"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.
21 Sep 2023
Christine Jardine
Member of Parliament for Edinburgh West
About Christine
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.
Jardine challenges Government on new Avanti rail contract
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.
20 Sep 2023
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Tram Inquiry Publication
Christine has responded to the publication of the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry
19 Sep 2023
Jardine backs commitment to local food producers
Local food producers will have their products promoted in a new “Buy British” tab on online supermarkets, thanks to a campaign backed by Christine.
18 Sep 2023
Jardine to lead debate on improving support for bereaved children
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.
14 Sep 2023
Reservists need better retirement terms
Christine has called on the UK Government to look at more flexible retirement options for army reservists.
12 Sep 2023
Electricity Standing Charges
Christine Jardine has secured a pledge from UK Energy Minister Andrew Bowie to address regional differences in electricity standing charges.
6 Sep 2023
Action needed on damp and insulation in homes
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.
5 Sep 2023
Jardine brings amendment to tackle unfair regional energy standing charges
Christine has tabled an amendment to the Energy Bill to address geographical differences in electricity standing charges.
5 Sep 2023
Jardine comments on weak concrete in Edinburgh schools
Christine has responded to reports that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been found in seven Edinburgh schools - including Cramond and Fox Covert Primaries.
1 Sep 2023
Jardine seeks solution to Duart Crescent Post Office closure
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.
1 Sep 2023
Jardine celebrates Edinburgh West restaurant nominations
Christine has congratulated Prahna Indian Grill and St John's Curry Club for being nominated in the Scottish Asian Restaurant Awards.
24 Aug 2023
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