After weeks of dithering and confused messages the Scottish Government has announced plans for schools to reopen full-time in August.
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Government must stand by Rolls Royce workers
South Lanarkshire Labour are calling on Scottish and UK Governments to stand behind the workforce at Rolls Royce, as the engineering giant prepares to slash 9,000 jobs across its global operations.
Andrew Hilland bids to win Lanark & Hamilton East for Labour
Andrew Hilland is the Labour Party’s candidate for Lanark and Hamilton East at the general election on 12 December. Continue reading →
Labour will save free TV licences for almost 5,000 local households
The next UK Labour government will save free TV licences for almost 5,000 households in Lanark and Hamilton East that are set to lose it from next year.
Jeremy Corbyn visits Hamilton
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn visited Hamilton on Wednesday as part of a tour of key seats in Scotland.
Labour’s plan to scrap Universal Credit will benefit almost 11,000 households in Lanark and Hamilton East
Universal Credit’s botched roll-out, compounded by Tory social security cuts, has left families unable to pay bills and at the mercy of pay-day lenders. Continue reading →
SNP should increase funding for families using struggling NHS services
Following Scottish Labour’s successful campaign to secure a public inquiry into issues with infrastructure and safety at two NHS hospitals, party health spokesperson Monica Lennon MSP is renewing calls for extra funding to be made available to help families using their services. Continue reading →
Andrew Hilland says shutting down parliament shows Brexit was always a right-wing power grab
Andrew Hilland, Labour’s candidate for Lanark and Hamilton East, has issued a statement condemning Boris Johnson’s decision to prorogue Parliament. Continue reading →
MP visits Rutherglen and Cambuslang foodbank
Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP Ged Killen met with volunteers at the Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank on Thursday, August 15. Continue reading →
MP signs up for Kiltwalk as part of Team Haven
Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP Ged Killen has signed up for next month’s Kiltwalk in Edinburgh. Continue reading →