UNIVERSAL CREDIT SQUEEZING PRIVATE RENTERS

CALLS TO END TORY BENEFIT FREEZE AND INCREASE HOUSING ALLOWANCE Tenants in private rented accommodation are being squeezed by the Tories’ Universal Credit, SNP MP, Marion Fellows, said today following Work and Pensions Questions in Westminster. Tenants in privately rented accommodation receive Local Housing Allowance (LHA) as part of their Universal Credit claim. LHA is […]

JOHNSON’S 100% LOSING RECORD

Yet another defeat for Boris Johnson tonight as Parliament takes one more step towards legislating against no deal Brexit. SNP MPs will vote for a General Election to take down the Tories if there is a cast iron guarantee that no deal Brexit will not happen. We will not allow Boris Johnson to trick Parliament […]

PMQs: BUMBLING BORIS

At PMQs today, Boris Johnson has only proven that he is full of bluster and not many answers. I am sure that the Tory MPs who elected him leader are contemplating his ability to do the job. His privileged entitlement and ineptitude are obvious. He can no longer hide behind campaign buses or the backbenches […]

JOHNSON HUMILIATED

Last night, I voted to halt the catastrophic no deal Brexit plans of Boris Johnson and his far-right gang. SNP MPs stood up for Scotland’s will and economy against the arrogance of the Tory party. The contemptuous nature with which Johnson and his privileged Etonian Cabinet treat MPs and the people knows no bounds. But […]

LOCAL JOBS FAYRE

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 I’m confident that with the talents of local people that many will be able to find new opportunities at the Fayre. The event will be […]

SNP’s PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT 2019

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, today outlined the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government demonstrating that the SNP is delivering for Scotland. The Programme included: 👪 The early introduction of the Best Start Grant – one of Scotland’s new Social Security payments – to support parents on low incomes which will be ready by Christmas 2019;🏥 £20m in this […]