Christine Jardine

Critics of the Triple Lock on pensions have to recognise that we need a mechanism to prevent sliding back to the old days of pensioner poverty and insultingly low increases.

Too many female veterans miss out on essential support. We must do more to ensure women leaving the armed forces get the care and recognition they deserve.

On world animal free research day I am calling for the government to put more protections in place for animals

Distress caused by claims that Russian sanctions are being softened means the Government must clarify the situation.

The Government isn't helping public confidence in politics by vacillating over the release of the documents on the Peter Mandelson appointment.

I have long championed more proportional voting systems. This weekend on Times Radio I discussed how proportional representation is key in ensuring everyone has a voice.

The recent rise of antisemitism is unacceptable. No one should feel unsafe on their way to school, work or place or worship.

The debate about immigration has become toxic - its time to take the heat out and look for a positive approach.

What a reception for the Scotland team today at Murrayfield

Women in comedy are being silenced by more than just NDAs. As witnesses told the Women & Equalities Committee, a culture of fear is stopping many from speaking out.

Serving military personnel have been left waiting for driving tests for too long. I asked the Government for the statement in solving the ongoing impasse.

An astonishing answer from Labour’s Scotland Office Minister hints that only Labour areas will get Pride in Place money.

As concern grows over the Middle East conflict. I called on the Prime Minister to show greater leadership.

The Scottish Government is spending £1m a day on patients who don't need to be in hospital but the lack of a care package keeps them there, and stops the beds being available for others. Its time we had a Government that invests in social care.

Agritourism is vital, as is economic diversification for many businesses. I challenged the DEFRA Minister to make funding for businesses easier to access.

Fuel bills are rising rapidly with rural areas suffering. Liberal Democrats are calling for a VAT holiday to alleviate pressure on household bills.

Raising concerns about Trump’s illegal war and why the UK should not follow the US blindly. We should continue to defend British people and our sovereign bases with the ultimate goal of de-escalation.

Thousands of UK pensioners living in some Commonwealth countries, see their state pensions frozen indefinitely. I secured a meeting with ministers so Parliament can look again at the policy.

“Health and social care workers are incredibly worried about changes to visa rules which means they may no longer be able to stay in this country. I asked the Minister if they have made an assessment into the impact of these changes on care homes who rely on these skilled workers

Egg and sperm donor recruitment is more difficult in Scotland as there is no compensation available for travelling to one of a handful of clinics across the UK

I made it clear that I believe tax status should have no place in decisions over protecting or evacuating British Nationals from a crisis situation.

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 committees.parliament.uk/.../docu.../...

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

I called on the UK Government to make sure they support women and girls involved in the Epstein revelations by ensuring those with any information helpful to the authorities will pass it on.

The attempts by a handful of unelected peers to block the settled will of the House of Commons, and the expressed will of the public over assisted dying leads us into a difficult constitutional position.

 Engaging with China is necessary for our economic growth, but it must be balanced with protecting our national security and values.

New reports warn the north east energy sector is on a cliff edge, with hundreds of jobs at risk every week. I pressed the Chancellor on the urgent need for regional support and clarity for workers during the energy transition.

Holocaust Memorial Week marks 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. At a time when antisemitism is increasing, remembrance and education matter more than ever.

Edinburgh hospitality businesses are being failed by the SNP Government and need the UK Government to step up and cut VAT for the sector across all of UK

I secured a meeting with the Minister to discuss the serious health risks, fire dangers and environmental harm posed by illegal vapes.

Care homes and other employers in Edinburgh West are raising serious concerns about migrant salary thresholds. I’ve secured a meeting with Treasury ministers to press the impact this is having on staff, services and the wider economy.

Apps are now widely used by girls and young women as a source of information about their menstrual and reproductive health. Work needs to be done to ensure misinformation is not spread within these apps. I asked experts what actions they feel could be taken to better manage the risks.

I’m delighted the Government now agree with the argument I've been making that consular assistance should be a legal right and have committed to bringing forward proposals to deliver this.

I raised the need for governments to work together to support hospitality, leisure and retail businesses facing pressure across the UK.

What people want to hear is how politicians plan to improve things.

Ministers have left me with more questions than answers about Labour’s botched U-turn on digital ID. The public deserve clarify about what this scheme means for them

Helping young people feel part of their community was an important focus when we took evidence at the Women and equalities committee.

Drivers, including taxi drivers, often face unfairly high charges when using airport drop off zones. I raised the impact this has on passengers, particularly those on fixed incomes.

My constituents in Edinburgh West and communities targeted by the Chinese government deserve to know that Ministers are taking security concerns around the new Chinese embassy seriously.

Backing Ukraine is about more than Ukraine. It’s about Europe standing united, sending a clear message, and protecting our own security.