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.
DEBATE ON LONELINESS AND SOCIAL ISOLATION
Last week (18th Jan) I took part in a debate marking the Scottish Government’s publication of a draft strategy on tackling loneliness and social isolation – which is the first of its kind in the UK and one of the first worldwide.
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON THE CHIEF CONSTABLE
On the 10th January, I took part in a statement on the chief constable's Leave of Absence.
DEBATE ON GLASGOW 2018 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
This August, Glasgow are co-hosting the inaugural European Championships. Hopefully, as happened with the Commonwealth Games, Rutherglen can see a rise in visitor numbers - boosting our local economy.
TOPICAL QUESTION ON CITY DEALS
On the 9th January, I spoke with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work regarding so-called City Deals.
DEBATE ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS-RELATED DEATHS
During a debate on alcohol and drug-related deaths, I have a speech advocating for the introduction of safer consumption facilities. Commonly known as DCRs, they are places where illicit drugs can be used under the supervision of trained staff.
LOCAL MSP MEETS PALESTINIAN FIREFIGHTERS TRAINED IN CAMBUSLANG
Clare met with Palestinian firefighters - who received training in Cambuslang - at the Scottish Parliament last week (11th January).
2378 BABY BOXES DELIVERED IN LANARKSHIRE IN FIRST SIX MONTHS OF SCHEME
Latest figures from the Scottish Government have revealed that the transformative Baby Box policy has already benefitted 2378 newborns across NHS Lanarkshire since they were introduced last year – and over 22,000 across Scotland.
ANALYSIS SHOWS SINGLE MARKET ESSENTIAL FOR RUTHERGLEN AND CAMBUSLANG
New economic impact analysis by the Scottish Government has confirmed that the best way to protect the local economy and household incomes in Rutherglen is through Scotland remaining in the Single Market and Customs Union.
UK GOVERNMENT TAX PLANS COULD MEAN £62 MILLION CUT FROM NHS LANARKSHIRE
Tory tax proposals could mean cuts of up to £61.9m from the NHS in Lanarkshire, according to new Scottish Government analysis.
Clare Haughey MSP 