‘It’s a privilege’ to be re-elected

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard was delighted to be re-elected as secretary of the Keir Hardie Society.

The Society was established in 2010 to both celebrate the life and keep alive the ideas of Labour’s first MP and leader.

Speaking at the society’s AGM, Mr Leonard said:“It is a great privilege to be re-elected as the secretary of the Keir Hardie Society.

“Keir is one of Lanarkshire’s most famous sons. He first stood for election in the Mid Lanark byelection of 1888 and was elected to Parliament four years later as the MP for West Ham South.

“So later this year we will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of his first election to Parliament.”

Mr Leonard added:“Less than three weeks ago nearly 13 million people voted for a Labour manifesto committed to extending public ownership, ending the economics of austerity and shifting power back to working people.

“That is a sign of Keir Hardie’s enduring legacy.”