MSP shows support for new UK Government employment programme 2nd February 2021 Jobseekers in Edinburgh are set to benefit from the Scotland wide rollout of a new employment programme targeted at helping those who have lost jobs in the... Articles
My hope for the year ahead 11th January 2021 As we step into 2021 there is a sense of cautious hope spreading throughout the nation. Hope that vaccines will work. Hope that cases will fall. Hope that this... Articles
Balfour criticises Scottish Government for heightening the anxiety of Highers pupils 11th December 2020 Lothian MSP Jeremy Balfour, has expressed concern over the Scottish Government’s delayed decision to cancel Higher exams in 2021, highlighting that youngsters... Articles
Lothian MSP calls on Scottish Government to do more to reduce disability inequalities 26th November 2020 Lothian MSP Jeremy Balfour has marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by lodging a motion in the Scottish Parliament that highlights the... Articles
It’s time to end mask-based discrimination 5th November 2020 As I walked through my local supermarket a few days ago, a friendly voice came over the tannoy system, reminding shoppers of two things. Firstly, their... Articles
Cancelled operations soar in NHS Lothian 5th November 2020 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has called on the SNP to guarantee NHS Lothian will be able to carry out vital operations... Articles
Nature prescriptions introduced across five Edinburgh GP practices 3rd November 2020 Over the next five months, GPs at five practices in Edinburgh will be able to prescribe nature to patients as part of their treatment, thanks to an innovative... Articles
Check your eligibility for Cold Weather Payments 27th October 2020 Lothian MSP, Jeremy Balfour, is encouraging constituents to check their eligibility for Cold Weather Payments as we enter the winter months. As the nights get... Articles
Jeremy Balfour MSP hails UK Government support for business in Linlithgow 15th October 2020 Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian, Jeremy Balfour, has hailed continued UK Government support for local businesses. Mr Balfour highlighted new figures from... Articles