Martin takes Youth Work Bill to the Borders
Martin Whitfield MSP has taken his "transformative" proposed Member’s Bill, which would ensure every council provides youth work services, to the Scottish Borders.

The Youth Work Scotland Bill seeks to establish a robust legal framework ensuring that every young person, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to consistent and high-quality youth work opportunities.

Martin Whitfield brought his Bill to the Scottish Borders by visiting the youth organisation YouthBorders in St Boswells.

YouthBorders is a network of 40
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Nominate for Young Scot Awards 2025
Nominations are now open for the Young Scot Awards 2025 and Martin Whitfield MSP is encouraging groups and individuals in South Scotland to nominate a young person who they believe deserves to be recognised this year.

The Young Scot Awards are Scotland’s biggest celebration of young people aged 11-26 that shine a light on those who drive positive change, achieve remarkable accomplishments, and support their communities.

The winners will be unveiled in June, during an energy-packed event hosted by Capital FM DJ Katy J, where they will join
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#LoveScotlandsColleges campaign welcomed
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed the return of the annual #LoveScotlandsColleges campaign, celebrating the vital role played by colleges right across Scotland.

Run by the College Development Network (CDN) and local colleges, the week-long campaign kicks off on Monday 10 February, and will highlight the outstanding work of colleges throughout the country, showcasing all the important courses and training offered to Scotland’s workforce now, and the workforce of the future.

The campaign will promote a different theme for every day highligh
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Children's Mental Health Week
Place2Be's annual Children's Mental Health Week (3-9 February) gets underway today and Martin Whitfield MSP is helping promote the week and its resources in his South Scotland region.

This year's theme "Know Yourself, Grow Yourself" helps young people to understand their emotions and build resilience and Place2Be has created free resources for schools and families to get involved in the week.

Martin Whitfield MSP said:

"I am pleased to support Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week again. This year's theme "Know Yourself, Grow Yours
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Comment on ScotRail fare increase announcement
Commenting on the announcement that ScotRail fares are set to increase by 3.8 per cent in April, Martin Whitfield MSP said:

“Rail users experienced an 8.7 per cent fare increase last year, followed by the re-introduction of peak fares. This further fare hike will hammer rail passengers in South Scotland again and risk making trains a less attractive option for travellers.

“The Scottish Government should be taking action to make rail more affordable and accessible, but instead it has hit passengers with painful fare rises time and time ag
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Martin Whitfield MSP
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