Holyrood must take action on waiting times
The Scottish Government has said that 93.5% of patients were seen and admitted or discharged within four hours at the core A&E departments across...
Legionnaire’s outbreak
A further death linked to the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Edinburgh was confirmed last night.A man with significant pre-existing underlying health conditions died...
Fiery exchanges and warm words as Nicola Sturgeon bows out
Scotland's longest-serving and first female First Minister faces tough questions on her record at her final First Minister's QuestionsIt may be the end of...
Justice Secretary announces Cash back for communities funding for Whale Arts
OVER £40K TO EDINBURGH ORGANISATIONS FROM CASH BACK FOR COMMUNITIESThe Justice Secretary Michael Matheson accompanied by MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, Gordon Macdonald visited Whale...
Gordon Macdonald MSP has news
Gordon Macdonald is the MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands and he regularly publishes his own newsletter. This is his latest.
Lib Dems ready themselves for next election
In the wake of Thursday's EU Referendum vote to leave Europe, and a night of the long knives which has now become the morning...
Lothians MSP urges government – Save Our Pools!
At The Scottish Parliament last week a motion to Save Our Pools brought forward by Liz Smith MSP was debated. Both the motion and debate...
Lothians MSP glad that cancer patient’s story retold
Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar raised the case of the late Anne Sinclair at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.Mrs Sinclair died in the summer...
Justice Minister to meet Edinburgh equality group
Speaking ahead of a meeting with the Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council to discuss new Strategic Policing Priorities, Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael...
New temporary NHS hospital in Glasgow given a name
New medical facility in Glasgow named after First World War nurse.The new NHS Scotland medical facility being created at the Scottish Events Campus (SEC)...
LibDems looking for answers to their list of priorities
When The Scottish Parliament returns for its new session the Liberal Democrats have said that there are three priorities to address. These are the...
Stop Climate Chaos demonstration at Scottish Parliament today
Get your Act together!From Climate Act to Climate Action demonstration at Scottish Parliament took place earlier today.Campaigners gathered round ‘Alex Salmond’ outside The Scottish...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures for today detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours have just been announced today 1...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures for today detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours have just been announced today, 10...
Coronavirus – The way back for tourism
The Tourism Secretary, Fergus Ewing, made a statement to The Scottish Parliament today announcing the way out of lockdown for the tourism industry in...
Comment – Daniel Johnson debating autism and schools
by Daniel Johnson MSP for Edinburgh Southern
It’s not often I read a report and I have an emotional reaction, but I would challenge anyone...
Coronavirus – some relaxation of the rules announced
Against a background of falling numbers of Covid-19 cases, the expectation today was that the government would agree to the relaxation of some of...
Forbes sets date for Scottish Budget
The Scottish Government’s budget will be published on 28 January 2021, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announced.It follows the UK Government’s decision to postpone its...
Coronavirus – some dental procedures reintroduced in August
NHS dental practices are to re-introduce a range of procedures, such as the use of drills, on a limited basis.Practices have been able to...
Johnson resigns from Shadow Cabinet at Holyrood
Daniel Johnson Labour MSP for Edinburgh Southern and until today the Justice spokesperson on the Labour shadow cabinet at Holyrood has written to Labour...
Coronavirus – Tuesday’s figures
Public Health Scotland has published the latest data on Covid-19 in Scotland showing that the continued surge in cases continues.If you...
Beattie resigns as SNP Treasurer
Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh has resigned as Treasurer of the SNP with immediate effect.Mr Beattie (71) was arrested at...
Support needed for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Representatives from Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home (EDCH) attended The Scottish Parliament during the week to explain their need for help to ensure that...
Balerno to get new 3G pitch
Christmas is coming early for young people across Scotland including those living in Balerno following a £1.43m boost from the Scottish Government’s Cashback for...
Opposition say vaccine rollout is too slow
The vaccine programme in Scotland is under criticism from opposition politicians who say it is too slow.Yesterday in Scotland the overall number of those...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced.The First Minister...
Government Fire safety review continues
There was a second meeting of a Ministerial Working Group convened to examine building and fire safety regulatory frameworks this week.The meeting was chaired...
Coronavirus – Wednesday’s figures
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Scotland were announced by Public Health Scotland today and are reported below.Today the vaccination numbers...
Holyrood will decide this evening on same sex marriage
Vote due on historic bill in Scottish Parliament.MSPs will tonight decide on the future of same sex marriage in Scotland, with Cabinet Secretary for...
Two Edinburgh projects get government backing
Funding has been announced on Wednesday for two Edinburgh projects - Granton Station Enterprise Hub and the Nourishing Leith Hub.Granton Station Enterprise Hub...
