More than three-quarters of Universal Credit sanctions in Lanark and Hamilton East have landed on people under 30, new analysis from the Labour Party shows. Continue reading →
18
Oct
2018
Month: October 2018
15
Oct
2018
Developer refuses to accept Whitehill incinerator rejection
The developers of a proposed incinerator in Whitehill have lodged an appeal against South Lanarkshire Council’s decision to refuse planning permission. Continue reading →
07
Oct
2018
Health Minister Clare Haughey condemned for “crass” remarks on mental health
The SNP Health Minister, and Rutherglen MSP, Clare Haughey has been criticised after saying the Scottish government is a “victim of its own success” in dealing with the stigma of mental health. Continue reading →
05
Oct
2018
SNP block moves to give all councillors a vote on budget
In a close-run vote in South Lanarkshire Council the SNP controlling group have refused to give budgeting powers to the full council. Continue reading →
05
Oct
2018
Monica Lennon gets Health job in Shadow Cabinet reshuffle
Monica Lennon has been named as the new Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport following Richard Leonard’s shadow cabinet reshuffle. Continue reading →
03
Oct
2018
Ged Killen: Labour are ready to rebuild Scotland
Ged Killen MP reports from the Labour Party Annual Conference. Continue reading →
02
Oct
2018
Labour amendment gives young people more say in planning process
Scottish Labour has secured an amendment to the SNP’s Planning Bill which they say will give children and young people more say on changes to the communities they live in.
01
Oct
2018
Long waits forcing people to pay for mental health treatment
Labour MSP Monica Lennon warns that long waiting lists are forcing people to pay for private mental health treatment. Continue reading →
