Scottish Labour MP for Glasgow West. Chair of the Scottish Affairs Select Committee. For casework please email [email protected]
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📰It’s been an incredibly busy September in Glasgow West and Parliament!
You can find my latest updates in my newsletter here bit.ly/4xUSwBa
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I often hear from constituents about Royal Mail delivery issues.
On a recent visit to a local sorting office I was struck by the pressures staff face, impacting on both posties & customers.
Royal Mail must ensure safe working conditions and an improved delivery service.
Glasgow lost out on an estimated £347m last year because of Scottish Govt decisions.
Devolution should mean power & resources reaching local communities, not staying in Holyrood.
Councils deserve their fair share of the UK Government's record funding settlement for Scotland.
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So do the SNP support moving standing charges into the unit price - or not?
LINKES has been supporting the Knightswood community through learning, wellbeing & community activities for 20 years.
I was pleased to visit them to present a copy of my parliamentary motion celebrating this achievement.
Congratulations LINKES & here's to the next 20 years!!
ALT Patricia Ferguson MP & Members of LINKES.
ALT Early Day Motion
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My Budget today will help families with the pressures they face now.
It will back businesses and entrepreneurs, invest in Britain's future, and strengthen our national security.
A plan to get through this moment and build a stronger Britain.
Many newly-retired civil servants in Glasgow West & across the country have faced delays getting their pension.
I have raised constituents' concerns in Parliament about these issues.
People should not be left waiting & I will continue to push for action and accountability.
In Parliament, I highlighted the importance of the Glasgow School of Art to our city’s identity, culture and economy.
Restoring the Mackintosh Building could help drive regeneration on Sauchiehall Street and support Glasgow’s wider economic recovery.
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The Warm Home Discount is expanding 🏠
Around 345,000 households in Scotland will now receive the £150 rebate on bills, which is applied automatically.
✉️ Letters confirming eligibility will arrive between now and January. Find out more at gov.uk/the-warm-home-discoun…
ALT 345,000 households in Scotland will receive £150 off energy bills with the Warm Home Discount.
Skin cancer is the UK’s most common cancer. With around 90% of cases preventable through regular sunscreen use.
I urged the Government to consider removing VAT on sunscreen and help make protection more affordable for everyone.
An amber weather warning is in place for Storm Boelo.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected. Below are some useful contacts for essential services if you are impacted.
You can follow the latest guidance at metoffice.gov.uk/
The North Atlantic, High North and Baltic remain on the frontline of UK security.
Through our leadership of the Joint Expeditionary Force, cooperation with NATO allies, and exercises such as Cold Response, we're strengthening collective defence and security across the region.
It was a pleasure to attend the Scottish Poppy Appeal Reception hosted by @poppyscotland.
Thank you to everyone involved in supporting veterans, serving personnel and their families across Scotland.
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🎆A Firework Control Zone will be in place at Glasgow Harbour Terraces from Friday 30 October to Monday 9 November 2026.
If you live nearby, please check the map below to see exactly where the boundary falls.
Have you signed up for UK Parliament Week?
Schools, community groups and organisations can get a free kit packed with resources and activities to help young people learn more about Parliament and democracy.
Sign up here 👉bit.ly/4zNwx0J
