Jeremy Balfour

MSPs will need to return on Friday as the assisted dying debate runs over schedule.

Assisted dying: MSPs to take rare step of Friday sitting for debate

New £2.9 billion Edinburgh tram line rubbished as 'vanity project'

Scottish Conservative deputy leader Rachael Hamilton and Russell Findlay

Tory deputy 'can't predict more defections' despite 'collegiate unit'

Russell Findlay delivering a speech in Glasgow ahead of Holyrood returning from summer recess

Russell Findlay will not quit if Tories fall behind Farage's Reform

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage may not be in power - but he is already dictating Euan McColm

Russell Findlay, pictured during the Scottish Conservative conference at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh in June

Analysis Tory MSP quitting is just latest sign of deep unhappiness in party

Hundreds of prisoners were released early to free up space in Scotland’s overcrowded prisons.

Exclusive Edinburgh Council spends £36,000 housing prisoners released early

Members of 40 Days for Life, which campaigns against abortion, take part in a "prayer vigil" outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow

Why are anti-abortion protests still happening in buffer zones?

Activists from the American-based anti-abortion group 40 Days For Life outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Explainer What is the law on buffer zones in Scotland and are protests allowed?

School children in an exam hall. PIC: David Davies/PA Wire

How disabled pupils face 'deeply concerning' attainment gap

Lothian Conservative MSP Jeremy Balfour expressed concerns over the proposed abortion buffer zone law

Tory fears buffer zone law could see him banned from silent prayer at bus stop

People protesting against Draconian Covid restrictions in Beijing held up blank pieces of paper to make a point about censorship (Picture: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

Scotland must now allow unacceptable extension of Chinese Communist tyranny

Mr Balfour said the toilets, which provide facilities for people with complex disabilities, are essential for many people and called for funding to become available faster.

Scottish Government accused of "betraying" disabled people

Mark Sabah and Chloe Cheung of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, with MSP Jeremy Balfour at the Scottish Parliament.

Hong Kongers tell Police Scotland stories of persecution

Trans ideology is peddling a harmful lie in our schools Susan Dalgety

Criteria for disability benefits would be relaxed to help those with disabilities during the cost-of-living crisis under Scottish Conservative plans.

Tories call for relaxation of disability benefit criteria

Deputy First Minister John Swinney

More than £500m of spending cuts announced by Scottish Government

Jeremy Balfour hopes people will their views on his proposed Member's Bill.

MSP proposes commissioner to promote needs of disabled

How are Scotland's biggest parties pledging to tackle disability issues?

Scottish Election 2021: Where the parties stand on disability issues

Michael Russell has said an independence Bill will still be brought to Parliament before the election.

Indyref2 Bill to be in Parliament before election

Edinburgh Trams: Big pay rise for boss despite £10million loss

The Scottish Government will review the policy of placing children with additional support needs in mainstream schools

Review into Scots pupils with extra needs going into mainstream schools

Jeremy Balfour MSP and Cllr Janet Lay-Douglas visit Jenny of Jenny Blossom Jewellers in Bonnyrigg High Street as part of a small business initiative.

Big focus on Midlothian businesses

Jeremy Balfour won the concession. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Planning Bill will guarantee specialist toilets for disabled

Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell

Northern Irish women to get free abortions in Scotland

This scene at Edinburgh's busy West End gives an indication of the disruption to transport and businesses caused by the laying of tram tracks.
Photograph: Kate Chandler

Edinburgh tram inquiry: Council not told about Â£40m cancel fee

Former Council leaders will give evidence to the public inquiry into the city's tram project. Picture: Greg Macvean

Ex-Edinburgh Council bosses to give evidence to tram inquiry

The current ban has an impact on live music events. Stock image

Council delay noise disruption decision

Colin Beattie.

Holyrood 2016: SNP hold Midlothian North and Musselburgh

The controversial Cameron House community centre. Picture: Toby Williams

Three Tory councillors reported to standards watchdog

Carrick Knowe Golf Club. Picture: Jane Barlow

Machete man sparks terror on golf course

A cyclist braves the floodwater at Roseburn Park back in April 2000. Picture: Sandy Young

Flood work back on after funding gap is plugged

Offender fear as guesthouse switch opposed

Tram chiefs may sue firms over project advice

Tram chiefs may sue firms over project advice

Trams ‘down to the wire’ as budget almost gone

Trams ‘down to the wire’ as budget almost gone

Edinburgh chiefs must find extra cash for senior councillors after appointing to...

Newly elected Tory group leader lays out Capital agenda

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‘This looks like a pretty difficult sell’

Tory chief stands down to spark leadership scramble

Residents lining up to read riot act as city gets caught short on demand for bin...
EDINBURGH has run out of recycling bins as a result of demand from thousands of residents following the switch to fortnightly collections.

Picking up black bin bags is bad for your health, union set to tell binmen

Picking up black bin bags is bad for your health, union set to tell binmen

Edinburgh tops table for tearing up parking tickets

Security experts fly to defence of Edinburgh airport scanners

59,000 parking fines overturned on appeal

59,000 parking fines overturned on appeal

Tram project making tracks as key city route re-opens

Tram project making tracks as key city route re-opens

Tram chiefs warned over £500k backlash

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Leaders hit out at tram road closure

Leaders hit out at tram road closure

New city chiefs accused of boards power grab

City council spends £18,000 on iPads

City council spends £18,000 on iPads

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