Keir Starmer Intervenes in Royal Regiment of Scotland Freedom of City Row
The council voted 32-28 against the honor after SNP and Green members said it was inappropriate to bind the city to an outside organization.
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Starmer urges Glasgow to reconsider Royal Regiment of Scotland freedom of the city decision
The Prime Minister has urged Glasgow City Council to reconsider its decision to refuse the Royal Regiment of Scotland the freedom of the city as it marks its 20th anniversary. A motion to grant the civic honor to the unit was defeated in a vote last week after opposition from SNP and Green councilors.
Keir Starmer urges Greens and SNP to reconsider 'shameful' snub of Royal Regiment of Scotland
Labour MP for Glasgow North East Maureen Burke has questioned the Prime Minister on Glasgow City Council's decision to deny the Royal Regiment of Scotland the Freedom of the City.Ms Burke asked Sir Keir: "Earlier this month, Glasgow SNP and Green councillors rejected Labour's motion to grant the Royal Regiment of Scotland the Freedom of the City."It is a shameful snub to our servicemen and women, and a decision that has left many Glaswegians fee…
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