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
Whittle urges Scottish Government to deal with over half a million patients on waiting lists 25th February 2022 Brian Whittle MSP is challenging the Scottish Government to “get its act together” as it emerged that well over half a million people across Scotland are... Local News
Whittle challenges Scottish Government’s lack of support for dentists 24th February 2022 The Scottish Government are failing to properly support NHS dentists and risk making regular free check-ups impossible. That’s according to Brian Whittle MSP... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Rising waits for cancer tests “seriously concerning” says MSP 24th February 2022 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has described figures showing more people are waiting for crucial cancer diagnostic tests in NHS Ayrshire & Arran as “seriously... Local News
Unlimited Workplace parking levy could harm businesses and employees says Whittle 11th February 2022 Brian Whittle MSP has criticised the Scottish Government as it emerged that there will be no limit on what councils can charge for workplace parking permits... Local News
“Scottish Government are failing to address public concerns on Deposit Return” says Brian Whittle 10th February 2022 Local MSP Brian Whittle has hit out at First Minister Nicola Sturgeon over the lack of detail about how Scotland’s proposed Deposit Return Scheme will work. The... Holyrood News
Whittle says Scottish Government must set out plans for Prestwick sale 26th January 2022 Brian Whittle has blasted the Scottish Government’s “amateurish” attempts to return Prestwick Airport to private ownership. During a Ministerial Statement at... Holyrood NewsLocal News
MSP calls for home fire alarm law to be postponed 25th January 2022 Local MSP Brian Whittle is calling for the SNP to postpone their plans requiring homeowners to fit interlinked fire and smoke alarms in all houses by the 1st of... Holyrood News
MSP urges Scottish Government to back local bike initiative 24th January 2022 Brian Whittle MSP has challenged a Scottish Government minister to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to promoting cycling. Scottish Conservative... Local News
Scottish Government have “failed” the South West on transport says MSP 22nd January 2022 Brian Whittle MSP has given a frosty reception to the Scottish Government’s plans for transport improvements in the coming years, accusing the SNP-Green... Holyrood NewsLocal News