A national charity for older people in financial hardship, Independent Age, and local MSP, Clare Haughey, have urged older people in Rutherglen and Cambuslang to find out whether they could be eligible for financial support. Research has shown that huge sums are not being paid to almost 200,000 older people across Scotland who are eligible for Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, and Council Tax Reduction.

Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has welcomed new data released that shows a record high number of Primary 1 children in Scotland have no obvious dental decay.

Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has said Andy Burnham “must show he is serious about child poverty” and match Scottish Government policies to help tackle child poverty. It comes as new figures revealed the wide range of measures that the Scottish Government is implementing to keep children out of poverty in South Lanarkshire.

Local MSP, Clare Haughey has said the Scottish Government £2 bus fare cap will be a “game changer” for residents in Rutherglen and Cambuslang.  It comes as First Minister, John Swinney MSP, announced the £2 cap will apply to all single journeys across the west of Scotland, including Lanarkshire and Glasgow, from Monday 7th September.

Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has hailed new figures that show 30,820 residents in South Lanarkshire have benefitted from the Scottish Government’s Council Tax Reduction scheme. A total of almost 460,000 people across Scotland are in receipt of the discount.

New figures have revealed that over 12.4 million free bus journeys have been made by young people in South Lanarkshire since the under 22s bus pass scheme was introduced by the Scottish Government in early 2022. Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has welcomed the news that so many young people in Rutherglen and Cambuslang have been able to access employment, education and leisure opportunities without needing to worry about the cost of travel.

Local MSP, Clare Haughey has welcomed the launch of two Scottish Government surveys which explore families’ experiences of smartphones, social media, and going online. One survey has been designed for young people aged 11-25 to explore how they use screens, apps, and social media, and ask about their experiences online.

Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has welcomed a new scheme from the Scottish Government which will support priority groups on to the property ladder. The Open Market Shared Equity Scheme will open to support priority group first-time buyers who cannot afford the full price of a home - including social renters, disabled people, people over 60, members of the armed forces, and veterans.

Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has hailed new figures that show a record number of 18-year-olds have secured a place at university. UCAS figures reveal the number has increased to 17,920 - a record high for Scottish students on exam results day, up from 17,350 the previous year.

Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has praised the hard work of learners and teachers, as it has been revealed that this year’s exam passes are up at all levels.