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Glasgow Times
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Pledge to stop women fleeing violence becoming homeless
More than one in four homeless applications from women are from those suffering domestic abuse. James Dornan, SNP MSP for Cathcart, called for action to ensure women are not left homeless if they are forced to flee domestic abuse. READ NEXT: Thousands expected for march and rally to support refugees in Glasgow He asked Mhairi McAllan, the Housing Secretary, to ensure safe options are available for women. He said: 'Given that domestic abuse is the leading recorded cause of women presenting as homeless in Scotland, accounting for around 23% of female-headed homelessness applications in 2023/24, what further specific steps are being taken to ensure safe, stable and immediate housing options are available to survivors?' The Housing Secretary said steps were being taken under the Housing Act to strengthen the safeguards for women to help women remain in their home. She said: 'Under the Housing Bill, we will introduce a duty on all social landlords to develop and introduce a domestic abuse policy. 'This should set out how they report their tenants experiencing abuse and it includes keeping the tenant in their home and removing the perpetrator if that is what they want.' READ NEXT: Tenant-led campaign to halt rent hike praised by MP 'We will also update the definition of domestic abuse, as it applies in housing, to take account of an increased understanding of what actually constitutes domestic abuse and the bill also introduces a duty on social landlords to fully consider domestic abuse and support individuals experiencing it if its causing any financial arrears before any legal action to recover possession of a property on account of rent arrears can be taken forward.' McAllan said the Bill would improve the rights of women in a domestic abuse situation. She added: 'The measures in this act mark a critical shift in preventing women's homelessness in the first place by giving social landlords greater control to transfer tenancies to a victim survivor. 'I place great priority on protecting the housing rights of women and children and those suffering domestic abuse, so I'm always open to new ways that we can do that.'
The National
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
The SNP must extract the digit and beat the independence drum
We hear a lot of waffle about a referendum that is not going to be granted and nothing about how to get around that. What do we get to put fire into the Scots? Again, not much –nathin tae mak us heize aff oor dowps. The door is slammed against cooperation with others – stupidity personified. There is a majority for independence now; it has to be utilised. The Scottish Government must push the boundaries and see what the English government will do about it, hoping for a silly, over-the-top reaction that will light the fuse. A bit of civil disobedience would be no bad thing. READ MORE: James Dornan: Tell voters we will hold new indyref no matter what Westminster says Beat the independence drum and the gains that independence can bring. Make sure people understand why the English government is so desperate to hold on to us; they need us, we do not need them. Hammer the electricity scandal. When ferries are mentioned, retaliate with the vastly more expensive disasters south of the Border, for instance, vastly overdue and over-budget fighting vehicles and a silly unnecessary railway line. All this is easy for me to say; I am 87 with a number of ailments to go with it. Stickers in the car and on the house are the best I can do. Please, oh please, SNP, extract the digit and stop playing by Southern rules. R Mill Irving Gifford, East Lothian THE recent result must be telling the party that people are just getting fed up with the constant avoidance of the one detail that all members and its adherents are wanting. DO SOMETHING. Stop talking the talk and WALK THE WALK! The rhetoric about what is being done; the spiels that pour from ministers and officials about how the government is saving the Scots from Labour, Reform et al just isn't working any more. Folks just aren't voting! The apathy of the people of Scotland should surely be addressed by more positive action than banging drums, pipes and banners awash (all worthy ventures by the people). Knocking doors, leaflets and sound and video bites (party tactics) ain't pulling them to the polling booths. Mandatory voting is an obvious solution, but if mentioned it all goes quiet and the subject is changed, despite the evidence of poor turnouts at elections. READ MORE: Jonathon Shafi: The referendum didn't just spook the British establishment Are you feart that a compulsory vote would end forever the dream of independence, or is is that your jobs might evaporate and a new team take over ... or is it more that you might just have to deliver? There are groups working their tails off to move the independence debate on ... and the sound of silence from Holyrood is deafening. Time to bite the bullet and own up to why ... excuses galore I can hear already. If the party do not honour their claim to seek independence, their voters will totally vanish like snow off a dyke and you will be the dream that never was! E Ahern East Kilbride THE front page of Monday's National featured a large image of First Minister John Swinney and a bold headline featuring his recent statement 'WE MUST TURN INDY SUPPORT INTO REAL POLITICAL ACTION'. I would suggest that John's cart is firmly in front of his horse. His statement should have read 'WE MUST TURN REAL POLITICAL ACTION INTO INDY SUPPORT'. Time is short, as May 2026 is less than a year away and approaching fast. Unless we see real and meaningful action, and reaction, from the Scottish Government we may sadly see a change in the political party forming that government for the next five years and the removal of independence from any and all political agendas until, at the very least, 2031. READ MORE: SNP must turn support for independence into 'real political action', says Swinney If the Hamilton by-election result (44% turnout and 13% of the electorate voting SNP) has proved anything, it is that many of the claimed 54% indy supporters are staying in their homes waiting for a lead from John and the rest of the SNP leadership. From deleted Covid WhatsApp messages to a failure to establish the promised Scottish national power company (something that would have transformed the energy market in Scotland), the perception of incompetence in government has finally caught up with the SNP. From ferries failures and NHS waiting lists to the basic refusal to define what a woman actually is have raised doubts and fears in the public's mind. Use of iPads and taking ministerial cars to football matches are relatively small issues but they register large in the concerns of individual voters. The public also cannot fail to see the multiple, costly court cases which have been raised, fought and eventually lost. There are fewer than 8000 hours until the polling stations open and voting to choose a new a new Scottish Parliament begins. 8000 hours to save our independence dreams. Glenda Burns Glasgow
Daily Record
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
Glasgow politicians question decision to axe rappers Kneecap from TRNSMT
"Who exactly is threatening them? Israel? Supporters of genocide? Anti Irish protesters? Who exactly? This is an extremely worrying decision." Glasgow politicians have questioned the decision to axe Irish language rappers Kneecap from TRNSMT. The Belfast trio announced they have been removed from the music festival in Glasgow over police concerns about safety on Wednesday. It led to them revealing a replacement gig "to try to make up for it" at the O2 Academy in July, which has seen a pre sale sell out in 80 seconds. Glasgow Greens co-leader Jon Molyneux has questioned Police Scotland's position on TRNSMT and pointed out they routinely manage "major events." He said: "The police position on this is deeply questionable. We are talking about one band, playing for around 45 minutes, in six weeks' time, in a secure, ticketed, bag-searched environment. It stretches credibility to claim that this presents an insurmountable operational problem when the police routinely manage major events and demonstrations in the city. "In all of this one thing matters more than anything and that's that Kneecap isn't the story. The genocide and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is the story and we all have a duty to speak out on that." Glasgow Cathcart SNP MSP James Dornan said: "I'm truly concerned by the police statement that Kneecap should not play at TRNSMT because they can't guarantee their safety. Who exactly is threatening them? Israel? Supporters of genocide? Anti Irish protesters? Who exactly? This is an extremely worrying decision." Controversy over the gig had been growing with First Minister John Swinney calling for the performers to be dropped from the line-up. Glasgow SNP and Scottish Greens councillors were not in favour of the group being axed from TRNSMT. The artists attracted criticism after footage emerged from 2023 appearing to show one of them saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A member of the group has also been charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig. TRNSMT promoters DF Concerts said Kneecap would not perform on July 11 due to concerns expressed by the police about safety. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Any decision on the line up at TRNSMT is for the organisers and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. "Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. "We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival."
STV News
30-05-2025
- Politics
- STV News
Glasgow politicians question Kneecap TRNSMT axe
Glasgow politicians have questioned the decision to axe Irish language rappers Kneecap from TRNSMT. The Belfast trio announced they have been removed from the music festival in Glasgow over police concerns about safety on Wednesday. It led to them revealing a replacement gig 'to try to make up for it' at the O2 Academy in July, which has seen a pre sale sell out in 80 seconds. Glasgow Greens co-leader Jon Molyneux has questioned Police Scotland's position on TRNSMT and pointed out they routinely manage 'major events.' He said: 'The police position on this is deeply questionable. We are talking about one band, playing for around 45 minutes, in six weeks' time, in a secure, ticketed, bag-searched environment. It stretches credibility to claim that this presents an insurmountable operational problem when the police routinely manage major events and demonstrations in the city. 'In all of this one thing matters more than anything and that's that Kneecap isn't the story. The genocide and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is the story and we all have a duty to speak out on that.' Glasgow Cathcart SNP MSP James Dornan said: 'I'm truly concerned by the police statement that Kneecap should not play at TRNSMT because they can't guarantee their safety. Who exactly is threatening them? Israel? Supporters of genocide? Anti Irish protesters? Who exactly? This is an extremely worrying decision.' Controversy over the gig had been growing with First Minister John Swinney calling for the performers to be dropped from the line-up. Glasgow SNP and Scottish Greens councillors were not in favour of the group being axed from TRNSMT. The artists attracted criticism after footage emerged from 2023 appearing to show one of them saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.' A member of the group has also been charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig. TRNSMT promoters DF Concerts said Kneecap would not perform on July 11 due to concerns expressed by the police about safety. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Any decision on the line up at TRNSMT is for the organisers and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. 'Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. 'We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
'Deeply questionable': Glasgow politicians question Kneecap TRNSMT axe
The Belfast trio announced they have been removed from the music festival in Glasgow over police concerns about safety on Wednesday. It led to them revealing a replacement gig 'to try to make up for it' at the O2 Academy in July, which has seen a pre sale sell out in 80 seconds. Glasgow Greens co-leader Jon Molyneux has questioned Police Scotland's position on TRNSMT and pointed out they routinely manage 'major events.' He said: 'The police position on this is deeply questionable. We are talking about one band, playing for around 45 minutes, in six weeks' time, in a secure, ticketed, bag-searched environment. It stretches credibility to claim that this presents an insurmountable operational problem when the police routinely manage major events and demonstrations in the city. 'In all of this one thing matters more than anything and that's that Kneecap isn't the story. The genocide and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is the story and we all have a duty to speak out on that.' Glasgow Cathcart SNP MSP James Dornan said: 'I'm truly concerned by the police statement that Kneecap should not play at TRNSMT because they can't guarantee their safety. Who exactly is threatening them? Israel? Supporters of genocide? Anti Irish protesters? Who exactly? This is an extremely worrying decision.' Controversy over the gig had been growing with First Minister John Swinney calling for the performers to be dropped from the line-up. Glasgow SNP and Scottish Greens councillors were not in favour of the group being axed from TRNSMT. The artists attracted criticism after footage emerged from 2023 appearing to show one of them saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.' A member of the group has also been charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig. TRNSMT promoters DF Concerts said Kneecap would not perform on July 11 due to concerns expressed by the police about safety. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Any decision on the line up at TRNSMT is for the organisers and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. 'Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. 'We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival.'
