Local Party gives overwhelming support to Monica Lennon’s leadership bid
At a special meeting of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse Constituency Labour Party members expressed their support for Central Scotland MSP, and local member, Monica Lennon’s campaign to become the next leader of the Scottish Labour Party. (more…)
World first as Scotland to provide free access to period products
The Scottish Parliament has unanimously backed Labour MSP Monica Lennon’s bill to make period products free to anyone that needs them. (more…)
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. (more…)
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.
Politicians host Great Get Together event in memory of MP Jo Cox
MP Ged Killen and MSP Monica Lennon hosted a successful Great Get Together Coffee and Cake afternoon on Friday 21st (June 21) at Gilmour and Whitehill Parish Church, Burnbank. (more…)
Whitehill incinerator planning appeal dropped
The Scottish Government has confirmed that developers have dropped their appeal against a proposed incinerator in Whitehill that was refused planning permission. (more…)
Council’s plan for care homes ‘is being rewritten’ after public pressure
Campaigners have forced a major U-turn on proposals to leave Larkhall without a care home as South Lanarkshire Council’s plan for care homes closures and huge cuts in bed numbers ‘is being rewritten’ under mounting political pressure. (more…)
MSP formally launches legislation to make access to period products a ‘basic right’ in Scotland.
Legislation to require Scottish Ministers to set up a free universal scheme of access to period products has been formally lodged at Holyrood.
