Hamilton’s new MP has been appointed as a parliamentary private secretary (PPS) to the Chancellor.Imogen Walker shared the news of her role at Westminster on social media, and added that she has had an “incredible” first few weeks at the House of Commons following her election earlier this month.She also highlighted an early meeting on constituency matters including the town centre with the leader of South Lanarkshire Council as she settles in to work representing the new Hamilton & Clyde Valley seat.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 With the new government now taking shape, Ms Walker posted on X last week: “I’m delighted to have been appointed as parliamentary private secretary to Rachel Reeves who has begun work rebuilding our economy.“I’m so proud to be part of that effort and looking forward to getting started alongside the brilliant [Hitchin MP] Alistair Strathern.”The official parliament website describes the PPS role as an appointment of a backbench MP by a minister “to be his or her assistant, selected as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the minister in the House of Commons” and which helps “gain experience of working in government”.New Chancellor Ms Reeves had visited Hamilton during the election period, campaigning in the town with both Ms Walker and constituency neighbour Michael Shanks, whose
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