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Boyack tired of government ‘flip flopping’ over the Eye Pavilion
A meeting organised by Sarah Boyack MSP with the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Michael Matheson, to discuss the delayed Edinburgh Eye Pavilion has left...
Long term housing problems need to be fixed
Sarah Boyack MSP writes about Edinburgh's longstanding housing crisis. She has long campaigned against party flats and in favour of more housing for locals.
"We...
Policing “at breaking point” in capital
SNP mismanagement has left policing in Edinburgh at breaking point as new figures reveal the majority of housebreakings go unsolved, says a Lothian MSP.
Latest...
Opinion piece – Humza Yousaf needs to step up
by Sarah Boyack MSP for Lothian.
"The world is experiencing unprecedented levels of extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and a loss of biodiversity....
Two apprentices recognised by Scottish Parliament
Two apprentices have been recognised by The Scottish Parliament for winning the Roofing Apprentice of the Year Award, as part of the NFRC (National...
Scottish Government are “failing to deliver for Edinburgh festivals”
Sarah Boyack MSP has submitted various parliamentary questions to find out what assessment has been carried out on the impact of the ongoing effects...
Scottish Labour calls for an end to Rwanda plans for asylum seekers
Scottish Labour has issued a call today for the UK Government to scrap their “inhumane, ineffective, and damaging” plans to send those seeking asylum...
Boyack calls for expansion of Winter Fuel Payment
Lothians MSP Sarah Boyack has called on the government to follow plans set out by Scottish Labour to expand the WInter Fuel Payment.
The party...
Boyack says libraries need to open
Scottish Labour has today warned of a ‘connectivity crisis’ for elderly people and can reveal that, as at 16 December, only 40 per cent of...
Boyack warning over ending of furlough
According to new analysis carried out for Scottish Labour, over 360,000 jobs in Scotland are at risk if the furlough scheme is withdrawn next...
Boyack supports Art in Action
Sarah Boyack MSP visited Collective, Edinburgh, this morning as part of the Art In Action campaign marking the first of a series of visits...
Holyrood ‘must tell councils when they can get the Barnett Consequentials’
Sarah Boyack MSP for Lothian and Scottish Labour local government spokesman said today that The Scottish Government must announce the date that Scotland’s cash-strapped...
Sarah Boyack MSP holding February surgery
Sarah Boyack is the Labour MSP who represents Lothian, so anyone in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas is her constituent.
Ms Boyack is holding...
Sarah Boyack MSP – glad to be back at Holyrood
Sarah Boyack was first elected at the very beginning of The Scottish Parliament, then she lost her seat but has now come back ready...
Sarah Boyack MSP says ignoring planning process for Christmas market is unacceptable
FAILURE OF CHRISTMAS MARKET PLANNING“UNACCEPTABLE”
Sarah Boyack MSP criticised planning failures for this year’s Christmas Market at Princes Street Gardens as “unacceptable”.
It comes after...
Abbeyhill mural unveiled
Lothians MSP Sarah Boyack was on hand to unveil the new mural at Abbeyhill railway bridge. The mural was curated and facilitated by LeithLate,...
Scottish Labour Leadership contest – Sarah Boyack
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The Edinburgh Reporter NEWS Sarah Boyack from Phyllis Stephen on Vimeo.
One of the contenders for the position of Scottish Labour Leader...
Rickshaw rides highlight the need for charity support
Over the weekend rickshaws took over The Meadows. Members of the public were invited to ride with volunteers from Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) and...
New powers to tackle dangerous buildings
Last week, MSPs voted to pass the Buildings (Recovery of Expenses) (Scotland) Bill
The Member's Bill, promoted by Labour MSP, David Stewart, will give Local Authorities...
MSP raises Waverley access concerns
Lothian MSP, Sarah Boyack, writes on access issues at Waverley Station.
Anyone who regularly travels through Haymarket or Waverley will know about the significant redevelopment...
Sarah Boyack leading debate to end world hunger
Lothian MSP Sarah Boyack will lead a Member’s Debate, just after First Minister's Questions this morning, to call for everyone in Scotland to play...
Glasgow party flats policy holds key for Edinburgh action
Over the last few years, I have been working with local campaigners to tackle anti-social behaviour associated with 'party flats'.
These flats are residential properties...
Boyack calls for clarity from Education Minister
Scottish Labour MSP for the Lothians, Sarah Boyack has called on the SNP Government to come clean on any plans they have for mergers...
Edinburgh MSP slams Government for record on Childhood Obesity
Edinburgh Central MSP, Sarah Boyack, has slammed the SNP Government after it emerged that the number of staff battling childhood obesity in Edinburgh has...
Edinburgh MSP slams coalition government’s proposals on student visas
Edinburgh Central MSP Sarah Boyack has condemned the UK coalition Government’s plans to tighten up the issuing of student visas as part of wider...
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