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
12 Questions to Boris Johnson 12th November 2019 Boris Johnson's funny moments come up a lot in his general election broadcast, but the message is clear. National News
Only the Conservatives can be trusted to deliver jobs 12th November 2019 Since we came into office, we have fixed Labour’s mess and broken employment records.The number of people in full-time jobs is at a record high; we’ve taken the... National News
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Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party can't be trusted on national security 11th November 2019 Just like they haven’t been able to decide on Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party can’t be trusted not to dither on fundamental matters of national security... National News
Our plan to support the Armed Forces that keep our nation safe 11th November 2019 The Conservative Party today renews its commitment to the Armed Forces with a bold package of measures to support military personnel, veterans and their... National News
