Lanarkshire politicians respond to the nurses strike

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Lanarkshire politicians have share their opinions on the upcoming nurses’ strike.Last week, it was announced that nurses across the region would strike due to pay disputes.Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) voted to strike, which was the first time in the union’s 106-year history.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The strike will take place across the UK and is expected to start next month.MSPs across Lanarkshire have commented on the news.MSP for Rutherglen Claire Haughey, said: “These past few years, in particular due to Covid, have been very tough on our NHS staff.“The Scottish Government recognises the enormous contribution that nurses make, and so have put forward a record pay deal which, on average, will offer members of staff a seven per cent increase and, for those on the lowest of incomes, an 11 per cent increase.“They remain committed to engaging in dialogue and negotiation with nursing trade unions, but the UK Government must now step up.“The UK Government have presided over economic chaos and spiralling inflation, fuelling this cost of living crisis, and so they must use their financial levers, which are not available to devolved administrations, to increase funding for nurses’ pay.”East Kilbride MSP Collette Stevenson, said: “I absolutely believe nurses deserve a fair pay