Conservatives select Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Candidate. Saturday, 7 June, 2025 We are delighted to announce that Keith Cockburn has been selected as the Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Elections. We look forward to getting out and speaking with constituents and giving them a proper, common-sense conservative perspective. Speaking after his selection, Keith Cockburn said: "I am... Local News
Conservatives select Midlothian North Candidate. 5th June 2025 We are delighted to announce that Phil Doggart has been selected as the Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Midlothian North for the 2026 Scottish... Holyrood News
Local MSP warns cancer wait times risk lives 11th April 2025 Scottish Conservative and Unionist Craig Hoy MSP has warned of a “ticking timebomb” of cancer cases in NHS Lothian. Craig’s call comes after new statistics... Holyrood News
Hoy secures pause to damaging GP charges 11th March 2025 Craig Hoy MSP has helped secure a six-month pause on controversial service charges which threatened GP surgeries across NHS Lothian. The pause follows several... Local News
Local MSP launches Penicuik healthcare survey 18th 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... Local News
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian Jeremy Balfour is deeply concerned about “shocking” levels of delayed discharge in NHS Lothian 13th August 2024 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian Jeremy Balfour is deeply concerned about “shocking” levels of delayed discharge in NHS Lothian. Jeremy... Holyrood News
Cockburn and the Conservatives - Focused on your priorities 25th June 2024 Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Midlothian Keith Cockburn says his party’s manifesto has a “laser-like focus on the real priorities” of people... Local News
SNP Trident Opposition put national security at risk 22nd June 2024 The Scottish Conservatives condemn the SNP for “recklessly opposing” Trident, at a time when global instability means it’s more important than ever to have a... Local News
Cockburn frustrated with lack of action on Potholes 10th June 2024 Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Midlothian Keith Cockburn says new statistics revealing the number of potholes reported in Midlothian Council... Local News
Cockburn pledges to cap single Bus fares at £2. 6th June 2024 Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Midlothian Keith Cockburn is backing plans to cap single bus fares at £2. Party leader Douglas Ross made the... Local News
Conservatives force vote to get kids off social media 20th January 2026 Labour have promised a “consultation” but this cannot wait. National News
Conservatives force Digital ID U-turn 14th January 2026 After months of pressure Labour have yet again U-turned on another policy National News
Conservatives pledge to get kids off social media 12th January 2026 Children are spending more time online, exposed to explicit content National News
Conservatives force vote on Keeping Jury Trials 8th January 2026 Last Night the Conservatives forced a vote on protecting jury trials. National News
Chagos Bill Defeated 6th January 2026 Labour’s disastrous Chagos Surrender Bill has been defeated in the House of Lords National News
Kemi's New Year Message 1st January 2026 This year, we will show that we are the only party with a backbone needed to build a stronger Britain National News
