๐ณ๏ธThis is the change Scots voted for.
๐นThis is the difference Labour makes when in power.
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟThis is truly standing up for Scotland.
@rutherglenclp.bsky.social
Rutherglen Constituency Labour Party. Change has already begun. ๐น https://linktr.ee/rutherglenclp
๐ณ๏ธThis is the change Scots voted for.
๐นThis is the difference Labour makes when in power.
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟThis is truly standing up for Scotland.
โ๏ธScottish (Arnish and Methil) shipbuilding sites saved.
๐ฌ๐งNational Wealth Fund established.
๐Fastest economic growth in the G7.
๐Interest rates cut four times in a row.
โฌ๏ธWages increasing faster than prices.
๐Business confidence at its highest level in nine years.
๐๏ธIncreasing taxes on wealthy land owners.
๐ฑยฃ200m development funding for the Acorn carbon capture and storage project.
๐ปยฃ750m for Edinburgh Universityโs new supercomputer project.
๐ชIncreased defence spending and investment in HMNB Clyde, supporting jobs, skills and growth.
๐ญยฃ200m to secure Grangemouthโs industrial future.
โฝ๏ธFuel duty frozen.
โ๏ธAppointing a Covid Corruption Commissioner.
๐บ๏ธ Scrapping the non-dom status.
๐๏ธยฃ1.4bn for local growth.
๐Border Security Command launched.
๐ซTax breaks for private schools ended to increase public funds.
๐ฎ๐ณ๐บ๐ธ๐ช๐บ Trade deals with India, the US and EU.
๐Protecting the pension triple lock, increasing over a million Scottish pensions.
๐Increasing working age benefits for 600,000 Scots.
โก๏ธSetting up GB Energy, based in Scotland, investing in renewables and boosting energy security.
What this Labour government has achieved in its first year, a ๐งต:
๐ท Increasing NMW, giving over 200,000 Scots a pay rise.
๐ก๏ธ Giving 500,000 households ยฃ150 off their energy bills.
๐ช Enhancing workersโ rights.
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Record ยฃ50bn funding for Scotland.
๐ Average mortgage down by ยฃ1,000.
A year ago, @michaelshanksmp.co.uk was elected in Rutherglen as Scots voted for a Labour government.
Michael and his team are fighting relentlessly for our communities.
Next year, Scots can reject almost two decades of SNP failure at Holyrood and choose a new direction with Scottish Labour.
Across our community, people depend on the 65 bus - thatโs why First Bus must reverse its decision to cancel this vital service.
Please sign @michaelshanksmp.co.ukโs petition below to save the 65. People in Cambuslang and Rutherglen deserve better!
michaelshanksmp.co.uk/65-bus-petit...
Biggest budget for the Scottish Government since devolution.
Instead of SNP distraction we need a government with plans to invest that in improving the lives of the people of Scotland.
Major investment into UK offshore wind supply chains today. Great British Energy catalysing investment into our ports and factories - our clean energy mission in action.
Great to be at the Global Offshore Wind conference today to hear about the impact it will have.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Huge congratulations to Pam Duncan-Glancy on her MBE.
The first permanent wheelchair user elected to Holyrood, Pam is a trailblazer who makes an immense contribution to public life and is a dauntless campaigner for disability rights.
We are so proud of her.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
๐จA fantastic #LabourGain.
Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse has chosen a new direction with Scottish Labour.
People have given their backing to a local man who cares about the community he lives in - Davy Russell will be an excellent representative for his area.
Onwards to 2026. ๐น๐ช
In Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, a vote for Davy Russell is a vote for someone who will put their community first.
On 5th June, vote Scottish Labour and elect a local champion who is on the side of the people.๐น๐ช
The SNP are the architects of austerity in Scotland.
For years, they have inflicted swingeing cuts on council budgets like South Lanarkshireโs and people are paying the price.
In Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, Scottish Labourโs Davy Russell is the local champion his community needs. ๐น
So heโs off and running ๐โโ๏ธplease support Michael and donate to these fantastic local charities!
27.04.2025 10:02 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0๐โโ๏ธOur MP, @michaelshanksmp.co.uk, is running this yearโs London marathon to raise money for two fantastic local charities in @clydecyclepark.bsky.social and Camglen Buddies.
If youโre able to, please do make a donation and support these two worthy causes.
www.justgiving.com/page/michael...
One final run before the marathon and made it to the 40km marker (without the preceding 40kms!!)
Last plea for donations for two brilliant local charities - michaelshanksmp.co.uk/marathon
Good luck to everyone taking on the London Marathon tomorrow!
If you live in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency, vote for Scottish Labourโs Davy Russell on Thursday 5th June!
Heโll give communities there the strong representation they need. ๐น๐ช
Thank you to everyone who opened their doors to us in Hamilton despite the weather today! It was great to talk to you. โ๏ธ๐น
16.04.2025 18:22 โ ๐ 16 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1In Davy Russell, members have nominated someone who will stand up for their constituents at every turn.
If you live in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, vote for Scottish Labour on 5th June to bring about the change your community needs.
The SNP: specialists in rewarding failure.
NHS patients and staff deserve better.
After almost two decades of SNP mismanagement, our public services are weaker and Scots are being forced to pay the price.
Scotland needs a new direction - a Scottish Labour government, led by Anas Sarwar as First Minister, will deliver the change people need.
This Labour government is taking action to protect our industrial future.
12.04.2025 10:49 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0We send our very best wishes to all those who are celebrating Pesach.
Passover is one of the most significant Jewish festivals, rich in symbolism as the remarkable story of the Exodus - the liberation of the Hebrew people - is remembered.
Chag Pesach Sameach. โก๏ธ
Great to be out in sunny Drumsagard speaking to people about their priorities.
Despite the efforts of hardworking staff, our NHS is in crisis after 18 years of the SNP.
A Scottish Labour government will reform the NHS, properly resourcing frontline services and cutting waiting lists.
Scottish Labour activists campaigning in cambuslang.
A glorious day for sharing our positive vision in the Costa Del Cambuslang.๐
Three in four Scots think our public services are worse now than they were five years ago - thatโs down to SNP mismanagement and incompetence.
Itโs time to chart a different course with Scottish Labour at the helm.๐น
Constituents get in touch with me every day about the problems they have getting the health care they need. I've supported as many as I can, but too many are suffering, stuck on waiting lists - or struggling to be seen in the first place. It shouldn't be this way.
03.04.2025 17:50 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0A beautiful morning in Halfway, speaking to people about the issues that matter to them. Lots of really positive conversations.๐
Scotlandโs public services have been poorly served by almost two decades of SNP incompetence - itโs time for a new direction with Scottish Labour. ๐น
Weekly update from @michaelshanksmp.co.uk below! ๐
15.03.2025 14:41 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0On your street not just at election time.
Your local Labour MP and the team are working hard for the community.