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HYSLOP WRITES TO FIRST BUS OVER X14 WITHDRAWL Local MSP Fiona Hyslop has written to the Managing Director of First Bus Group against the decision to withdraw the X14 bus service from Whitburn to Glasgow claiming it discriminates against older or vulnerable people. Fiona commented, “I have been contacted by several constituents from Whitburn and beyond angry that this bus service has been cancelled. Many of the older residents in Whitburn came from Glasgow and came to what was then new housing for the jobs in West Lothian. They still have many family and friends in Glasgow that they travel by bus to see. “Despite the new train station in Armadale allowing passengers to commute to Glasgow by train, there are those who are in possession of free bus passes…

LOCAL MSP SEEKS ASSURANCES FOR LINLITHGOW CARE HOME RESIDENTS Fiona Hyslop MSP for Linlithgow has written urgently to West Lothian Council’s Chief Executive urging the Council to provide reassurances to residents and their families at Southern Cross Care Homes in the Linlithgow Constituency following recent concerns about the Southern Care Business. She also raised the issue when she and other MSPs met with NHS Lothian on Friday June 3rd. There are three care homes in West Lothian which are owned by Southern Cross; Linlithgow Nursing Home, Middleton Hall Care Home and Redmill Care Home in East Whitburn. NHS Lothian and Wet Lothian Council are due to meet today (Monday 6th June) to discuss practical contingency plans which ensure a continued quality of care. Commenting, Ms Hyslop said; “I have been…

FIONA HYSLOP ELECTED MSP FOR LINLITHGOW Tuesday, 10 May 2011 Fiona Hyslop has been elected as MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency with 17,027 votes - the 3rd biggest vote in Scotland and a 4000 majority. She declared; “I am delighted and honoured to be elected for the Linlithgow Constituency where I live and bring up my family. “It was a great result for the SNP nationally and as my result came in with the dawn on the Bathgate hills – a new political dawn emerged. People responded to our positive vision for Scotland and our record of delivery for West Lothian. “West Lothian has long been closely fought between SNP and Labour and just over a year since Billy Wolfe died I dedicated the win to him. My election team…

HYSLOP PRAISES LOCAL SHALE PEOPLE PROJECT AT LAUNCH EVENT Fiona Hyslop, SNP Candidate for Linlithgow has praised the work of Broxburn born visual communicator, Shirley Anne Murdoch and local artists and musicians from Broxburn, Uphall and Livingston when she attended the launch of the Shale People Project at the Strathbrock Centre on Saturday. Commenting after the launch Fiona said, “The aim of this project was to reconnect the current local communities with those of the original ‘Shale People’ community and in seeing the wonderful turnout for Saturday’s launch it is clear that the efforts made have paid off. The mural at Uphall and the life-size caricatures are very striking. "Shale oil is an important part of our industrial heritage, so it is right that the community are remembered and acknowledged…

HYSLOP CONFIRMS SNP COMMITMENT TO ARTS NATIONAL BOOK WEEK ESTABLISHED; EXPO FUND EXTENDED Fiona Hyslop has today (Monday) committed a re-elected SNP Government to developing and supporting the talent of Scotland’s artists as she visited 'The Artists’ Town' of Kirkcudbright. Ms Hyslop confirmed that a re-elected SNP Government would expand the highly successful Expo Fund and Made in Scotland scheme for the next Parliament. The Expo fund and Made in Scotland showcase the best of Scottish performing talent. Fiona Hyslop joined SNP Candidate for Galloway and West Dumfries, Aileen McLeod to meet with artists and gallery owners in Kirkcudbright famed for its local artists. The Galloway and West Dumfries constituency also includes Wigtown, home of the internationally renowned book festival. Ms Hyslop confirmed that a re-elected SNP Government would establish…

SNP Holyrood Candidate Fiona Hyslop Opens Bathgate Campaign House Linlithgow SNP candidate for the Scottish Parliament, Fiona Hyslop, has opened her campaign house for the coming election at 72, Kirk Road, Bathgate. A gathering of SNP activists in West Lothian met on Saturday afternoon to launch their new SNP campaign house that will act as the base for the campaign to re-elect Fiona at the Holyrood elections on 5 May. Fiona Hyslop commented: “As ever, the SNP’s campaign is an active one, and focused on meeting and listening to the voters. I am determined to work hard for every vote, and take nothing at all for granted in this campaign. “Our campaign house offices will allow our volunteers a place to work, but it is also a place for people…

ALEX SALMOND KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN IN HOME TOWN OF LINLITHGOW SNP Leader, Alex Salmond visited Linlithgow to kick start the SNP Campaign in his home town and to highlight one of the Scottish Government’s most successful achievements, the small business bonus scheme. Alex Salmond was on the campaign trail to support Linlithgow SNP Candidate, Fiona Hyslop. Alex visited a number of businesses in Linlithgow including the Taste café and the chocolate shop in the town. Commenting, Ms Hyslop said; “It is great to have the support of Alex Salmond so early in the campaign. “Here in West Lothian, small businesses form the heart of our community. The Scottish Government has been working hard to help these businesses through the recession, making savings and saving jobs. “Our small business bonus has…

[caption id="attachment_339" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Fiona Hyslop MSP and Councillor Willie Boyle at Boghall Primary"][/caption] HYSLOP HIGHLIGHTS FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT IN BOGHALL Fiona Hyslop MSP for Lothians has today (Friday 03 March)visited Boghall Primary to highlight their Fairtrade efforts as the school works towards achieving Fairtrade status. In the past Boghall Academy have organised a Fairtrade tombola stalls at local fayres, poster and art work competitions, Fairtrade raffles and even started up a Fairtrade tuck shop open every Friday. Commenting after the visit, Ms Hyslop said; “This visit was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the importance of Fairtrade status within our local community. “It is vital to support our local Fairtrade organisations and events. Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, ensuring fairer prices and better working conditions. “I was extremely impressed…