Archive for the 'Issues' Category

Labour MP Ann McKechin accused of hypocrisy over Post Offices

 
Labour MP for Glasgow North, Ann McKechin, has been accused of hypocrisy after she voted against a Parliamentary motion supporting Post Offices in the House of Commons on Monday night, despite claiming to support post offices when 4 were faced with closure in her constituency last year.
Post Offices face a bleak future if the Government […]

Tax Relief for Struggling Families

Katy and Vince Cable MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats visited the Byres Rd Somerfield store in Glasgow North this weekend to highlight the ways people are coping with the rising cost of living.
They spoke with local shoppers on their changing habits due to the rising cost of living.
Commenting on the Mintel report showing […]

Visit to North West Women’s Centre

Katy attended the Centre’s Garden Party on Thursday 14th August, where she was welcomed by the Centre’s manager, who took her on tour of the centre and described the work of the centre. Katy also admired the newly completed quilt, sewn by local women as part of their weekly Patchwork class, funded by North […]

Local welcome for Liberal Democrat vision for Britain

Liberal Democrats in Glasgow North have welcomed the launch of the Liberal Democrats’ vision for Britain by Party Leader Nick Clegg MP. Called ‘Make it Happen’, the paper will be debated at the party’s conference in Bournemouth in September.
In ‘Make it Happen’ the Liberal Democrats say:

They will cut taxes for ordinary families
They will switch […]

Maryhill housing visit with Tavish Scott MSP

Tavish Scott MSP took time out from canvassing in the Glasgow East by election yesterday to hear about the housing problems of Maryhill residents.
As part of the launch of his Liberal Democrat leadership campaign, he was keen to learn more about the concerns of local people. Katy Gordon, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Glasgow North, […]