Paul Leinster

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This morning at full council I’ll be moving an emergency motion condemning the US bombing of Iran and asking the UK Government to unequivocally oppose any unilateral military action that risks further conflict and destabilisation in the region.

Scottish council rejects plans for huge 1000-home development with pub and park A SCOTTISH council has refused to grant planning permission for a major development of almost 1000 new homes after it attracted more than two…

There is a housing crisis & planning policy has to adapt.

If NP4 & local development plans don’t allow for 1000 new homes to be build between existing built up urban areas right in the middle of the central belt then planning policy isn’t fit for purpose.

www.thenational.scot/news/2524241...

Tomorrow's front page 📰

'Cuts in every detail', say SNP after Chancellor's spending review

Lovely day out on the doors in Hamilton. Clear that Labour’s support has completely collapsed and only @snp.org can beat Reform on Thursday.

Lovely day for Full Council!

Grateful to the Labour group for failing to submit any motions before the deadline meaning we might get away slightly earlier than usual and can enjoy a bit of sun!

Trans women banned from female toilets in Scottish Parliament The move follows the UK Supreme Court's landmark ruling over the definition of a woman.

Notwithstanding that this is unenforceable, this basically requires trans people to out themselves multiple times a day, every time they use the toilet at work. Our national parliament should not be stripping people of their dignity in this way.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This is beyond belief. UK Government officials lobbied on behalf of the private business interests of a corrupt, authoritarian, foreign leader.

I understand that some people have had issues getting in contact with my campaign email address. Members of Glasgow Southside can get in touch with me on Kaukab4GlasgowSouthside@hotmail.com

This is not what the Supreme Court ruling said.

Bid to turn Glasgow flat into home for 14 people 'like return to Victorian' era The flat owners' appeal after his application to turn the property into a HMO with eight bedrooms has been rejected by councillors. Over 30 residents had objected to the plan.

Bid to turn Glasgow flat into home for 14 tenants 'like a return to Victorian times'

www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow...

Scottish Labour MPs fail to raise concerns over 'hammer blow' jobs tax LABOUR MPs representing Scotland’s biggest city have failed to raise concerns with the Chancellor about her “hammer blow” jobs tax, the Sunday…

A freedom of information request has shown that not a single one of Glasgow’s Labour MPs has raised concerns about Labour’s “job tax” with the Chancellor.

www.thenational.scot/news/2508311...

As charities start to struggle & services are axed, an FOI request has shown that not a single Glasgow Labour MP has raised the impact of ENICs increases with the Treasury.

Glasgow’s Labour MPs promised to stand up for the city but yet again they’re entirely missing in action.

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8 years is a long time in politics when you’re devoid of principles.

Glasgow city council "very disappointed" that Angela Eagle's visit to Scotland next week has been cancelled

Cllr Allan Casey: “The Home Office needs to engage with this issue, urgently - and I am seeking assurances that this will be no more than a very brief postponement".

what an oddly misogynist way to word this

The 2026 Holyrood elections will be based on new boundaries, I am therefore seeking nomination to be selected as the candidate for Glasgow Southside.

It has been a privilege to represent Glasgow Kelvin for the past four years and will continue to do so to the best of my ability.

Christina was one of the most authentic, principled and committed people I’ve had the privilege to know.

She was never anything but kind, generous and just generally a great and very funny person. She’ll be much missed and my thoughts are with all her family and friends.

✂️As the UK Government announces yet more cuts, one Glasgow Labour MP says he’s “proud” of the cuts to disability benefits that’ll hit those most in need the hardest.

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Glasgow’s newest two councillors, Mhairi Hunter and Donna McGill were congratulated by the First Minister this weekend on their amazing wins!👏

I’ll just leave this here… 👇🏼

This Thursday 20th March is Polling Day in the North East by-election.

🥀 Labour’s incompetence has left this community without a voice & wasted public money.

Voters have the chance on Thursday to elect a local community-based champion in Donna McGill, your SNP candidate🗳️

Perfect weather for a day of campaigning across the North East ward for our great candidate Donna McGill.

🙏 Thank you to the women of the SNP who fight every day for a better Scotland. #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay

Fash and chips

UN calls on Labour to do what the SNP has already done (inflation linking) or pledged to do (two-child cap) 💅 Leading the way, as per.

There’s a very unique and specific bitterness in Glasgow Labour in that they only support the city when they’re running it. They’ll say they love Glasgow and claim they’d never talk it down but at the same time entirely refuse to acknowledge any good that happens.