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MSP says her mother starved herself to death after terminal cancer diagnosis

Elena Whitham told MSPs her mother, Irene McLeod, made the decision in ‘secret’ in a bid to ‘hasten her inevitable death’.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

All the MSPs stepping down from Holyrood at 2026 elections – see full list

AS Scotland prepares for the 2026 Holyrood elections, a number of sitting MSPs have announced they will not seek re-election, marking the end of…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025

SNP MSP and former minister to step down at next Holyrood election

AN SNP MSP and former minister has announced she is stepping down at the next Holyrood election ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024

Scotland's drug and alcohol treatment waiting times revealed

Five of Scotland’s 13 health boards did not meet the waiting times standard for drug and alcohol treatments, despite the national target being met.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023

Minister vows to be ‘robust’ in fighting for drugs policy funding

Elena Whitham rejected claims there has been a real-terms cut in investment.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Life-saving overdose reversal drug expanded across Scotland

Community pharmacies across Scotland are being provided with a drug which can reverse overdoses.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023

It’s time to admit the drug war is over

If we want to call prohibition a “war,” then it’s time to admit it can’t be won

Salon · Oct 3, 2023

First drug consumption room approved as work continues on avoiding prosecutions

Officials said they will work with Police Scotland to address the ‘operational challenges’ facing the facility in Glasgow.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Three Scottish cities to apply for drug testing facilities, says minister

APPLICATIONS will be made for drug testing facilities in three Scottish cities, drugs policy minister Elena Whitham has said...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

Scotland is now free to defy the Tories’ drugs policy. This could transform the whole UK

The greenlighting of a drug consumption room in Glasgow is a big win for the SNP in its power struggle with Westminster, says journalist Dani Garavelli

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023