Coatbridge Labour councillor to stand for Scottish Parliament
Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser“Child poverty is a major issue; there’s no disputing it’s getting worse and more needs done to tackle it.“We need to be looking at inward investment and shouting out for that in this area, representing businesses and places like Gartcosh industrial estate and getting sustainable jobs; and we need to keep going with public housebuilding like the fantastic programme in North Lanarkshire.”The selection vote among local branch members was called after Scott Lamond, who was named as Labour’s candidate in Coatbridge a year ago, announced his decision to stand down from the role.Councillor McPake was first elected to serve on North Lanarkshire Council nine years ago, in a