Just 1 criminal given maximum sentence for carrying knife despite SNP pledge 28th November 2018 Just one person convicted of carrying a knife has been given the maximum five-year sentence, despite nearly 1000 convictions and an SNP pledge to get tough on... Holyrood News
SNP fails to increase childcare provision 27th November 2018 Overall capacity in early learning and childcare (ELC) services has fallen, parents continue to struggle to find flexible childcare options and the most... Holyrood News
Domestic abuse cases rise by 2 a day in Scotland 27th November 2018 An additional two cases of domestic abuse were recorded every day by police in Scotland last year, new figures have revealed. Holyrood News
SNP’s ‘power fail’ on fishing rights 26th November 2018 The SNP’s failure to back greater sovereignty on fishing rights as outlined in the new EU-UK agreement is a “power fail”, the Scottish Conservatives have said. Holyrood News
East Lothian Businesses Hit by SNP’s High Tax Agenda 22nd November 2018 Figures reveal that businesses in East Lothian will be left over £500,000 out-of-pocket as a result of Scottish Government changes to business rates. Holyrood News
Flu jabs behind schedule despite winter onset 22nd November 2018 Uptake of flu vaccines across Scotland is far lower than it was at the same point last year, amid reports of shortages of the jabs. Holyrood News
Ballantyne Raises Awareness for Pancreatic Cancer 20th November 2018 This week, Michelle Ballantyne MSP for South Scotland is taking part in raising awareness for pancreatic cancer ahead of the Scottish Parliament’s debate on... Holyrood News
Meeting with the Prime Minister at No. 10 19th November 2018 East Lothian Conservative & Unionist Association Chairman, Tim Jackson and Organising Secretary, Sarah Russell recently met with the Prime Minister at Number 10... Local News
Cllr. Lachlan Bruce reflects on Remembrance Day 19th November 2018 In his East Lothian Courier column, Councillor Lachlan Bruce reflects on the importance of Remembrance Day. Local News