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.
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).
Clare Haughey MSP 