Christine Jardine MP - Edinburgh Liberal Democrats

Christine Jardine standing in front of the Forth Rail Bridge

About Christine

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Action needed to tackle rising rents and mortgages

Scottish Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine has called on the Government to adopt the Lib Dem plan for a Mortgage Protection Fund to protect households in Edinburgh West struggling with the cost of living.

3 Aug 2023

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