Rutherglen's MP shows support for campaign by paying a visit to small businesses

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Michael Shanks MP showed his support for an annual UK-wide campaign day by visiting a number of small businesses in the Rutherglen constituency.The Labour MP was highlighting Small Business Saturday, which encourages customers to support independent businesses in their locality, and business owners to promote their services.It normally takes place on the first Saturday of December each year, and is backed by American Express.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 Among the places the MP stopped off at were Pandora’s card and gift shop in Cambuslang, who are selling Cambuslang Community Council mugs for charity; Mo’s Premier Shop in Blantyre; and Tortolano’s in Main Street, Uddingston who sell delicious handmade ice cream and traditional sweets.Michael Shanks said: “Small business Saturday is about celebrating local small businesses and encouraging people to shop on our main streets.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy and have had to weather difficult years with Covid and the cost of living crisis."I enjoyed visiting local shops, cafes and ice cream shops to find out more about the challenges facing businesses in our community but also to celebrate the great products and services on offer right on our doorstep”.