More effort needed to protect mental health after the pandemic says MSP 22nd February 2021 Brian Whittle MSP has challenged the Scottish Government to rethink how it deals with mental health in the wake of the pandemic. The South Scotland MSP used a... Holyrood NewsLocal News
MSP calls for SNP to publish education review before election. 19th February 2021 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has said the SNP should publish a delayed review of Scotland’s education system immediately. Scottish Conservative Brian made... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Scottish Government criticised for cutting off newspaper support 11th February 2021 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy after it refused to extend rates relief to local newspapers for the year ahead... Holyrood NewsLocal News
MSP calls for action to tackle heart disease in Scotland 5th February 2021 Brian Whittle MSP has challenged the Scottish Government to invest more money in the prevention of heart disease in Scotland. The call came as the British Heart... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Scottish Government criticised for independence push amid slow vaccine rollout 29th January 2021 Brian Whittle MSP has accused the Scottish Government of letting the country down by continuing to push ahead with plans for another independence referendum... Holyrood NewsLocal News
MSP calls for greater support for teachers during remote learning. 29th January 2021 Brian Whittle MSP has highlighted the challenges facing some teachers during the pandemic. During Portfolio Questions in the Scottish Parliament, Brian asked... Holyrood NewsLocal News
MSP calls for care home relatives plan 28th January 2021 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle is urging the Scottish Government to set out how it proposes to allow relatives of care home residents more opportunities to... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Time for better care for those who care for us says MSP 25th January 2021 A local MSP has called for greater efforts to protect the wellbeing of health and care workers dealing with the pandemic. South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle used... Holyrood NewsLocal News
First Minister urged to end red tape for vaccinators 22nd January 2021 Brian Whittle has urged Nicola Sturgeon to streamline the application process for medics wanting to help in the Covid vaccination programme. The South Scotland... Holyrood NewsLocal News
