Claire Baker is running as a Scottish Labour candidate for the Mid Scotland And Fife in the upcoming .
Competing against 6 other candidate(s), Claire Baker aims to bring their extensive experience to the role as a candidate for Member Of Scottish Parliament in the Scottish Government.
Scottish Labour, part of the UK Labour Party and active in Scotland, adheres to social democratic and unionist ideologies. The party holds 22 out of 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament and 2 out of 59 Scottish seats in the House of Commons.
Additionally, it is represented by 262 local councillors out of 1,227 across Scotland.
Scottish Labour proposes a comprehensive NHS Recovery Plan to modernize healthcare by increasing investment to tackle the waiting list backlog, incorporating technology for faster diagnosis and treatment, and enhancing workforce training. Key components include the deployment of mental health workers in GP surgeries, the establishment of a National Clinical Council, and efforts to cut bureaucracy to make healthcare services more accessible.
The party aims to stimulate economic growth and create jobs through reforms such as restructuring business rates and introducing an "Amazon tax" to ensure fairness among businesses. Their Green Prosperity Plan seeks to ignite Scotland's energy sector, promoting 50,000 new jobs and establishing a state-owned company, GB Energy, to spearhead this initiative.
Labour's strategy includes increasing housing supply, addressing homelessness, and improving transport infrastructure. Plans involve fast-tracking economic development projects, creating affordable housing solutions, and upgrading key roads like the A9.
Their public transport strategy focuses on nationalising ScotRail and promoting local bus services with capped fares.
The party prioritizes raising educational standards and ensuring safety in schools. They propose creating a national attendance register, increasing cultural and sporting opportunities, and reforming the skills system to align with future job markets.
Additionally, they plan to bolster support for families during economic hardships.
Scottish Labour advocates for significant changes in governance structures, including abolishing the House of Lords for a more representative system. They plan to decentralize power, enhance the Scottish Parliament's authority, and promote local democracy through new legislative measures.
Leadership under Anas Sarwar, paralleling UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, has expressed opposition to a second Scottish independence referendum, indicating that a Labour government would not grant a Section 30 order for such a referendum. In summary, Scottish Labour is focusing on comprehensive reforms in health care, economic growth, housing, education, and governance to reinforce its position in Scotland and as part of a modern United Kingdom.