Bryan Simpson of Better Than Zero met with Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse Labour Party to discuss the movement against precarious work, and the fight for better pay and conditions. Continue reading →
Scottish Parliament
News from the Scottish Parliament, MSPs and candidates for Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse.
Larkhall care home closure debated in Parliament but local SNP MSP avoids it
In a lively debate in the Scottish Parliament, Labour MSP Monica Lennon calls for South Lanarkshire care home closures to be halted. Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
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 →
Scottish Labour backs striking Glasgow council workers in equal pay dispute
Thousands of women employed by Cordia Services will take industrial action over the collapse of equal pay negotiations with Glasgow City Council (GCC). Continue reading →
Over 600 workers in Hamilton could face sanctions under Universal Credit
Labour has called for the Tory government to “pause and fix” Universal Credit as new figures reveal that 4 in 10 working people on the benefit are being told to seek more work. Continue reading →
Scotland’s shame as rape survivors waiting almost a year for support
Scottish Government figures reveal that some rape survivors are having to wait nearly a year to access support services. Continue reading →