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
Comment from Brian Whittle MSP on Humza Yousaf’s appointment as First Minister 28th March 2023 Please see below for a comment from Brian Whittle MSP following confirmation that Humza Yousaf is the new leader of the SNP and First Minister. Brian Whittle... Holyrood News
Brian Whittle MSP calls for more help for Ayrshire Cancer Support during visit. 27th March 2023 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has pledged to urge new First Minister Humza Yousaf to deliver more support to third sector charities providing vital services... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Brian Whittle MSP backs MND Scotland’s Parliamentary call for Accessible Housing 22nd March 2023 On Wednesday 22nd March 2023, Brian Whittle MSP, attended the first Scottish Parliamentary reception for motor neuron disease (MND) in more than three years... Holyrood News
Brian Whittle MSP backs Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 22nd March 2023 Brian Whittle MSP lent his support to Marie Curie’s largest fundraising appeal month, the iconic Great Daffodil Appeal, at an event at Scottish Parliament... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Brian Whittle MSP welcomes UK Budget investment in East Ayrshire 16th March 2023 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has welcomed the announcement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the UK Budget that the Take a Bow Development Trust will receive... Holyrood NewsLocal NewsWestminster News
Brian Whittle MSP Urges South Scotland Residents To ‘Quit and Win’ on No Smoking Day 2nd March 2023 Brian Whittle MSP is backing a health charity’s campaign on national No Smoking Day (Wednesday 8th March 2023) by urging smokers in South Scotland to make use... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Whittle calls for “pause and review” of Deposit Return Scheme 21st February 2023 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has joined colleagues from across Scotland in urging the Scottish Government to pause the planned launch of its Deposit Return... Holyrood NewsLocal NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Comment from Brian Whittle MSP on Nicola Sturgeon's Resignation 15th February 2023 Please see below for a comment from Brian Whittle MSP following the announcement by Nicola Sturgeon MSP that she will resign as First Minister and leader of the... Holyrood News
MSP backs lifesaving CPR campaign to mark Heart Month 2nd February 2023 Brian Whittle MSP is urging people across South Scotland to show their support for the British Heart Foundation this Heart Month, by helping to save and improve... Holyrood NewsLocal News
