The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Scottish Parliament, marked the first formal business of the new parliamentary session, with all 129 MSPs taking the oath or affirmation of allegiance.
Angela Constance has been officially sworn in as the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Almond Valley following her re-election, marking her fifth consecutive term representing the constituency.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Scottish Parliament, marked the first formal business of the new parliamentary session, with all 129 MSPs taking the oath or affirmation of allegiance.
Speaking after the ceremony, Ms Constance expressed her gratitude to constituents and reaffirmed her commitment to serving the people of Almond Valley.
She said: “I am incredibly grateful to everyone who placed their trust in me, and I will work hard every day to represent all constituents across our communities.”
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“Almond Valley is one of the best places to live, work, raise a family, and grow old, and my constituency team and I will continue to assist residents with a range of issues, including access to public services, cost of living concerns, transport, healthcare matters, and other local issues affecting our communities.”
Ms Constance also acknowledged the ongoing pressures faced by households, particularly rising living costs.
She added: “I am aware that living costs, especially food and energy bills, continue to affect households across Almond Valley. That is why over the course of this Parliament, the Scottish Government has set out ambitious plans for the next five years.
“For parents, childcare provision will be significantly expanded, while first-time buyers will benefit from up to £10,000 in support towards their house deposit.
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Following the removal of peak rail fares, we will also introduce a nationwide £2 cap on bus fares across Scotland. In addition, measures will be put in place to help with food costs, including a price cap on a basket of essential items.
“Livingston will also benefit from a new walk-in GP centre, open seven days a week, making it easier to access care when it is needed most.”
Constituents seeking assistance can contact Angela Constance MSP’s constituency office by either emailing angela.constance.msp@parliament.scot or by Telephoning: 01506 460403 open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
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