Glasgow leader confident new First Minister will deliver better deal for city Labour group leader George Redmond had said Nicola Sturgeon presided over £400m of cuts to Glasgow. Glasgow Live · Mar 31, 2023
Suspected killer to stand trial after granddad dies in arson attack George Redmond died after a fire at his home in Old Swan Liverpool Echo · Feb 24, 2023
Glasgow council tax set to rise by 5% and parking charges increase - but no reduction in teacher numbers Today's budget meeting is expected to see SNP plans pass unopposed, with no alternative options being put forward by other parties. Glasgow Live · Feb 16, 2023
Glasgow Greens plan budget 'day of action' as Labour accuse them of 'hypocrisy' Glasgow City Council faces a funding gap of around £60m and proposals to address the shortfall are expected to be presented at a meeting on Thursday. Glasgow Live · Feb 14, 2023
Glasgow councillors make last-minute pleas for more money before budget meeting The council is facing a budget gap of around £100m, including health and social care services, and the city's Green group wants an emergency summit on Wednesday. Glasgow Live · Feb 13, 2023
Glasgow Labour will not put forward budget plans to plug £60m gap The city's Labour group leader, George Redmond, said the funding shortfall is a 'slap in the face' for citizens, but the SNP has said the consequences of not setting a budget would be 'dire'. Glasgow Live · Feb 10, 2023
Suspected killer named after grandad killed in arson attack Three people have been charged in connection to a fatal house fire Liverpool Echo · Jan 27, 2023
Suspected drug dealers arrested after grandad killed in arson attack George Redmond was injured trying to escape his home after it was set alight in the early hours of the morning Liverpool Echo · Jan 26, 2023
Grandad's death treated as murder after 'despicable' fire attack on his home George Redmond fell down the stairs and seriously injured himself while trying to exit his home with his wife after it was set on fire by thugs on September 1. Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022
Grandad's death now a murder enquiry after 'mistaken' arson attack on home George Redmond died just over two weeks after a thug armed with a petrol can torched his Old Swan home Liverpool Echo · Dec 27, 2022
Police tell Glasgow homeless charity to turn down music as protest disrupts council meeting Homeless Project Scotland is calling for the council to provide a building to keep people warm over winter. A council spokeswoman said 'suitable' accommodation had been turned down. Glasgow Live · Dec 8, 2022
10 unsolved Scottish shootings that police are still searching for answers to . Four underworld assassinations and six other firearms incidents have yet to be solved. Edinburgh Live · Nov 7, 2022
Lyons and Daniel Glasgow drug war linked to six shootings across city Police say investigations into 10 gun attacks in Scotland over the two decades, four of them assassinations, remain open as they insist it is their duty to provide answers for families. Glasgow Live · Nov 7, 2022
Audi at centre of arson attack which killed Liverpool grandad George Redmond, 76, died in the arson attack Liverpool Echo · Nov 4, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Oct 4, 2022 CCTV released over grandad's death after thugs torched his house George Redmond died after his house was targeted in an arson attack while he slept
Glasgow Live · Sep 30, 2022 Glasgow's Armed Forces champion confirmed after brief skirmish Councillor Alex Wilson was confirmed as expected, although the Labour party put forward an alternative candidate and raised concerns about the selection process.
Liverpool Echo · Sep 29, 2022 'Lovely' grandad dies after thugs torch house while he slept George and Mary Redmond were asleep in bed when unknown thugs set their house alight and fled the scene
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2022 Residents 'too frightened' to report anti-social behaviour to police RESIDENTS in the east end of Glasgow have said they are too “frightened” to report anti-social behaviour where a community centre is being…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2022 UK Government urged to increase support as 5000 more children face poverty GLASGOW will demand the UK Government steps up its support for citizens struggling with the cost of living as it was revealed 5000 more children are…
Glasgow Live · Sep 9, 2022 Glasgow demands Liz Truss steps up cost of living help as 5,000 more city kids face poverty There was cross-party support for a motion from Glasgow Labour leader George Redmond which labelled the current support package 'insufficient' and called for urgent action.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2022 'More talent puddle than pool': New Glasgow Labour frontbench unveiled GLASGOW Labour leader George Redmond has announced his frontbench team to oppose the city’s ruling SNP and Greens coalition.
Daily Record · May 27, 2022 Glasgow Labour leader calls for fat cat council bosses to have pay frozen George Redmond said the priority had to be a more generous pay rise for low paid staff
Daily Record · May 20, 2022 New Glasgow council leader missed flight home from Seville for first council meeting George Redmond said a "family emergency" led to him missing his first meeting as council leader.
Glasgow Live · May 19, 2022 Glasgow councillors return to chamber in force as new term begins Councillors tweeted from the chambers and excitedly shared photos while they took their places on the red leather seats.
Glasgow Live · May 19, 2022 Glasgow Labour leader dials in to first meeting from Spain after 'family emergency' at Rangers game The SNP has said Cllr George Redmond had 'ditched his responsibilities to his constituents' but the city's Labour leader insisted he missed his flight due to a family medical emergency.