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Concern over Terex jobs cuts
I recently joined my colleague, Michael McMahon MSP on a visit to Terex following the announcement that the company is to cut up to 70 jobs and cut working hours for many of the remaining staff. The firm has now launched a consultation, and workers will initially be offered voluntary redundancy, while the majority [...]
Continue reading...Out and about in Shotts
21 September 2012
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Over the past few weeks I have been visiting some of Shotts’ local businesses to discuss their concerns and ambitions for the future. This included Shotts Carpets, where I met with owner John Mitchell and his sister Nancy. Next up was a meeting with Nick Jenkins, owner of the Mica Hardware Store on Station Road. I ended [...]
Continue reading...Visiting Moffat Electrical Services
7 September 2012
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During the recent recess I spent some time visiting businesses within my constituency. One such business is Moffat Electrical Services, which is run by Clare and Craig Moffat. These local business people have worked hard over the past few years to make Moffat Electrical Services one of the most successful local businesses in Airdrie. During the [...]
Continue reading...Better Together in Airdrie
30 August 2012
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On Saturday I joined a group of campaigners in Airdrie Town Centre to campaign for the retention of Scotland within the United Kingdom. The event was replicated in town centres across Scotland as the start of the Better Together campaign. I was pleased to be joined by the former Liberal Democrat Councillor, John Love. We [...]
Continue reading...Shotts Pharmacy – Working Hard for the Community
29 August 2012
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On Monday I visited Crawford’s Pharmacy in Shotts. This is a family run business which, over the years has expanded and modernised and now represents the cutting edge of modern pharmacy practice. I was particularly impressed by the robotic system for dispensing, which is called ‘Spencer the Dispenser’ following a competition run in local schools. [...]
Continue reading...Celebrating Kirk o’Shotts Primary’s Centenary
28 August 2012
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Last week I joined pupils and staff of Kirk o’Shotts Primary to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the building of their school. The day started with a service at Kirk o’Shotts Church, led by Rev Spence and then the children walked down the road to the school. I was joined by local councillors Charlie Cefferty [...]
Continue reading...New Housing in Chapelhall
21 August 2012
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Last Friday I joined local councillors Tom Curley and David Fagan along with staff from North Lanarkshire Council and Link Housing for the official opening of the new housing development in Chapelhall. The housing is built on the site of the old Chapelhall Primary, which moved a few years ago to a purpose built joint [...]
Continue reading...Campaigning in Harthill
20 August 2012
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On Sunday I was joined by colleagues from Airdrie and Shotts Labour Party to begin our campaign to keep Scotland as part of the United Kingdom. The referendum on whether Scotland remains part of the United Kingdom or becomes a separate country is a huge, irreversible decision. It will affect families and individuals in our [...]
Continue reading...Shout Out for Airdrie
10 August 2012
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Later this month I will be attending the inaugural AGM of Shout! Airdrie Youth Forum. This forum is being established by a group of young people from across Airdrie. They aim to raise awareness of the issues affecting young people locally and fight for resources to improve their lives. The AGM is being held at [...]
Continue reading...Protecting Our Communities
3 August 2012
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On Tuesday I visited the Divisional HQ of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue in Motherwell. I met with the North Lanarkshire Area Commander, John Joyce and a number of his officers. We all know that our emergency services do an amazing job in reacting to dangerous situations. However I was also very impressed by the range of [...]
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1 October 2012
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