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MSP Update - 2nd April 2020 - Experiencing Coronavirus Symptoms

Brian Whittle MSP writes about his experience having coronavirus symptoms: “For the last week, I have been self-isolating with a suspected case of the coronavirus, and let me tell you, it’s not something I would wish on anyone. It started with a bit of a sore throat and a cough one evening.

MSP Update - 20th March 2020 - Coronavirus

A message from Brian Whittle MSP: "We are living in unprecedented times. Politics as we know it has quite rightly been suspended as we pull together to tackle the COVID 19 threat.

MSP criticises MP’s comments on drug death summits

Local MSP Brian Whittle has accused Alan Brown MP of misrepresenting how the Scottish and UK Governments came to hold separate conferences in Glasgow on Scotland’s drug death crisis, one day after another. Shortly after the UK Government announced plans for a summit of politicians and experts from

MSP welcomes UK Government budget measures for Scotland

The local Scottish Conservative MSP has warmly welcomed the UK Government budget, announced by new Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Brian Whittle MSP has welcomed many of the proposals in the budget, including support for the whisky industry and changes to tax thresholds and national insurance that mean Sco

Scottish Government hasty to dismiss NI link

The UK Government’s ambition to build a road link between Scotland and Northern Ireland shouldn’t be dismissed out of hand by the Scottish Government according to one local MSP. Scottish Conservative Brian Whittle believes that the pledge by Boris Johnson to build a bridge or tunnel across the Iris

First Minister taken to task over Tarbolton GP Surgery Comments

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has come in for criticism after appearing to play down the impact of the proposed closure of Tarbolton’s medical practice. During First Minister’s Questions, Sturgeon described the changes as a relocation, not a closure.

MSP calls for more recognition of farmers environmental efforts

Local MSP Brian Whittle says Scotland’s farmers are taking undue criticism when it comes to climate change. The South Scotland MSP spoke in a debate led by his colleague Maurice Golden MSP that recognised the work done by farmers across Scotland to protect the environment and minimise their impact

MSP’s health role expanded in party reshuffle

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has welcomed a newly expanded role in his party. The Scottish Conservative MSP, who was spokesperson for Wellbeing and Sport is now Shadow Minister for Health.

Whittle says Scottish Government budget is hanging councils out to dry

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has hit criticised the Scottish Government’s budget proposals for the coming year, accusing the SNP of short-changing councils and other vital services. In particular, Brian has condemned the Scottish Government’s funding for South Ayrshire Council and other local a