Local MSP Hoy slams SNP Council Tax hike plan Wednesday, 5 November, 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy has blasted “jaw dropping” proposals from the SNP which would see thousands of East Lothian residents facing soaring council tax bills. The proposals drawn up for SNP ministers would reform Council Tax, including a plan to introduce a 14 band system which would severely impact residents in larger and more expensive homes regardless of their income. The plan to hike council tax... Local News
East Lothian Conservatives call for ban on smartphones in schools to protect learning and wellbeing 14th October 2025 East Lothian Conservatives call for ban on smartphones in schools to protect learning and wellbeing East Lothian Conservative councillors are calling for a... Local News
Local MSP raises seagull concerns 28th July 2025 Craig Hoy MSP for South Scotland has raised the concerns of East Lothian residents about nuisance gulls in the Scottish Parliament. Mr Hoy spoke during a debate... Local News
It’s time to fix Sheriffhall! – MSP launches campaign to upgrade notorious Edinburgh junction 3rd June 2025 Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has launched a campaign to demand progress on the much-needed upgrade to Sheriffhall roundabout. Sign up to the campaign here: It’s... Local News
Miles Briggs selected to fight East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs constituency 31st May 2025 Miles Briggs selected to fight East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs constituency Miles Briggs has been selected as the Scottish Conservative and Unionist... Local News
Local MSP Visits Preston Mill 23rd April 2025 Craig Hoy MSP recently visited Preston Mill, near East Linton, to learn more about the National Lottery Open Week and how the National Trust for Scotland is... Local News
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Craig Hoy MSP has warned of a “ticking timebomb” of cancer cases in NHS Lothian. 14th 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... Articles
Local MSP visits lambing shed 2nd April 2025 Craig Hoy MSP recently visited a lambing shed on an East Lothian farm to learn about modern sheep farming and the challenges faced by the agricultural sector... Local News
Hoy slams Lothian buses for dodging ‘vital’ meeting. 1st April 2025 Hoy slams Lothian buses for dodging ‘vital’ meeting Craig Hoy MSP has slammed Lothian Buses in parliament after they refused to meet with MSPs for a “second and... Local 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
How can we reform the welfare budget? 9th December 2025 Right now in Britain, there are more than 6 million working-age people claiming benefits. National News
The Grooming Gang Survivors Deserve More 8th December 2025 Kemi Badenoch & Chris Philp host grooming gangs press conference with survivors to urge for action. National News
Conservatives Back Business 1st December 2025 Kemi Badenoch, Mel Stride and Andrew Griffith join over 130 business leaders to talk business. National News
Confirmed: Labour have hiked taxes 26th November 2025 After constant leaks, it is now confirmed that Labour have hiked taxes by £26 BILLION. National News
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill will kill jobs 24th November 2025 Kemi speaks at the CBI conference on how Labour's Employment Rights Bill is a disaster for jobs National News
Cut tax, cut spending and get Britain back to work 18th November 2025 Kemi outlines the Conservative plan to cut spending and get Britain working again National News
