New Glasgow council leader tears into Thomas Kerr's 'nonsense' Govanhill comments The new leader of Glasgow Council has hit out at Thomas Kerr’s comments about Govanhill ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
Outgoing Glasgow Council leader takes shot at BBC over 'platforming far right' GLASGOW’S outgoing council leader Susan Aitken has taken a parting shot at the BBC over a documentary on the city she said made an “enormous… The National (Scotland) · Sep 11
Glasgow City Council elects new leader as Susan Aitken steps down Ricky Bell has been as elected leader of Glasgow City Council, replacing Susan Aitken. The National (Scotland) · Sep 10
Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Andy Burnham FURTHER devolution would strengthen the case for a written constitution for the UK, Andy Burnham has said ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 2
Two Scottish city leaders demand UK Government devolution funding deal TWO of the leaders from Scotland’s largest city regions have demanded that the UK Government deliver a “second stage devolution” settlement… The National (Scotland) · Aug 1
Update given on re-opening details for George Square The partial re-opening date for Glasgow's George Square has been revealed The National (Scotland) · Jul 17
Councillors applaud as Reform MSP called out for 'racism' A REFORM MSP and his party have been accused of “racist” politics and singling out communities over crime ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 2
Major update on development plans for Union Street fire site Plans are being drawn up to have the Union Street fire site in use before Christmas this year The National (Scotland) · Jul 2
Robison urges UK Government to ‘finally step up’ and support Glasgow after fire The Finance Secretary will meet Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray in Belfast on Thursday. Evening Standard · Mar 19
‘The response is a beautiful thing’: how Glasgow is squaring up to Reform In the face of Nigel Farage, flag-waving and a longstanding housing crisis, some Glaswegians are taking on anti-immigration rhetoric The Guardian - UK · Jan 12
Council leader hits out at 'toxic' misinformation spread about refugees Glasgow’s council leader has accused Britain’s 'most far right party' of posting misinformation on social media, sparking fears about asylum… The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2025
Home Office slammed as Glasgow houses thousands of refugees travelling from UK cities THOUSANDS of refugees have claimed homelessness in Glasgow after travelling from other parts of the UK after Home Office support ended, it has been… The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025
Pro-trans activists' protest forces Scottish city's chambers to close GLASGOW’S City Chambers were forced to close after activists staged a protest over proposed cuts to school libraries, which they say… The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025
Scottish Labour councillors fail to block motion in support of Palestine Action Scottish Labour councillors have failed in their attempt to block a motion condemning the UK Government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025
The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025 IN PICTURES: Hundreds gather as 'first of its kind' bridge opens on River Clyde IT was a historic day as school children made the initial crossing over the first-ever opening road bridge on the River Clyde ...
The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025 Anas Sarwar urged to speak out as Scottish Labour politicians face criminal charges ANAS Sarwar has been urged to “provide clarity” on the status of two Labour members who have been charged with crimes ...
The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025 Massive music event to be held in celebration of Glasgow's birthday A three-day music event will be held in Glasgow to celebrate the city's 850th anniversary.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2025 Ex-Tory council leader defected to Reform UK 'during meeting' A FORMER council Tory leader has been kicked off Glasgow committees after he left one of them following his defection to Reform made news across…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024 'They did nothing': Susan Aitken slams Celtic and Rangers after fan violence Council leader Susan Aitken has slammed Celtic and Rangers for profiting off "thugs" and said some fans' behaviour before Sunday's…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024 No plans to name new Glasgow bridge after anyone, council leader says GLASGOW Council leader Susan Aitken has said there are no plans to name the new Govan-Partick bridge after anyone ...
The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024 Row as Scottish Labour by-election blunder 'could cost Glasgow council £200k' A ROW has broken out between Glasgow council leader Susan Aitken and Scottish Labour MSP Anas Sarwar over the blunder that means a council…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024 Anger as Keir Starmer 'excludes' Scottish cities from key government meeting AN SNP council leader has hit out at Keir Starmer for “excluding” Scottish cities from a key government meeting ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2024 Council leader urges Labour Government to confirm Levelling Up funding A COUNCIL leader has written to the Scottish Secretary urging him to confirm an area will receive the Levelling Up cash it was promised ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2024 Council leader 'pleased' to see 'small far-right' turnout at Glasgow rally THE leader of Glasgow City Council has said she was “really pleased” to see a small turnout from “far-right” groups at a rally in Glasgow.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2024 Tommy Robinson 'not welcome in Glasgow', says council leader ahead of rally SUSAN Aitken has said far-right figures like Tommy Robinson are not welcome in Glasgow, as she called for a “celebration of this diverse,…