The promise of 1,140 hours of free early learning and childcare for South Lanarkshire’s 3 and 4 year olds, should be delivered as soon as possible according to Labour.
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Aug
2020
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Jul
2020
SNP and Tories block Labour proposal to get grass-cutting back on track
Labour proposals to help clear South Lanarkshire Council’s grass-cutting backlog were blocked by the SNP leadership of the Council and other political parties. Continue reading →
24
Jun
2020
Schools aim to reopen full-time after government u-turn
After weeks of dithering and confused messages the Scottish Government has announced plans for schools to reopen full-time in August.
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10
Jun
2020
Government must stand by Rolls Royce workers
South Lanarkshire Labour are calling on Scottish and UK Governments to stand behind the workforce at Rolls Royce, as the engineering giant prepares to slash 9,000 jobs across its global operations.
27
Nov
2019
Andrew Hilland bids to win Lanark & Hamilton East for Labour
Andrew Hilland is the Labour Party’s candidate for Lanark and Hamilton East at the general election on 12 December. Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
