Aerial view of Rutherglen And Cambuslang constituency

Scottish Parliament Election — 7 May 2026

Real Reform for Rutherglen And Cambuslang

Standing up for Rutherglen and Cambuslang — Rutherglen, Cambuslang and surrounding communities

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Allan Lyons

Reform Candidate for Rutherglen and Cambuslang

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Meet Allan Lyons

Allan Lyons is the Reform UK candidate for Rutherglen, Cambuslang and Blantyre. A working-class candidate from Glasgow, Allan has a background in construction and financial services, where he has worked directly with people facing financial pressure.

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Electorate

South Lanarkshire

Council Areas

Glasgow

Region

Clare Haughey (SNP)

Current MSPs

The Issues That Matter to Rutherglen And Cambuslang

These are the issues driving our campaign in Rutherglen And Cambuslang.

Cut NHS Waiting Times

Reform UK will slash NHS Lanarkshire waiting times and put frontline patient care at the heart of the health service, delivering real improvements for families across Rutherglen.

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Restore Community Safety

Reform UK will restore visible policing and take a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour so that every neighbourhood in Rutherglen and Cambuslang is safe and welcoming.

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Tackle the Cost of Living

Reform UK will cut taxes on working people and reduce the cost of living burden on families in Rutherglen, ensuring households keep more of what they earn.

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Deliver Affordable Homes

Reform UK will cut planning red tape and accelerate affordable housebuilding to ensure that young families in Rutherglen and Cambuslang can afford to put down roots in their community.

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Invest in Rutherglen Town Centre

Reform UK will back regeneration investment and cut business rates to restore Rutherglen's town centre as a vibrant and thriving hub for the community.

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Create Jobs and Grow the Economy

Reform UK will cut red tape and support enterprise to attract new investment and create well-paid jobs for residents across Rutherglen and South Lanarkshire.

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What Reform UK Stands For

Clear, common-sense policies that put working families first.

Cut Taxes, Grow the Economy

Immediate 1p income tax cut across all bands. Simplify the system from six bands to three. Make Scotland competitive.

End Net Zero Madness

Scrap unaffordable Net Zero targets that drive up your energy bills. Pursue common-sense energy policy.

Back Scottish Energy

Expand North Sea oil and gas production. Secure energy independence and protect thousands of Scottish jobs.

Law and Order

More police on our streets. Mandatory minimum sentences for serious offenders. Zero tolerance for anti-social behaviour.

Defend the Union

Block a second independence referendum. Strengthen Scotland's place in a United Kingdom.

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Latest Campaign News

Campaign Update28 Feb 2026

Allan Lyons Reports Strong Campaign Momentum Across Rutherglen

Allan Lyons has reported strong momentum as his Reform UK campaign gathers pace across the Rutherglen constituency ahead of the May 2026 election. He says voters are ready for change and that Reform UK is best placed to deliver it.

Housing22 Jan 2026

Young Families Priced Out of Rutherglen as Housing Costs Rise

Allan Lyons has raised concerns about housing affordability in Rutherglen and Cambuslang, where demand for both social rented and affordable homes continues to outstrip supply. Reform UK will cut planning red tape and accelerate housebuilding.

Transport15 Dec 2025

Road Safety Improvements Welcomed as Rutherglen Infrastructure Gets Investment

Allan Lyons has welcomed road safety improvements in Rutherglen, including upgraded crossing points that make the area safer for pedestrians and cyclists, while calling for further investment in local transport infrastructure.

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