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Taking a convoy of ambulances to Ukraine showed me that we must remain steadfast in our support
It has been over three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Three years of needless bloodshed, pain and...
Apr 28


Crumbs from McVitie’s owner just adds insult to injury of Glasgow’s industrial decline
On my office wall I have a floor-to-ceiling collection of old trade advertisements, featuring numerous Glasgow companies that once...
Feb 6


As Glasgow turns 850, we must start rebuilding the Mack this year.
The triumphant reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris last month marked the culmination of an almighty effort to restore the medieval cathedral...
Jan 10


Labour by-election hat-trick shows that Glaswegians want to shake up the Council
Last week, the people of Maryhill, the North East and Drumchapel & Anniesland Wards elected three new Labour councillors. Marie Garrity,...
Nov 29, 2024


We can and should save the ABC’s iconic frontage
Last week Glasgow’s architectural heritage suffered two serious blows. A second deliberate fire destroyed the roof of the B-listed former...
Aug 16, 2024


Glasgow needs MPs that will be influencing the Government
Seven years ago this week, I was first elected to Parliament. Having the opportunity to serve this magnificent city in both of our...
Jun 14, 2024


Tories Wage War on the Working Class
30th September 2022 Three weeks ago, it was announced that the UK had a new Prime Minister. Anointed by just 80,000 Conservative Party...
Sep 30, 2022


Paul Sweeney: Twenty years ago I was carrying my Evening Times paper bag around Auchinairn
16th September 2022 Twenty years ago, I could be found carrying my Evening Times paper bag around Auchinairn. At that time, I could...
Sep 16, 2022
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