“Time to value our green spaces more” says MSP 6th May 2020 With many more Scots getting out and about for a daily walk, run or cycle, it’s never been more important to look after our green spaces. That’s the message... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Whittle welcomes steps to get garden centres & DIY stores trading 5th May 2020 Brian Whittle has welcomed a letter from the Scottish Government confirming garden centres and plant nurseries can operate using mail order as long as they can... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Public encouraged to take action about health worries. 4th May 2020 Brian Whittle MSP is reminding the public that the NHS is still open and ready to help anyone in need of urgent or emergency care, not just those with... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Whittle calls for support for NHS and Care Staff support to deal with the personal impact of coronavirus. 30th April 2020 Local MSP Brian Whittle has called on the Scottish Government to lay out details of proposals to support the wellbeing of NHS and social care staff affected by... Holyrood NewsLocal News
MSP calls for public to hold firm on social distancing 24th April 2020 As the lockdown and social distancing measures continue, South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle is encouraging the public to continue staying at home and only going... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Whittle calls for faster action on PPE supplies 22nd April 2020 Brian Whittle is putting pressure on the Scottish Government to speed up their responses to offers of personal protective equipment for NHS staff and carers. As... Holyrood NewsLocal News
MSP welcomes UK Government budget measures for Scotland 12th March 2020 The local Scottish Conservative MSP has warmly welcomed the UK Government budget, announced by new Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Brian Whittle MSP has welcomed many... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Scottish Government hasty to dismiss NI link 11th March 2020 The UK Government’s ambition to build a road link between Scotland and Northern Ireland shouldn’t be dismissed out of hand by the Scottish Government according... Holyrood NewsLocal News
First Minister taken to task over Tarbolton GP Surgery Comments 28th February 2020 The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has come in for criticism after appearing to play down the impact of the proposed closure of Tarbolton’s medical practice... Holyrood NewsLocal News