Today’s pro-independence rally is set to go ahead at Holyrood Park, despite a ban imposed by Historic Environment Scotand. Continue reading Independence Rally to go ahead in Holyrood Park … despite ban
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Breast is best, says Briggs
There has been a drastic reduction in specialist breastfeeding support in Lothian since December 2017 which has considerably disadvantaged new mothers, says Tory health spokesman Miles Briggs MSP. Continue reading Breast is best, says Briggs
“Shambolic”: Reduced paediatric service at St John’s to continue ‘indefinitely’
The partial closure of a vital children’s ward is set to continue “indefinitely” – after the SNP admitted its staff recruitment crisis was to blame. Continue reading “Shambolic”: Reduced paediatric service at St John’s to continue ‘indefinitely’
Social Security Scotland to deliver disability assessments
Assessments for disability support will be carried out by Social Security Scotland, fully supported by public sector healthcare professionals – and people will be given greater choice and flexibility over their assessments. Continue reading Social Security Scotland to deliver disability assessments
Sheltered housing in worrying decline, says Wightman
Housing statistics published by the government yesterday point to a worrying decrease in sheltered housing says a Green MSP. Continue reading Sheltered housing in worrying decline, says Wightman
Briggs requests update on St John’s children’s ward
Miles Briggs MSP has requested a Parliamentary Statement from Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman MSP, to get an update on the future of St. John’s children’s ward return of out of hours services. Continue reading Briggs requests update on St John’s children’s ward
Tories approach to immigration is damaging Scottish life, says MSP
SNP: RETIREMENT AGE DOES NOT NEED TO BE RAISED
The SNP has called for the devolution of immigration powers to the Scottish Parliament – warning the UK government’s hostile approach to immigration is damaging Scotland’s economy and public services. Continue reading Tories approach to immigration is damaging Scottish life, says MSP
Green MSP flushed with success following committee decision
SNP MSPs move to block toilet (plans)
Councils could soon be obliged to consider how the provision of public toilets and water fountains could be improved after a Green MSP’s amendments to the planning bill were backed by a Holyrood committee today. Continue reading Green MSP flushed with success following committee decision
Holyrood Committee seeks views on new fuel poverty target
Proposed legislation which sets a new target relating to the eradication of fuel poverty is to be examined by the Local Government and Communities Committee. Continue reading Holyrood Committee seeks views on new fuel poverty target
Miles Briggs: New Transport Secretary puts the handbrake on improvements to Edinburgh City Bypass
In May this year Miles led a debate at Holyrood on the development of Edinburgh City bypass due to the excessive congestion at rush hour every day. During the debate Miles received assurances from the then Transport secretary Humza Yousaf that the Edinburgh City Bypass was a priority for the Scottish Government. Continue reading Miles Briggs: New Transport Secretary puts the handbrake on improvements to Edinburgh City Bypass