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 MSP appointed to new Shadow Ministerial Role 21st May 2021 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... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Brian Whittle Re-Elected as South Scotland MSP 7th May 2021 Brian Whittle has been re-elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the South Scotland Region at Holyrood. Scottish Conservative & Unionist Whittle... Holyrood NewsLocal News
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... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Brian Whittle welcomes Budget measures for Scotland 8th March 2021 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... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Local sports clubs & community groups vital to tackle social isolation, says MSP 5th March 2021 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... Holyrood NewsLocal News
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
