Prime Minister Urges Glasgow City Council to Reconsider Regiment Freedom Decision
Labour MP Maureen Burke raised the issue during Prime Minister's Questions. The Prime Minister said he did not understand the council's decision and urged reconsideration.
news.google.comA Labour MP questioned the Prime Minister about Glasgow City Council's decision to deny the Royal Regiment of Scotland the Freedom of the City. Labour MP for Glasgow North East Maureen Burke asked the Prime Minister to agree that the decision was an insult to those who serve and to join her in urging the council to reconsider.
The Prime Minister said he had met Scots serving in the armed forces around the world and that they deserve the deepest gratitude. He stated that he could not understand how the SNP and Greens had arrived at the decision, noting that Glaswegians have contributed significantly to the Royal Regiment.
The Prime Minister added that it is not too late to do the right thing and urged the council to reconsider.
Background on the Decision Earlier this month, Glasgow SNP and Green councillors rejected a Labour motion to grant the Royal Regiment of Scotland the Freedom of the City. The motion had been put forward by Labour members of the council.
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Glasgow SNP and Green councillors rejected a Labour motion to grant the Royal Regiment of Scotland the Freedom of the City.
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Labour MP Maureen Burke questioned the Prime Minister about the council decision during Prime Minister's Questions.
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The Prime Minister urged Glasgow City Council to reconsider the decision.
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Potential Impact
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Glasgow City Council may review its earlier decision on the Freedom of the City award.
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