Martin Whitfield MSP has met with representatives of the Scottish Youth Parliament to discuss its manifesto for 2026-2031. The youth parliament representatives were exhibiting the manifesto at Holyrood to speak to MSPs and staff about the manifesto, "Dear Scotland's Future" and its key objectives for improving the lives of young people in Scotland. Commenting, Martin [...]
Commenting on the appointment of Douglas Alexander MP as the new Secretary of State for Scotland, Martin Whitfield MSP said: “Douglas’s appointment as Secretary of State for Scotland is an honour for him and for East Lothian. "I believe it helps promote East Lothian on the political map and means we have an even stronger [...]
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Martin Whitfield MSP is supporting a new campaign to shine a light on the realities of what blood cancer takes from those affected, and what it takes to beat it. Charity Blood Cancer UK has launched the new campaign, "We Know What It Takes", because more people need [...]
Commenting on East Lothian Council's decision to write to the UK Government to ask for support with conducting a survey on the feasibility of the Torness power station site for future nuclear projects, Martin Whitfield MSP said: “Torness power station is due to cease production in 2030 and, as things stand, Scotland and East Lothian [...]
Heading off to university or college is a big step, and while it is an exciting time, there can be a lot to remember. To help students stay on top of their health and wellbeing NHS 24 has launched its latest health campaign aimed to support them during their studies. NHS 24’s student health advice [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has tabled a motion at Holyrood commending Friends of Ormiston Park and other groups in Ormiston following Ormiston Park receiving the Green Flag Community Award for 2025/26. Mr Whitfield's motion praises the volunteers at Friends of Ormiston Park, as well as Ormiston Blooms, Lily's Ormiston CIC and East Lothian Council, on their [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have visited Caz’s Kiddies in the Country, a nursery service located in Athelstaneford, which was rated ‘very good’ following a recent inspection. They met with the nursery’s owner Carol Middleton, manager Sarah Falconi and some of their team to discuss its operation and the challenges the nursery and [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have received an update on the latest help and support being provided to people in need in Haddington and the surrounding areas by community food and advice service, The Lammermuir Larder. The volunteer-led community service, which began providing emergency food parcels to local people in 2021, has since [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has visited Dunbar Grammar School's Dinner@DGS intergenerational project to chat to the organisers and participants about the innovative and much-loved initiative. Organised by Kirsty McLuckie, Dinner@DGS involves present and former Dunbar Grammar serving a two course meal prepared by staff to a group of local older people once a week. Visits, talks [...]
Good luck to the nearly 150,000 learners across Scotland who will receive their SQA results on Tuesday 5 August 2025. Whatever happens, Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Results Helpline will be there to offer information, advice and guidance to Scotland’s young people and their parents and carers. You can call the helpline on Tuesday 5 and [...]
