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 →
29
Oct
2019
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19
Sep
2019
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 →
29
Aug
2019
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 →
22
Aug
2019
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 →
12
Aug
2019
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 →
09
Aug
2019
MP calls on Asda not to sack workers who refuse new contract
Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP Ged Killen has called on Asda to rethink contract changes that will impact on constituents who work in the stores in Hamilton, Blantyre and Toryglen. Continue reading →
02
Aug
2019
Universal Credit causing financial misery in Hamilton
Scottish benefit claimants are relying on emergency loans to support them until Universal Credit payments come through. Continue reading →
03
Jul
2019
Politicians condemn mounting unclaimed Pension Credit figures
Local Labour politicians have condemned the Tory Government for not doing enough to make sure eligible pensioners claim the Pension Credit they are entitled to as a leading charity reveals millions goes unclaimed.
01
Jul
2019
Local pensioners missing out on over £7 million Pension Credit
Pensioners in Lanark and Hamilton East are missing out on more than £7 million in unclaimed pension credit, a leading charity has revealed. Continue reading →
28
Jun
2019
Local MP supports Guide Dogs campaign
Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP Ged Killen has lent his support to a campaign aimed at tackling discrimination against guide dog owners. Continue reading →
