Scottish Parliament
News from the Scottish Parliament, MSPs and candidates for Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse.
MSP Monica Lennon speaks out about antisemitism and calls for Labour to adopt IHRA definition in full
“The Labour Party should adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism and all eleven of its associated examples.” Continue reading →
Labour launches campaign to save Larkhall care home
Following South Lanarkshire Council’s decision to close McWhirter House care home in Larkhall, the local Labour Party has launched a campaign to save the council-run facility.
Monica Lennon challenges incinerator developer to respect local community
Monica Lennon MSP has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament welcoming South Lanarkshire Council’s decision to reject a new planning application for an incinerator in Whitehill and “calls on the developer to recognise the wishes of the local community and accept this rejection as final”. Continue reading →
Monica Lennon named New MSP of the Year
Monica Lennon, Central Scotland MSP and member of Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse Labour Party, has been named New MSP of the Year at the prestigious Holyrood Political Awards.
Monica Lennon urges action for children and young people affected by alcohol harm
Monica Lennon MSP is calling for urgent action to give young people a ‘chance at childhood’ as experts warn more support is needed for children affected by harmful drinking within the home.
It’s time to make planning laws fairer for communities
Monica Lennon, Labour MSP for Central Region, says it’s time communities had the same rights as developers to appeal planning decisions.
Act now to help end Period Poverty
You have less than a week to help end Period Poverty. Continue reading →
Monica Lennon MSP condemns RBS branch closures in Hamilton and Larkhall
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has announced plans to close one quarter of their branches in Scotland, including Hamilton Cadzow Street and Larkhall.
Monica Lennon named One to Watch at Scottish Politician of the Year Awards
Monica Lennon, Labour list MSP for Central Scotland, was named One To Watch at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year awards 2017 last night.