Lanarkshire MP launches advice surgery programme

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Airdrie & Shotts MP Anum Qaisar has planned a busy programme of special surgeries across her constituency next week.She is running 10 help and advice sessions encouraging residents to “raise any local or national issues they have”, and is highlighting the impact of the escalating cost of living.The surgery programme will run from Tuesday to Saturday, April 11 to 15, at a range of venues across the constituency and are in addition to the politician’s regular surgery programme.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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She said: “I’m looking forward to spending Easter recess out and about across Airdrie & Shotts, speaking to constituents and helping assist them with any issues they may currently have. “My team continuously takes on casework issues via email or