Marion Fellows MP for Motherwell & Wishaw
I dropped into the Child Rights Alliance England and UNICEF’s event this week in Parliament to celebrate 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. We must see the CRC enshrined in domestic law here in the UK to protect children’s rights and give them the best opportunities in life.
MARION WELCOMES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES The Motherwell and Wishaw Poverty Action Network (PAN) was reconvened by local MP Marion Fellows on Friday and heard from One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) and other local groups on their work. PAN was formed by Marion Fellows to allow local bodies to work together and learn from […]
Earlier this month, I asked for your suggestions on which local groups I should nominate for the Scottish Charity Awards. There are so many local groups who deserve recognition for their hard work. They all deserve our thanks. This year, I have nominated: Cracking Campaign: Chris’s House.Pioneering Project: Miracle Foundation.Celebrating Communities: Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre.Demonstrating Digital: […]
The first case of covid-19 has been confirmed in Scotland. There are some useful steps that you, your family and colleagues can take to minimise the risk to you and those around you. If you are showing symptoms and have visited a hotspot area, STAY AT HOME and call your GP or 111. CLICK HERE […]
FULL STORY HERE. The complete figures of 6,850 assessment reports tampered with in the space of two years by auditors who weren’t even present for the assessment is truly shocking. There must be an immediate and independent review into this staggering practice. This blindfolded decision making undermines the whole process and will impact heavily on […]