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Owen Thompson asked Liz Truss to visit his Midlothian constituency and apologise during PMQs (UK Parliament TV)

MP invites Truss to Midlothian to apologise

Midlothian South MSP Christine Grahame and Midlothian MP Owen Thompson (both SNP).

Midlothian MP and MSP to co-host a Cost of Living drop-in

Her Majesty The Queen at Newtongrange Stationin 2015.

Midlothian politicians mark Queen's passing

Stewart Brewing has reported a staggering 300%+ rise in their electricity bills since last year, with predictions of much worse to come over the winter. Photo: Stewart Brewing

Midlothian MP warns of ‘tsunami of redundancies’

Owen Thompson MP with Steve and Jo Stewart at Stewart Brewing in Loanhead.

Rocketing production costs threaten small breweries

Mr Khan, pictured centre in group of five with Radhuni front of house staff,

Parliamentarians pay tribute to award-winning restaurant

Midlothian MP Owen Thompson (SNP).

Owen Thompson MP urges Midlothian residents to report cost-of-living scams

Midlothian MP Owen Thompson (SNP) backs the bill.

Midlothian MP backs bill to support parents of babies in neonatal care

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to resign.

Midlothian MP reacts to news the Prime Minister is set to resign

A picket gets his head between two policeman to shout at a fellow miner outside Bilston Glen colliery during the industrial action of March 1984.

Midlothian MP increases pressure for a UK inquiry into the miners strikes

Veterans march for Armed Forces Day. Picture David Lowndes/NationalWorld

SNP chief whip demands reforms to Veterans UK over lack of support

Owen Thompson (left) shoots at goal.

Midlothian MP takes to the pitch to highlight success of football weight loss pr...

Midlothian MP Owen Thompson (centre) at the Clean Air Day event.

Midlothian MP calls for tougher action to cut emissions and tackle air pollution

Owen Thompson MP holds a sign to show support for the IC Change Campaign to end violence against all women. Photo by Kiki Streitberger

Midlothian MP supports campaign to end violence against women

Owen Thompson MP, third from front (beard) taking part in the charity challenge at Westminster.

Westminster tug of war for Midlothian MP

Owen Thompson MP at the Unison event.

Midlothian MP supports ethnicity pay gap reporting
Owen Thompson MP called for ethnicity pay gap reporting to be made a legal requirement, to make sure all workers are treated fairly and equally.

Stock photo by Jane Barlow.

UK Passport Office hits back at Midlothian MP's comments

Midlothian MP Owen Thompson (SNP).

Midlothian MP reveals his fury at PM over Partygate as MPs approve another inves...

The classic car boot sale is returning to King's Cross

Midlothian MP Owen Thompson (SNP) with Rachel Blackamore of NatWest and Rizwana Awan of Citizens Advice.

Midlothian MP backs RBS partnership with Citizens Advice to help vulnerable cust...

Owen Thompson MP with Lucy Herd and Claire McCartney.

Midlothian's MP backs the extension of bereavement leave and pay scheme

SNP politicians Christine Grahame MSP and Owen Thompson MP.

Midlothian politicians call for corporate sponsorship pathway for Ukrainians

MP Owen Thompson and 2020 Runner up of MasterChef Santosh Shah were among the guests at the grand opening of Nepalese & Indian Restaurant Koshi on Imrie Place Penicuik. Photo kindly supplied by Donna Elizabeth Photography.

New Napalese and Indian restaurant opens in Penicuik

Owen Thompson MP signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment.

Midlothian MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment

Stock photo of Midlothian MP Owen Thompson (SNP) in the House of Commons.

Midlothian MP among the most expensive in the UK

Farmfoods is set to close its store at Penicuik Shopping Centre.

Penicuik Farmfoods store set to close

Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Midlothian SNP and Conservative politicians condemn Prime Minister
A local Conservative MSP has joined Midlothian’s SNP MP in calling for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign following the latest revelations of a “bring your own booze” party at Downing Street during lockdown.

Owen Thompson MP.

Midlothian New Year messages

Glencorse Army Barracks, which have now been saved from closure. Photo by Ian Georgeson.

Glencorse Barracks saved from closure

Owen Thompson MP.

Midlothian MP seeks regulation of tech giants to end 'subsidised hate' online

Flyer for the Christmas card competition.

Midlothian MP launches Christmas e-card competition

Midlothian MP Owen Thompson (SNP).

Midlothian MP calls for U-turn on plans to scrap pensions' Triple Lock

Owen Thompson has tested positive for Covid

Covid-hit MP calls for return of proxy voting

Councillor Innes passed away at the age of 70 following a long battle with cancer.

East Lothian councillors pay tribute to Willie Innes

Post Office logo.

Woodburn Post Office closure date confirmed

Radhuni staff and guests mark the Loanhead restaurant's 10th birthday.

VIP reception marks perfect 10 for Loanhead curry kings

Midlothian MP Owen Thompson (SNP).

Call to support clean green energy from Midlothian's former coalmines

Midlothian MP Owen Thompson (SNP).

Midlothian MP hails step forward for WASPI campaign

A Chilean Rose Tarantula and a African Royal Python at Butterfly & Insect World
PIC: Greg Macvean

MP demands answers from Butterfly and Insect World owners over cash as efforts t...

Pic Greg Macvean - Stock photo of Butterfly & Insect World

'We are gutted’: Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World to close doors for good af...

Mavisbank House, near Loanhead.

Mavisbank House lottery cash bid failure "devastating"

Sir Geoff Palmer from Penicuik. Photo by Lisa Ferguson.

Midlothian MP celebrates achievements of local hero Prof Sir Geoff Palmer in UK ...

Lady Victoria Pit Head, Newtongrange.

UK Government rejects calls to handback miner’s pension surplus - Midlothian pol...

The inaugural meeting of the newly reformed Boys Brigade All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)

Midlothian MP elected chairman of Boys’ Brigade All-Party Parliamentary Group

Midlothian North MSP Colin Beattie (SNP).

Woodburn post office due to close

Owen Thompson MP.

Midlothian TSB pop-up banks welcomed

The Dalkeith Santander branch.

Midlothian MP's anger as Santander announces Dalkeith branch to close

Owen Thompson's bill will now progress to a second reading at Westminster

Bill to stop cronyism passes first hurdle

The proposals for New Pentland by Pentland Park Marine Ltd include a hotel, food retail, housing, elderly accommodation and commercial premises on the site next to Straiton.

New Pentland developers quick to allay any fears over proposals

Owen Thompson wants tougher rules to protect families

Tackling shadow pandemic of domestic abuse -Owen Thompson

The future of craft breweries is at risk, the SNP are warning

Craft breweries at risk, warns MP

GV of Loanhead Bank of Scotland in Clerk St which is set to close, pic taken 01/02/20

Loanhead bank closure date confirmed

Pic Lisa Ferguson 25/05/2020  Asif Bashir owner of The Paper Rock , and Loanhead Post Office has been voted best post office in Scotland

Customers crown Loanhead Post Office the best in Scotland

Owen Thompson wants tougher rules to protect families

Families face risk of huge bills from online games during coronavirus lockdown, ...

Left to right: Cllr Russell Imrie, Cllr Joe Wallace, Cllr Kelly Parry, Owen Thompson MP, Christine Grahame MSP, Cllr Derek Rosie, Cllr Adam Montgomerey.

Politicians unite to save Glencorse Barracks ...

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