Cases of handling of offensive weapons across South Lanarkshire have fallen sharply since the SNP came to power in 2007, latest figures have revealed – proving that the SNP’s approach to crime and justice in the community is working.
NOMINATION DEADLINE FOR YOUNG SCOT AWARDS NEARS
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey is encouraging constituents to nominate inspiring young people for this year’s Young Scot Awards. The Young Scot Awards is Scotland’s biggest celebration of young people and groups aged 11-26 who have made a difference to the lives of others.
WASPI MEETING IN SPITTAL ON THURSDAY
The local WASPI branch have campaigned brilliantly over the last few years against their unfair state pension acceleration. It is great to see a Burnside woman leading the charge, and Anne has been influential in making more people aware of this injustice.
RUTHERGLEN POLITICIANS VISIT FLIP OUT TO DISCUSS JOB LOSSES AT AIRSPACE
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey and Rutherglen Central and North Councillor Janine Calikes met with Flip Out Glasgow on Monday 2nd June to discuss potential opportunities for constituents who lost their jobs suddenly last week when Airspace closed its premises in East Kilbride.
CLARE’S COLUMN IN THE RUTHERGLEN REFORMER
For this week's Rutherglen Reformer, Clare used her column to discuss the current political situation at Westminster.
CLARE’S COLUMN IN THE RUTHERGLEN REFORMER
I used my column for this week's Rutherglen Reformer to mark my appointment as the Scottish Government's Minister for Mental Health. I will also, of course, continue to work hard to represent my constituents as the Constituency MSP for Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Halfway and Blantyre, and I will continue to be accessible and pro-active locally.
COMMENT – NEWTON FARM NURSERY PLACE PROVISION
Clare has written to South Lanarkshire Council conveying constituent concerns over nursery places in Newton Farm.
DEBATE ON ACCESS TO VITAL MEDICINES
On Wednesday, I took part in a debate on widening the access to vital medicines. The Scottish Government has significantly improved access to new medicines in recent years, and furthermore, are currently in the process of implementing recommendations from a review which will mean faster access to new treatments.
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON COMPLAINTS AND CONDUCT REVIEW
Dame Elish Angiolini is to review the processes for handling complaints against the police. The independent review, commissioned by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson MSP, and Lord Advocate James Wolffe, will look at how serious incidents and alleged misconduct are investigated. I took part in a Ministerial Statement announcing the launch of the review.
RUTHERGLEN MSP HIGHLIGHTS INVESTMENT IN CLYDE GATEWAY
SNP MSP for Rutherglen Clare Haughey has welcomed confirmation of the value of funding from the Scottish Government provided to Clyde Gateway.
Clare Haughey MSP 