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Philippa Whitford MP

Philippa Whitford MP

@Dr_PhilippaW

Scottish National Party MP for Central Ayrshire

The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill should be scrapped – a trade war with the EU would harm us all
Brexit
By Philippa Whitford MP
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill should be scrapped – a trade war with the EU would harm us all
The UK government’s Northern Ireland Protocol Bill has now begun its journey through Parliament. If passed, it will unilaterally set aside significant sections of the Protocol – breaching international law and risking a trade war in the middle of a cost of living crisis.
Our whistleblowing legislation isn’t fit for purpose, even when it is life or death
Health
By Philippa Whitford MP
Our whistleblowing legislation isn’t fit for purpose, even when it is life or death
Whistleblowers are not properly protected in the law and too often their concerns are ignored. Our legislation needs a complete overhaul to prevent further scandals
Africa has finally been declared free from wild polio, but the fight is not over
Health
By Philippa Whitford MP
Africa has finally been declared free from wild polio, but the fight is not over
Covid-19 is disrupting routine vaccination programmes across the world. It is crucial to achieve high rates of immunisation if we’re to safeguard our future health
We’ve all been clapping for carers — but now it’s time for Boris Johnson to act
Health
By Philippa Whitford MP
We’ve all been clapping for carers — but now it’s time for Boris Johnson to act
As Carers Week draws to a close, we mustn’t forget the hard work and commitment of carers across the UK, both professional and unpaid, during the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus pandemic. 
People need to know the NHS is still there for non-coronavirus illnesses and accidents too
Coronavirus
By Philippa Whitford MP
People need to know the NHS is still there for non-coronavirus illnesses and accidents too
While the acute surge has flattened out, and the pressure on hospitals has stabilised, Covid-19 will be with us for some time. We need to adapt to the new normal, and ensure everyone who needs treatment gets it.
We have to improve access to vaccines - both in the UK and abroad
Health
By Philippa Whitford MP
We have to improve access to vaccines - both in the UK and abroad

Vaccines are critical for health both at home and abroad. They must be made more accessible, says Philippa Whitford
Government must recognise immunisation as a public health priority
Health
By Philippa Whitford MP
Government must recognise immunisation as a public health priority

Boosting the uptake of vaccinations here at home could provide a much-needed shot in the arm for our struggling health service, writes Dr Philippa Whitford