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 announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
