Archive for June, 2007

Shameful Secrecy Vote by Glasgow Labour MPs

A vote by Labour and Conservative MPs to exempt themselves from Freedom of Information laws has been attacked by local Lib Dems. Katy Gordon said:
“Freedom of Information laws allow the press and public to know the travel expenses claimed by public offcials. This is something we welcome. But the attempt, backed by […]

Botanics Bombshell

So Glasgow City Council have learnt nothing from the recent decimation of the leading Labour group’s councillors in the recent elections in May? They continue to act without consulting local people and are then surprised by the resultant furore. The latest is the uproar over granting a 99 year lease to the GI […]

FORK full of Fun

Friends of the River Kelvin (FORK) member Katy attended the FORK Gala Day at the West End Festival this weekend. She joined fellow members and local residents in chatting to stall holders and listening to the entertainment. She said:
“It was great to join fellow members taking a break […]

Glasgow Roadshow for the Independent Asylum Commission

Katy attended the Glasgow Roadshow at the STUC in Woodlands today. Along with many others, she spent the evening being entertained by musicians from many countries and hearing about the commission’s work as the first independent review of the UK asylum system. After the speeches, she met Sir John […]