Two years ago, Thomas Kerr celebrated Govanhill’s diversity. Now he calls it a ‘ghetto’. We asked him what changed
When we interviewed Thomas Kerr in 2024, he praised Govanhill’s “unique and wonderful character”. Now he is making sweeping claims about migration, crime and exploitation in the area. We asked for the evidence, what changed his view, and how much contact he has actually had with Govanhill.
Labour takes Govanhill as SNP loses key seats
The Labour Party has clinched a pivotal win in Govanhill, with John Grady ousting SNP’s David Linden in a significant political shift during last week's General Election. Held at Glasgow’s Emirates Arena, the count revealed a dramatic change from yellow to red in Scotland's largest city, marking a broader nationwide trend that saw Labour gain a majority with 409 seats. Voter turnout in the constituency was notably low at 51%, the lowest in over two decades.