Christine Jardine

Asbestos found in 21 Edinburgh schools and nurseries as councillors seek clarity Twenty one schools and nurseries in Edinburgh West found to have asbestos, prompting calls from MP Christine Jardine for City of Edinburgh Council…

Following confirmation that 21 local schools and nurseries contain asbestos, I have written to the council asking how this will be managed safely and how families questions will be answered quickly and clearly. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2589534...

In a changing political landscape people are looking for politicians they believe understand the challenges that they face: www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

I know a lot of constituents will be concerned about family in the Middle East. Please check travel advice on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel page which recommends registering with the embassy in affected countries. #UAE #Bahrain #Israel #Kuwait #Palestine #Qatar

What I have been up to this week!

I made clear in Westminster hall this week that the Liberal Democrats have been consistent on Europe. We fought to remain and believe the UK’s future lies in rebuilding that relationship.

Investing in female entrepreneurs needs to be a priority for the Government, and I hope they revisit the recommendations from Women and Equalities Committee report - read more here
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Defence companies in Scotland have been left for months trying to establish how new Scottish Government munitions policy will affect them. I asked the UK Government how they will support Edinburgh based companies like Leonardo.

Milestone as baby is born following groundbreaking womb transplant | National Health Executive A woman in her early thirties has become only the second person in the UK to give birth following a womb transplant – and the fi

I'm so proud to be a patron of Womb Transplant UK, the charity who has worked so hard to help make this possible!

A statutory enquiry is needed to examine the links of outside bodies in Government - vital to clean up our politics

It is unacceptable that an organisation so close to this Labour Government has been investigating and discrediting journalists who are trying to hold them to account

Why Nigel Farage's attack on human rights should worry us all As a white working-class woman, Christine Jardine takes offence at Nigel Farage’s claim the Equality Act discriminates against white working-class men

If anyone's human rights are under threat it should be taken seriously - but not at the expense of someone else's rights. My thoughts in The Scotsman -

Women and Equalities Committee has called for an immediate clampdown on dangerous cosmetic procedures like Brazilian But lifts without medical qualifications.

What I was up to last week.

What Scotland needs if it is to escape endless post-Brexit crises Scotland is at a political crossroads and the decisions made over the next few months will dictate our future for decades, says Christine Jardine

After years of political psychodrama, it’s time to focus on growth, the cost of living, housing, our NHS and delivering real change for Scotland. My thought in this weeks column: www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

I admit I checked the rugby scores again this morning... yes we did hammer England. It wasn't a dream. 🥳 It is a great weekend for #Scots in Sport... with our winter Olympians doing us proud too

The Government needs to stop the internal bickering and focus on what people want - stability.

As the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion approaches I have joined other MPs in pressing the Government to provide Ukrainian refugees with a clear route to permanent settlement.

It's up to women in politics to encourage other women to believe that it is for them.

In my constituency of Edinburgh West, many people are being held back by long driving test wait times. I pressed the Government on what support is available for those facing real economic consequences while delays continue.

Labour's internal rows must not distract us from the need to ensure Scotland gets the change it needs in May's elections.

Saving Lives Edinburgh does vital work offering workplace and community training on CPR. It was great to learn from them

The UK's new supercomputer at Edinburgh University will open up a host of possibilities. I saw where it will be and what it will replace.

I had an informative chat with Not in Our Name in Parliament about their work to support for the Trans+ community. I have signed their pledge. @nionwomen.bsky.social

What I was up to last week!

Why I'm convinced there's more to come out in Jeffrey Epstein scandal This is a scandal the likes of which we have not seen in my lifetime

The Epstein scandal is unlike anything I’ve seen in my lifetime. Women and girls were abused, and many are being retraumatised now. We owe them accountability and real support. My thoughts in this weeks column: www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

The shockwaves from the Mandelson affair and the revelation at PMQs have rocked the Labour Party and posed serious questions for the Government.

Following revelations about Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein, I pressed the Prime Minister for assurances that support would be in place for women and survivors of abuse who have been retraumatised.

I led a Westminster Hall debate on the benefits of a fast-track visa scheme for skilled US citizens who don't want to live in President Trump’s America. We could offer sanctuary, and they could contribute to our economy. It's a solution to our skills shortage I wish the government would get on board

The Viking Genes project presented it's fascinating findings in Parliament this week showing the geographical hotspots where residents are most at-risk from Haemeochromatosis in Scotland and the rest of the UK. You can find more information here - www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/News/viking-...

Women’s pain is too often ignored. At the Women and Equalities Committee, I pushed for stronger accountability in care.