Archive for January 2023

Monica Lennon MSP, alongside 40 cross-party MSPs have condemned the Scottish Government’s decision to cut funding to the Scottish Men’s Shed Association following a petition supported by more than 3,600 people. Men’s sheds, which date back to 2014 allow men to pursue practical interests whilst promoting friendship, sharing and community and with a strong presence…

Monica Lennon, Scottish Labour and Scottish Co-op MSP for Central Scotland has today raised concerns in the Scottish Parliament for the safety of patients and staff and patients, telling the Health Secretary NHS Lanarkshire is the “crisis within a crisis”.   “Lives are being lost needlessly. This is a humanitarian emergency.  “My constituents in Lanarkshire have…

Monica Lennon MSP has slammed the Scottish Government over the ongoing CODE BLACK local health service emergency.  Monica has called for an immediate and substantial pay rise for healthcare workers, including social care staff who are earning as little as £10.50 per hour. The MSP says urgent action on staff retention and recruitment cannot be…