Patricia Ferguson MP - Glasgow West
@pjferguson.bsky.social
Scottish Labour MP for Glasgow West. Chair of the Scottish Affairs Select Committee.
For casework please email patricia.ferguson.mp@parliament.uk
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It’s been another busy month — from debates in Parliament to visits across Glasgow West.
Catch up on what I’ve been working on in my latest newsletter bit.ly/3JIeuVa
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Many constituents in Glasgow West have written to me about the impact fireworks have on our communities, including on vulnerable residents & family pets.
I raised these issues in a recent fireworks debate in Parliament.
Hear some of my contribution below👇
I raised these issues in a recent fireworks debate in Parliament.
Hear some of my contribution below👇
January 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Many constituents in Glasgow West have written to me about the impact fireworks have on our communities, including on vulnerable residents & family pets.
I raised these issues in a recent fireworks debate in Parliament.
Hear some of my contribution below👇
I raised these issues in a recent fireworks debate in Parliament.
Hear some of my contribution below👇
☕️Yesterday, I met the Samaritans at their #BrewMonday Cuppa & Catch Up to discuss how we can help to prevent suicide.
Feeling blue can happen any day, so it's important to reach out & check in with those we care about.
Find out more about #BrewMonday - bit.ly/3YPZHM9
Feeling blue can happen any day, so it's important to reach out & check in with those we care about.
Find out more about #BrewMonday - bit.ly/3YPZHM9
January 20, 2026 at 12:49 PM
☕️Yesterday, I met the Samaritans at their #BrewMonday Cuppa & Catch Up to discuss how we can help to prevent suicide.
Feeling blue can happen any day, so it's important to reach out & check in with those we care about.
Find out more about #BrewMonday - bit.ly/3YPZHM9
Feeling blue can happen any day, so it's important to reach out & check in with those we care about.
Find out more about #BrewMonday - bit.ly/3YPZHM9
I'll always do what I can to help local residents.
Recently, I highlighted unacceptable delays experienced by a constituent trying to renew their driving licence with DVLA.
I was pleased to hear action is being taken to improve their systems & will be following this up with Govt.👇
Recently, I highlighted unacceptable delays experienced by a constituent trying to renew their driving licence with DVLA.
I was pleased to hear action is being taken to improve their systems & will be following this up with Govt.👇
January 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I'll always do what I can to help local residents.
Recently, I highlighted unacceptable delays experienced by a constituent trying to renew their driving licence with DVLA.
I was pleased to hear action is being taken to improve their systems & will be following this up with Govt.👇
Recently, I highlighted unacceptable delays experienced by a constituent trying to renew their driving licence with DVLA.
I was pleased to hear action is being taken to improve their systems & will be following this up with Govt.👇
Here’s five things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
👷 We have unlocked thousands of clean energy jobs for people in Scotland with £3 billion of private investment bringing secure, clean energy to people right across the United Kingdom. 🧵
👷 We have unlocked thousands of clean energy jobs for people in Scotland with £3 billion of private investment bringing secure, clean energy to people right across the United Kingdom. 🧵
January 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Here’s five things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
👷 We have unlocked thousands of clean energy jobs for people in Scotland with £3 billion of private investment bringing secure, clean energy to people right across the United Kingdom. 🧵
👷 We have unlocked thousands of clean energy jobs for people in Scotland with £3 billion of private investment bringing secure, clean energy to people right across the United Kingdom. 🧵
I highlighted in the Commons the concerns of my constituents unable to contact family & friends in Iran at this worrying time.
I also applauded those women in Iran who have been fighting bravely their freedom.
It's vital that they are part of building a new democracy in Iran.
I also applauded those women in Iran who have been fighting bravely their freedom.
It's vital that they are part of building a new democracy in Iran.
January 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I highlighted in the Commons the concerns of my constituents unable to contact family & friends in Iran at this worrying time.
I also applauded those women in Iran who have been fighting bravely their freedom.
It's vital that they are part of building a new democracy in Iran.
I also applauded those women in Iran who have been fighting bravely their freedom.
It's vital that they are part of building a new democracy in Iran.
Are you living with dementia, or are a carer, friend or family member supporting a loved one, you can join the Dementia Hero's Cafe for some music, a cuppa and a chat at their monthly café.
📅 1st Wednesday of the Month
📍Byres Community Hub, 90 Byres Road, G12 8TB
⏲️1pm - 3pm
📅 1st Wednesday of the Month
📍Byres Community Hub, 90 Byres Road, G12 8TB
⏲️1pm - 3pm
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Are you living with dementia, or are a carer, friend or family member supporting a loved one, you can join the Dementia Hero's Cafe for some music, a cuppa and a chat at their monthly café.
📅 1st Wednesday of the Month
📍Byres Community Hub, 90 Byres Road, G12 8TB
⏲️1pm - 3pm
📅 1st Wednesday of the Month
📍Byres Community Hub, 90 Byres Road, G12 8TB
⏲️1pm - 3pm
Here’s six things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
🍎 Labour introduced legislation to abolish the Two Child Limit to boost the life chances of up to 95,000 children in Scotland.🧵
🍎 Labour introduced legislation to abolish the Two Child Limit to boost the life chances of up to 95,000 children in Scotland.🧵
January 12, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Here’s six things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
🍎 Labour introduced legislation to abolish the Two Child Limit to boost the life chances of up to 95,000 children in Scotland.🧵
🍎 Labour introduced legislation to abolish the Two Child Limit to boost the life chances of up to 95,000 children in Scotland.🧵
The @uklabour Govt has announced £60.9m funding for Glasgow - for projects across the city, supporting jobs & prosperity.
I highlighted that this, together with the record funding settlement for the Scottish Govt, proves that Scotland is at the heart of this Labour government.
I highlighted that this, together with the record funding settlement for the Scottish Govt, proves that Scotland is at the heart of this Labour government.
January 12, 2026 at 11:21 AM
The @uklabour Govt has announced £60.9m funding for Glasgow - for projects across the city, supporting jobs & prosperity.
I highlighted that this, together with the record funding settlement for the Scottish Govt, proves that Scotland is at the heart of this Labour government.
I highlighted that this, together with the record funding settlement for the Scottish Govt, proves that Scotland is at the heart of this Labour government.
The deal between BAE Systems & Norway not only safeguards local jobs, but secures cooperation between our countries
Given the increase in Russian aggression in the high north, cooperation between the UK & our allies is vital.
I was pleased to highlight this in the Commons👇
Given the increase in Russian aggression in the high north, cooperation between the UK & our allies is vital.
I was pleased to highlight this in the Commons👇
January 12, 2026 at 11:16 AM
The deal between BAE Systems & Norway not only safeguards local jobs, but secures cooperation between our countries
Given the increase in Russian aggression in the high north, cooperation between the UK & our allies is vital.
I was pleased to highlight this in the Commons👇
Given the increase in Russian aggression in the high north, cooperation between the UK & our allies is vital.
I was pleased to highlight this in the Commons👇
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is desperate & the Israeli Govt's decision to ban dozens of respected aid agencies from working there is an act of cruelty.
I want to see the ban lifted and the Rafah crossing opened, and called on the UK Govt Minister to help make that happen.
I want to see the ban lifted and the Rafah crossing opened, and called on the UK Govt Minister to help make that happen.
January 12, 2026 at 11:11 AM
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is desperate & the Israeli Govt's decision to ban dozens of respected aid agencies from working there is an act of cruelty.
I want to see the ban lifted and the Rafah crossing opened, and called on the UK Govt Minister to help make that happen.
I want to see the ban lifted and the Rafah crossing opened, and called on the UK Govt Minister to help make that happen.
Following the US air strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro, I spoke in the Commons about the importance of upholding international law.
I asked the Foreign Secretary about ensuring sovereignty is respected & international laws are upheld.
I asked the Foreign Secretary about ensuring sovereignty is respected & international laws are upheld.
January 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Following the US air strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro, I spoke in the Commons about the importance of upholding international law.
I asked the Foreign Secretary about ensuring sovereignty is respected & international laws are upheld.
I asked the Foreign Secretary about ensuring sovereignty is respected & international laws are upheld.
📬I enjoyed an early morning visit to the G11/G12 delivery office.
It was great to catch up with local posties as they prepared for another busy day.
Thanks to all the Royal Mail staff who work so hard to get our mail to us at Christmas, and throughout the year!
It was great to catch up with local posties as they prepared for another busy day.
Thanks to all the Royal Mail staff who work so hard to get our mail to us at Christmas, and throughout the year!
December 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
📬I enjoyed an early morning visit to the G11/G12 delivery office.
It was great to catch up with local posties as they prepared for another busy day.
Thanks to all the Royal Mail staff who work so hard to get our mail to us at Christmas, and throughout the year!
It was great to catch up with local posties as they prepared for another busy day.
Thanks to all the Royal Mail staff who work so hard to get our mail to us at Christmas, and throughout the year!
🎅It’s been an incredibly busy December in Parliament and in our communities!
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You can find my latest updates in my newsletter here bit.ly/4p2pOKe
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December 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🎅It’s been an incredibly busy December in Parliament and in our communities!
You can find my latest updates in my newsletter here bit.ly/4p2pOKe
To sign up, email patricia.ferguson.mp@parliament.uk to join my mailing list.
You can find my latest updates in my newsletter here bit.ly/4p2pOKe
To sign up, email patricia.ferguson.mp@parliament.uk to join my mailing list.
Yesterday, I and colleagues, met with the Home Secretary to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza & the West Bank.
It was very helpful to be able to discuss issues of concern with Yvette Cooper on behalf of constituents that have contacted me.
It was very helpful to be able to discuss issues of concern with Yvette Cooper on behalf of constituents that have contacted me.
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Yesterday, I and colleagues, met with the Home Secretary to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza & the West Bank.
It was very helpful to be able to discuss issues of concern with Yvette Cooper on behalf of constituents that have contacted me.
It was very helpful to be able to discuss issues of concern with Yvette Cooper on behalf of constituents that have contacted me.
📢Employment Rights Bill passed
✅A ban on exploitative zero hours contracts
✅Sick pay from day one
✅Stronger family leave
✅ A ban on fire and rehire
This is a massive step forward in delivering Labour's promise of a New Deal for Working People.
✅A ban on exploitative zero hours contracts
✅Sick pay from day one
✅Stronger family leave
✅ A ban on fire and rehire
This is a massive step forward in delivering Labour's promise of a New Deal for Working People.
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📢Employment Rights Bill passed
✅A ban on exploitative zero hours contracts
✅Sick pay from day one
✅Stronger family leave
✅ A ban on fire and rehire
This is a massive step forward in delivering Labour's promise of a New Deal for Working People.
✅A ban on exploitative zero hours contracts
✅Sick pay from day one
✅Stronger family leave
✅ A ban on fire and rehire
This is a massive step forward in delivering Labour's promise of a New Deal for Working People.
10 million people have already been displaced in Sudan, more than half of them children.
I asked the @FCDOGovUK Minister what action can be taken to support them & their families.
I'm pleased the Govt is working with organisations like UNICEF to get support to the children.
I asked the @FCDOGovUK Minister what action can be taken to support them & their families.
I'm pleased the Govt is working with organisations like UNICEF to get support to the children.
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
10 million people have already been displaced in Sudan, more than half of them children.
I asked the @FCDOGovUK Minister what action can be taken to support them & their families.
I'm pleased the Govt is working with organisations like UNICEF to get support to the children.
I asked the @FCDOGovUK Minister what action can be taken to support them & their families.
I'm pleased the Govt is working with organisations like UNICEF to get support to the children.
In a recent debate celebrating St Andrew’s Day I reflected on Scotland’s history as a welcoming place for the stranger.
I commended G15 Thriving Places Hope Not Hate campaign & the local work of Community of Ukrainians in Glasgow
Listen to my speech 👉 bit.ly/498btHz
I commended G15 Thriving Places Hope Not Hate campaign & the local work of Community of Ukrainians in Glasgow
Listen to my speech 👉 bit.ly/498btHz
December 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In a recent debate celebrating St Andrew’s Day I reflected on Scotland’s history as a welcoming place for the stranger.
I commended G15 Thriving Places Hope Not Hate campaign & the local work of Community of Ukrainians in Glasgow
Listen to my speech 👉 bit.ly/498btHz
I commended G15 Thriving Places Hope Not Hate campaign & the local work of Community of Ukrainians in Glasgow
Listen to my speech 👉 bit.ly/498btHz
📬I was pleased to join Royal Mail at their 'send a little love this Christmas’ parliamentary event.
At the event, I was able to send a card to someone special - for every card sent Royal Mail gave £10 to the British Heart Foundation to help fund defibrillators for communities across the UK.
At the event, I was able to send a card to someone special - for every card sent Royal Mail gave £10 to the British Heart Foundation to help fund defibrillators for communities across the UK.
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📬I was pleased to join Royal Mail at their 'send a little love this Christmas’ parliamentary event.
At the event, I was able to send a card to someone special - for every card sent Royal Mail gave £10 to the British Heart Foundation to help fund defibrillators for communities across the UK.
At the event, I was able to send a card to someone special - for every card sent Royal Mail gave £10 to the British Heart Foundation to help fund defibrillators for communities across the UK.
📢Be Winter Ready!
Power cuts don’t happen often, but it pays to be prepared.
Take these important steps:
1. Save the 105 number in your phone or write it down somewhere safe
2. Keep a torch & new batteries nearby
3. Charge your phone & any power packs
4. Have some blanket
Power cuts don’t happen often, but it pays to be prepared.
Take these important steps:
1. Save the 105 number in your phone or write it down somewhere safe
2. Keep a torch & new batteries nearby
3. Charge your phone & any power packs
4. Have some blanket
December 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
📢Be Winter Ready!
Power cuts don’t happen often, but it pays to be prepared.
Take these important steps:
1. Save the 105 number in your phone or write it down somewhere safe
2. Keep a torch & new batteries nearby
3. Charge your phone & any power packs
4. Have some blanket
Power cuts don’t happen often, but it pays to be prepared.
Take these important steps:
1. Save the 105 number in your phone or write it down somewhere safe
2. Keep a torch & new batteries nearby
3. Charge your phone & any power packs
4. Have some blanket
🚨JUST ANNOUNCED
2600 service personnel in Scotland will get the cost of their travel home paid this Christmas.
Labour promised to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve – and we are delivering on that promise.
2600 service personnel in Scotland will get the cost of their travel home paid this Christmas.
Labour promised to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve – and we are delivering on that promise.
December 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🚨JUST ANNOUNCED
2600 service personnel in Scotland will get the cost of their travel home paid this Christmas.
Labour promised to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve – and we are delivering on that promise.
2600 service personnel in Scotland will get the cost of their travel home paid this Christmas.
Labour promised to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve – and we are delivering on that promise.
Glasgow City Council are looking to gather the views of local residents on the changes to the roads layout of Kinfauns Dr from Hecla Ave down to Duntreath Ave.
🗓️Wednesday 10 December
📍Drumchapel Library
🕐1pm - 7pm
You can find out more smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DRS2025/
🗓️Wednesday 10 December
📍Drumchapel Library
🕐1pm - 7pm
You can find out more smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DRS2025/
Improving Drumchapel Town Centre
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Glasgow City Council are looking to gather the views of local residents on the changes to the roads layout of Kinfauns Dr from Hecla Ave down to Duntreath Ave.
🗓️Wednesday 10 December
📍Drumchapel Library
🕐1pm - 7pm
You can find out more smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DRS2025/
🗓️Wednesday 10 December
📍Drumchapel Library
🕐1pm - 7pm
You can find out more smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DRS2025/
Along with colleagues I've written to the UK Govt calling on them to ensure any Ukraine peace deal upholds the Geneva Convention & that special protections are afforded to children.
It's vital that the return of all Ukrainian children is an unconditional & immediate priority.
It's vital that the return of all Ukrainian children is an unconditional & immediate priority.
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Along with colleagues I've written to the UK Govt calling on them to ensure any Ukraine peace deal upholds the Geneva Convention & that special protections are afforded to children.
It's vital that the return of all Ukrainian children is an unconditional & immediate priority.
It's vital that the return of all Ukrainian children is an unconditional & immediate priority.
I met recently with James Moseley from Specsavers to discuss the importance of good eye care & ear health checks.
Free eye tests in Scotland check more than just your sight – they’ll check the health of your eyes & find any problems before they become more serious.
Free eye tests in Scotland check more than just your sight – they’ll check the health of your eyes & find any problems before they become more serious.
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I met recently with James Moseley from Specsavers to discuss the importance of good eye care & ear health checks.
Free eye tests in Scotland check more than just your sight – they’ll check the health of your eyes & find any problems before they become more serious.
Free eye tests in Scotland check more than just your sight – they’ll check the health of your eyes & find any problems before they become more serious.
📢There is less than a week to go before the Cash4Clubs deadline!
Whether it's for equipment, coaching, or to build your membership, if you're involved in a sports club in Glasgow West apply before Monday 8th December.
You can find out more at bit.ly/47Gpps7by
Whether it's for equipment, coaching, or to build your membership, if you're involved in a sports club in Glasgow West apply before Monday 8th December.
You can find out more at bit.ly/47Gpps7by
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📢There is less than a week to go before the Cash4Clubs deadline!
Whether it's for equipment, coaching, or to build your membership, if you're involved in a sports club in Glasgow West apply before Monday 8th December.
You can find out more at bit.ly/47Gpps7by
Whether it's for equipment, coaching, or to build your membership, if you're involved in a sports club in Glasgow West apply before Monday 8th December.
You can find out more at bit.ly/47Gpps7by
🎅With Christmas just around the corner it’s been time to judge my Christmas Card competition.
Thanks to all the local secondary school pupils who submitted an entry & to Joyce from the G15 Youth Project for picking the winner.
Keep your eyes peeled for the big reveal!! 🎄
Thanks to all the local secondary school pupils who submitted an entry & to Joyce from the G15 Youth Project for picking the winner.
Keep your eyes peeled for the big reveal!! 🎄
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎅With Christmas just around the corner it’s been time to judge my Christmas Card competition.
Thanks to all the local secondary school pupils who submitted an entry & to Joyce from the G15 Youth Project for picking the winner.
Keep your eyes peeled for the big reveal!! 🎄
Thanks to all the local secondary school pupils who submitted an entry & to Joyce from the G15 Youth Project for picking the winner.
Keep your eyes peeled for the big reveal!! 🎄