I spoke in the chamber about the terrible practice of female genital mutilation, and how we in Scotland should tackle the problem while supporting the young women at risk.
Clare asked a question on social security plans
Clare asked the Scottish Government whether it is confident that the UK Government will lay its commencement order in time for the Scottish Government to take forward its social security plans
Debate on Health Inequalities
Clare spoke on the impact of inequalities on people's health, and how the UK government has made inequalities worse for ordinary people. Full transcript below https://www.facebook.com/ClareHaugheySNP/videos/2203873723172165/ Transcript I, too, thank Bob Doris for securing the debate, and I thank him and the members who signed the motion for affording us the opportunity to debate the issue. … Continue reading Debate on Health Inequalities
Clare’s Column in the Rutherglen Reformer
In the past fortnight I had a lot to speak about in Parliament. First up, was a debate on a motion written by a Tory MSP. The motion was perfectly reasonable; it pointed out the effects that inequalities have on people’s health. This is something that I, and many others fully acknowledge. The World Health … Continue reading Clare’s Column in the Rutherglen Reformer
Petition against closure of Cambuslang Job Centre
We were out supporting the Margaret Ferrier MP petition against the closure of Cambuslang Job Centre.
Clare asked a question on fibre-optic cables in Rutherglen
Clare asked the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the roll-out of fibre-optic cables across the Rutherglen constituency
Closure of Cambuslang Job Centre
Last week in Parliament, Clare spoke against the closure of Cambuslang Job Centre.
Speech on our rights in Europe
Clare delivered a speech in a debate on Scotland's place in the European Union, talking about the positive impact Europe has had on women's rights.
Clare’s Column in the Hamilton Advertiser
It would be fair to say that 2016 was an exciting, tumultuous and tragic year, in equal measure. As we start 2017, I have been reflecting on the significant events of the last year, from a personal, national and global perspective.
Clare asks a question on blood donations
Clare asked the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to encourage more blood donations over the festive period.