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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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James Walker

Labour minister panned for 'vile and deeply ignorant' Glasgow schools comment

East Renfrewshire MP Blair McDougall pictured speaking in the House of Commons (Image: PA)

A LABOUR minister has been panned for “vile and deeply ignorant” comments about Glasgow schools.

Scottish Labour MP Blair McDougall – who also represents the wealthy East Renfrewshire constituency – urged his constituents in a post on social media to sign a petition named: “Hands off East Ren".

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