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Anne McTaggart MSP Speaks in Refugee Crisis Debate
“I thank James Dornan for securing the time in the chamber to debate what has become Europe’s worst refugee crisis since the second world war. The whole country is moved by this on-going crisis. People are taking desperate measures to … Continue reading
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Tagged Glasgow City Council, James Dornan, Refugee crisis, Scottish Parliament
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Glasgow MSP – ‘Global Response Needed to Address Refugee Crisis’
Glasgow Labour MSP Anne McTaggart has argued that the international community must come together and provide a global response to the on-going refugee crisis. Ms McTaggart was speaking during a debate at the Scottish Parliament on the global refugee crisis … Continue reading
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Tagged Glasgow City Council, Refugee crisis
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Anne McTaggart MSP Blasts SNP Underspend on Public Services
Glasgow Labour MSP Anne McTaggart has blasted the Scottish Government for denying public services in Glasgow vital funding Figures released this week revealed the annual underspend in Scotland’s budget for last year is £376 million. Of this amount, £151 million … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, Glasgow City Council, Public services, Scottish Government
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Free Wi-Fi to Community Facilities in Glasgow
Glasgow Labour MSP Anne McTaggart has welcomed the development of Glasgow’s urban Wi-Fi network, which enables the local community, regardless of age or background to enjoy free Wi-Fi thanks to a partnership between Glasgow City Council, BT, and Glasgow Life. … Continue reading
Commonwealth Games a Massive Success for Glasgow
Glasgow Labour MSP Anne McTaggart has today spoken of her pride at the overwhelming success of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. After being awarded the Games in 2007, they have been hailed as the “standout Games in the history of … Continue reading
Anne McTaggart MSP demands action on city sex attacks
Glasgow Labour MSP Anne McTaggart has called on the Scottish Government to commit to a permanent increase in the number of police actively patrolling city streets. Her calls come following a horrific series of rapes and sex attacks across Glasgow … Continue reading
Glasgow MSP pleased with payday loan advertising ban
Anne McTaggart has backed the announcement by the Scottish Government this week that the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games have banned payday loan companies from advertising at the games. Responding to a question from Labours Kezia Dugdale MSP on the issue, … Continue reading
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Tagged Commonwealth Games, Debtbusters, Glasgow City Council
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Anne McTaggart MSP Celebrates Living Wage
Anne McTaggart MSP recognised the positive impact of the Glasgow Living Wage and called for its application across the public, private and voluntary sectors in a debate at the Scottish Parliament yesterday. Anne highlighted the record of Glasgow City Council … Continue reading
McTaggart Welcomes Glasgow’s Youth Olympic Games Bid
Anne McTaggart MSP has welcomed the bid to bring the 2018 Youth Olympic Games to Glasgow, and has called on the Scottish Government to do the same. Anne submitted a parliamentary motion on the topic last week, congratulating Glasgow City … Continue reading
MCTAGGART CALLS FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IN GLASGOW
Glasgow MSP Anne McTaggart has called for provisions to ensure that Glasgow is part of a new drive for community empowerment and renewal. Speaking today in the Community Empowerment and Renewal Consultation debate, Ms McTaggart said that while community empowerment … Continue reading
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Tagged community empowerment, Glasgow City Council, Local Government
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