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MSP urges local employers to sign up to Living Wage
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson has urged businesses in Edinburgh Northern and Leith to sign up to the Scottish Living Wage, as part of Living Wage Week (5th-10thNov). Continue reading MSP urges local employers to sign up to Living Wage
Ben Macpherson: Spread a little kindness
Scots are being urged to spread a little kindness this St Andrew’s Day in celebration of the nation’s shared values and inclusive view of the world. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: Spread a little kindness
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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Macpherson hails drop in motorbike crime
I was glad to join Edinburgh Police Division to recognise the fact that motorcycle crime across the city has dropped significantly (writes Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson). Continue reading Macpherson hails drop in motorbike crime
Ben Macpherson to visit Malawi
International Development Minister, Ben Macpherson is to visit Malawi to see the impact of Scotland’s longstanding partnerships. Continue reading Ben Macpherson to visit Malawi
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
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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
Edinburgh to benefit from Carer’s Allowance Supplement
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson has welcomed the news that carers in Edinburgh will receive the first payments of the new Carer’s Allowance Supplement from the middle of this month, back-dated to April 2018. Continue reading Edinburgh to benefit from Carer’s Allowance Supplement