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
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has highlighted the “staggering” increases in the amount of paid overtime being carried out by NHS workers in NHS Lothian 22nd September 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has highlighted the “staggering” increases in the amount of paid overtime being carried out by... Holyrood News
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II 9th September 2022 Chairman Dr Katherine Reid has issued the following statement: Queen Elizabeth II was the epitome of service and duty, to this country and a great many others... Speeches
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian, Jeremy Balfour has warned of a “ticking timebomb” when it comes to patients in the Lothians waiting on key diagnostic tests. 6th September 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian, Jeremy Balfour has warned of a “ticking timebomb” when it comes to patients in the Lothians waiting on key... Holyrood News
MSP calls for action over “heart-breaking” rise in drug deaths in Midlothian 19th August 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has urged the Scottish Government to tackle the “heart-breaking” number of lives lost to drugs in Midlothian... Holyrood News
MSP raises “deep alarm” over rise in bullying cases in NHS Lothian 15th August 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has expressed his “deep alarm” at a rise in bullying cases in NHS Lothian. Figures obtained by the Scottish... Holyrood News
Rise in unplanned pharmacy closures in Midlothian “very dangerous” says MSP 15th August 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has raised concerns about the number of unscheduled and avoidable pharmacy closures that are routinely... Holyrood News
“An open letter from Councillor David Virgo on behalf of the Conservative Group” 15th August 2022 It is always disappointing to see any group of people having to resort to strike action to force a response from politicians or management. Disappointing... Local News
MSP welcomes cost-of-living support for thousands of Midlothian residents 29th July 2022 Craig Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has strongly welcomed the cost-of-living support payments being delivered by the UK Government. The payments... Holyrood News
MSP encourages community groups to apply for Levelling Up Fund 28th July 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, is encouraging Midlothian projects and businesses to bid for a share of the latest round of UK Government... Holyrood News
Our manifesto gets Brexit done and unleashes the potential of the whole country 24th November 2019 Boris Johnson will launch the Conservative Party manifesto - entitled Get Brexit Done, Unleash Britain’s Potential - in the West Midlands on Sunday. National News
Boris Johnson: My Guarantee to Get Brexit Done and Unleash Britain’s Potential 24th November 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today launched the Conservative manifesto in Telford, setting out how he will get Brexit done and unleash Britain’s potential. National News
Boris Johnson's new deal explained 23rd November 2019 Boris Johnson has negotiated a great new deal with the EU. National News
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
