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
Hoy backs bill to remove MSPs who do not attend parliament and break the law 26th January 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, is encouraging everyone to share their views on a proposed Removal and Recall bill in the Scottish Parliament... Holyrood News
“Eye-watering” number of beds lost due to delayed discharge in NHS Lothian says MSP 26th January 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has urged the SNP to outline a plan to eradicate delayed discharge in NHS Lothian. This comes after new... Holyrood News
Hoy calls Fire Alarm legislation to be delayed 21st January 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, says the SNP must postpone their plans to require homeowners to fit interlinked fire and smoke alarms by... Holyrood News
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has slammed the SNP-Green coalition for voting through a new licencing scheme for short-term lets. 21st January 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has slammed the SNP-Green coalition for voting through a new licencing scheme for short-term... Holyrood News
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian is calling on the SNP Government to guarantee every pupil in Lothian will be able to sit national school exams this year as planned. 20th January 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian is calling on the SNP Government to guarantee every pupil in Lothian will be able to sit... Holyrood News
MSPs form Cross-Party Group on Beer and Pubs 17th January 2022 Craig Hoy MSP pulling pints at the Plough Inn, Haddington A Cross-Party Group on beer and pubs has been established by Members of the Scottish Parliament. Craig... Holyrood News
Craig Hoy MSP - Budget Comments 23rd December 2021 Scottish Conservative South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy said: “The SNP-Green Budget was yet another missed opportunity. It was a Budget that was out of fresh ideas... Holyrood News
Gorebridge pupil wins South of Scotland Christmas Card Competition 21st December 2021 A PUPIL from Stobhill Primary School in Gorebridge has won a Christmas card design competition for school aged children from the South of Scotland. Laila... Holyrood News
Record high number of domestic abuse cases in Midlothian “absolutely appalling” says MSP 9th December 2021 The number of domestic abuse cases in Midlothian over the past year has been described as “absolutely appalling” by South Scotland Conservative MSP Craig Hoy... Holyrood News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News