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MSP’s office becomes target for vandals
An Edinburgh MSP discovered that someone has covered the shopfront at his Leith office with paint on Tuesday.
On ‘X” Ben Macpherson MSP said:...
MSP suggests moving the police into Victoria Quay
Ben Macpherson MSP wrote to Justice Secretary Angela Constance on Thursday following the session just ahead of First Minister’s Questions.
He had not had...
Minister says UK government must change tack on migration
Migration Minister Ben Macpherson MSP has written to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, urging the UK Government to recognise the crucial importance of migrants...
Europe Minister visits Italy for talks
Minister for Europe, Migration and International Development Minister Ben Macpherson attended an international conference in Italy last weekend and told those attending that Scotland...
New market opened by the Lord Provost at Ocean Terminal
Ocean Terminal, which will soon change its name to PORTA, opens Edinburgh’s newest market, showcasing the best of local artisan arts, crafts and confectionery...
MSP calls for U-turn on Universal Credit
Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson has renewed calls for an immediate halt to Universal Credit after it was revealed that Edinburgh council...
MSP encourages local businesses to pay the Scottish Living Wage
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson has urged businesses in Edinburgh Northern and Leith to sign up to the Scottish Living Wage, as part of Living...
Scottish Government support for Zambia
Local MSP Ben Macpherson is also the International Development Minister and he has today announced a package of support to assist Zambia in developing their...
Celebrate St Andrew’s Day – and the day after
The Scottish Government has backed Scotland's Winter Festivals with £550,000 beginning on 30 November, St Andrew's Day and running all the way through to...
Cold house? Get along to a Winter Warmth Constituent Advice Surgery
Winter Warmth Constituent Advice Surgery is being held with Ben Macpherson MSP on 12 October 2018 from 1-2.30pm at McDonald Road Library
Next Friday there...
Minister announces funding for solar panels on ‘Livingstone’s Hospital’
Local MSP and Minister for International Development Ben Macpherson is in Zambia. Today he announced a joint project between the Scottish Government, First Aid...
Local MSP is off to Malawi
International Development Minister, Ben Macpherson who also represents Edinburgh North and Leith will visit Malawi to see the impact of Scotland’s longstanding partnerships.
In his...
International Day of Peace recognised at Holyrood
Members of the Scottish Parliament yesterday debated the importance of peace and official recognition of the UN’s International Day of Peace, following a motion...
Joseph from Socks for the Street welcomed to Holyrood
BIG-HEARTED YOUNGSTER COLLECTS SOCKS FOR EDINBURGH’S HOMELESS
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson welcomed Joseph Cox and his young brother to Holyrood today, where the youngster picked...
Council encouraged to apply for energy efficiency funding
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson who has a background in renewable energy has encouraged The City of Edinburgh Council to apply for a share of The...
MSP sleeps out to support homeless village
Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson was among the hundreds of people who slept out in the private gardens in Charlotte Square on...
Glow Gold welcomed at Holyrood by local MSP
We reported to you in our summer print edition about the Glow Gold campaign which would light up some of our important buildings in...
The Local Hero experience
by Melanie Weigang
What a day, undoubtedly Saturday was one of the best days in my life. Being nominated as Local Hero by our MSP Ben Macpherson...
Ben’s Local Hero is delighted!
A fight has been ongoing in Leith's Lorne Street this year to keep tenants in their houses which they have rented from the Agnes...
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