North Lanarkshire Update



I managed to track down some contact details for Elaine Smith the Labour politician and Labour's parliamentary candidate for Coatbridge and Chryston, part of the North Lanarkshire Council area.

The information comes from the Scottish Labour Party's web site and Facebook. from which readers can see that Elaine styles herself as a hard working constituency campaigner on issues of importance to local residents.

Now I don't have a vote in this contest, but if you ask me, Elaine's claim to be a hard working local campaigner must have a hollow ring to all the workers still fighting for equal pay in North Lanarkshire.

In my experience, Elaine and her two former MSP colleagues (John Pentland and Michael McMahon) have been notoriously reluctant to criticise the local Labour-run Council and to speak up on behalf of their local constituents.   

So let's see what happens on polling day on Thursday 5th May 2016. 






Coatbridge and Chryston


Elaine Smith


Elaine Smith has been the MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston since 1999.  Born and brought up in Coatbridge, she currently lives in the town with her husband and teenage son.  Previously Elaine held positions as a teacher, housing officer and voluntary sector worker. Elaine has gained a reputation as a hard working constituency campaigner on issues important to local residents.


Jeremy Corbyn in Coatbridge this Saturday!


The leader of the UK Labour Party will be in Coatbridge this Saturday evening, speaking at a rally in support of Elaine's re-election campaign.
In both Scotland and across the UK, the Labour Party is changing. This event is a great opportunity for supporters to get along and hear about the need for a Labour Party that will deliver real change for workers and families across Scotland. 
Attendance is by registration only - click the link below to confirm your place.
WHEN: Saturday 9th April, registration 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
WHERE: Coatbridge - details confirmed on registration 

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