Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has written to the Scottish Government asking for clarity on the provision of the flu jab after being inundated with constituents being asked to travel the length and breadth of the Lothians.

An estimated 8805 low income households in Edinburgh West are paying too much for their broadband because the UK Government has not forced providers to offer cheaper tariffs, an analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found. 

So-called ‘social tariffs’, which typically offer broadband access between £10 and £20 a month, are only currently offered by some providers. But changes to the law that came into force last year mean that the Government now can force broadband providers to offer these cheaper deals.

Christine is currently co-sponsoring a bill on ending the practice of “Fire and Rehire” by employers.

As the NHS faces winter pressure, Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine is bidding to grant migrants working in the NHS indefinite leave to remain in honour of their commitment during the pandemic.

Lib Dem Treasury Spokesperson Christine Jardine responded to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget today (27th). She said: 

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine recently met representatives of MND Scotland to back their call for £50 million of targeted UK Government support for Motor Neurone Disease research.

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has criticised the UK Government as 13% of hard-pressed families across Edinburgh West face being left worse off when the government end the uplift to Universal Credit this Autumn. 

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has encouraged participation as public consultation begins on Liam McArthur’s assisted dying bill at the Scottish Parliament.

Christine has written to the Chancellor warning of the potential catastrophic consequences the withdrawl of Covid support measures - including furlough - will have on businesses and staff.

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has called on both Governments to address concerns of businesses with long term support, following a visit to businesses after Covid restrictions were eased and flash floods hit.