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
Councillor condemns abuser signing for Whitehill 26th July 2022 Local football club Whitehill welfare has taken the ridiculous decision to sign a convicted abuser ahead of the new season. Paul Tansey was convicted of... Speeches
Scottish Conservative MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian is encouraging The Edinburgh City Council to bid for a share of the latest round of UK Government Levelling Up Funding 18th July 2022 Scottish Conservative MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian is encouraging The Edinburgh City Council to bid for a share of the latest round of UK Government Levelling... Holyrood News
Midlothian Conservatives cautiously welcome the election of new COSLA President 20th June 2022 Midlothian Conservative and Unionist Councillors congratulate SNP Councillor Shona Morrison as the new President of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities... Opinions
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has urged local community groups to submit bids to the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund. 14th June 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has urged local community groups to submit bids to the UK Government’s Community Ownership... Holyrood News
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian says Humza Yousaf’s flimsy NHS Recovery Plan simply isn’t cutting it. 14th June 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian says Humza Yousaf’s flimsy NHS Recovery Plan simply isn’t cutting it. Jeremy Balfour’s call... Holyrood News
Craig Hoy slams “decimated” Midlothian rail services 23rd May 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has slammed Scotrail for indefinitely cancelling 30 of its rail services from Edinburgh to Newtongrange and... Holyrood News
Scottish Conservative MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has lodged a motion congratulating Bonnyrigg Rose FC on being promoted to league 2 of the SPFL. 18th May 2022 Scottish Conservative MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has congratulated Bonnyrigg Rose FC for being promoted to league 2 of the SPFL. Jeremy Balfour has lodged a... Holyrood News
Disability Commissioner Bill consultation launched 12th May 2022 The Scottish Conservatives are calling for the appointment of a Disability Commissioner for Scotland to better protect and promote the rights of disabled people... Holyrood News
Local Elections 2022 - Results 9th May 2022 As a result of yesterday's Local Election, we have returned 3 Conservative Councillors in Midlothian. Ward 2: Bonnyrigg - David Virgo Ward 4: Midlothian West -... Local News
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
