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Councils Elected Representatives Opinion

A smarter Glasgow – achieving a step change in attainment

July 2, 2013October 8, 2014 Judith Fisher

It’s rare to read an article on education in Glasgow that doesn’t start by reeling off all the reasons why attainment has historically been lower than average in our fair

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Councils Elected Representatives Opinion

Pay Day Lenders in Glasgow: Straight Talking Misery

June 27, 2013October 8, 2014 Paul Rooney

On the day the Office of Fair Trading  has confirmed it is to refer the payday loans market to the Competition Commission to investigate “deep-rooted” problems, Glasgow’s City Treasurer, Councillor

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Councils Elected Representatives Opinion

After 31 years, you’d have thought they might have some policies…

February 3, 2012October 8, 2014 Michael Shanks

After Allison Hunter’s comments to the Scotsman, MICHAEL SHANKS questions whether or not the SNP have anything to offer Glasgow.   Before I begin, I should state an interest. When

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Councils Elected Representatives Opinion

Keep our services public

November 17, 2011October 8, 2014 Andrew Burns

ANDREW BURNS, the leader of the Labour group on the City of Edinburgh Council, calls on the SNP/Lib Dem administration to abandon plans for the privatisation of public services in

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Councils Elected Representatives Opinion

A co-operative council?

November 2, 2011October 8, 2014 Andrew Burns

Edinburgh city council Labour group leader ANDREW BURNS outline his vision of an Edinburgh run according to co-operative principles. Edinburgh is a mere six months away from the next local

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Councils Elected Representatives Opinion

Libraries have a future, and it’s a bright one

October 25, 2011October 8, 2014 Aileen Colleran

Glasgow city councillor and former librarian AILEEN COLLERAN responds to ex-Labour Chief Librarian and Downing Street advisor John McTernan on the future of libraries   In many ways, I can’t

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The case for ‘Scottish Studies’

August 19, 2011October 8, 2014 Aileen Colleran

Labour should focus its criticism on literacy levels, rather than on the teaching of Scotland’s history and culture, says AILEEN COLLERAN   Although I can understand the obvious temptation to

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