Rutherglen and Cambuslang schools will return full-time in August if Scotland continues to make progress on suppressing coronavirus (COVID-19), the Scottish Government has announced (23rd June).
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement of extra financial help for students facing financial hardship over the summer months.
COMMENT – SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT FUNDING COMMUNITY GROUPS
Clare commented on the support the Scottish Government has provided community groups in the fight against Covid-19.
LOCAL MSP URGES BREXIT EXTENSION TO PROTECT JOBS
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has called on the UK government to extend the Brexit transition period in light of coronavirus – with new analysis showing billions of pounds could be wiped from the Scottish economy.
WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU’RE CALLED BY AN NHS CONTACT TRACER
Scotland’s approach to implementing the ‘test, trace, isolate, support’ strategy, Test and Protect, is now live across the country.
ELIGIBLE FAMILIES COULD RECEIVE £250 AHEAD OF NEW SCHOOL TERM
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey is encouraging parents of children aged four to five to apply for the Scottish Government’s Best Start Grant.
COMMENT – KEYWORKERS
Clare commented on support for keyworkers.
MSP PAYS TRIBUTE TO LOCALS AS VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK KICKS OFF
Local MSP Clare Haughey has paid tribute to volunteers who have helped the NHS and local communities as Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) kicks off.
UK GOVERNMENT BACKTRACKS ON CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT FOR SCOTLAND
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has called on local Tory representatives to make the case for coronavirus funding pledges to be honoured after the UK Government backtracked on £70 million worth of funding for business and charities in Scotland.
COMMENT – LOCKDOWN ROUTE MAP
Clare commented on the Scottish Government's lockdown route map.