Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley MSP Cathy Jamieson has backed a parliamentary motion highlighting the increasing problem of violence towards betting shop staff.

A poster campaign has been launched by Community, the trade union representing betting shop staff and Cathy Jamieson gave the campaign her backing recently at the Scottish Parliament.

Cathy Jamieson MSP said:

“Violence and abuse towards staff working in betting shops is completely unacceptable and I am pleased to support this campaign.   Verbal and physical abuse and intimidation is a growing threat faced by betting shop staff. 

I met with representatives of Community when they came to Parliament recently to highlight their campaign and I hope that local betting shops in Ayrshire will become involved and give the campaign the support it deserves.”