Cost of Living Crisis means more needed to help those struggling
Local Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine has called on both the UK and Scottish Governments to do more for families hit hard by the cost of living crisis.
3 Aug 2023
Christine Jardine
Member of Parliament for Edinburgh West
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 congratulates Edinburgh parks on Green Flag Awards
Christine has welcomed the news that 38 parks and green spaces in the City have been awarded prestigious Green Flag status.
24 Jul 2023
Jardine back call for comprehensive recovery package for aviation, travel and tourism
Christine has joined over 40 parliamentarians calling on the Prime Minister to re-introduce VAT-free shopping for international visitors and to implement arrivals duty-free shopping.
24 Jul 2023
Christine is Lothian's busiest MP, figures show
According to figures released by the House of Commons Library, Christine Jardine is Edinburgh and the Lothians’ busiest MP.
19 Jul 2023
Jardine wins Government concession on No Grade Graduations and Visas
Christine Jardine has received assurances from the UK Government that overseas students who have not received their results due to the grade boycott will be exceptionally exempt from meeting academic progression requirements.
18 Jul 2023
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Child Bereavement campaigners deliver petition to Downing Street
Christine joined charities and young people affected by bereavement, to call on the UK Government to introduce a national child bereavement register.
12 Jul 2023
Jardine opposes bleak ScotRail fare rise
Christine has today called for the Scottish Government to freeze rail fares for at least the remainder of the year, rather than hitting commuters and travellers in Edinburgh West with a 4.8% rise.
6 Jul 2023
North Edinburgh Arts Secure Funding
Christine has welcomed £250,000 of UK Government funding to support the expansion of North Edinburgh Arts.
4 Jul 2023
Tackling Homelessness in West Edinburgh
Christine has urged the Government to develop a new approach to helping charities and local authorities to end homeless right across the country.
3 Jul 2023
Jardine urges Scottish Conservative MPs to vote for Boris Johnson censure motion
Liberal Democrat Scottish Spokesperson Christine Jardine has called on Conservative MPs across Scotland to vote for a motion in Parliament next week to censure Boris Johnson.
15 Jun 2023
Women's Health Information
Jardine secures Government pledge to improve women’s health information
9 Jun 2023
Developing skills for the Energy Industry
UK Government is considering Christine Jardine's idea to develop skills for energy industry
9 Jun 2023
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