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MSP backs campaign to improve support for Cerebral Palsy sufferers

Raising awareness of Cerebral Palsy at the Scottish Parliament Charity Bobath Scotland pressing for improvements in the provision of support to people living with Cerebral Palsy. MSP Brian Whittle met with staff from Bobath Scotland this week to discuss recent legislation that now entitles people

MSP praises local butchery firm

Local MSP Brian Whittle is full of praise for Carrick butchery firm We hae meat after a recent visit. The multi-award winning, family-run butchery firm, based outside Girvan, has built an impressive reputation for producing high quality products with a strong emphasis on locally sourced ingredients

MSP says there are questions to answer over 50mph decision

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle says Transport Scotland have questions to answer following the announcement that the 50mph speed limit on the A77 between Bogend Toll and Dutchhouse Roundabout is to be made permanent. The 50mph limit, which was put in place following a number of serious accidents o

MSP welcomes RBS change of heart on Maybole ATM

Brian Whittle MSP has welcomed a decision by the Royal Bank of Scotland to retain a cash machine in Maybole. Earlier this year the bank announced it would be removing the ATM following the closure of the branch in 2015.

MSP kisses goodbye to MS during MS Awareness Week

This Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week (23-29 April) MS Society Scotland is in the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of the important role research plays in the lives of people affected by MS. MS affects more than 11,000 people in Scotland and can cause problems with how we walk, move, se

MSP tackles A77 in HGV

Brian Whittle MSP has taken to the roads again in his campaign to deliver investment by the Scottish Government in the A77. The crusading South Scotland MSP has stolen a march on Transport Minister Humza Yousaf with a journey down the full length of the A77 in an HGV.