Tag: Ben Macpherson MSP

Educate to Liberate: Local MSP backs plans for inclusive education

Ben Macpherson, SNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith has given his backing to proposals that will deliver a more inclusive education system by improving the experiences of LGBTI pupils. 

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Local MSP sets up shop in supermarkets

Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson is holding a series of advice surgeries in supermarkets around the constituency. These pop-up surgeries aim to give more constituents the opportunity to talk to Ben about any issues, concerns or ideas they may have. Continue reading Local MSP sets up shop in supermarkets

Ben Macpherson MSP: UK Government’s unjust budget fails to address Scotland’s needs

SNP MSP Ben Macpherson has criticised the UK Government for failing the people of Edinburgh Northern and Leith, and all of Scotland, following this year’s UK Government Budget announcement. 
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Local MSP to attend Licketyspit Picnic & Play at Botanics Shoreline Exhibition

Licketyspit, the leading early years theatre company, are holding a  Picnic & Play session for children and families at the Royal Botanic Garden this Saturday. 

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Local MSP welcomes CAMHS funding increase

wCAMHS Pennywell All Care Aug 2018

Ben Macpherson MSP has welcomed the announcement of £150 million of extra funding for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) over the next five years, as part of the SNP Scottish Government’s Programme for Government. This will include £54 million to help improve CAMHS’s performance, against their waiting times targets. Continue reading Local MSP welcomes CAMHS funding increase