Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West
@pjferguson.bsky.social
Scottish Labour MP for Glasgow West. Chair of the Scottish Affairs Select Committee.
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It’s been another busy month — from debates in Parliament to visits across Glasgow West.
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The kidnapping of Ukrainian children is heinous & is a war crime being committed by Russia.
I was pleased to hear the Prime Minister agree with me that there should be no amnesty for Putin and others for their illegal acts in this war.
You can listen to my question below 👇
I was pleased to hear the Prime Minister agree with me that there should be no amnesty for Putin and others for their illegal acts in this war.
You can listen to my question below 👇
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The kidnapping of Ukrainian children is heinous & is a war crime being committed by Russia.
I was pleased to hear the Prime Minister agree with me that there should be no amnesty for Putin and others for their illegal acts in this war.
You can listen to my question below 👇
I was pleased to hear the Prime Minister agree with me that there should be no amnesty for Putin and others for their illegal acts in this war.
You can listen to my question below 👇
📚It's UK Parliament Week and schools & groups across Glasgow West are taking part!
I enjoyed visiting Notre Dame High School to speak with S2 pupils about the UK Parliament & my role as their MP.
We had a great discussion & they certainly asked some challenging questions.
I enjoyed visiting Notre Dame High School to speak with S2 pupils about the UK Parliament & my role as their MP.
We had a great discussion & they certainly asked some challenging questions.
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📚It's UK Parliament Week and schools & groups across Glasgow West are taking part!
I enjoyed visiting Notre Dame High School to speak with S2 pupils about the UK Parliament & my role as their MP.
We had a great discussion & they certainly asked some challenging questions.
I enjoyed visiting Notre Dame High School to speak with S2 pupils about the UK Parliament & my role as their MP.
We had a great discussion & they certainly asked some challenging questions.
Did you know that the UK Labour Government is providing money to Drumchapel for regeneration?
You can take a look at the plans & help shape the design at Drumchapel Town Centre Regeneration - bit.ly/3JAZAjw
Watch my video to find out more 👇
You can take a look at the plans & help shape the design at Drumchapel Town Centre Regeneration - bit.ly/3JAZAjw
Watch my video to find out more 👇
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Did you know that the UK Labour Government is providing money to Drumchapel for regeneration?
You can take a look at the plans & help shape the design at Drumchapel Town Centre Regeneration - bit.ly/3JAZAjw
Watch my video to find out more 👇
You can take a look at the plans & help shape the design at Drumchapel Town Centre Regeneration - bit.ly/3JAZAjw
Watch my video to find out more 👇
No child should grow up in poverty whilst gambling companies make record profits which are exempt from VAT.
I signed a letter to the Chancellor together with over 100 Labour MPs calling for greater taxation on gambling, reducing gambling harms and alleviating child poverty.
I signed a letter to the Chancellor together with over 100 Labour MPs calling for greater taxation on gambling, reducing gambling harms and alleviating child poverty.
November 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
No child should grow up in poverty whilst gambling companies make record profits which are exempt from VAT.
I signed a letter to the Chancellor together with over 100 Labour MPs calling for greater taxation on gambling, reducing gambling harms and alleviating child poverty.
I signed a letter to the Chancellor together with over 100 Labour MPs calling for greater taxation on gambling, reducing gambling harms and alleviating child poverty.
@glasgowwood.bsky.social is a social enterprise based in Scotstoun, transforming waste wood into quality furniture.
The organisation is fundraising to allow them to continue their work
You can help them to keep doing good with wood by supporting their crowdfunder bit.ly/3XC69Wj
The organisation is fundraising to allow them to continue their work
You can help them to keep doing good with wood by supporting their crowdfunder bit.ly/3XC69Wj
Strength to Strength - Help us build the New Phase
We're growing stronger, but would relish your help to continue sustainably, supporting our community and joining us in our climate action.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
@glasgowwood.bsky.social is a social enterprise based in Scotstoun, transforming waste wood into quality furniture.
The organisation is fundraising to allow them to continue their work
You can help them to keep doing good with wood by supporting their crowdfunder bit.ly/3XC69Wj
The organisation is fundraising to allow them to continue their work
You can help them to keep doing good with wood by supporting their crowdfunder bit.ly/3XC69Wj
On World Children's Day I'm proud to support the Bring Kids Back campaign calling on Russia to return stolen Ukrainian children.
I asked how the UK Govt can support the reintegration of the children into Ukrainian society.
Find out about the campaign: bit.ly/48isZIJ
I asked how the UK Govt can support the reintegration of the children into Ukrainian society.
Find out about the campaign: bit.ly/48isZIJ
November 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
On World Children's Day I'm proud to support the Bring Kids Back campaign calling on Russia to return stolen Ukrainian children.
I asked how the UK Govt can support the reintegration of the children into Ukrainian society.
Find out about the campaign: bit.ly/48isZIJ
I asked how the UK Govt can support the reintegration of the children into Ukrainian society.
Find out about the campaign: bit.ly/48isZIJ
From fundraising to community events, the Baitur Rahman Mosque is working hard in the community.
I had the privilege of visiting them recently to learn about the work that they are doing locally.
I had the privilege of visiting them recently to learn about the work that they are doing locally.
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
From fundraising to community events, the Baitur Rahman Mosque is working hard in the community.
I had the privilege of visiting them recently to learn about the work that they are doing locally.
I had the privilege of visiting them recently to learn about the work that they are doing locally.
The announced closure of the ExxonMobil ethylene plant at Mossmorran in Fife is very concerning.
I raised a number of matters with the Minister in Parliament and welcome his commitment to continue to engage closely with both Unite and the GMB unions.
I raised a number of matters with the Minister in Parliament and welcome his commitment to continue to engage closely with both Unite and the GMB unions.
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The announced closure of the ExxonMobil ethylene plant at Mossmorran in Fife is very concerning.
I raised a number of matters with the Minister in Parliament and welcome his commitment to continue to engage closely with both Unite and the GMB unions.
I raised a number of matters with the Minister in Parliament and welcome his commitment to continue to engage closely with both Unite and the GMB unions.
Here’s three things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
🎖️As part of Labour’s Veterans Strategy, 176,000 veterans across Scotland will benefit from new local support centres to offer guidance on health, housing, and employment. 🧵
🎖️As part of Labour’s Veterans Strategy, 176,000 veterans across Scotland will benefit from new local support centres to offer guidance on health, housing, and employment. 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Here’s three things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
🎖️As part of Labour’s Veterans Strategy, 176,000 veterans across Scotland will benefit from new local support centres to offer guidance on health, housing, and employment. 🧵
🎖️As part of Labour’s Veterans Strategy, 176,000 veterans across Scotland will benefit from new local support centres to offer guidance on health, housing, and employment. 🧵
Many constituents in Glasgow West contacted me about the impact of fireworks on animals and vulnerable people.
I attended an event in Parliament with the Fireworks Impact Coalition to hear directly how we can make celebrations safer for everyone.
I attended an event in Parliament with the Fireworks Impact Coalition to hear directly how we can make celebrations safer for everyone.
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Many constituents in Glasgow West contacted me about the impact of fireworks on animals and vulnerable people.
I attended an event in Parliament with the Fireworks Impact Coalition to hear directly how we can make celebrations safer for everyone.
I attended an event in Parliament with the Fireworks Impact Coalition to hear directly how we can make celebrations safer for everyone.
Men Matter Scotland provides a positive support network for men across Scotland.
I was pleased to visit their base in Drumchapel to meet the team, learn more about their work, & present a copy of my parliamentary motion recognising all that Men Matter Scotland do.
I was pleased to visit their base in Drumchapel to meet the team, learn more about their work, & present a copy of my parliamentary motion recognising all that Men Matter Scotland do.
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Men Matter Scotland provides a positive support network for men across Scotland.
I was pleased to visit their base in Drumchapel to meet the team, learn more about their work, & present a copy of my parliamentary motion recognising all that Men Matter Scotland do.
I was pleased to visit their base in Drumchapel to meet the team, learn more about their work, & present a copy of my parliamentary motion recognising all that Men Matter Scotland do.
The hospitality sector is a major employer across the communities of Glasgow West, with thousands of local residents employed in bars, restaurants & venues.
That's why, along with colleagues, I’ve written to the Chancellor to ask that we protect it at the upcoming budget.
That's why, along with colleagues, I’ve written to the Chancellor to ask that we protect it at the upcoming budget.
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The hospitality sector is a major employer across the communities of Glasgow West, with thousands of local residents employed in bars, restaurants & venues.
That's why, along with colleagues, I’ve written to the Chancellor to ask that we protect it at the upcoming budget.
That's why, along with colleagues, I’ve written to the Chancellor to ask that we protect it at the upcoming budget.
Labour’s Veterans Strategy renews the nation’s contract with those who served, including 1,842 veterans across Glasgow West.
🏠£27m for a new veteran-wide support service for those who served
📈Funding for a dedicated wraparound
👪Investing In world-class veterans NHS support
🏠£27m for a new veteran-wide support service for those who served
📈Funding for a dedicated wraparound
👪Investing In world-class veterans NHS support
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Labour’s Veterans Strategy renews the nation’s contract with those who served, including 1,842 veterans across Glasgow West.
🏠£27m for a new veteran-wide support service for those who served
📈Funding for a dedicated wraparound
👪Investing In world-class veterans NHS support
🏠£27m for a new veteran-wide support service for those who served
📈Funding for a dedicated wraparound
👪Investing In world-class veterans NHS support
The SNP have a budget underspend of £1bn.
That’s money that could be used to improve frontline public services.
Instead, it’s lying unspent in the Scottish Govt’s bank account.
Find out the difference this cash could make for Glasgow West & across Scotland👇
That’s money that could be used to improve frontline public services.
Instead, it’s lying unspent in the Scottish Govt’s bank account.
Find out the difference this cash could make for Glasgow West & across Scotland👇
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The SNP have a budget underspend of £1bn.
That’s money that could be used to improve frontline public services.
Instead, it’s lying unspent in the Scottish Govt’s bank account.
Find out the difference this cash could make for Glasgow West & across Scotland👇
That’s money that could be used to improve frontline public services.
Instead, it’s lying unspent in the Scottish Govt’s bank account.
Find out the difference this cash could make for Glasgow West & across Scotland👇
Here’s four things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
🎖️ Our defence housing strategy will upgrade over 3,000 homes in Scotland as part of the biggest renewal of forces housing in over half century.
🎖️ Our defence housing strategy will upgrade over 3,000 homes in Scotland as part of the biggest renewal of forces housing in over half century.
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Here’s four things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
🎖️ Our defence housing strategy will upgrade over 3,000 homes in Scotland as part of the biggest renewal of forces housing in over half century.
🎖️ Our defence housing strategy will upgrade over 3,000 homes in Scotland as part of the biggest renewal of forces housing in over half century.
✈️Have your say on changes to the Glasgow Airport Flightpath.
Glasgow Airport are running a consultation on proposals to modernise arrival & departure routes & the surrounding airspace.
Drop into their info session at Drumchapel St Marks Church on Fri 21st Nov between 2pm & 8pm
Glasgow Airport are running a consultation on proposals to modernise arrival & departure routes & the surrounding airspace.
Drop into their info session at Drumchapel St Marks Church on Fri 21st Nov between 2pm & 8pm
November 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
✈️Have your say on changes to the Glasgow Airport Flightpath.
Glasgow Airport are running a consultation on proposals to modernise arrival & departure routes & the surrounding airspace.
Drop into their info session at Drumchapel St Marks Church on Fri 21st Nov between 2pm & 8pm
Glasgow Airport are running a consultation on proposals to modernise arrival & departure routes & the surrounding airspace.
Drop into their info session at Drumchapel St Marks Church on Fri 21st Nov between 2pm & 8pm
📽️Ready to kickstart your career journey and dream of working in TV?
Channel 4's apprenticeship programme is now open for places in Glasgow! Gain Level 4, or 7 qualifications while actively contributing to exciting projects. Find out more here bit.ly/47AWrbz
Channel 4's apprenticeship programme is now open for places in Glasgow! Gain Level 4, or 7 qualifications while actively contributing to exciting projects. Find out more here bit.ly/47AWrbz
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November 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
📽️Ready to kickstart your career journey and dream of working in TV?
Channel 4's apprenticeship programme is now open for places in Glasgow! Gain Level 4, or 7 qualifications while actively contributing to exciting projects. Find out more here bit.ly/47AWrbz
Channel 4's apprenticeship programme is now open for places in Glasgow! Gain Level 4, or 7 qualifications while actively contributing to exciting projects. Find out more here bit.ly/47AWrbz
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.
You can pop in for a chat with friendly staff and volunteers, pick up information, or find out about local services and help.
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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.
You can pop in for a chat with friendly staff and volunteers, pick up information, or find out about local services and help.
It was an honour to place a Remembrance tribute in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance on behalf of the communities of Glasgow West.
This tribute is in memory of those who have given their lives for us all, and for those who continue to serve in our Armed Forces.
This tribute is in memory of those who have given their lives for us all, and for those who continue to serve in our Armed Forces.
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It was an honour to place a Remembrance tribute in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance on behalf of the communities of Glasgow West.
This tribute is in memory of those who have given their lives for us all, and for those who continue to serve in our Armed Forces.
This tribute is in memory of those who have given their lives for us all, and for those who continue to serve in our Armed Forces.
The conflict in Sudan is worsening & extremely concerning.
In Parliament today the Minister provided an update on the Govt’s actions, including to secure a ceasefire bit.ly/47qQDT5
I took the opportunity to ask about the steps being taken to get aid into the country.
In Parliament today the Minister provided an update on the Govt’s actions, including to secure a ceasefire bit.ly/47qQDT5
I took the opportunity to ask about the steps being taken to get aid into the country.
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The conflict in Sudan is worsening & extremely concerning.
In Parliament today the Minister provided an update on the Govt’s actions, including to secure a ceasefire bit.ly/47qQDT5
I took the opportunity to ask about the steps being taken to get aid into the country.
In Parliament today the Minister provided an update on the Govt’s actions, including to secure a ceasefire bit.ly/47qQDT5
I took the opportunity to ask about the steps being taken to get aid into the country.
The UK Labour Govt has provided £14m. to regenerate Drumchapel’s local town centre.
You can take a look at the plans & help shape the design at Drumchapel Town Centre Regeneration - bit.ly/3JAZAjw
Or drop into Drumchapel Library until 15 Dec to get more information.
You can take a look at the plans & help shape the design at Drumchapel Town Centre Regeneration - bit.ly/3JAZAjw
Or drop into Drumchapel Library until 15 Dec to get more information.
Drumchapel Town Centre Regeneration
Glasgow City Council 2025
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November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The UK Labour Govt has provided £14m. to regenerate Drumchapel’s local town centre.
You can take a look at the plans & help shape the design at Drumchapel Town Centre Regeneration - bit.ly/3JAZAjw
Or drop into Drumchapel Library until 15 Dec to get more information.
You can take a look at the plans & help shape the design at Drumchapel Town Centre Regeneration - bit.ly/3JAZAjw
Or drop into Drumchapel Library until 15 Dec to get more information.
It was a privilege to be in the Commons Chamber this week to hear the Prime Minister & others speak about the Hillsborough Law.
This law will finally end a historic injustice and ensure the state can never again cover up the truth.
This law will finally end a historic injustice and ensure the state can never again cover up the truth.
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
It was a privilege to be in the Commons Chamber this week to hear the Prime Minister & others speak about the Hillsborough Law.
This law will finally end a historic injustice and ensure the state can never again cover up the truth.
This law will finally end a historic injustice and ensure the state can never again cover up the truth.
🎇Attending or having a firework display this evening? Please take care!
Last year, more than a third of Scotland’s firework injuries occurred in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Have fun, stay safe & be considerate to your neighbours!
Last year, more than a third of Scotland’s firework injuries occurred in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Have fun, stay safe & be considerate to your neighbours!
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎇Attending or having a firework display this evening? Please take care!
Last year, more than a third of Scotland’s firework injuries occurred in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Have fun, stay safe & be considerate to your neighbours!
Last year, more than a third of Scotland’s firework injuries occurred in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Have fun, stay safe & be considerate to your neighbours!
Britain’s forces families make huge sacrifices to keep us safe. The least they deserve is a decent home.
🏡3,000 military homes in Scotland are being upgraded, 14 of which are in Glasgow West
📉Nine in ten homes improved
👪A new Defence Housing Service puts forces families first
🏡3,000 military homes in Scotland are being upgraded, 14 of which are in Glasgow West
📉Nine in ten homes improved
👪A new Defence Housing Service puts forces families first
November 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Britain’s forces families make huge sacrifices to keep us safe. The least they deserve is a decent home.
🏡3,000 military homes in Scotland are being upgraded, 14 of which are in Glasgow West
📉Nine in ten homes improved
👪A new Defence Housing Service puts forces families first
🏡3,000 military homes in Scotland are being upgraded, 14 of which are in Glasgow West
📉Nine in ten homes improved
👪A new Defence Housing Service puts forces families first
It’s been another busy month — from debates in Parliament to visits across Glasgow West.
Catch up on what I’ve been working on in my latest newsletter bit.ly/3JIeuVa
Want to stay in the loop? Just drop me a message at [email protected] to sign up
Catch up on what I’ve been working on in my latest newsletter bit.ly/3JIeuVa
Want to stay in the loop? Just drop me a message at [email protected] to sign up
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It’s been another busy month — from debates in Parliament to visits across Glasgow West.
Catch up on what I’ve been working on in my latest newsletter bit.ly/3JIeuVa
Want to stay in the loop? Just drop me a message at [email protected] to sign up
Catch up on what I’ve been working on in my latest newsletter bit.ly/3JIeuVa
Want to stay in the loop? Just drop me a message at [email protected] to sign up