A crowdfunder has been launched to support the SNP's candidate Katy Loudon in her bid to win the brand new Rutherglen constituency at the General Election.The fund was started by South Lanarkshire Councillor for Rutherglen Central and North, Andrea Cowan, and the rest of the members of the SNP from Rutherglen and Cambuslang.Already it has gathered a total of £687, with a goal of reaching £2000.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 On X (formerly Twitter) the Rutherglen and Cambuslang SNP group said: "We've launched our Crowdfunder to get Katy Loudon elected as the first MP for the brand new Rutherglen Constituency- please donate if you can."Plenty have donated and left comments as to why, one said: "Katy you’re the only credible option for our constituency!!"Another continued: "Hi Katy, we hope that the people of Rutherglen make the clever choice and elect you.
You are the best candidate. They will be very lucky to have you as their MP."Cambuslang East Councillor Katy Loudon will be running for the seat despite failing to secure it at the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election last year - although its boundaries have now changed.When interviewed by Lanarkshire Live upon announcing her candidacy for the seat, Ms Loudon said: "It was an honour to be the SNP’s representative at the by-election.“I
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