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Brian Whittle MSP shows support for Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink campaign in Holyrood

Friday, 3 October, 2025

South Scotland regional MSP Brian Whittle joined Breast Cancer Now in Holyrood to support the charity’s flagship campaign, wear it pink, which takes place on Friday October 24. The campaign, now in its 24th year, has raised over £43 million since it began in 2001 to help fund Breast Cancer Now’s lifesaving research and life-changing support for people affected by the disease. This year’s Holyrood...

Whittle calls for better use of technology and data to combat future pandemics

17th January 2025

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has urged the Scottish Government to make the most of new technology to protect us from future pandemics. The Scottish...

Holyrood News

Brian Whittle MSP promotes digital health records at Holyrood

17th January 2025

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has been promoting the opportunities for pharmacies that come from creating digital health records at a reception in Holyrood...

MSP shows his support for UWS at Holyrood

16th January 2025

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has been showing his support for the University of the West of Scotland. The Scottish Conservative MSP spoke to members of the...

Whittle blasts Scottish Government’s failure to provide swimming lessons for school pupils.

16th January 2025

Local MSP Brian Whittle let rip at Scottish Ministers over their continued failure to give every child in Scotland the opportunity to get swimming lessons in...

Brian Whittle MSP slams SNP’s “tired approach” to budget

10th 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...

Brian Whittle MSP Supports Christmas Jumper Day

3rd December 2024

Brian Whittle MSP is supporting Save the Children ahead of the charity’s annual Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser taking place on Thursday 12th December by...

Holyrood News

Brian Whittle MSP lends their support to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’s Doddie Aid 2025 fundraising campaign to raise funds for MND research

27th November 2024

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has given his support to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’s efforts to raise much-needed funds for research into potential...

Whittle calls for Labour to scrap “family farm tax”

5th November 2024

Scottish Conservative MSP Brian Whittle has attacked the decision by Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves to hit family farms with an increase in inheritance tax...

Local Hero presented with award from Brian Whittle MSP

22nd October 2024

Local MSP Brian Whittle was put through his paces during a visit to cardiac rehab group The Killie Heartmates recently. The South Scotland MSP and former...