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Sarah Hilley

Glasgow Eurovision bid backed by council if Ukraine ruled out

Glasgow is to launch a bid to host the Eurovision song contest next year if Ukraine is unable due to the ongoing Russian invasion.

SNP council leader Susan Aitken revealed officials had started “informal” and “hypothetical” talks about the Scottish city playing host to the event at a full council meeting today.

Green councillor Leodhas Massie lodged a motion calling for Glasgow to step forward as a host, highlighting the city's experience at holding events including COP26 and the Commonwealth Games.

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