"I'll believe it when I see it" - Jardine on Home Office Backlog
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has urged the UK Government to “get a grip” over the growing backlog of asylum applications at the Home Office.
Christine is the UK Member of Parliament for Edinburgh West.
Before Parliament, Christine was a broadcast journalist with the BBC and taught journalism at the University of Strathclyde.
Since being elected, she has campaigned on air quality, pension equality for WASPI women, medicinal cannabis, refugees' right to work and the cost of living. She is Vice-Chair of the All Party Group for Choice at the End of Life.
First elected in 2017, Christine was re-elected in 2019.
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has urged the UK Government to “get a grip” over the growing backlog of asylum applications at the Home Office.
Christine has called on the Government to keep pressure on Avanti West Coast after they were awarded a new contract for a minimum of three years.
Christine has responded to the publication of the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry
Local food producers will have their products promoted in a new “Buy British” tab on online supermarkets, thanks to a campaign backed by Christine.
Christine will today (Thursday 14th September) call on the UK Government to develop a new protocol for informing children of bereavement support available to them.
Christine has called on the UK Government to look at more flexible retirement options for army reservists.
Christine Jardine has secured a pledge from UK Energy Minister Andrew Bowie to address regional differences in electricity standing charges.
Local Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine has called for better insulation to cut bills and stop the spread of mould and damp in houses across Edinburgh West.
Christine has tabled an amendment to the Energy Bill to address geographical differences in electricity standing charges.
Christine has responded to reports that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been found in seven Edinburgh schools - including Cramond and Fox Covert Primaries.
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has written to the UK Post Office, looking for a solution that would prevent the closure of the Duart Crescent Post Office.
Christine has congratulated Prahna Indian Grill and St John's Curry Club for being nominated in the Scottish Asian Restaurant Awards.