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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Jul 6

🗳️This is the change Scots voted for.

🌹This is the difference Labour makes when in power.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿This is truly standing up for Scotland.

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Jul 6

⚓️Scottish (Arnish and Methil) shipbuilding sites saved.
🇬🇧National Wealth Fund established.
📈Fastest economic growth in the G7.
📉Interest rates cut four times in a row.
⬆️Wages increasing faster than prices.
👔Business confidence at its highest level in nine years.

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Jul 6

🏞️Increasing taxes on wealthy land owners.
🌱£200m development funding for the Acorn carbon capture and storage project.
💻£750m for Edinburgh University’s new supercomputer project.
🪖Increased defence spending and investment in HMNB Clyde, supporting jobs, skills and growth.

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Jul 6

🏭£200m to secure Grangemouth’s industrial future.
⛽️Fuel duty frozen.
⚖️Appointing a Covid Corruption Commissioner.
🗺️ Scrapping the non-dom status.
🏘️£1.4bn for local growth.
🛂Border Security Command launched.
🏫Tax breaks for private schools ended to increase public funds.

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Jul 6

🇮🇳🇺🇸🇪🇺 Trade deals with India, the US and EU.
🔒Protecting the pension triple lock, increasing over a million Scottish pensions.
📈Increasing working age benefits for 600,000 Scots.
⚡️Setting up GB Energy, based in Scotland, investing in renewables and boosting energy security.

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Jul 6

What this Labour government has achieved in its first year, a 🧵:

💷 Increasing NMW, giving over 200,000 Scots a pay rise.
🌡️ Giving 500,000 households £150 off their energy bills.
💪 Enhancing workers’ rights.
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Record £50bn funding for Scotland.
🏠 Average mortgage down by £1,000.

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Jul 4

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.

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Jun 17

Across our community, people depend on the 65 bus - that’s why First Bus must reverse its decision to cancel this vital service.

Please sign @michaelshanksmp.co.uk’s petition below to save the 65. People in Cambuslang and Rutherglen deserve better!

michaelshanksmp.co.uk/65-bus-petit...

Michael Shanks MP

michaelshanksmp.co.uk

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · Jun 15

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.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · Jun 17

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...

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Jun 13

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...

Pam Duncan-Glancy 'over the moon' at King's MBE honour

The Glasgow MSP is one of a host of Scots who have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

www.bbc.com

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Jun 6

🚨A 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. 🌹💪

Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · May 30

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.🌹💪

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Apr 30

The SNP are the architects of austerity in Scotland.

For years, they have inflicted swingeing cuts on council budgets like South Lanarkshire’s and people are paying the price.

In Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, Scottish Labour’s Davy Russell is the local champion his community needs. 🌹

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Maggie McTernan @maggsmct.bsky.social · Apr 27

So he’s off and running 🏃‍♂️please support Michael and donate to these fantastic local charities!

Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · Apr 26

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!

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Apr 26

🏃‍♂️Our MP, @michaelshanksmp.co.uk, is running this year’s London marathon to raise money for two fantastic local charities in @clydecyclepark.bsky.social and Camglen Buddies.

If you’re able to, please do make a donation and support these two worthy causes.

www.justgiving.com/page/michael...

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · Apr 26

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!

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Apr 16

If you live in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency, vote for Scottish Labour’s Davy Russell on Thursday 5th June!

He’ll give communities there the strong representation they need. 🌹💪

Imogen Walker @imogenwalker.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thank you to everyone who opened their doors to us in Hamilton despite the weather today! It was great to talk to you. ☔️🌹

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Imogen Walker @imogenwalker.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thank you to everyone who opened their doors to us in Hamilton despite the weather today! It was great to talk to you. ☔️🌹

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Apr 15

In 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.

Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Apr 15

The SNP: specialists in rewarding failure.

NHS patients and staff deserve better.

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Apr 14

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.

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Apr 12

This Labour government is taking action to protect our industrial future.

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Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Apr 11

We 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. ✡️

Rutherglen CLP @rutherglenclp.bsky.social · Apr 10

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.

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