Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

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 [...]

Read more on this article.

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 [...]

Read more on this article.

Reaction to Labour’s school closure vote

Speaking on the decision to close our local schools, Katy Gordon said:
“I’m really disappointed, but not surprised at the outcome of the vote. Yet again, Labour have proved they don’t listen. I was disgusted by Labour Councillors’ contempt for local residents in voting against closure in their own wards, but supporting closures outside their own [...]

Read more on this article.