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
WATCH LIVE: Kemi delivers Press Conference on Mandelson Scandal 5th February 2026 Having forced Labour into another U-turn... National News
Conservatives Demand Answers on Mandelson Scandal 4th February 2026 The public deserves to know the truth... National News
Conservatives force U-turn on pub business rates 27th January 2026 We’re calling for a full business rates U-turn. Because pubs are not the only ones under threat. National News
Conservatives win first step in protecting kids online 22nd January 2026 House of Lords vote to back our plan to restrict social media for children National News
Labour approve building of Chinese Super Embassy 21st January 2026 Keir Starmer is putting Beijing’s approval over our safety National News
