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.

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.

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.

Local MSP Clare Haughey has called on the Scottish Government to introduce a “phase-out” ban to greyhound racing.

The First Minister has added his calls for South Lanarkshire Council to scrap “damaging” increases for the cost of local youth sports and dancing clubs hiring council lets.

Local SNP representatives have criticised the owners of the former Mecca Bingo on Rutherglen Main Street for refusing to lay out their plans for the property.

Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey is encouraging local residents under the age of 22 to sign up for the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme.

Scotland’s new First Minister, Humza Yousaf, was in Rutherglen this week leading the SNP’s first nationwide Day of Action this year – ahead of a potential by-election in the constituency.

Local MSP Clare Haughey has met with campaigners to explore the negative impact of electric shock collars on dog welfare and to urge action on the issue. 

Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has strongly criticised South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture for their response regarding the decision to cut youth club discounts for pitches, halls and swimming pools.