SNP announces Cambuslang-based councillor to be candidate for potential Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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The SNP has announced that a Cambuslang-based councillor will be their candidate for the potential by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.The SNP has announced that Cambuslang East Councillor Katy Loudon will be its candidate for the potential by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.The selection comes following reports that Humza Yousaf was unimpressed with the initial candidates that came forward.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 She will stand as the SNP’s candidate this Autumn, if a by-election is held following the recall petition in the constituency after Margaret Ferrier was suspended for 30 days from the House of Commons for breaking Covid rules.Commenting, Cllr Katy Loudon said: “I am delighted to be confirmed as the SNP’s candidate for the potential by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West and look forward to campaigning alongside our brilliant activists to return an SNP MP for the area.“People across the constituency deserve to have a strong MP committed to building a better future for them, their family and their community - and that is what they will get by voting for me and the SNP."With the limited powers at our disposal, the SNP is taking steps to improve the lives of people across Scotland and mitigate the worst of Tory rule but families are continuing to be let down