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.

Local MSP, Clare Haughey has welcomed new figures from the Scottish Government which show that 400 families whose children are receiving treatment from NHS Lanarkshire, and 3,257 receiving treatment from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, have received financial support while their children underwent a stay in hospital. 

As pupils across Rutherglen and Cambuslang prepare to receive their exam results on Tuesday 4th August, local MSP, Clare Haughey, has highlighted the range of resources that are available to help them and their families take their next steps with confidence. 

The number of children and young people learning an instrument has gone up across Scotland since the Scottish Government removed fees for music lessons in 2021.