Kelly launches election campaign
James Kelly has officially launched his campaign to stand for the Rutherglen constituency in May’s Scottish Parliament elections as a Scottish Labour and Co-operative MSP.
Kelly is hoping to replace current SNP MSP, Clare Haughey, who took the seat from Labour back in 2016.
The Scottish Labour and Co-op candidate, who was elected as a Scottish Labour List MSP for the Glasgow Region five years ago, launched his campaign on Tuesday following the submission of his nomination papers to South Lanarkshire Council.
Kelly has made five key pledges to the people of Rutherglen including a new high school for Cambuslang East, alongside Scottish Labour’s commitment to a national recovery plan.
James Kelly told the Reformer:“The election on Thursday, May 6, is more important than ever before.
“We have been through the toughest year of most of our lifetimes, and now we need a parliament that is going to put all its focus on recovery.
“We cannot go back to the old arguments. The SNP want another divisive referendum, only Scottish Labour will focus on rebuilding our country. Only Scottish Labour can beat the SNP in Rutherglen.
“Throughout my time in Holyrood I have witnessed first hand how our communities have been hardest hit by the failings of the SNP government.
“We need an MSP that understands, and will stand up on the issues that matter to local people in areas right across Rutherglen.”
Kelly added:“I have dealt with thousands of personal cases as an MSP, meaning I understand the problems people are facing locally, and I’m ready to fight for the solutions that they need.
“I am proud to be from the Rutherglen constituency, and have been privileged to represent its people as an MSP. I hope that its people will once again support me to continue standing up for communities across this constituency.”