Latest News –  Martin Whitfield MSP

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 [...]

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 voice in the UK Government. "I know Douglas will continue to be an articulate champion for the county’s interests and look forward to working with him in his new role for the benefit of East Lothian and the rest of Scotland.”

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 its support than are currently receiving it. The campaign will support the charity's mission to bring forward the day when no one dies of blood cancer or its treatments through funding research and supporting those affected by the fifth most common cancer and the third [...]

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 could miss out on substantial investment in the next generation of nuclear power. "I want to help ensure we do not miss that opportunity for future economic development, jobs, and apprenticeships, and share East Lothian Council’s view that the Torness site should be considered for [...]