SNP confirms councillor Katy Loudon Cllr Katy Loudon will be their candidate if thereβs a by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West
Labourβs already announced Michael Shanks would stand for them
GRIMM BREAKING NEWS
Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer has intervened in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West impending by-election.He has told Scottish Labour that it is a must win,or London funding will be withdrawn and they'll have to rely on the subscriptions of their 1241 members
Thanks to Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds for joining us today to chat to local business and constituents about the change needed in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.
They deserve better - and Labour will deliver it with Michael Shanks.
Humza's choice Katy London who before a ball has even been kicked has effectively told 70% of the Electorate in #Rutherglen to do one! π
Like everyone else across Scotland, the people of Rutherglen and Hamilton West made sacrifices during the pandemic.
But their MP Margaret Ferrier didn't think the rules applied to her.
Rutherglen and Hamilton West deserve a fresh start with Michael Shanks.
Fab Fridays in Newton Farm, where residents are ready to sign the recall petition and back Scottish Labour in the by-election.
By electing Michael Shanks, people in Rutherglen & Hamilton West will have an MP who will always act in their best interests and fight for communities. πΉπͺ