Andrew Hilland is the Labour Party’s candidate for Lanark and Hamilton East at the general election on 12 December. Continue reading →
27
Nov
2019
UK Parliament
The latest news from the UK Parliament, MPs and candidates from Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse Labour Party.
18
Nov
2019
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.
15
Nov
2019
Jeremy Corbyn visits Hamilton
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn visited Hamilton on Wednesday as part of a tour of key seats in Scotland.
29
Oct
2019
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 →
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.
