In Parliament this week, the town’s MP, Dr Lisa Cameron, presented PCS Branch Presidents’ Scott Clark and John Davidson, and EK News reporter Andrea Lambrou, with an Early Day Motion acknowledging their campaign efforts. The campaign was supported by thousands of members of the public and debated repeatedly within the House of Commons. HMRC were alsoContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP supports success of EK News and PCS Union for “Stay in EK” HMRC Campaign”
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Dr Lisa Cameron wins MP of the Year Award
East Kilbride MP Dr Lisa Cameron’s work championing underrepresented communities has earned her the Patchwork Foundation MP of the Year Award. The prestigious gong, from diversity and inclusion charity Patchwork Foundation, commended the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow MP for her work tackling the abuse faced by women in public and political life. On topContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron wins MP of the Year Award”
Dr Lisa Cameron MP says she will house fleeing Ukraine family
Dr Lisa Cameron is the latest MP to say she is willing to give a home to a refugee family fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Dr Lisa Cameron MP said she “felt a duty” to step forward after seeing footage of the conflict and hearing the stories of people making for the borderContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP says she will house fleeing Ukraine family”
Dr Lisa Cameron MP becomes “Teal Hero” in support of women with ovarian cancer
East Kilbride’s MP has shown her super-powered support for women with ovarian cancer across her constituency at a special All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) event. Dr Lisa Cameron was among MPs who dressed as ‘teal heroes’ to raise awareness of the symptoms of the disease at the event for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in March. DataContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP becomes “Teal Hero” in support of women with ovarian cancer”
Universal Claimants Down in East Kilbride but “more must be done to help those in poverty” – Dr Lisa Cameron MP
Despite the latest figures showing Universal Credit claimants are down across the East Kilbride Strathaven and Lesmahagow constituency, MP Lisa Cameron says not enough is being done to help people in poverty. In January 2022 there were 2080 claimants in the constituency, representing 3.2 per cent of the population (aged 16-64). This is below theContinue reading “Universal Claimants Down in East Kilbride but “more must be done to help those in poverty” – Dr Lisa Cameron MP”
Dr Lisa Cameron MP supports EK Youth Disability Club
East Kilbride Strathaven, and Lesmahagow MP, Dr Lisa Cameron, met with EK Youth Disability Sports Club to donate £150 towards their activities supporting inclusion for people with disabilities in sport. Dr Lisa Cameron MP, Chair of the Disability All Party Parliamentary Group in the House of Commons said she was wowed by the abilities ofContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP supports EK Youth Disability Club”
Dr Lisa Cameron MP champions vitality of books.
World Book Day- 3 March 2022 Dr Lisa Cameron MP Champions the Vitality of Books Dr. Lisa Cameron MP has been supporting World Book Day 2022 emphasizing the importance of books for our children’s wellbeing. World Book Day is an annual event that raises awareness about the significance of books and reading, and its influenceContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP champions vitality of books.”
Dr Lisa Cameron MP visits Wonderworld East Kilbride
Dr Lisa Cameron MP meets with Families at Wonderworld East Kilbride Dr Lisa Cameron MP, shadow spokesperson for mental health in the House of Commons this week met with staff and families at Wonderworld family entertainment centre East Kilbride. Wonderworld is a soft play centre, has large inflatables for older children and also trampolining and indoor games and football. Continue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP visits Wonderworld East Kilbride”
Dr Lisa Cameron MP receives Award from the British Psychological Society
Dr Lisa Cameron MP receives Award from the British Psychological Society, Dr Cameron, delighted with the award said “So delighted to have received my framed award for Distinguished Contribution to Practice today from the BPS. After 20 years+ working in psychology in our NHS, mental health remains a key priority for me in Parliament”.
Dr Lisa Cameron MP Leads Debate on United Nations Day of Persons with Disabilities in the House of Commons
Change is needed “right at the top” to help increase representation of people with disabilities in politics, Ministers have been told by Dr Lisa Cameron MP for East Kilbride Strathaven and Lesmahagow. The MP led a debate this week marking United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the House of Commons, an annualContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP Leads Debate on United Nations Day of Persons with Disabilities in the House of Commons”