Backing our Community Farms
Christine has urged the Government to increase support for community farming and food production.
20 Oct 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 calls for AED registration and funding for most deprived areas
Christine is calling for all defibrillators to be registered and increased funding to cover underprivileged areas.
16 Oct 2023
North Edinburgh Action
Local MP Christine Jardine met with community groups from across North Edinburgh to discuss how to support those hit hard by the economic crisis.
3 Oct 2023
Jardine repeats call for change in Assisted Dying Law
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has reaffirmed her commitment to changing the law to allow assisted dying across the UK.
24 Sep 2023
"I'll believe it when I see it" - Jardine on Home Office Backlog
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has urged the UK Government to “get a grip” over the growing backlog of asylum applications at the Home Office.
21 Sep 2023
Jardine challenges Government on new Avanti rail contract
Christine has called on the Government to keep pressure on Avanti West Coast after they were awarded a new contract for a minimum of three years.
20 Sep 2023
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Tram Inquiry Publication
Christine has responded to the publication of the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry
19 Sep 2023
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
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
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
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
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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