Jeremy Corbyn has been pictured on Byres Road in the west end of Glasgow as he campaigns against SNP cuts.
The Glasgow branch of the Scottish Labour Party, Put Glasgow First, was among the first to welcome its party’s leader.
In a tweet, the group said: “Great to be joined by @jeremycorbyn at our street stall on Byers [sic] Road, campaigning against £377 million of cuts to Glasgow by the SNP!”
Great to be back in the wonderful city of Glasgow campaigning with @AnasSarwar and @FMcAveety pic.twitter.com/tNquI5qWNf
— Jeremy Corbyn MP (@jeremycorbyn) March 11, 2017
Mr Corbyn himself also tweeted that it was “great” to be back in “the wonderful city of Glasgow.”
He is currently campaigning with Anas Sarwar and Frank McAveety.
Great to be joined by @jeremycorbyn at our street stall on Byers Road, campaigning against £377 million of cuts to Glasgow by the SNP! pic.twitter.com/lf1TWGZf1v
— PutGlasgowFirst (@Glasgow_Labour) March 11, 2017
Delighted to welcome @jeremycorbyn to Glasgow today with @FMcAveety. Exposing SNP cuts to our great city. We are up for the fight in May! pic.twitter.com/KenUj8aRuM
— AnasSarwar (@AnasSarwar) March 11, 2017
Mr Sarwar said he was “delighted” to welcome the Labour leader to the city, adding: “Exposing SNP cuts to our great city. We are up for the fight in May!”
Two governments, two budgets but none of them putting Glasgow first. We deserve fairer budgets. #investingchildcare/communities screaming https://t.co/0CaS04uIzy
— Frank McAveety (@FMcAveety) March 11, 2017
Mr McAveety said: “Two governments, two budgets, but none of them putting Glasgow first.
“We deserve fairer budgets.”
Mr Corbyn will be joining Shadow Chancellor, John McDonnell, at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to take part in a conference entitled ‘The Future of the Scottish Economy’.
The leader’s appearance in the city has received a lukewarm welcome on social media.
Corbyn addresses the masses in Byres Rd. #Glasgow. All that can be mustered 200m from Glasgow Uni. Where are his youthful admirers now? pic.twitter.com/LRBsIz17Gq
— James Munro (@JamesMunro5) March 11, 2017
@jeremycorbyn @AnasSarwar @FMcAveety Weather not looking to good in Glasgow. Goodluck to everyone campaigning today. #Jezza4PM
— Jane Hunter (@jane_hunter7) March 11, 2017
@jeremycorbyn @FromSteveHowell @AnasSarwar @FMcAveety He is only at ease when he is with his friends, cannot communicate with general public
— Clive Sedgebeer (@cambrianguy) March 11, 2017
@jeremycorbyn @AnasSarwar @FMcAveety Knock 'em dead Jez.
— Peter Hire (@PeterHire69) March 11, 2017
The conference is part of a series of public events convened by Mr McDonnell to broaden the debate around economics in Britain.
A range of experts will present their views at a number of events across the country, with questions taken from members of the public.
Also present at the city centre event will be Scottish Labour Party leader Kezia Dugdale, Ann Pettifor, and Professor Andy Cumbers.
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