Local MSP launches Penicuik healthcare survey Monday, 18 November, 2024 Craig Hoy MSP has launched a survey for residents in Penicuik that explores the future of healthcare in the town. The survey comes after local GPs and members of the public raised concerns about access to healthcare and the impact to services as a result of a change to the facilities management charges imposed by NHS Lothian on GPs’ surgeries and health centres. Mr Hoy said: “Rising facility... Local News
MIDLOTHIAN CONSERVATIVES WELCOME THE CIVIL SERVICE TO SCOTLAND 19th March 2021 The British Government has further emphasised its commitment to Scotland in recent days by announcing that 1,000 more civil servants will move up to Scotland by... Articles
Alan Symon's Pledge On Travel and Cycles the Talk 18th March 2021 I have been actively involved in Active Travel for a year as Community Councillor, leading discussions to establish safe cycle routes from Dalkeith and from... Local News
WE MUST RESTORE CONFIDENCE IN OUR CROWN OFFICE- The Sorry State of Scottish Politics Part 2 of 3 13th March 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has been the greatest threat to our freedoms that any of us have ever experienced, and hopefully ever will. But, in Scotland, over the... ArticlesOpinions
MIDLOTHIAN AND SCOTLAND PAY FOR THE SNP’S TAX RAID ON MOVING HOUSE 12th March 2021 When Rishi Sunak set out his Budget on 3rd March, a key goal was to support the housing market. To this end, as well as reforms such as a 95% mortgage scheme... ArticlesHolyrood NewsLocal News
SNP MUST SORT POST-COVID NHS WAITS IN LOTHIANS 5th March 2021 Iain Whyte, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Candidate for Midlothian North and Musselburgh is calling on the SNP to ensure that patients waiting for vital... Local News
SUNAK’S BUDGET DELIVERS FOR THE UK AND FOR SCOTLAND: HASLAM HAILS BUDGET BOOST FOR MIDLOTHIAN 5th March 2021 When he announced his Budget, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak faced an almighty challenge, needing to not only continue the life-support that Her Majesty’s Treasury... Local NewsOpinionsWestminster News
SNP Threat to Midlothian and Musselburgh Bed and Breakfast Businesses Remains Despite Partial U-turn 27th February 2021 Iain Whyte, Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Midlothian North and Musselburgh has slammed the SNP for kicking a decision on short-term let... Local News
HASLAM CALLS FOR FURTHER SUPPORT TO TACKLE CRIME IN MIDLOTHIAN 27th February 2021 Scottish Conservative candidate for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Shona Haslam, has urged the Scottish Government to provide more funding to... Local News
Why did no-one teach the Scottish Cabinet to read? - The Sorry State of Scottish Politics Part 1 of 3 18th February 2021 As someone born in the shadow of devolution, I have never known life without the Scottish Parliament. The vision and optimism of a devolved Scotland, imbued... ArticlesOpinions
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
