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
Ged Killen
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 →
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.
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 →
28
Aug
2017
Whitehill Incinerator drop-in session
Monica Lennon MSP and Ged Killen MP will be hosting a drop-in session to discuss the proposed Whitehill incinerator.
26
Aug
2017
Jeremy Corbyn comes to Lanarkshire
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn brought his message of “for the many, not the few” to Lanarkshire yesterday. 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 →
