Karen Gillon
- Name:
- Karen Gillon
- Party:
- Scottish Labour Party
- Constituency:
- Clydesdale
- Election result May 2003:
- 14800 votes (45.62%), first of six candidates
- Election literature available in Aspect:
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- Election policy statement:
- A better deal for pensioners
"Labour in the Scottish Parliament has been good for pensioners. Free off-peak bus travel, free personal care and the Central Heating Programme have all made a difference to pensioners throughout Clydesdale. I'm glad they'll extend the travel scheme so I can go anywhere in Scotland by bus for free" Jessie Watson, Kirkmuirhill pensioner.
Better education for all
"Labour's education policies have benefited all my family. One has a free nursery place, one has a smaller primary class and the new books and equipment have been great news. I'm glad they have said they'll now cut class sizes at SI & S2, build a new school at Larkhall and refurbish the rest." Angela Closs, Stonehouse mum.
Better public transport
"I'm pleased with the extra investment in public transport. We've seen better bus services throughout Clydesdale especially at evenings and weekends and double the trains at every Clydesdale station. People can get about much more easily. The £23 million for the new rail link for Larkhall is great news too." Ralph Barker from Crawford.
Better local health care
"I have just had an operation and I didn't wait long. The new hospital is great, the staff were excellent and I was well looked after. We've a new health centre now in Lanark and Stonehouse is getting a new hospital too thanks to Labour's investment in our health service. It's great news." Annie Main, Lanark.
It has been my privilege to have been your Member of the Scottish Parliament since 1999. With your support, I can continue to deliver better services for Clydesdale.
- Greater local delivery of health services
- All our secondary schools rebuilt or refurbished
- Improved police presence in Clydesdale
- A better deal for Clydesdale pensioners
Only Scottish Labour puts investment in our public services as its number one priority. So, for better schools & hospitals, more nurses and midwives, more police and better public transport, use your vote for Scottish Labour on May 1.
Working hard for local people
John Hill of Larkhall explained "Karen Gillon will get my vote because when our family was flooded recently Karen was a great help to us. She ensured that we got support when we needed it most. She also fought to make sure that something was done to prevent flooding in the future. She really cares about her constituents."
Speaking up for Clydesdale
"Karen Gillon has spoken up for her constituents, young and old, and involved them in her work. She took forward a Bill to give Scotland a Children's Commissioner and she has pressed the Executive to make improvments for people with dyslexia and autism. That's why she'll get my vote on May 1" David Ballantyne, Stonehouse.
Listening to local people
Margaret Lees from Carluke says "Karen has listened to her constituents and worked hard to deal with their concerns. That's especially true with crime. She has tackled antisocial behaviour head on, ensuring that all agencies take it seriously and deal with bad neighbours effectively. I'll be voting Labour on May 1"
Committed to Clydesdale
"Karen Gillon is a hard working MSP. She makes time for people and is always happy to help. She has an office in Lanark and has regular surgeries throughout the area. She has campaigned hard to ensure that facilities in the constituency such as New Lanark get the support they need" said New Lanark's, Harry Smith.
Labour in the Scottish Parliament has delivered real improvements for the people of Clydesdale in the last four years.
We have seen huge investment in health, education and transport services locally. Jobs have been created and unemployment is down.
We are building communities where there are greater opportunities for everyone and all of our people can realise their full potential.
It has been my honour to be your MSP since 1999. During that time I have established a full time office in the constituency and have held regular surgeries throughout the area.
I have worked hard for all of the communities in Clydesdale and I have made sure that your voice is heard in the Scottish Parliament.
Labour in the Scottish Parliament has delivered real improvements for the people of Clydesdale over the last four years, investing in health, education and transport. There are more police than ever before and we are tackling antisocial behaviour head on.
If I am re-elected I will continue to fight for my constituents and work to improve the services you receive every day. ask for your support.
Better education for all
"Education is key to our success. By investing in nurseries, reducing class sizes and improving school buildings, Labour has shown its commitment to children. Karen Gillon understands how important children are and has shown that with her bill to give us a Children's Commissioner." Stonehouse mum, Angela Closs.
Better local health care
"Health care in Clydesdale is definitely improving. I recently had an operation in the new hospital and the staff were great. The new facilities in Lanark and Stonehouse are good news too. Karen Gillon has campaigned to get more money for Clydesdale and I'm sure she'll get the x-ray at Lanark " said Annie Main from Lanark.
Better local public transport
"I don't drive so I rely on public transport. In the last 4 years we've got more buses especially at weekends and at nights. The new rail link to Larkhall is great news too. Karen Gillon has worked hard to make sure we got a fair share of the extra investment. That's why she'll get my vote on May 1." Jim Macdonald, Larkhall.
A better deal for pensioners
"I love getting about with my free bus pass, it's great. I can't wait until Labour extends the scheme so I can go anywhere in Scotland by bus for free. Free personal care is good news too. My friend has had new heating in thanks to the Scottish Parliament. Labour is good news for pensioners" Kirkmuirhill pensioner Jessie Watson.
A Lot done...
- Free local bus travel for the elderly & disabled
- £23 million for Larkhall rail link
- New Health Centre in Lanark
- Increased bus and train services available locally
- Nursery place for every 3 & 4 year old
- More local people in employment
- Comprehensive system of land reform
- Free personal & nursing care for the elderly
- Class sizes cut in Primaries 1, 2 & 3
- More money for schools, hospitals and police
More to do...
- Tough action to make young offenders and their parents responsible for their actions
- Progress on Lanark-Edinburgh rail link & links to the east
- Greater local employment opportunities
- Cut class sizes to 20 in Maths & English in secondary years 1&2
- Further development of local employment opportunities
- New Health Centre for Carluke
- X-Ray facilities available in Clydesdale
- More police on operational duty throughout Clydesdale
- Maximum wait of 6 months for inpatient & outpatient appointments by 2005
- Free national bus travel for the elderly & disabled
It has been my honour to have been your MSP since 1999. I have worked hard for all of the communities of Clydesdale and I have ensured that your voice is heard in the Scottish Parliament.
I have been accessible to local people, establishing an office in Lanark, holding regular surgeries throughout the constituency and attending many local events.
Labour has delivered real improvements here in Clydesdale, with more money for health, education and transport. There are more police than ever before and unemployment has never been lower.
With your help we can continue that good work and I ask for your support on May 1.
- Personal details used in election:
- Karen Gillon, Labour candidate for Clydesdale, has been your MSP since 1999. She is married to Jim and has two sons, James and Matthew.
- Further information:
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http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/msp/membersPages/karen_gillon/