As the world’s best riders get set to go for gold at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow, community cyclists across Scotland are also celebrating awards with a share of over £5 million.
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LOCAL MSP SLAMS LABOUR FOR ABANDONING PLEDGE TO TACKLE CHILD POVERTY
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has said "independence is the only route to real change" – as the Labour Party was criticised for abandoning a key pledge to tackle child poverty.
CALLS TO SAVE WEEKEND NIGHT-BUS SERVICE
First Bus is being urged to reconsider its decision to scrap its Glasgow night bus services, with local MSP Clare Haughey calling the move “short-sighted.”
CONCERNS OVER FUTURE OF LOCAL BOOTS STORES AFTER UK-WIDE CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT
For immediate release: CONCERNS OVER FUTURE OF LOCAL BOOTS STORES AFTER UK-WIDE CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT High-street chemist chain Boots has announced that its set to close 300 stores across the UK over the coming year. The news has led to fears about the future of the chemists in Rutherglen, Cambuslang and Halfway. Boots haven’t named the … Continue reading CONCERNS OVER FUTURE OF LOCAL BOOTS STORES AFTER UK-WIDE CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT
CALLS TO SUPPORT HOUSEHOLDS AS MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES INCREASE AGAIN
The Bank of England, which sets interest rates across the UK, has hiked interest rates yet again – in a fresh blow to local mortgage holders who face even higher borrowing costs and renters who might see those costs passed on.
NEW POWERS TO DESIGNATE ‘FIREWORK CONTROL ZONES’ INTRODUCED
From June 22, councils can designate Firework Control Zones that would make it a criminal offence to ignite a firework, or knowingly throw a lit firework, in a specified zone which can include private properties or gardens.
SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT BENEFITTING SOUTH LANARKSHIRE FAMILIES
Newly released figures estimate that around 16,000 children aged under 16 in South Lanarkshire are receiving the Scottish Government's “game-changing” Scottish Child Payment.
LANARKSHIRE MSP SLAMS PHASE IN OF ‘EYE-WATERING’ COUNCIL LET FEES
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has criticised the Labour administration at South Lanarkshire Council for failing to reverse price increases for youth sports and dance clubs hiring council facilities.
UK GOVERNMENT MUST LISTEN TO CALLS TO SCRAP SUNSCREEN VAT
Lanarkshire MSP Clare Haughey has backed calls for the UK government to remove VAT on sunscreen products to tackle the rising number of skin cancer cases.
CALLS FOR ‘PHASE OUT’ GREYHOUND RACING BAN RAISED IN PARLIAMENT
Local MSP Clare Haughey has called on the Scottish Government to introduce a “phase-out” ban to greyhound racing.