Angela Crawley
MP for Lanark and Hamilton East
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The UK must commit to tackling violence against women
Angela Crawley is continuing her call for the UK government to commit to tackling violence against women and ratify the European Council’s Istanbul Convention which will legislate for a series of coordinated measures to ensure cooperation between Government, local authorities and charities. The Scottish National Party spokesperson for Women and Equalities, has urged the UK government to stop … Read more
Angela Crawley marks Scottish Apprenticeship week
Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley has today marked the beginning of Scottish Apprenticeship Week by welcoming new figures which show that the number of MA starts is almost at of 200,000. The figures, obtained through the independent Scottish Parliament Information Centre, show that across Scotland there have been 186,855 MA starts since 2007. … Read more
Angela Crawley visits Scottish Power Energy Networks
Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley met with SP Energy Networks engineers on Friday (26th February) to learn about investment being made in the region. Across Lanarkshire, £200m is currently being spent to upgrade power lines and substations. During the visit, the local MP visited a project in South Lanarkshire where high voltage overhead … Read more
Lanark and Hamilton East businesses recognised as some of the fastest growing and most dynamic in the UK
Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley has today welcomed the news that both Borders Biscuits and Q-Mass LTD have been listed as two of the 56 fastest growing Small to Medium Sized Enterprises in Scotland. New research from the London Stock Exchange also found that the Scottish companies in their ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire … Read more
Early Day Motion: Coalyard Project
Early day motion 1145 COALYARD PROJECT Primary sponsor: Angela Crawley MP That this House congratulates the Larkhall community for its successful campaign to save the Coalyard tearoom and laundry from South Lanarkshire Council’s proposed cuts; understands that the Larkhall Community Council collected 5,885 signatures on a petition opposing the decision to cut this … Read more
Additional funding for those affected by flooding
Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley has today highlighted additional funding for those that suffered the effects of the recent floods. Foundation Scotland launched a Flood Recovery Appeal on 8th January, raising funds to directly support individuals and families affected. In addition, funding is available for community organisations working hard to provide services in … Read more
Campaign to reduce gender pay-gap in rural areas
Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley has today backed a new campaign to tackle the gender gap in employment in rural areas. The campaign follows fresh statistics from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) showing the gender gap is more pronounced across rural areas in Scotland than in the nation as a whole. The … Read more
Speech on men’s violence against women
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I congratulate the Members for bringing forward this important debate, which is the first of its kind, from the Backbench Business Committee. Considering the number of years this place has been dominated by men, it is refreshing that the debate was led by a … Read more
Angela Crawley raises gender pricing in Parliament
LOCAL MP CALLS FOR COMPANIES TO ACT ON THE ‘FEMALE PREMIUM’ Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley raised the issue of gender pricing in a Westminster Hall debate this week. The debate followed an investigation by The Times last month showing retailers and brands, including Boots, Argos, Tesco and Levi Strauss charge higher prices … Read more