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Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West

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Scottish Labour MP for Glasgow West. Chair of the Scottish Affairs Select Committee. For casework please email [email protected]

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Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · Apr 15

My new website is now live!

If you need help with a local or national issue or want to arrange a surgery appointment, I’m here to help.

Click the link below to get in touch 👇

Patricia Ferguson MP | Proud To Serve Glasgow West

It is a great honour to be elected as the first MP for the Glasgow West constituency. You can find out all about my constituency work here.

patriciafergusonmp.uk

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Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 20m

🐕🐈Ahead of Bonfire Night, Pets at Home have shared some important pet welfare tips 👇

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 19h

✈️@GLA_Airport FlightPath Fund is still accepting applications for 2025.

The Fund is open to groups in the G13, G14 & G15 postcodes – offering funding for local projects around employment, the environment, & education.

For info on how to apply, visit bit.ly/4oOayRP

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 1d

It’s #TalkMoney Week - a great opportunity to #StartTheConversation to help improve your financial wellbeing, manage your finances & think about the future.

That’s why I am sharing info about @MoneyHelperUK’s helpful online resources at www.moneyhelper.org.uk

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 1d

💷 The uprating of the State Pension by 4.1% is good news for Scotland - the UK Government's commitment to the Triple Lock means over a million pensioners in Scotland will have as much as £470 more a year added to their State Pension.

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 1d

✈️ Our £8 billion Typhoon export deal with Türkiye will help support over 800 jobs across Scotland.

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 1d

🏭£17.3 million boost for Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) – UK Labour Government funding will help Aberdeen South Harbour become a leading hub in the delivery of offshore renewable projects.

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Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s four things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:

💷 UK businesses will save over £400 million a year from April 2026 with new support to slash industrial electricity costs including businesses in Scotland. 🧵

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 3d

Too many constituents in Glasgow West are still struggling to book a driving test.

I’ve raised this issue in Parliament, seeking an update on the progress of providing more test appointments & calling on the Government to commit time to a debate on the matter.

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 4d

The Govt has announced changes to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme so that it works better for all those infected & affected.

I took the opportunity to highlight the experience of my constituent who has raised concerns with me & welcome the Minister’s comments in response.

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 4d

The situation in Sudan is catastrophic & the recent massacre at el-Fasher’s Saudi Maternity Hospital is truly appalling, but sadly not the first attack of its kind.

I asked the Minister if he could explain what more could be done to prevent such atrocities by the RSF militia.

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Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 5d

@prosperscot.bsky.social brings together Scottish businesses, local authorities & charities to help shape economic growth & prosperity.

I enjoyed welcoming them & some of their members to Parliament - supporting conversations with Ministers & MPs around our shared ambitions for Scotland.

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 5d

Many constituents have contacted me about Gazan students seeking to take up full scholarships at Glasgow Uni & other institutions.

Today in the House of Commons I asked the Minister for an update on the Govt’s actions to assist in the evacuation of these students from Gaza.

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Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 7d

Under the SNP Scotland’s colleges have suffered a 20% cut in the last 5 years.

These cuts threaten their ability to train our young people for new & emerging jobs.

Meanwhile, the UK Labour Govt’s £45m Youth Guarantee is helping to make sure no young person is left behind.

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Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 10d

As the Scottish Parliament progresses into its second quarter-century I was pleased to speak in a debate on devolution in Scotland.

You can hear my full speech here: bit.ly/4owrf3I

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 11d

Eric Flack is an inspiration - from being a founding member of the Blairdardie & Old Drumchapel Community Council to establishing the Drumchapel Tennis Club.

His service to the local community is remarkable & I was pleased to recognise this in a recent parliamentary motion.

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 12d

Are you part of a community organisation delivering sport or physical activity in Glasgow West?

The @glasgowlife Get Active Glasgow Fund offers financial support to local clubs - helping residents get active, stay healthy & thrive.

Find out more at: bit.ly/4753UjW

Get Active Glasgow Fund

The Get Active Glasgow Fund aims to empower communities by supporting local clubs and organisations to develop inclusive, sustainable initiatives that help Glasgow residents of all ages and abilities ...

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Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 12d

Macmillan Cancer Support offer a free confidential drop-in service for anyone affected by cancer at Drumchapel Library every Friday from 11am-1pm.

You can pop in for a chat with friendly staff and volunteers, pick up information, or find out about local services and help.

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 13d

Cutting-edge tech can revolutionise public services & transform lives

I welcome the UK Govt announcement that Glasgow will benefit from £348k to pursue innovations that could improve the living conditions for those in social housing.

Find out more bit.ly/3Jmv1xI

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Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 13d

I was pleased to join @hospiceuk.bsky.social to mark Hospice Care Week

Hospice care goes beyond hospice buildings & staff deliver 1.4m home visits a year - personalised care, allowing people to be in the place they love most, at home & in their community.

Read more bit.ly/4olS4Yk

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 14d

🎉Happy Anniversary Drumchapel Credit Union!

It was lovely to attend a recent celebration for it & to present a copy of my parliamentary motion recognising its golden anniversary.

The first Credit Union in Scotland, the organisation has now served the community for 55 years.

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Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 15d

🪔Wishing a very happy Diwali to everyone celebrating in Glasgow West.

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 18d

Breast cancer is one of the UK’s biggest health challenges.

I attended the Pink Ribbon Tea in parliament to help raise awareness, mark 30 years of the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign & encourage self-checking.

#TimeToEndBreastCancer

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 19d

Prostate Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the UK.

That is why I'm proud to pledge my support for the #ProactiveForYourProstate campaign to encourage men to get screened.

You can find out more about the campaign here: bit.ly/3W6xnUk

Patricia Ferguson MP at Prostate Cancer Research event.

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Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 19d

As the Gaza peace deal progresses, we must ensure that women are at the table when decisions are being made.

I’m pleased that the Prime Minister agrees with me that women must be at the forefront of building a sustainable peace in the region.

Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West @pjferguson.bsky.social · 20d

🐕📢Did you know that firework fears affect up to half the pet dog population?

Taking measures can reduce the likelihood of noise fears. Check out the graphic below on some key tips from @dogstrust.bsky.social

You can get more advice at bit.ly/4n2tj2w.