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 criticises plans for council tax hikes 18th July 2023 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has added his voice to the growing criticism of the Scottish Government’s plans for council tax increases of up to 22.5% Brian... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Brian Whittle MSP given new party role 28th June 2023 Local MSP Brian Whittle has been given a new role within his party team. The South Scotland MSP who was previously his party’s spokesperson for Environment... Holyrood News
Brian Whittle MSP Supports "Ready to Go" Green Hydrogen Solution to Decarbonisation in South Scotland 21st June 2023 Brian Whittle MSP has pledged to explore the potential of green hydrogen being used in the South of Scotland, working with clean power innovator PlusZero... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Whittle welcomes poll demanding investment in A77 and A75 15th June 2023 Local MSP Brian Whittle has thrown his backing behind a poll by the South West Scotland Transport Alliance which shows 93% of residents across South Ayrshire... Local News
Brian Whittle calls for action to reduce NHS bank & agency staff bills 8th June 2023 Local MSP Brian Whittle is calling for greater efforts by the Scottish Government to reduce the “massive” bills paid by NHS boards for bank and agency staff... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Brian Whittle MSP calls for fairer route to decarbonising rural homes 18th May 2023 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has joined cross-party calls for rural and off-gas grid homeowners to be given a greater choice in how they decarbonise their... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Brian Whittle MSP welcomes Stagecoach investment in new buses 5th May 2023 Local MSP Brian Whittle has welcomed progress being made by Stagecoach to boost bus services in the area including an expansion of their electric fleet. The... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Whittle challenges Scottish Government over forestry funding 4th May 2023 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has challenged the Scottish Government over how it funds forestry projects in Scotland. The Scottish Conservative MSP raised... Holyrood NewsLocal NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Brian Whittle MSP attacks SNP’s “wilfully ignorant” marine proposals 3rd May 2023 Local MSP Brian Whittle has hit out at plans by the SNP-Green Government to effectively ban fishing and other activities within 10% of Scotland’s coastal seas... Holyrood NewsLocal NewsSpeeches in Parliament
