My Question to Shirley-Anne Somerville
Yesterday, I asked the Cabinet Secretary about help to access financial support and debt advice. Good that Minister agreed with me that a proper publicity and information campaign is needed to ensure that people are able to access the funding they are entitled to.
Living Wage Week!
9th to 15th November is Living Wage Week 2020. The UK rate of real Living Wage is £9.50, which meets the actual cost of a decent living: from everyday needs to unexpected expenses. I am a proud Living Wage Employer and if you’re interested in becoming one, you can find more information here: https://livingwage.org.uk/resources
Scottish Labour Debates on Covid-19 Testing and Additional Support for Tourism and Hospitality
Scottish Labour is leading two crucial debates today firstly urging the Scottish Government to roll out routine covid-19 testing for all health and social care workers and secondly to provide additional support for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sectors during the pandemic. We’ll argue for routine testing for those who are the backbone of our healthcare …
Green and Just Recovery for Scotland after covid-19
Many thanks to all those who attended my meeting on Monday, 9th November, on Scotland’s Just and Green Recovery from covid-19. It was inspiring to hear so many thoughtful contributions! We need to keep up our efforts and lobby Scottish Government to ensure: – focus on greener, sustainable food production and local food procurement – …
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5 Things This Week, October 12
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