Livingston’s MP has accused the Scottish Government of squandering opportunities to improve health services in a West Lothian village. ‌

Labour’s Gregor Poynton MP was joined by Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar alongside other party members in East Calder where he highlighted the urgent need for a new medical centre to serve the growing community. ‌

West Lothian Council Leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick and Jordan Stokoe, who will be the Labour candidate for Almond Valley in next year’s Scottish Parliament election, were also amongst the delegation that toured the current facility with Practice Manager Thanos Keramidas. They heard first-hand how staff and patients are being impacted by overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure. ‌

Built to serve 4,500 patients, East Calder Medical Cen

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