Joani Reid: “Most of us in East Kilbride want the same simple thing: to get on with our lives and feel safe in our own streets.”

The support I have received from colleagues across the political spectrum, my constituents and my local Labour Party has been steadfast.

He is the first candidate to say he will fight for Rosebank and Jackdaw until the UK Government approves them.

I am also deeply grateful to everyone who has stood by me when it was politically easier to distance themselves. You know who you are – thank you.

the scenes in East Kilbride last night were disgraceful