Martin Whitfield MSP is supporting calls from the Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) for MSPs from all parties to “grasp the opportunity to reform and shape a new future for social work” when proposals for a new National Care Service are brought to parliament. Ahead of World Social Work Day 2022, Mr Whitfield paid [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has shown his super-powered support for women with ovarian cancer at a special event sponsored by Monica Lennon MSP, Convenor of the Cross-Party Group on Women's Health. MSPs were given the chance to dress as ‘teal heroes’ to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer at an event organised for Ovarian [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP will join top researchers and constituents from across Scotland later this month for the first-ever Evidence Week at the Scottish Parliament. In response to calls from Scottish voters and within Holyrood, SPICe at the Scottish Parliament has partnered with Sense about Science to deliver ‘Evidence Week’ in Holyrood on 21-25 March. The [...]
Following the re-opening of the Scottish Parliament’s education visits programme, Martin Whitfield MSP welcomed a group of modern studies students from Knox Academy to Holyrood, the first to visit since the start of the pandemic. Mr Whitfield attended the Education Service session with the senior pupils to discuss the work of Parliament and his role [...]
McMillan Coppersmiths and Fabricators, in Prestonpans, which is one of the oldest Scottish coppersmiths in the world, were joined by MSP for South Scotland Martin Whitfield today to share their success in upskilling the next generation of coppersmiths through increased inhouse apprenticeship support as part of this year's Scottish Apprenticeship Week. The company, which has [...]
Vladimir Putin’s decision to send his troops into Ukraine is a dark moment in European history. His attack on Ukraine was an unprovoked, unjustifiable invasion of a sovereign neighbour. Russia’s action has stunned the world and rightly resulted in widespread international condemnation. But condemnation is not enough. Last week, just hours after the start of [...]
Commenting on the news that work is now underway on the new railway station for East Linton, Martin Whitfield MSP said: “I welcome the start of work on the new railway station for East Linton, which is set to bring significant benefits for the village. The project has taken many years to secure and it’s [...]
Following the recent energy price cap rise announcement, which is set to see average bills soar by 54%, Martin Whitfield MSP is highlighting sources of advice and support for constituents in South Scotland who are struggling to pay their bills. While the rise is going to exacerbate the growing cost-of-living crisis and push many more [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed a Scottish Parliament committee’s positive response to a petition presented to it by Haddington resident Wendy Swain. Mr Whitfield attended the Civic Participation and Public Petitions Committee to speak in support of Mrs Swain’s petition, which calls for applications to the new Adult Disability Payment (ADP), which will replace Personal [...]
South Scotland MSP Martin Whitfield has welcomed the amendment of a proposal for the reclassification of Dalkeith Police Station’s custody suite which would have effectively meant it would only be used during major events or as a back-up for other centres. The original plan to reclassify Dalkeith from a ‘primary’ to ‘ancillary’ centre, has now [...]
