20Mar 2015 by admin

Hyslop Welcomes Broxburn Academy LGBT Achievement

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Hyslop Welcomes Broxburn Academy LGBT Achievement Fiona Hyslop MSP for Linlithgow Constituency has welcomed and congratulated Broxburn Academy on becoming the first school in Scotland to receive a silver LGBT Charter Mark Award. Fiona commented; “I am extremely proud of the students at Broxburn Academy for their dedication and hard work in achieving a Silver Charter Mark Award for their work in creating awareness for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender issues. “School should be a place where pupils can feel safe and respected regardless of their sexuality and I am very pleased that their work has been formally recognised and that Broxburn Academy is the first school in Scotland to receive the award” ENDS Notes: To achieve the award Broxburn Academy worked in partnership with the council, LGBT communities, West Lothian…
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19Mar 2015 by admin

Hyslop Welcomes Irish Government Minister to West Lothian

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Hyslop Welcomes Irish Government Minister to West Lothian Local Constituency MSP Fiona Hyslop has welcomed Irish Government Minister Joe McHugh to West Lothian and the Chamber of Commerce business breakfast on Thursday. (19th March) at Houston house hotel in Uphall. Fiona said, “I was pleased to welcome Irish Government Minister Joe McHugh to my constituency at the business breakfast meeting organised by West Lothian Chamber of Commerce. “I am delighted that the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce took the opportunity to discuss new and expanding business opportunities developing between Scotland and Ireland.”
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16Mar 2015 by admin

Hyslop Opens First Cultural Diversity Event in West Lothian

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Hyslop Opens First Cultural Diversity Event in West Lothian Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop attended, Kulture Klub’s first West Lothian Cultural Diversity event at the Strathbrock in Broxburn last week. (Friday 13th March) Fiona said; “I was delighted to be asked to say a few words to officially open the Cultural Diversity event in Broxburn. It was great to see their stalls and demonstrations. “Well done to everyone involved particularly the young people who helped organise the day. I understand that there will be further events in the near future and I would encourage my constituents to go along and get involved.” ENDS Next event is on Saturday, 28th March at the Mosswood Community Centre, Fergusson Way, Knightsbridge from 1.30 – 4.30pm. For more info on the event, contact: k.klub@outlook.com
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16Mar 2015 by admin

West Lothian Women Highlight Midnight League Sessions in Blackburn

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West Lothian Women Highlight Midnight League Sessions in Blackburn Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop, Local Councillor Mary Dickson and SNP Westminster Candidate for the Blackburn area, Hannah Bardell attended the Scottish Football Association and the Bank of Scotland’s Midnight League Session at Blackburn Community Centre at the weekend (March 14th) to highlight the work they do for young people in local communities. Fiona commented, “I was delighted to attend the SFA and Bank of Scotland’s Midnight Session in Blackburn, West Lothian, where the first ever Midnight Session was piloted 11 years ago. It has proved such a success it has now been rolled out all over Scotland. “So much effort has been made by the two organisations to make this possible and it is great to see how much the…
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10Mar 2015 by admin

Hyslop Highlights West Lothian Activities Fairtrade Fortnight in Scottish Parliament

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Hyslop Highlights West Lothian Activities Fairtrade Fortnight in Scottish Parliament Tuesday, 10th March 2015 Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop highlighted the work of West Lothian Fairtrade Groups at a Fairtrade Fortnight Reception in the Scottish Parliament to mark the second anniversary of Scotland being a Fairtrade Nation. Fiona said, “West Lothian has always been a champion of Fairtrade, this year I attended a Fairtrade coffee morning in Whitburn. We have active Fairtrade groups across the county and would encourage constituents interested to support them. Their achievements are a credit to the hard work of the local steering groups and I would thank them for every effort. “I was also delighted to speak at the Parliament’s reception for Fairtrade Fortnight and to celebrate our 2nd anniversary of being a Fairtrade Nation.…
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03Mar 2015 by admin

Hyslop Welcomes Government Economic Strategy Launch in Linlithgow

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Hyslop Welcomes Government Economic Strategy Launch in Linlithgow Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has welcomed the First Minister’s visit to Linlithgow this week (Tuesday morning) to launch the Scottish Government’s Economic Strategy. Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister, launched the new Economic Strategy at Calnex Solutions Orcale Campus in Linlithgow on Tuesday, 03 March 2015. Commenting, Fiona said; “I am delighted that the First Minister chose Linlithgow to launch the Government’s Economic Strategy. “The Scottish Government wants to create a stable and balanced economy that is outward looking, confident, innovative, based on the core strengths of our people and supported by investment. “The Government’s economy strategy quite rightly puts equality at the heart of our economy and to announce this in a town with a strong local economy with community values and…
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10Feb 2015 by admin

Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs visits Linlithgowbridge story

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[caption id="attachment_1207" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Ambassador Dan Mulhall, Fiona Hyslop MSP and Minister Charlie Flanagan[/caption]Fiona Hyslop MSP for Linlithgow was delighted to welcome Charlie Flanagan Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to her Constituency on Friday 6th February when he visited Irish firms newly set up in Mill Road Enterprise Park Linlithgowbridge . He received presentations from Enterprise Ireland's on prospects for Irish investment and jobs in Scotland and from firms AGEC, Coastway Surveys and Clandillon Civil Consulting, all involved in infrastructure and renewable geo-engineering, who are basing themselves in Linlithgowbridge. Fiona said " I was delighted to welcome Charlie Flanagan to Linlithgowbridge as part of his delegations visit to Scotland to promote increased partnership between Scotland and Ireland. He delivered an important speech on Scotland, the UK and Europe at…
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20Jan 2015 by admin

New Year brings new opportunities for Armadale young people

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New Year brings new opportunities for Armadale young people £49,750 for Armadale Community Education Centre Fiona Hyslop, MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, has welcomed a new social enterprise giving Armadale youngsters £49,750 for valuable work experience in developing and delivering a film project. The Young Start Grant awarded to the Armadale Community Education Centre will allow them to work with over 70 young people who will create their own films and organise a youth film festival in both years. Fiona commented; “This is a fantastic initiative that will not only give the young people involved valuable film and production experience, it will also enhance their confidence and life skills, and provide the local community with unique cultural events. “I am looking forward to seeing the results of their work.” ENDS…
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16Jan 2015 by admin

Hyslop Highlights Work of British Red Cross in Bathgate

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Hyslop Highlights Work of British Red Cross in Bathgate Local Constituency MSP Fiona Hyslop has visited the Red Cross Mobility and Independent Services Offices at Whitehill in Bathgate to highlight the work staff and volunteers do for their community. Fiona commented; “I was very pleased to be invited to the British Red Cross Mobility Office in Bathgate, meet the staff and volunteers who make the charity possible and to see first-hand the great work they do and to thank them for their invaluable service. “They told me they’ve made 4500 return journeys in the last year in supporting clients getting about the community and that shows a tremendous commitment from the volunteers. “They provide an opportunity for people to access a bit of freedom and independence in their daily lives.…
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15Jan 2015 by admin

West Lothian Labour MPs vote to back Tory cuts despite 1 in 5 children in poverty

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West Lothian Labour MPs vote to back Tory cuts despite 1 in 5 children in poverty Thursday, 15 January 2015 It has been revealed 28 Scottish Labour MPs including West Lothian based Michael Connarty MP and Graeme Morrice MP voted with the Tory/LibDem UK Government this week (Tuesday 13th January) for £75billion of cuts and tax rises. Commenting, local SNP Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop said; “I am deeply disappointed with Michael Connarty and Graeme Morrice for siding with the Tories and voting for more cuts and tax rises, directly affecting their own constituents in West Lothian – one of the hardest hit areas of George Osborne’s actions. “1 in 5 children across West Lothian are living in poverty, but it as high as 1 in 4 in areas such as…
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