The Scottish Government has come under fire after it has emerged that it does not know how many people have been effected by the delays and cancellations on the Borders Railway.

Figures released by the Scottish Government have highlighted that youth employment in Midlothian have decreased dramatically over the last decade.

Last week, Michelle Ballantyne MSP asked the Scottish Government for assurances over appointment bookings at Tranent Medical Practise.

Michelle Ballantyne, MSP for South Scotland, is urging all  pensioners to check whether they are eligible to claim pension credit.

 Michelle Ballantyne MSP is backing a charity’s call for local people to volunteer for a service supporting older veterans whose lives have been affected by hearing loss.

Michelle Ballantyne MSP has expressed her concerns regarding the Scottish Government’s inaction regarding support for teachers.

Figures from a new report from Audit Scotland has highlighted significant challenges for Scottish Borders Council including deprivation and core funding.

This week, Michelle Ballantyne MSP met with the ScotRail CEO, Alex Hynes, to discuss the Borders Railway.

Figures published by Police Scotland this week have highlighted that the number of police officers on the street in East Lothian has fallen.

Michelle Ballantyne, MSP for South Scotland, visited the Tontine hotel in Peebles during Skills Development Scotland’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week.