Stephen Bark 
Campaigning MP Angela Crawley has said she will continue to call for legislation to bring in paid miscarriage leave for all in 2023. The Lanark and Hamilton East MP introduced a private members’ bill that would bring in at least three days paid leave for anyone who had experienced a miscarriage before 24 weeks – … Read more
A schoolgirl from Hamilton’s design has been chosen to be Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley’s Christmas card for 2022. Our Lady and St Anne’s Primary pupil Jennifer McAllion’s entry was selected out of more than 600 from across the constituency to be used as the MPs official Christmas card. Jennifer’s designed encompassed the theme for this year’s competition – peace – and incorporated … Read more
The Scottish Child Payment has been increased from £20 to £25 per week per child, meaning 8,130 families in South Lanarkshire are set to receive a boost to their household incomes from the Scottish Government. Eligibility for the payment – which is only available in Scotland – has also been extended, meaning eligible families in South Lanarkshire with children under the … Read more
Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley has called on the Royal Mail to ‘stop the threats of job cuts to valued postal workers and ‘engage meaningfully’ with the Communications Worker Union to find an acceptable solution to prevent further postal strikes. In a joint letter to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, the SNP MP told … Read more
Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley and Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse MSP Christina McKelvie are hosting a cost-of-living support event in Hamilton on Friday 4th November. A number of organisations including Citizens Advice, Home Energy Scotland, LAMH and Money Matters will be on had to offer practical help and advice for constituents struggling with … Read more
Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley has said the austerity threat to families in South Lanarkshire shows why independence for Scotland is so crucial, following stark warnings on the impact of real terms benefits cuts in the area. Across Lanark and Hamilton East, 10,577 households are set to be subjected to the largest real terms permanent benefits … Read more
Campaigners have joined more than 40 MPs in calling for the UK Government to support the Miscarriage Leave Bill. Introduced by Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley under the Ten Minute Rule, the Miscarriage Leave Bill would introduce a statutory right for parents to a minimum of three-days paid leave in the event of a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy … Read more
Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley will lead a debate on the merits of devolving employment law to Scotland. The debate follows the UK Government’s decision not to commit to an Employment Bill in this year’s Queen’s speech. Devolving employment law to Scotland would allow the Scottish Government to protect and enhance workers’ rights as … Read more