Families across Rutherglen and Cambuslang will benefit from a share of almost £1 billion of Scottish Government investment in free childcare, SNP MSP Clare Haughey has said. Following extensive engagement to reach a shared understanding of the costs of the expansion, Scottish Ministers and COSLA Leaders have reached agreement on a multi-year funding package

SNP MSP Clare Haughey has earned a new title after being named as a species champion for one of Scotland’s most iconic trees. The Holyrood representative for Rutherglen was given the title of ‘Species Champion for Birch’ as part of an initiative run by the charity Scottish Environment LINK to earn political support for the protection of Scotland’s threatened wildlife.

Elected representatives for Rutherglen have welcomed an announcement by the Scottish Government that South Lanarkshire Council is in line for £500,000 in extra funding for road repairs.

I met with Scottish Government Business Minister, Paul Wheelhouse last week and he has agreed to host a roundtable meeting in Rutherglen on 17th May where the relevant agencies will update elected representatives and stakeholders on the extensive work which has already been carried out to support employees through this difficult time.

Clare Haughey MSP will hold an advice surgery on Saturday alongside Rutherglen Councillors Janine Calikes and Carol Nugent. The event, which takes place in Rutherglen Exchange from 12.30pm will see officers from the Local Problem Solving Team joining the MSP and Councillors to speak with the public and hear about any local concerns.

Clare Haughey, SNP MSP for Rutherglen, has criticised the UK government for “driving families to food banks” after new figures reveal the number of food parcels has increased over the past year.