Unemployment

Scotland – our people, communities and services – have suffered under a decade of Tory austerity. With today’s budget, it is expected that it will continue. The Scottish Government Budget…

On Friday afternoon I visited Routes to Work’s office in Craigneuk. I had some very productive discussions with staff and saw some of the excellent work they do with my…

Boris Johnson’s Brexit Bill has received Royal Assent. Scotland will now be dragged from the EU against our will on the 31st of January. Our jobs, services and rights will…

Today in Parliament, the SNP’s Westminster Disabilities spokesperson, Marion Fellows, called on the UK Government to produce concrete proposals to close the disability employment gap. Speaking at Women and Equalities…

I am absolutely devastated of this morning’s news that Devro in Bellshill will close down with 90 job losses. While not in my constituency, I’d urge any constituents who are…

Despite writing to William Hill CEO, Philip Bowcock, on 16 July and sending a chasing letter on 27 August regarding their announcement that they would close hundreds of branches, I…

MOTHERWELL & WISHAW MP AND MSP TO CO-HOST JOBS FAYRE Motherwell and Wishaw MP, Marion Fellows, and MSP, Clare Adamson, are co-hosting a Jobs Fayre from 10am to 1pm on…

Both Clare Adamson MSP – Motherwell & Wishaw and I are hosting a Jobs Fayre on 4 October. Increasing employment and improving our local economy is one of my key priorities and…

Delighted to attend today’s employability event in Bellshill hosted by Routes to Work.  It was aimed specifically at the over 60s and provided an opportunity for residents to speak to…

MARION MEETS WITH UK MINISTER TO CALL FOR SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING Motherwell and Wishaw MP, Marion Fellows, this week met with the Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and…