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Brian Whittle
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Brian Ian Whittle (born 26 April 1964)[1] is a Scottish politician and former athlete, who has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the South Scotland region since 2016. A member of the Scottish Conservatives, he serves as Shadow Minister for Environment, Biodiversity and Land Reform.
Quick Facts MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliamentfor South Scotland (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) ...
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Member of the Scottish Parliament for South Scotland (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumed office 6 May 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2021–present | Shadow Minister for Environment, Biodiversity and Land Reform | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | Brian Ian Whittle (1964-04-26) 26 April 1964 (age 60) Troon, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Political party | Scottish Conservative Party | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event | 400m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Ayr Seaforth Enfield & Haringey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Whittle won the gold medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay at both the 1986 European Athletics Championships and 1994 European Athletics Championships. He also competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.