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Glasgow East hustings discusses in work poverty and food insecurity
Five candidates vying for the Glasgow East seat addressed a sparse crowd at a foodbank-hosted hustings, discussing poverty, inequality, and their visions for the future. With the SNP and Labour as leading contenders, the debate highlighted the critical issues facing one of Scotland's most deprived communities.
Explained: Glasgow Council Elections 2022 in the Southside Central Ward
Glasgow City Council elections will be held on 5 May and if you are eligible to vote, you have until the 23:59 on the 18 April to register to exercise your democratic right. Read on to find out who can vote, how the counting works and who is standing for election in Govanhill.