I think what we have to focus on is the decision that they took in that moment, which was to do something in sending out fire and rehire notices to over 20,000 Glaswegians that us, the Labour government, have actually outlawed at the turn of this year.
Melanie Ward: “I think what we have to focus on is the decision that they took in that moment, which was to do something in sending out…”
On the recordSeptember 27, 2026
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Melanie Ward
Labour Party
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Scotland Office Minister's comments on Glasgow City Council.
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