Whittle calls for cancelled satellite factory funding to be put into skills development Thursday, 25 April, 2024 South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has called for First Minister Humza Yousaf to support his suggestion that funding which had been set aside for the development of the now cancelled satellite factory at Prestwick Airport be funnelled into developing skills and apprenticeships in the area instead. With the £84 million plan by Mangata Networks to build a new manufacturing plant at Prestwick being... Holyrood NewsLocal News
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
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