Category: News in Lothian

Hyslop Welcomes Springfield Primary to Parliament SNP MSP for Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop met with the staff and pupils from Springfield Primary on Tuesday when they visited the Scottish Parliament as part of the Holyrood Outreach Programme. Fiona said; “I always enjoy meeting pupils form the local schools when they visit Parliament. “Regardless of age, pupils from West Lothian are always keen to ask questions and learn more about the Scottish Parliament and the role politics plays in everyday life. “I am pleased to spend time responding to their questions and share views on local and national issues that are important to them.”

Hyslop Welcomes Armadale Community Council to Parliament Fiona invited a group from Armadale Community Council to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh last Thursday after she spoke at one of their monthly meetings earlier in the year. Commenting after the visit, Ms Hyslop said; “I am always delighted to show local groups from West Lothian their Parliament building and how it works. “The group from Armadale had lunch and watched First Minister’s Questions as well as receiving a tour of the building. “Holyrood is the people’s Parliament and it is important that it’s people visit and learn how they can have their say in shaping our country. The Scottish Parliament is also one of the top tourist attractions for visitors and residents alike and so I would urge any local groups…

Tea with Your MSP raises £60 for MacMillan Cancer Support SNP MSP for Linlithgow, Fiona Hyslop has raised £60 in just under two hours for MacMillan’s Cancer Support earlier this week. Ms Hyslop’s coffee morning which begun at 10am on Monday, 5th November in Whitburn Burgh Halls, attracted members of the Whitburn and wider West Lothian Community who helped fundraise for MacMillan Cancer Support. Fiona commented: “I am delighted at the number of West Lothian people who attended the coffee morning to give their donations and support to Macmillan Cancer Care. “I am aware that I have many constituents who have had personal experiences with Cancer and been involved with the charity in the past. “In this short space of time we managed to raise around £60 by offering people…

West Lothian MSPs Call on Vion To Live Up To Their Responsibilities West Lothian MSPs Fiona Hyslop and Angela Constance are calling on Vion to live up to their responsibilities by making a substantial financial contribution to the recovery of the Broxburn area and the wider West Lothian economy. The two constituency MSPs piled on the pressure after the Taskforce meeting this week where John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, restated the Scottish Government's commitment to working with any interested buyer as well as supporting the wider economic regeneration of the area. The Cabinet Secretary also formally asked Vion to be clear about their contribution to economic recovery and their plans for the site following closure. Speaking this week Fiona Hyslop MSP said "I am calling on Vion to come…

Have a Tea with your MSP Fiona Hyslop MSP Invites Constituents to Support MacMillan Campaign Local MSP Fiona Hyslop invites constituents in West Lothian to attend her coffee morning for cancer as part of the UK wide MacMillan Cancer Support Campaign at the Whitburn Burgh Halls this Monday, November 5th at 10am. Fiona said; “I am pleased to be at hosting my own coffee morning again this year, helping to raise awareness for such a worthwhile cause. Cancer affects more and more people every year and so the Macmillan Charity is essential to provide support for all those affected by the illness. “The West Lothian Macmillan Advice Team do an admirable job providing information and support not only to cancer patients but also to their family and carers. “I look…

LOCAL MSP CALLS ON VION TO HELP RECOVERY PLANS Commenting on the situation at Hall’s of Broxburn, following Vion’s decision to close the plant, local MSP Fiona Hyslop is calling on the departing company to face up to their responsibilities and contribute to the recovery. Addressing SNP Conference, Ms Hyslop said: “Vion must face up to their responsibilities and put their hand in their pockets to aid the community they are leaving behind. “Vion have benefited tremendously from the skilled and committed workforce at Hall’s. Now they must support that same workforce and help fund the recovery plan. “The workforce and their families can and will bounce back - the people of West Lothian are no strangers to overcoming adversity. “In West Lothian we do now talk about Bathgate ONCE…

FIONA HYSLOP ANGRY AND DISAPPOINTED WITH VION DECISION LOCAL MSP WELCOMES RECOVERY PLAN ACTION Commenting on the situation at Hall’s of Broxburn, following confirmation that parent company Vion have rejected two bids to take over the plant meaning it is set to close, local MSP Fiona Hyslop expressed her disappointment at the outcome. Ms Hyslop welcomed the swift action of the Scottish Government who announced a recovery plan for West Lothian immediately after the confirmation from Vion. She said: "I have continually pressed Vion to co-operate with credible bidders, but it appears they have been unable to strike a deal. "This is body blow for Broxburn and I share the disappointment and anger that is felt in the community. "I have already spoken to my colleagues in the Scottish Government…

FIONA HYLSOP MSP COMMENTS ON HALL'S OF BROXBURN Commenting on the situation at the Vion plant where Finance Secretary John Swinney has pledged the continued support of the Scottish Government to the Hall’s of Broxburn taskforce, local SNP MSP Fiona Hyslop said: “I have continually pressed Vion to co-operate with credible bidders. “The discussions are still on-going and I am hopeful, but there is only a short window of opportunity left. “I call on all players; Vion, the unions and the Scottish Government to work together in these final stages to see what is possible. “The uncertainty is causing real difficulties for the workforce and their families.”

Hyslop "Wears it Pink" in Torphichen Local MSP, Fiona Hyslop is joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to raise awareness of its biggest fundraising event, wear it pink day. Fiona attended Torphichen’s annual Pink Coffee Morning on October 6th at St John’s Hall. Last year hundreds of thousands of people took part in wear it pink to help improve survival rates for the one in eight women who experience breast cancer during their lifetime. Commenting, Fiona Hyslop said: “Every year in the UK, around 48,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women. Although it is rare, men can also suffer from breast cancer, with around 340 men diagnosed each year. “I was pleased to attend Torphichen’s Pink Coffee morning at St John’s Hall again this year to show…

HYSLOP – VION “HAVE A LOT TO ANSWER FOR” Reacting to news that the owners of Halls of Broxburn have told the 1700 staff that the plant is set to close by February 2013, Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hyslop, who has been part of the task force trying to save the plant, said: “I am extremely frustrated that despite the best efforts of everyone on the taskforce, Vion have taken the decision to proceed with closure. This is a dark day for Broxburn. “Frankly, Vion have a lot to answer for. They have a loyal, skilled and experienced workforce here which they have abandoned, and they have knocked back every effort that has been made by the Scottish Government and others to find a solution. “This did not have to happen.…