Marion Fellows MP for Motherwell & Wishaw
Scotland is facing two futures: one as part of the UK, led by a Prime Minister that has broken the law, is determined to destroy our economy and services through a no deal Brexit and austerity, and who wants to tear our communities apart. Or we can have a future as an independent standing as […]
At SNP Conference on Sunday, my motion on Post Offices (seconded by Gavin Newlands MP) was passed by acclaim. Our Post Offices must remain in public hands and receive proper support and investment from the UK Government which has adopted a policy of managed decline so they can justify privatising it. Post Offices are a key […]
Back in April, I wrote to the then Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster – at the age of 62 – accompany me to Shotts Prison to perform the physical and dangerous role of a Prison Officer which he expected them to do at the age of 68. Sadly, this invitation was denied. But, yesteday […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]