This week Martin Whitfield MSP became the first Scottish Labour MSP to take a pledge to ‘Speak up for babies in Scotland’ if he is re-elected in the May elections. Martin took the pledge at a Parliamentary reception he attended, supporting the ‘Speak up for babies in Scotland’ campaign run by a coalition of seven [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed the return of the East Lothian Courier Community Champion Awards and is urging residents in East Lothian to make nominations. The awards, which are back for their third year, seek to celebrate the people and organisations who make a real difference locally. Martin Whitfield MSP said: "It's great to see [...]
Applications for the The Sutton Trust's Summer Schools are now open and Martin Whitfield MSP is encouraging local students who could benefit to consider applying.The summer schools consist of a week-long residential with one of 13 leading universities. By attending academic taster sessions and meeting like-minded individuals from across the UK, students get the chance to [...]
Nominations are now open for this year’s National Youth Work Awards and Martin Whitfield MSP is encouraging groups and individuals in South Scotland to nominate someone who is making a real impact in their area. The annual awards are a chance to celebrate the contribution of groups and individuals making a difference for young people [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed the boost given to local fishermen in Dunbar after METLEN Energy & Metals loaned two shipping containers to Dunbar Harbour Trust to help provide essential storage space for those impacted by the recent fire at McArthur's Store. The industrial and energy company was approached by Mr Whitfield and Douglas Alexander [...]
NHS 24 has launched its public health campaign ‘Powered by People’ which is designed to promote the use of trusted digital health tools as a source of accurate advice and support when people are unwell. Martin Whitfield MSP is helping promote the campaign, which also encourages people to use NHS services appropriately and to be [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has attended a special St Andrew's Day Saltire Service at Athelstaneford Parish Church to mark the 60th anniversary of the Saltire Memorial. The Scottish Flag Trust has also launched a £300,000 fundraising appeal for replace the memorial, which is now beyond repair, with a new Saltire Monument at Athelstaneford, the birthplace of [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has joined Douglas Alexander MP at the Haddington Tesco store to support East Lothian Foodbank's Christmas appeal as part of its annual Winter Food Collection. The parliamentarians were invited by Tesco to join local foodbank volunteers at the store as part of its weekend collection to boost the charity's supplies for emergency [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has hosted a reception at Holyrood in association with the UK Accreditation Service. The event, titled 'The Societal Benefits of Accreditation and Standards', brought together around 100 key stakeholders from across Scottish Government, local authorities, regulators, industry and the third sector to explore how accreditation and standards support consumer protection, innovation and [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP joined volunteers at the unveiling of the Community Connections Memory Collage at North Berwick Library. In 2024, the charity, which works to combat social isolation and loneliness in the North Berwick Coastal area, commenced a year-long legacy project to create an incredible memory collage with people in the community through a series [...]
