Brian Whittle MSP slams SNP’s “tired approach” to budget Tuesday, 10 December, 2024 Local MSP Brian Whittle has said people and businesses across South Scotland will still be “paying more and getting less in return” after the SNP’s latest budget. Scottish Conservative MSP Brian believes the budget was a missed opportunity, with the SNP prioritising playing politics over any real change. He went on to criticise the Scottish Government’s lack of long-term thinking and accused them... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Brian Whittle calls for action to tackle A&E waiting times 21st July 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle is urging SNP Ministers tackle spiralling waiting times in accident and emergency... Local News
Brian Whittle calls for zero-carbon transport investment in the South West 18th June 2021 Brian Whittle MSP is challenging the Scottish Government to make some of the area’s key transport routes more environmentally friendly. The South Scotland MSP... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Brian Whittle appointed to Holyrood’s Covid-19 Recovery Committee 18th June 2021 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... Holyrood News
Brian Whittle MSP criticises Scottish Government job scheme’s lack of long-term success. 14th June 2021 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... Holyrood NewsLocal News
MSP voices concern over long waits for pain treatment in Ayrshire & Arran. 11th June 2021 Local MSP Brian Whittle is voicing his concern as figures emerged suggesting NHS Ayrshire & Arran has the longest waiting times of any health board in Scotland... Local News
Brian Whittle MSP presses new Scottish Government Minister for action on Tarbolton Landfill 10th June 2021 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle is continuing to put the pressure on the Scottish Government to deliver a long-term fix for the environmental contamination... Local News
Brian Whittle calls for action on “unacceptable” waits for mental health treatment 7th June 2021 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... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Brian Whittle MSP says more progress needed on NHS operation backlog 4th June 2021 Brian Whittle MSP is calling for the Scottish Government to make restoring NHS capacity and clearing the backlog of delayed operations a priority. New... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Whittle blasts South Ayrshire Council tweet as “simplistic & superficial” 26th May 2021 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has criticised South Ayrshire Council for a tweet calling for a drastic reduction in red meat production. The council posted a... Local News