Martin Whitfield MSP column: Huge funding boost to public services
ONE of the highlights of last week’s historic first budget of the new UK Labour Government was the delivery of a funding boost to Scotland’s public services.
Martin Whitfield MSP column: New Government already delivering for Scotland
I WANT to start this column by acknowledging the passing of former First Minister Alex Salmond.
Martin Whitfield MSP column: Social care is at breaking point
OUR social care system should be available to provide the care and support required by the most vulnerable members of society.
Martin Whitfield MSP column: A year of important anniversaries
2024 is a year of many important anniversaries and celebrations.
Martin Whitfield MSP column: Scottish Government has run out of ideas
AS THE Scottish Parliament returned last week, one of the first items on the agenda was the latest Programme for Government.
Martin Whitfield MSP column: NHS Lothian being starved of funding
COMPLAINTS and concerns about the current state of the NHS make up a substantial and growing part of the casework I deal with.
Martin Whitfield MSP column: Education reform is badly needed
AS OUR schools return after the summer break, I want to send my best wishes to all pupils, teachers and other staff for the year ahead.
Martin Whitfield MSP column: Great work done by The Haven
THE Scottish Parliament’s summer recess affords MSPs more time to catch up on constituency matters, including visiting local organisations, businesses and charities.
Martin Whitfield MSP column: End the division and violence
IT HAS been two weeks since the people of East Lothian, alongside the rest of the UK, headed to the polls to vote in the General Election.
Martin Whitfield MSP column: I'm proud of the openness of Holyrood
THIS month marks the 25th anniversary of the first sitting of the new Scottish Parliament.
