Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has signed a special memorial book at Holyrood – pledging her commitment to honouring those who died during the Holocaust.
MSP WELCOMES BAN ON ELECTRIC SHOCK COLLARS
Electric shock collars used in the training of dogs will be banned in Scotland, the Scottish Government has announced.
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE SCHOOLS RECEIVE £8 MILLION BOOST FROM PUPIL EQUITY FUND
A Scottish Government fund aimed at boosting the attainment levels of the most deprived pupils is set to pay out £7,988,400 to schools across South Lanarkshire next year.
FMQS – CHILDREN’s MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
At First Minister's Questions this week, I asked about the actions the Scottish Government is taking to improve the mental health and wellbeing of our children and young people.
DEBATE ON ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
Clare spoke in a debate on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). ACEs might be a relatively recent term in our social discourse, but childhood trauma is far from a new phenomenon. For many decades, psychologists, social scientists and educational experts have insisted that events that we experience in our early years can go on to form how we think, act and form relationships in adulthood.
DEBATE ON UNPAID TRIAL SHIFTS
Clare took part in a Scottish Parliament debate on unpaid trial shifts. Her SNP colleague, Stewart McDonald MP, has launched a Bill at Westminster to outlaw their use.
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON NHS GGC SERVICE CHANGES
Clare questioned the Cabinet Secretary for Health on Lightburn Hospital - which the Scottish Government has recently announced that it will save from closure.
MSP CONGRATULATES LOCAL ORGANISATIONS ON FUNDING AWARDS
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has praised three local groups after they received a combined total of over £600,00 in funding over the last week.
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SEEKS VIEWS TO SHAPE LONELINESS STRATEGY
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey is calling on constituents to contribute to the Scottish Government’s new consultation looking at the causes of social isolation and loneliness and how they can be addressed.
POLL SHOWS STRONG 2 TO 1 SUPPORT FOR SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TAX PLANS
Scots back the SNP's tax plans by 2 to 1, according to a YouGov poll for the Times – leaving Tory demands to hand high earners and big business a tax cut worth £500 million looking out of touch.