Last week I issued a press release condemning the inactivity of Glasgow’s Labour MPs on high speed rail.
This was especially so when compared to how Yorkshire MPs campaigned vigorously and successfuly for the network to include Leeds and Sheffield. This was from a starting position where until even recently it was assumed that Manchester to Glasgow would be favoured ahead of them, and an environmental view that domestic flights would only be cut if the network came to Scotland.
Here in more detail is what each of the Labour Glasgow MPs who have been elected since 2005 have done on the issue for the city in Parliament:
Mohammad Sarwar – Glasgow Central
Nothing
Ann McKechin – Glasgow North
Question “answered” as Scotland Office minister
Another question in her capacity at the Scotland Office showing no concern about Glasgow
John Robertson – Glasgow North West
Nothing
Tom Harris – Glasgow South
Nothing. He has though questioned the environmental benefits of high speed rail. Was also at the ministry of transport.
Ian Davidson – Glasgow South West
Nothing
All is not lost and Glasgow can be put back on the map. This tired lot will clearly have to be replaced for that campaign to have the energy that it needs though.
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