...
Government stepping in to help Canal View pupil
Yesterday in Westminster local MP Joanna Cherry QC MP asked the Prime Minister to step in and help a pupil at Canal View Primary...
Jardine congratulates forestry prize winner
Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, joined her constituent David Pelly, to celebrate his success in a writing competition to highlight the...
City Region Deal will be on the table later today –...
The First Secretary of State and Minister for the Cabinet Office, Damien Green, will be visiting Edinburgh today to assist with signing off the...
