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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Jardine celebrates Edinburgh West restaurant nominations

Christine has congratulated Prahna Indian Grill and St John's Curry Club for being nominated in the Scottish Asian Restaurant Awards.

24 Aug 2023

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Action needed to tackle rising rents and mortgages

Scottish Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine has called on the Government to adopt the Lib Dem plan for a Mortgage Protection Fund to protect households in Edinburgh West struggling with the cost of living.

3 Aug 2023

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Jardine backs local rail travellers against fare hikes

Local Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine has urged the Scottish and UK Governments to do more for rail travellers in Edinburgh West.

3 Aug 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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