Martin Whitfield MSP has marked his first speech at Holyrood with a commitment to listen to children and young people as the country gears up for the recovery from coronavirus. Speaking during a Scottish Government debate on education recovery, the former teacher referenced his experience in the classroom and how for years to come children [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government Reporter’s decision to dismiss the appeal on an application for a care village on the edge of North Berwick. Commenting on the decision, Mr Whitfield said: “I’m delighted that the Reporter has reached this decision and upheld East Lothian Council’s rejection of the care village application. There [...]
South Scotland MSP Martin Whitfield has tabled a motion at the Scottish Parliament congratulating local boxing star Josh Taylor on his success in becoming undisputed world champion. Mr Whitfield lodged the motion following Josh’s defeat of US fighter Jose Ramirez to hold all four belts in the super-lightweight division. Congratulating Josh on his latest success, [...]
South Scotland MSP Martin Whitfield is encouraging schools and pupils in East Lothian and across the region to celebrate the strides they have made to improve air quality and get active by walking to school, as part of Walk to School Week (17-21 May 2021). Walk to School Week is organised by Living Streets, the [...]
