Latest News –  Martin Whitfield MSP

Martin Whitfield MSP has raised the findings of a new report by the Accounts Commission and the Auditor General on improving care experience in Scotland with the First Minister. The report makes clear that there has been a lack of leadership and commitment to implementation of The Promise which has laid bare the Scottish Government's failure to deliver on its promises to young people in Scotland’s care system. Mr Whitfield challenged John Swinney over the findings of the report and asked what he will do now to deliver The Promise. Martin Whitfield MSP said: "The Scottish Government has a responsibility [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP joined a panel discussion with GTC Scotland, the independent regulator for teachers, to celebrate 60 years of trusted teaching in Scotland. Mr Whitfield, who was a teacher prior to his election and is a former Council Member of GTC Scotland, met with the regulator at its evening reception in Holyrood to discuss the future of teaching and how to create the conditions for teaching standards to be at the heart of education. The reception was held in the Scottish Parliament to give politicians a chance to talk to GTC Scotland about their work to enhance trust in [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP is helping promote this year's Migraine Awareness Week, which is taking place from 22 to 28 September. Migraine is a serious neurological condition which can cause debilitating pain, visual disturbances and nausea, and affects one in seven people in the UK. This week charities and campaigners are highlighting how misunderstandings about migraine can have devastating implications for the careers and personal lives of those with the condition. The Migraine Trust has published new research which shows that 60% of people would be concerned about hiring a qualified candidate with migraine, while 58% of those with the condition [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have met with the Greek Ambassador to the UK and representatives of Metlen Energy & Metals, an industrial and energy company which is currently working on the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) project which entered the FTSE 100 this week. The meeting was initiated by the Ambassador, His Excellency Yannis Tsaousis, and provided the opportunity for Metlen to highlight its role in the delivery of major renewable energy and other infrastructure power projects in the UK, including East Lothian. The Metlen representatives provided an overview of the company’s interests in the UK and [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP has joined Douglas Alexander MP on a visit to Papple Steading to meet with the management team and look around the near complete restoration of this famous old steading near Garvald. The politicians were greeted by the director George Mackintosh and Verity Sinclair, the manager at Papple. Mr Alexander took the opportunity to congratulate the team for securing the prestigious Green Tourism Gold award. The Green Tourism Gold Award recognises a business that has achieved the highest standards of sustainability, has a strong and broad environmental ethos and one which can provide excellent examples of best practice throughout [...]

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 Whitfield MSP said: "I was delighted to see representatives from the Scottish Youth Parliament in parliament today to talk about their manifesto for 2026-2031, "Dear Scotland's Future". It is vital that we listen to our young people's voices and give them a chance to shape [...]