Sweets and Coffee: A front-row seat to the election count in Glasgow
Join me as I recount my night at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow for the electoral count, where Squashies and coffee fuelled a memorable experience amid the quiet tension and explosive celebrations of the historic election night.
Labour takes Govanhill as SNP loses key seats
The Labour Party has clinched a pivotal win in Govanhill, with John Grady ousting SNP’s David Linden in a significant political shift during last week's General Election. Held at Glasgow’s Emirates Arena, the count revealed a dramatic change from yellow to red in Scotland's largest city, marking a broader nationwide trend that saw Labour gain a majority with 409 seats. Voter turnout in the constituency was notably low at 51%, the lowest in over two decades.
Updated: Boundary changes and candidates and where to vote for General Election in Glasgow Southside
We are sharing everything we know so far about the up-coming general election; from who our candidates are here in Govanhill, to explaining the boundary changes in Glasgow, and instructions on how, when, and where to vote. As well as Hustings taking place for Glasgow East and Glasgow South.
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.
Parents for Future Scotland: Let’s make this election about people, not profit
Parents for Future Scotland urge election candidates to address rising energy costs for families like the Andersons in Glasgow amid ongoing cost of living concerns. Support their Warm This Winter campaign for emergency aid and a shift to renewable energy.