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FiLiA is a global feminist organisation that hosts an annual conference FiLiA is a feminist organisation that aims to amplify the voices of women and girls from diverse backgrounds and experiences. FiLiA hosts an annual conference that brings together women’s rights activists, academics, artists, and campaigners from around the world. The conference features workshops, panel discussions, performances, and exhibitions on various topics related to feminism and social justice. This year, Glasgow had the honour of hosting the FiLiA conference, which took place on October 14 and 15 at the Glasgow Caledonian University. The conference attracted more than 1,000 attendees and…

The SNP conference, which is taking place in Aberdeen, has adopted a new strategy for achieving Scottish independence at the next Westminster General Election. The strategy states that a vote for the SNP is a vote for Scotland to become an independent country and that winning a majority of Scottish seats will give the Scottish Government a mandate to start independence negotiations with the UK Government. However, the strategy faces challenges from both the British media and the Westminster parties, who are likely to ignore or reject the SNP’s claim to a democratic mandate. How the SNP plans to use…

Unbuyable: A movement to end the exploitation of women and girls Ash Regan, a former SNP leadership contender and community safety minister, has announced a new campaign to make buying sex a criminal offence in Scotland. The campaign, called Unbuyable, aims to challenge the demand for prostitution and protect the human dignity of women and girls. Regan said: “Unbuyable is more than a campaign; it’s a clarion call to end the systemic exploitation of women and girls in Scotland. We are working to create a society where human dignity is non-negotiable and where women and girls are not for sale.…

Council warns of legal action and humanitarian disaster Glasgow City Council has warned that the Home Office’s plans to speed up the processing of asylum claims could lead to an ‘unprecedented rise’ in homeless people in the city. The council estimates that almost 1,400 people who are granted refugee status could be at risk of homelessness this year, as they are given only seven days to find accommodation after receiving their decision. The council says it has not received any government funding to deal with the situation, which could cost around £50m. The council’s chief executive, Annemarie O’Donnell, said that…

The famous steam locomotive Flying Scotsman was involved in a collision with a set of stationary passenger coaches at Aviemore station in Scotland last month. The accident resulted in injuries to several people and damage to the historic train. What happened on September 29? According to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), the incident happened shortly after 6pm on September 29, when the Flying Scotsman was preparing to leave Aviemore station after a day of excursion trips. The train was coupled to a set of coaches that were not part of its normal formation. As the driver moved the train…

Why did Lisa Cameron leave the SNP? Lisa Cameron was the SNP MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow since 2015. She announced her intention to join the Conservatives last week, citing a “toxic culture” within the SNP group at Westminster. She said she felt “isolated” and “intimidated” by her former colleagues, especially after she defended a teenage victim of sexual harassment by Patrick Grady, an SNP MP who resigned in June. She also said she had no faith in the SNP leadership, who supported the perpetrator’s interests over the victim’s. How did the public react to Lisa Cameron’s defection?…

The story of James Patrick, the 11-year-old who rescued a five-year-old from the River Levem James Patrick was a member of the 208th Glasgow Company of the Boys Brigade, a Christian youth organisation that aims to develop character and leadership skills in young people. He was at his home near the River Levem in Pollok, a district in the south-west of Glasgow, when he heard a commotion coming from the river in March 1964. Without hesitation, he ran to the scene and saw a five-year-old boy being swept away by the fast-flowing current. Another boy had tried to help, but…