Glasgow needs local champions, now more than ever was the message today from SNP Depute Leader Nicola Sturgeon and Glasgow East MP John Mason.

Their comments, as they visited the Mecca Bingo  in the Parkhead area of the constituency came as Glasgow City Council and its agencies continued to refuse to give information to the public on the departure of the council leader and spending on hospitality and expenses.

Delivering the SNP’s More Nats Less Cuts message  Mr Mason said:

“I care passionately about Glasgow. That’s why I stood in Glasgow East
two years ago and that is why as the MP for this area I have put my
constituents at the heart of everything I do.
“From day one I have worked to champion the concerns of people in Glasgow
East and to ensure their voice is heard at the heart of Westminster.
“When I hear Labour taking the city for granted, putting their own
interests before their constituents and claiming to "own" this
constituency it makes me determined that people in Glasgow East and across
the rest of the city should have the chance not to elect the usual
politicians, but to elect strong local champions.
“Two years ago voters in this constituency put their trust in me and in
the SNP to stand up for them as they sent a message to Downing St over tax
rises and fuel prices. This year I hope voters will continue to trust me
to be their local champion and will send that strong message to Labour
across Glasgow that this city belongs to the people, not one party.
Govan MSP and SNP Depute Leader Nicola Sturgeon added:
“For voters in Glasgow East and across the country this election isn’t
about who gets the keys to number 10 but about who will put Scotland’s
communities first.
“John Mason has been an outstanding local champion for Glasgow East,
putting this area firmly on Westminster’s map and I know with the support
of people in this constituency he will continue to put their priorities
first.
“Labour’s continued silence and their refusal not just of an independent
inquiry, but even to release information around their former leader and
the organisations he founded demonstrates on a daily basis that Glasgow
needs SNP MPs to be the city’s champions.”