Conservatives select Keith Cockburn as GE Candidate Friday, 10 May, 2024 Ahead of the expected General Election, Keith Cockburn has been selected as the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Candidate for Midlothian. Keith is a long-standing advocate for local communities and previously served as a Councillor in the Scottish Borders. Aside from his work in the printing sector, Keith enjoys spending time with his family and turning his hand to coaching his youngest son’s... Articles
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian Jeremy Balfour says it is “deeply concerning” some hospitals in Lothian have either never been inspected or not been inspected for over five years 15th November 2023 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian Jeremy Balfour says it is “deeply concerning” some hospitals in Lothian have either never been inspected or... Holyrood News
MSP calls for action on shortfall of teachers in Midlothian 26th October 2023 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has criticised the SNP-Green government for “short-changing” local authorities in relation to requests for... Holyrood News
MSP raises concerns about proposed Council Tax rise in Midlothian 19th July 2023 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has slammed the SNP government for proposing council tax increases of up to 22.5%. The MSP’s criticism comes... Holyrood News
Councillor Peter Smaill writes in today’s Scotsman 14th July 2023 Dear Sir In the current furore over bumping up the top four bands in the Scottish council tax system, the Scottish Government have again repeated a very... Opinions
Midlothian Conservative and Unionist Association AGM 2023 19th June 2023 On Saturday, Midlothian Conservative and Unionist Association held our Annual General Meeting. We were delighted to welcome members, old and new, from across... Local News
Lothians MSP hosts event on the need for action on Scottish pensioner poverty 1st June 2023 Lothian MSP Jeremy Balfour hosted a drop-in event on Wednesday 31 May 2023 in Holyrood to discuss the need to tackle financial hardship in later life. The event... Holyrood News
Jeremy Balfour MSP slams “disgraceful” social housing waiting list figures 31st May 2023 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian Jeremy Balfour has slammed “disgraceful” new figures highlighting the number of children in Midlothian on... Holyrood News
Local MSP calls for support for Midlothian High Streets 30th May 2023 CRAG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has recently called on the Scottish Government to pass on the 75% business rates relief to hospitality and... Holyrood News
Local MSP to host advice surgeries 30th March 2023 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, is holding a series of face-to-face surgeries in Midlothian on Tuesday 11th April. The South Scotland MSP is... Local 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
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Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News