Holyrood News

Brian Whittle appointed to Holyrood’s Covid-19 Recovery Committee

Local MSP Brian Whittle has welcomed his appointment to the Holyrood Committee that will lead the scrutiny of Scotland’s recovery from the pandemic. The South...

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Brian Whittle MSP criticises Scottish Government job scheme’s lack of long-term success.

Brian Whittle MSP has criticised the Scottish Government as new figures showed them failing to provide secure, long-term jobs for people across South Scotland...

Brian Whittle calls for action on “unacceptable” waits for mental health treatment

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle is urging the Scottish Government to redouble their efforts to tackle long waiting times for young people seeking mental health...

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Brian Whittle MSP says more progress needed on NHS operation backlog

Brian Whittle MSP is calling for the Scottish Government to make restoring NHS capacity and clearing the backlog of delayed operations a priority. New...

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Brian Whittle MSP appointed to new Shadow Ministerial Role

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has a new role in his party as the Shadow Minister for Environment, Biodiversity & Land Reform. Scottish Conservative Brian was...

Brian Whittle Re-Elected as South Scotland MSP

Brian Whittle has been re-elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the South Scotland Region at Holyrood. Scottish Conservative & Unionist Whittle...

Whittle calls for action on the causes of addiction

19th March 2021

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has challenged the Scottish Government to tackle Scotland’s drug death crisis with a greater focus on the issues that drive...

Brian Whittle welcomes Budget measures for Scotland

Brian Whittle MSP has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcements for Scotland in the UK Budget. Among the measures Rishi Sunak announced were an extension to the...

Local sports clubs & community groups vital to tackle social isolation, says MSP

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has urged the Scottish Government to do more to support grassroots sport and other community organisations in the wake of the...