The Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election could be a teaser of the next general election in Scotland.
Some parts of Rutherglen and Hamilton West are within the 5% most deprived areas in Scotland.But there are people trying to help when it comes to cost of living pressures.Fitness coach Luke Fulton believes radical action is required from politicians to tackle poverty
Before I join in for a gruelling session of squats, star jumps and crunches, Luke tells me that gym memberships are one of the monthly outgoings that many have cut back on. The community's "really struggling", warns one, adding that they're seeing "massive" poverty in the area. Elizabeth has tales of families with two parents working in public sector jobs, and yet frequent visits to the foodbank are still required.
Just off the M74 motorway in Rutherglen you'll find Equi's ice-cream factory - a fourth generation family-run business.Spiralling energy costs have put pressure on firms, including Equi's where Caitlin Shields worksFrom raspberry ripple to parma violet, there's no shortage of flavours stacked in their -22C store room.The firm's electricity bills have recently jumped from £9,000 a month to £19,000.
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