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 →
11
Sep
2018
UK Parliament
The latest news from the UK Parliament, MPs and candidates from Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse Labour Party.
11
Sep
2018
Hundreds of Lanark and Hamilton East workers face brutal sanctions
More than 400 workers in Lanark and Hamilton East risk being punished for having a low paid job under the UK government’s controversial new welfare system. Continue reading →
03
Aug
2018
Ged Killen calls on Theresa May to legislate for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
Delivering a key note address at the annual Amnesty International Belfast Pride Lecture last night, Ged Killen said opponents of equal marriage know they have lost the argument. Continue reading →
27
Jul
2018
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.
11
Jul
2018
Child benefit boost would help more than 17,000 local kids
Scottish Labour’s plan to increase child benefit by £260 a year would help more than 17,000 children in Lanark and Hamilton East.
20
Jun
2018
Labour candidate Andrew Hilland blasts Angela Crawley over SNP stunt
Andrew Hilland, Labour’s candidate for Lanark and Hamilton East, has blasted SNP MP Angela Crawley for giving up her chance to speak up for the constituency at Prime Minsters questions last week.
22
Jan
2018
Ged Killen calls for ban on ATM fees
Ged Killen, Labour MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, has called for an end to ATMs that charge a fee to withdraw cash.
04
Dec
2017
Jimmy Hood
Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse CLP is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of former MP Jimmy Hood.
01
Sep
2017
Ged Killen MP stands down as councillor
Ged Killen, recently elected MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, announced today that he has resigned his Rutherglen Central and North seat on South Lanarkshire Council. Continue reading →
18
Aug
2017
Ged Killen on Pride
Ged Killen, Labour MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, writes for the Huffpost on why “Pride Is A Protest – And A Celebration Of How Far We’ve Come” Continue reading →
