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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Disabilities and Cost of Living

Christine called for more support to be made available to disabled people in a recent Westminster debate.

5 Jun 2023

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Edinburgh

Haymarket Roadworks

Christine has called for action from the council to support businesses badly affected by the closure of Haymarket for the City Centre West Edinburgh Link (CCWEL) roadworks.

5 Jun 2023

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Christine Jardine MP

Agritourism at Craigie's

Christine recently welcomed Scottish Agritourism and businesses from across the country at Craigie’s Farm.

5 Jun 2023

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Jardine secures UK Government promise to address unfair energy standing charges

Christine has secured a pledge to address regional differences in electricity standing charges after meeting with a UK energy minister.

25 May 2023

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Sewage: Jardine calls for action over dumping into River Almond

Christine has called on the Scottish Government to act after speaking to constituents who are outraged at the routine dumping into the River Almond.

16 May 2023

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Allow Small Businesses to Renegotiate Costly Energy Contracts

Christine Jardine has called on the UK Government to encourage energy suppliers to renegotiate contracts with small businesses who are stuck on costly fixed price tariffs.

10 May 2023

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Jardine backs no-confidence vote in Rishi Sunak

The Liberal Democrats have tabled a motion of no confidence in the Government as Parliament returns for the first time since the May 2023 Local Election results.

9 May 2023

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