Jardine Urges Support for Edinburgh’s Hospitality Industry during Festive Season
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine is calling on both the Scottish and UK Governments to help the hospitality sector in Edinburgh flourish during the Christmas season.
Christine was elected the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh West in 2017, re-elected again in 2019 and for a historic third time in 2024.
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.
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine is calling on both the Scottish and UK Governments to help the hospitality sector in Edinburgh flourish during the Christmas season.
Responding to the UK Government announcing that there will be no compensation for WASPI women.
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