In his latest East Lothian Courier Column, Councillor Lachlan Bruce says the system of Emergency Recess Measures is no longer the right model to manage East Lothian Council through the Covid-19 crisis.

Association Chairman Tim Jackson has written to The Scotsman warning that the Covid-19 crisis proves that independence remains an SNP pipe-dream which Scotland simply cannot afford.

The Scotsman: Friday, 1st May 2020:

The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus

From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe.

Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced this week.

The Conservative Group on East Lothian Council is today calling for key Council committees to be restored following a period of administrative lockdown as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of fighting the coronavirus.

All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested.

We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom.

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK.