Commenting on the Referendum result in East Lothian, Kathryn Smith, Local Leader of Better Together East Lothian said: ‘The people of Scotland have spoken in overwhelming numbers and have chosen unity over division and positive change for the future of our country.
Commenting on the result of the referendum locally, Conservative Group Leader Councillor Michael Veitch said: "I am absolutely delighted that the people of East Lothian have turned out in such large numbers to vote so decisively for Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom.
As Scottish Conservatives and Unionists, our passion for the Union runs deep. We are as proud to be Scottish as anyone else, but are of the firm conviction that Scotland is best served by remaining the jewel in the crown of the United Kingdom.
On 18th September we will be asked to make the most important political decision of our lives. We have a choice between remaining part of the United Kingdom, the third largest economy in Europe and the sixth biggest economy in the world or stepping into the unknown of separation.The decision will be irreversible. There will be NO going back.
Speaking during today’s East Lothian Council debate on Council finances, Cllr Michael Veitch (Conservative Group Leader) said: “The most important line in this paper is the final bullet in paragraph 3.4 where we read that:
Speaking during today’s full Council debate on 20 mph speed limits, Cllr Michael Veitch (Transport spokesman) said: “The Administration’s Council Plan includes a commitment to introduce 20 mph speed restrictions - where supported by local residents. It therefore gives me great pleasure to speak
Commenting after today’s full Council meeting on the Council’s response to the Crystal Rig 3 wind farm extension application, Cllr Michael Veitch (Dunbar & East Linton) said:
Commenting on the future of direct rail services between Dunbar and London Kings Cross, Councillor Michael Veitch said:“I welcome the fact that the documentation for the new East Coast rail
Commenting on reports that Dunbar station could be transferred from the East Coast franchise to the ScotRail franchise, Dunbar Councillor Michael Veitch said: “There have been rumours for some time that Dunbar could be transferred to ScotRail, and the East Coast tender appear to confirm this.
