@_MWhitfield

Former Scottish Labour MSP

 East Lothian
linktr.ee/martinwhitfieldmsp
Joined September 2012
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Our campaigners were out chatting to residents in Macmerry today about a mix of local & national issues as part of Labour's National Campaign Weekend #HopeAgain Tell us why you support #FairFunding for East Lothian at survey.labour.org.uk/fairfun…
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Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraSep 27
Scotland needs a politics of hope again - rooted in empathy, community and compassion. That’s what Scottish Labour will offer.
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Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraSep 26
A new generation of devolution deals can be the key to delivering the growth Scotland needs. Let’s put power and control into the hands of Scotland’s communities. scotsman.com/news/politics/s…

Scots economy 'would be £33bn larger if it had matched Manchester'

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra accused the SNP of centralising money and control

scotsman.com
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Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraSep 21
Education will be at the heart of my leadership. We need to be honest about what’s working, fix what isn’t, and give every young person in Scotland a fair go. scotsman.com/news/politics/m…
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Jackie Baillie@jackiebmspSep 20
Introduced and delivered by @ScottishLabour
Alison Thewliss
@alisonthewlissSep 20
👀 20 years of free eye tests in Scotland - making a real difference to people's health and saving money too.
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Joe Fagan@JoeJFaganSep 19
Congratulations to Michael Marra on his election as Scottish Labour leader. I’m proud of the campaign we ran and grateful to every member, trade unionist and affiliate who took part. I look forward to working with Michael to build a party that delivers for working people.
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We are deeply saddened by the death of Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE. Our thoughts are with Archie’s family, friends and all those who knew him. orlo.uk/y8onx
Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE

ALT Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE

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Jackie Baillie@jackiebmspSep 19
Huge congratulations to @michaeljmarra on his election as leader of @ScottishLabour. It has been a privilege to serve as acting leader, and I’m looking forward to working with Michael as we bring our movement together and take our case for change to communities across Scotland.
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Andy Burnham
@andyburnhamSep 19
Congratulations @michaeljmarra! Lots to do and I know you’ll give it everything you’ve got. Looking forward to working closely together to bring back hope in Scotland.
Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraSep 19
It’s the honour of my life to be elected @ScottishLabour leader. Together we will rebuild our party by reconnecting with the country and rediscovering our moral purpose. Join us scottishlabour.org.uk/join
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East Lothian Courier@elcourierSep 18
Dad inspired by daughter to run 50 miles for Pennypit Trust ift.tt/iskF3Sj

Dad inspired by daughter to run 50 miles for Pennypit Trust

A DAUGHTER’S kindness has inspired her dad to take on a challenge to run further than he has before.

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Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraSep 19
It’s the honour of my life to be elected @ScottishLabour leader. Together we will rebuild our party by reconnecting with the country and rediscovering our moral purpose. Join us scottishlabour.org.uk/join
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Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraSep 16
Just one day to go to cast your ballot in the Scottish Labour leadership election. I am the candidate with experience outside of politics to renew our party and change the country. Vote Michael Marra by 5pm, 17th of September.
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Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraSep 13
Energy is the sector that can power economic growth in Scotland - but Scottish workers must come first.
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Susan Dalgety
@DalgetySusanSep 11
Cathie Craigie, Labour MSP 1999 - 2011, has sadly died. She was the first woman MSP to steer a Member’s Bill through Holyrood - the Mortgage Rights (Scotland) Act, which provides greater protection for those facing repossession 💜
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Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraSep 9
I will give Education the attention and scrutiny it deserves.
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Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraSep 9
Chatting to @mattforde about running, pints and @IanMurrayMP’s London Marathon time.
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Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraSep 8
Education is central to the opportunities we get in life. Labour must put it at the very heart of our politics once again.
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Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraSep 8
Trust in the Scottish Parliament has broken down Politicians need to work together to get things done. And we need to act on people’s priorities, not the priorities of a political class that is too often out of touch. heraldscotland.com/news/2652…

Michael Marra’s open-door plan to let voters shape Labour’s Holyrood agenda

Michael Marra promises public assemblies and greater transparency at Scottish Labour as research shows trust in Holyrood has fallen sharply.

heraldscotland.com
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Luke Thomson
@LukeThomsonLABAug 28
Ballots have Landed Vote @michaeljmarra Rooted in Labour, Ready to Lead 🌹 #Marra4Leader #ScottishLabour
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Michael Marra MSP
@michaeljmarraAug 18
Scottish education was once the best in the world. It can be again.
The Scotsman
@TheScotsmanAug 18
Michael Marra vows 'national renewal' in education if elected Scottish Labour leader trib.al/Gb3aj0v

Michael Marra vows 'national renewal' in education if elected Scottish Labour leader

The North East Scotland MSP said that education would “once again be a major national priority for Scottish Labour” under his leadership.

scotsman.com
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