The Latest Breaking News from Elena Whitham

Humza Yousaf urged to make Scots shameful drug death crisis a priority

Critics believe Humza Yousaf and other leadership candidates placed too little focus on the enduring drug emergency.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2023

Two Ayrshire MSPs to take on new roles as junior ministers within the Scottish Government

The Ayrshire MSPs were thrilled with the appointments and spoke of their pride at landing the roles.

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon was a 'feisty' Ayrshire lassie who 'rose above abuse to lead country' - politicians react to shock resignation

SNP colleagues in Ayrshire have been reacting to Nicola Sturgeon's bombshell resignation.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

'Lifesaver' Scottish child benefit pays out £84m to struggling families

The Scottish Government estimates that, as of June 30 2022, 104,000 children are in receipt of the benefit and 1.4m payments have been made.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022

Pharmacy firm issues 'hotline' number for East Ayrshire patients in medication delays row

Ayrshire Live has previously flagged up issues with the service at Lloyds pharmacies in both Cumnock and New Cumnock.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

'Lifesaver' Scottish Child Payment felt 'keenly' by families, analysis finds

THE “lifesaver” Scottish Child Payment has been felt “keenly” by families who receive it, an analysis has found.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2022

Intervention at Ayrshire pharmacy amid row over missing meds and growing waits

MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley MSP, Elena Whitham, has written to the firm’s parent company to highlight growing waits, meds going missing and long queues outside the pharmacy.

Daily Record · Jul 17, 2022

'Corrupt to the core': Boris Johnson resignation triggers 'relief' among MSPs

The under-fire PM today confirmed that he will stand down as Leader of the Conservative Party in order to make way for a new leader.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022

Scottish Government forced to spend £350 million on mitigating cost of 'cruel' Tory Bedroom Tax

EXCLUSIVE: SNP MSP Elena Whitham said Scotland was left "cleaning up the mess of Westminster" by financially supporting tenants punished by the hated policy.

Daily Record · May 16, 2022

One year after their elections, two MSPs look back on a tumultuous time at Holyrood

A YEAR on from the Holyrood election, two MSPs have spoken to the Sunday National about what it’s like becoming a parliamentarian during a period…

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022