Brexit is going to bring untold problems to many sectors of work. I met with the Musicians' Union to hear about how the UK's withdrawal from the EU will impact on artists and performers.
RUTHERGLEN MSP TABLES MOTION ON CUNINGAR LOOP AWARD WIN
Cuningar Loop in my constituency won a prestigious award at the Saltire Civil Engineering Awards. I submitted a motion to Parliament congratulating all involved in making the park the asset that it is.
MSP BACKS BILL TO BAN ‘EXPLOITATIVE’ UNPAID TRIAL SHIFTS
My SNP colleague, Stewart McDonald MP, is bringing forward a Private Member's Bill at Westminster to ban unpaid trial shifts.
MSP SUPPORTS EXPANSION OF FREE CHILDCARE
The SNP Scottish Government have committed to doubling free childcare entitlement to 1140 hours from August 2020.
Debate on The Scottish Government’s Programme
Clare had the opportunity to speak in the debate on the Scottish Government's Programme for Government.
Debate on Charter of Rights for People with Dementia and their Carers
People with dementia are individuals first and foremost, and their care should take into account their unique personal circumstances, needs and wishes, as well as the needs of their family and carers.
Debate to mark Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day
I spoke in the Scottish Parliament's debate to mark Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day and used the opportunity to underline that we in Scotland should get behind clinical trials and look to provide a dignified support system to those with the condition.
Debate on Green Deal: Supporting Aggrieved Householders
I had the opportunity to speak in a debate on the mis-selling of the Green Deal by certain companies in my constituency and across Scotland.
Clare Haughey MSP Is An IWF Champion
Clare has become an IWF Champion, and this role means that she supports the work that the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) does to remove child sexual abuse imagery from across the internet.
Debate on Protecting Workers’ Lives
Clare spoke in the Scottish Government debate on Protecting Workers' Rights recently, highlighting the good works carried out by the Trade Union movement, and the SNP governments commitment to dignity and respect at work through the Fair Work agenda.