New polling published by YouGov shows an overwhelming 93% of the Scottish population is satisfied with the service received from the NHS.
MSP GAINS ASSURANCES OVER 2 SISTERS PLANT
Clare Haughey MSP is continuing to fight for jobs at the 2 Sisters chicken factory in Cambuslang after last week’s news that the company may close down the site.
MSP OFFERS SUPPORT TO 2 SISTERS WORKFORCE
Following the news that the 2 Sisters Group may close its chicken production plant in Cambuslang, local MSP Clare Haughey has called on the company to give assurances over the future of jobs — and get round the table to discuss securing a future for the site.
DEBATE ON WORK OF VETERAN CHARITIES
This week I took part in a debate on the work of veteran charities in Scotland. In my speech, I cited the help offered to my constituent David from Blantyre who believes he suffers from Gulf War Syndrome.
STV REPORT ON HELMS
I was on STV news on the 6th February sharing my concerns and that of many constituents who are facing difficulties associated with energy efficiency products which were installed by the Cambuslang-based company HELMS.
£9.5 MILLION BUDGET BOOST FOR SOUTH LANARKSHIRE
South Lanarkshire Council will receive an extra £9.5 million funding under the revised budget proposals unveiled by Finance Secretary Derek Mackay.
MSP HOLDS CPG MEETING ON ALLEGED MIS-SELLING OF SOLAR PANELS
I held the first meeting of my CPG looking into the problems associated with the installation of energy efficient products - in particular by the company HELMS.
SCOTTISH WELFARE FUND SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN SOUTH LANARKSHIRE
Over £148 million has been granted to hard-up households since 2013 through the Scottish Welfare Fund, according to latest Scottish Government figures – including over £9 million in South Lanarkshire.
BLANTYRE MSP JOINS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE SAFER INTERNET DAY
Clare has joined the campaign to boost internet safety for young people – after pressure from SNP MSPs Kevin Stewart and Gillian Martin led to Snapchat removing primary schools from their search function.
CLARE’S COLUMN IN THE RUTHERGLEN REFORMER
I used my column for this week's paper (31st January) to talk about my colleague - Stewart McDonald MP - and his Bill to outlaw unpaid trial shifts.