Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

Katy Gordon and Margaret Smith MSP back free education campaign at Glasgow Uni debate

Last night (November 10th), Katy and Margaret Smith MSP joined Glasgow University students for a debate entitled ‘Is it right to expect a free education?’
Both Katy and Margaret backed the students’ campaign to tackle student debt in Scotland, and to scrap the fees in England and Wales. Katy said:
“We had a great discussion with the [...]

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CBI Scotland Annual Dinner

On Thursday night, Katy attended the CBI Scotland annual dinner, held at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. Helen Alexander, CBI President, spoke on the importance of tailored support for young people trying to get into employment. Speaking afterwards, Katy said:
“Having worked with young people over many years with Careers Scotland (now part of Skills Development [...]

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Council’s Decision Over CCTV Use ‘a Breach of Civil Liberties’

Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson and MSP for Glasgow Robert Brown has attacked Glasgow City Council’s decision to use CCTV cameras in Glasgow to target school protesters occupying Wyndford Primary School in Maryhill.
It is claimed that the CCTV cameras, installed to improve safety at nearby flats, have been [...]

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