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
For casework please email patricia.ferguson.mp@parliament.uk
Many constituents in Glasgow West contacted me about the impact of fireworks on animals and vulnerable people.
I attended an event in Parliament with the Fireworks Impact Coalition to hear directly how we can make celebrations safer for everyone.
I attended an event in Parliament with the Fireworks Impact Coalition to hear directly how we can make celebrations safer for everyone.
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Many constituents in Glasgow West contacted me about the impact of fireworks on animals and vulnerable people.
I attended an event in Parliament with the Fireworks Impact Coalition to hear directly how we can make celebrations safer for everyone.
I attended an event in Parliament with the Fireworks Impact Coalition to hear directly how we can make celebrations safer for everyone.
Men Matter Scotland provides a positive support network for men across Scotland.
I was pleased to visit their base in Drumchapel to meet the team, learn more about their work, & present a copy of my parliamentary motion recognising all that Men Matter Scotland do.
I was pleased to visit their base in Drumchapel to meet the team, learn more about their work, & present a copy of my parliamentary motion recognising all that Men Matter Scotland do.
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Men Matter Scotland provides a positive support network for men across Scotland.
I was pleased to visit their base in Drumchapel to meet the team, learn more about their work, & present a copy of my parliamentary motion recognising all that Men Matter Scotland do.
I was pleased to visit their base in Drumchapel to meet the team, learn more about their work, & present a copy of my parliamentary motion recognising all that Men Matter Scotland do.
The hospitality sector is a major employer across the communities of Glasgow West, with thousands of local residents employed in bars, restaurants & venues.
That's why, along with colleagues, I’ve written to the Chancellor to ask that we protect it at the upcoming budget.
That's why, along with colleagues, I’ve written to the Chancellor to ask that we protect it at the upcoming budget.
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The hospitality sector is a major employer across the communities of Glasgow West, with thousands of local residents employed in bars, restaurants & venues.
That's why, along with colleagues, I’ve written to the Chancellor to ask that we protect it at the upcoming budget.
That's why, along with colleagues, I’ve written to the Chancellor to ask that we protect it at the upcoming budget.
Labour’s Veterans Strategy renews the nation’s contract with those who served, including 1,842 veterans across Glasgow West.
🏠£27m for a new veteran-wide support service for those who served
📈Funding for a dedicated wraparound
👪Investing In world-class veterans NHS support
🏠£27m for a new veteran-wide support service for those who served
📈Funding for a dedicated wraparound
👪Investing In world-class veterans NHS support
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Labour’s Veterans Strategy renews the nation’s contract with those who served, including 1,842 veterans across Glasgow West.
🏠£27m for a new veteran-wide support service for those who served
📈Funding for a dedicated wraparound
👪Investing In world-class veterans NHS support
🏠£27m for a new veteran-wide support service for those who served
📈Funding for a dedicated wraparound
👪Investing In world-class veterans NHS support
The SNP have a budget underspend of £1bn.
That’s money that could be used to improve frontline public services.
Instead, it’s lying unspent in the Scottish Govt’s bank account.
Find out the difference this cash could make for Glasgow West & across Scotland👇
That’s money that could be used to improve frontline public services.
Instead, it’s lying unspent in the Scottish Govt’s bank account.
Find out the difference this cash could make for Glasgow West & across Scotland👇
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The SNP have a budget underspend of £1bn.
That’s money that could be used to improve frontline public services.
Instead, it’s lying unspent in the Scottish Govt’s bank account.
Find out the difference this cash could make for Glasgow West & across Scotland👇
That’s money that could be used to improve frontline public services.
Instead, it’s lying unspent in the Scottish Govt’s bank account.
Find out the difference this cash could make for Glasgow West & across Scotland👇
Here’s four things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
🎖️ Our defence housing strategy will upgrade over 3,000 homes in Scotland as part of the biggest renewal of forces housing in over half century.
🎖️ Our defence housing strategy will upgrade over 3,000 homes in Scotland as part of the biggest renewal of forces housing in over half century.
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Here’s four things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
🎖️ Our defence housing strategy will upgrade over 3,000 homes in Scotland as part of the biggest renewal of forces housing in over half century.
🎖️ Our defence housing strategy will upgrade over 3,000 homes in Scotland as part of the biggest renewal of forces housing in over half century.
✈️Have your say on changes to the Glasgow Airport Flightpath.
Glasgow Airport are running a consultation on proposals to modernise arrival & departure routes & the surrounding airspace.
Drop into their info session at Drumchapel St Marks Church on Fri 21st Nov between 2pm & 8pm
Glasgow Airport are running a consultation on proposals to modernise arrival & departure routes & the surrounding airspace.
Drop into their info session at Drumchapel St Marks Church on Fri 21st Nov between 2pm & 8pm
November 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
✈️Have your say on changes to the Glasgow Airport Flightpath.
Glasgow Airport are running a consultation on proposals to modernise arrival & departure routes & the surrounding airspace.
Drop into their info session at Drumchapel St Marks Church on Fri 21st Nov between 2pm & 8pm
Glasgow Airport are running a consultation on proposals to modernise arrival & departure routes & the surrounding airspace.
Drop into their info session at Drumchapel St Marks Church on Fri 21st Nov between 2pm & 8pm
Macmillan Cancer Support offer a free confidential drop-in service for anyone affected by cancer at Drumchapel Library every Friday from 11am-1pm.
You can pop in for a chat with friendly staff and volunteers, pick up information, or find out about local services and help.
You can pop in for a chat with friendly staff and volunteers, pick up information, or find out about local services and help.
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Macmillan Cancer Support offer a free confidential drop-in service for anyone affected by cancer at Drumchapel Library every Friday from 11am-1pm.
You can pop in for a chat with friendly staff and volunteers, pick up information, or find out about local services and help.
You can pop in for a chat with friendly staff and volunteers, pick up information, or find out about local services and help.
It was an honour to place a Remembrance tribute in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance on behalf of the communities of Glasgow West.
This tribute is in memory of those who have given their lives for us all, and for those who continue to serve in our Armed Forces.
This tribute is in memory of those who have given their lives for us all, and for those who continue to serve in our Armed Forces.
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It was an honour to place a Remembrance tribute in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance on behalf of the communities of Glasgow West.
This tribute is in memory of those who have given their lives for us all, and for those who continue to serve in our Armed Forces.
This tribute is in memory of those who have given their lives for us all, and for those who continue to serve in our Armed Forces.
The conflict in Sudan is worsening & extremely concerning.
In Parliament today the Minister provided an update on the Govt’s actions, including to secure a ceasefire bit.ly/47qQDT5
I took the opportunity to ask about the steps being taken to get aid into the country.
In Parliament today the Minister provided an update on the Govt’s actions, including to secure a ceasefire bit.ly/47qQDT5
I took the opportunity to ask about the steps being taken to get aid into the country.
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The conflict in Sudan is worsening & extremely concerning.
In Parliament today the Minister provided an update on the Govt’s actions, including to secure a ceasefire bit.ly/47qQDT5
I took the opportunity to ask about the steps being taken to get aid into the country.
In Parliament today the Minister provided an update on the Govt’s actions, including to secure a ceasefire bit.ly/47qQDT5
I took the opportunity to ask about the steps being taken to get aid into the country.
It was a privilege to be in the Commons Chamber this week to hear the Prime Minister & others speak about the Hillsborough Law.
This law will finally end a historic injustice and ensure the state can never again cover up the truth.
This law will finally end a historic injustice and ensure the state can never again cover up the truth.
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
It was a privilege to be in the Commons Chamber this week to hear the Prime Minister & others speak about the Hillsborough Law.
This law will finally end a historic injustice and ensure the state can never again cover up the truth.
This law will finally end a historic injustice and ensure the state can never again cover up the truth.
🎇Attending or having a firework display this evening? Please take care!
Last year, more than a third of Scotland’s firework injuries occurred in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Have fun, stay safe & be considerate to your neighbours!
Last year, more than a third of Scotland’s firework injuries occurred in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Have fun, stay safe & be considerate to your neighbours!
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎇Attending or having a firework display this evening? Please take care!
Last year, more than a third of Scotland’s firework injuries occurred in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Have fun, stay safe & be considerate to your neighbours!
Last year, more than a third of Scotland’s firework injuries occurred in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Have fun, stay safe & be considerate to your neighbours!
Britain’s forces families make huge sacrifices to keep us safe. The least they deserve is a decent home.
🏡3,000 military homes in Scotland are being upgraded, 14 of which are in Glasgow West
📉Nine in ten homes improved
👪A new Defence Housing Service puts forces families first
🏡3,000 military homes in Scotland are being upgraded, 14 of which are in Glasgow West
📉Nine in ten homes improved
👪A new Defence Housing Service puts forces families first
November 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Britain’s forces families make huge sacrifices to keep us safe. The least they deserve is a decent home.
🏡3,000 military homes in Scotland are being upgraded, 14 of which are in Glasgow West
📉Nine in ten homes improved
👪A new Defence Housing Service puts forces families first
🏡3,000 military homes in Scotland are being upgraded, 14 of which are in Glasgow West
📉Nine in ten homes improved
👪A new Defence Housing Service puts forces families first
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
Want to stay in the loop? Just drop me a message at patricia.ferguson.mp@parliament.uk to sign up
Catch up on what I’ve been working on in my latest newsletter bit.ly/3JIeuVa
Want to stay in the loop? Just drop me a message at patricia.ferguson.mp@parliament.uk to sign up
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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
Want to stay in the loop? Just drop me a message at patricia.ferguson.mp@parliament.uk to sign up
Catch up on what I’ve been working on in my latest newsletter bit.ly/3JIeuVa
Want to stay in the loop? Just drop me a message at patricia.ferguson.mp@parliament.uk to sign up
🐕🐈Ahead of Bonfire Night, Pets at Home have shared some important pet welfare tips 👇
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🐕🐈Ahead of Bonfire Night, Pets at Home have shared some important pet welfare tips 👇
It’s #TalkMoney Week - a great opportunity to #StartTheConversation to help improve your financial wellbeing, manage your finances & think about the future.
That’s why I am sharing info about @MoneyHelperUK’s helpful online resources at www.moneyhelper.org.uk
That’s why I am sharing info about @MoneyHelperUK’s helpful online resources at www.moneyhelper.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It’s #TalkMoney Week - a great opportunity to #StartTheConversation to help improve your financial wellbeing, manage your finances & think about the future.
That’s why I am sharing info about @MoneyHelperUK’s helpful online resources at www.moneyhelper.org.uk
That’s why I am sharing info about @MoneyHelperUK’s helpful online resources at www.moneyhelper.org.uk
Here’s four things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
💷 UK businesses will save over £400 million a year from April 2026 with new support to slash industrial electricity costs including businesses in Scotland. 🧵
💷 UK businesses will save over £400 million a year from April 2026 with new support to slash industrial electricity costs including businesses in Scotland. 🧵
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Here’s four things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland last week:
💷 UK businesses will save over £400 million a year from April 2026 with new support to slash industrial electricity costs including businesses in Scotland. 🧵
💷 UK businesses will save over £400 million a year from April 2026 with new support to slash industrial electricity costs including businesses in Scotland. 🧵
Too many constituents in Glasgow West are still struggling to book a driving test.
I’ve raised this issue in Parliament, seeking an update on the progress of providing more test appointments & calling on the Government to commit time to a debate on the matter.
I’ve raised this issue in Parliament, seeking an update on the progress of providing more test appointments & calling on the Government to commit time to a debate on the matter.
October 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Too many constituents in Glasgow West are still struggling to book a driving test.
I’ve raised this issue in Parliament, seeking an update on the progress of providing more test appointments & calling on the Government to commit time to a debate on the matter.
I’ve raised this issue in Parliament, seeking an update on the progress of providing more test appointments & calling on the Government to commit time to a debate on the matter.
The Govt has announced changes to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme so that it works better for all those infected & affected.
I took the opportunity to highlight the experience of my constituent who has raised concerns with me & welcome the Minister’s comments in response.
I took the opportunity to highlight the experience of my constituent who has raised concerns with me & welcome the Minister’s comments in response.
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The Govt has announced changes to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme so that it works better for all those infected & affected.
I took the opportunity to highlight the experience of my constituent who has raised concerns with me & welcome the Minister’s comments in response.
I took the opportunity to highlight the experience of my constituent who has raised concerns with me & welcome the Minister’s comments in response.
The situation in Sudan is catastrophic & the recent massacre at el-Fasher’s Saudi Maternity Hospital is truly appalling, but sadly not the first attack of its kind.
I asked the Minister if he could explain what more could be done to prevent such atrocities by the RSF militia.
I asked the Minister if he could explain what more could be done to prevent such atrocities by the RSF militia.
October 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The situation in Sudan is catastrophic & the recent massacre at el-Fasher’s Saudi Maternity Hospital is truly appalling, but sadly not the first attack of its kind.
I asked the Minister if he could explain what more could be done to prevent such atrocities by the RSF militia.
I asked the Minister if he could explain what more could be done to prevent such atrocities by the RSF militia.
@prosperscot.bsky.social brings together Scottish businesses, local authorities & charities to help shape economic growth & prosperity.
I enjoyed welcoming them & some of their members to Parliament - supporting conversations with Ministers & MPs around our shared ambitions for Scotland.
I enjoyed welcoming them & some of their members to Parliament - supporting conversations with Ministers & MPs around our shared ambitions for Scotland.
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
@prosperscot.bsky.social brings together Scottish businesses, local authorities & charities to help shape economic growth & prosperity.
I enjoyed welcoming them & some of their members to Parliament - supporting conversations with Ministers & MPs around our shared ambitions for Scotland.
I enjoyed welcoming them & some of their members to Parliament - supporting conversations with Ministers & MPs around our shared ambitions for Scotland.
Many constituents have contacted me about Gazan students seeking to take up full scholarships at Glasgow Uni & other institutions.
Today in the House of Commons I asked the Minister for an update on the Govt’s actions to assist in the evacuation of these students from Gaza.
Today in the House of Commons I asked the Minister for an update on the Govt’s actions to assist in the evacuation of these students from Gaza.
October 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Many constituents have contacted me about Gazan students seeking to take up full scholarships at Glasgow Uni & other institutions.
Today in the House of Commons I asked the Minister for an update on the Govt’s actions to assist in the evacuation of these students from Gaza.
Today in the House of Commons I asked the Minister for an update on the Govt’s actions to assist in the evacuation of these students from Gaza.
Under the SNP Scotland’s colleges have suffered a 20% cut in the last 5 years.
These cuts threaten their ability to train our young people for new & emerging jobs.
Meanwhile, the UK Labour Govt’s £45m Youth Guarantee is helping to make sure no young person is left behind.
These cuts threaten their ability to train our young people for new & emerging jobs.
Meanwhile, the UK Labour Govt’s £45m Youth Guarantee is helping to make sure no young person is left behind.
October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Under the SNP Scotland’s colleges have suffered a 20% cut in the last 5 years.
These cuts threaten their ability to train our young people for new & emerging jobs.
Meanwhile, the UK Labour Govt’s £45m Youth Guarantee is helping to make sure no young person is left behind.
These cuts threaten their ability to train our young people for new & emerging jobs.
Meanwhile, the UK Labour Govt’s £45m Youth Guarantee is helping to make sure no young person is left behind.
As the Scottish Parliament progresses into its second quarter-century I was pleased to speak in a debate on devolution in Scotland.
You can hear my full speech here: bit.ly/4owrf3I
You can hear my full speech here: bit.ly/4owrf3I
October 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
As the Scottish Parliament progresses into its second quarter-century I was pleased to speak in a debate on devolution in Scotland.
You can hear my full speech here: bit.ly/4owrf3I
You can hear my full speech here: bit.ly/4owrf3I
Eric Flack is an inspiration - from being a founding member of the Blairdardie & Old Drumchapel Community Council to establishing the Drumchapel Tennis Club.
His service to the local community is remarkable & I was pleased to recognise this in a recent parliamentary motion.
His service to the local community is remarkable & I was pleased to recognise this in a recent parliamentary motion.
October 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Eric Flack is an inspiration - from being a founding member of the Blairdardie & Old Drumchapel Community Council to establishing the Drumchapel Tennis Club.
His service to the local community is remarkable & I was pleased to recognise this in a recent parliamentary motion.
His service to the local community is remarkable & I was pleased to recognise this in a recent parliamentary motion.