It was great to see so many local people attend my Jobs Fair in Drumchapel today. Held jointly with the local job centre, the event allowed over 130 local residents to meet companies & organisations offering job & volunteering opportunities. Thanks to everyone that took part!

One day to go!

🥳Happy anniversary Thornwood Primary! It was a pleasure to join the Thornwood Primary School community last week to mark its 125th anniversary. For over a century the school has been supporting local children to learn & thrive – I wish it every continued success long into the future!

🚨Cash4Clubs is providing an opportunity for 250 grassroots community sports clubs to get a £2,000 grant. Whether it's for equipment, coaching, or to build your membership, if you're involved in a sports club in Glasgow West apply at bit.ly/47Gpps7 by Monday 8th Dec.

I'm proud that the Labour Gov is introducing the Hillsborough Law, ensuring the past tragic injustices & failures can never happen again. After 36 years of campaigning, this will deliver a legacy for the 97 lost at Hillsborough & a tribute to the families that fought for change.

Looking for a new job? Come along to the Drumchapel Jobs Fair & connect with employers currently recruiting. Along with Drumchapel Job Centre I'll be joined by: Wheatley Group🏘️ Royal Mail📨 Cernach Housing Association🏘️ McQueen’s Dairies🥛 Stagecoach🚌 and many more!

Unlike the Tories & Reform, last night I voted to strengthen your rights at work ✅Day One rights ✅Strengthening sick pay ✅Banning Fire & Rehire & exploitative zero-hours contracts Labour's Employment Rights Bill delivers the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation

🏫It was a pleasure to visit St Ninian's Primary School today and speak to primary 6 about my role as their local MP. From local to national, there were lots of lovely and some really tough questions - future MPs in the making.

In a debate on humanitarian access to the Occupied Palestinian Territories I spoke about the despicable situation in Gaza & the need to allow access to aid & aid workers. I also highlighted the UK must do more to evacuate injured children & scholars granted uni places here.

I look forward to welcoming the Terry Fox Run UK to Victoria Park this Sunday. 🏃‍♀️🚴🚶‍♀️Participants will have the opportunity to run, ride or walk 2.5k or 5k to raise money for life-changing cancer research at @ICR_London There is still time to sign up👇https://terryfoxrunuk.org/events/glasgow2025

I’ve seen first hand the value of the BAE Training Academy in Scotstoun & enjoyed chatting with the apprentices there last week along with the Prime Minister. I believe this model could be a template for future UK defence academies & hope one of these can be based in Glasgow.

📢Applications for the Warm Home Discount Scheme 2025/26 are now open for @ScottishGas customers! Eligible households in Glasgow West could receive a one-off £150 payment towards energy bills. Apply before 31 March 2026. 🔗http://bit.ly/47SBBGr

I questioned the Home Office Minister on the need to provide clarity & guidance for prosecutors around peaceful protesters, protesting the Government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action. I welcome the Minister’s comments on the right to peaceful and lawful protest.

I'm looking forward to welcoming the Terry Fox Run UK to Victoria Park on 14th September where participants will have the opportunity to run, ride or walk 2.5k or 5k to raise money for life-changing cancer research at the Institute of Cancer Research. Sign up: terryfoxrunuk.org/events/glasg...

🚨The UK Government will carry out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sun 7 Sept at 3pm. The system issues a warning via mobile devices if there’s a danger to life nearby, like storms or flooding. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.

I warmly welcome the UK Government deal with Norway for Type 26 frigates. The deal secures the future of 4,000 jobs, supports a bright future for the 100-plus apprentices at BAE Systems on the Clyde, and ensures the future of shipbuilding on the Clyde for many years to come.

The Foreign Secretary updated Parliament on the 'unimaginably bleak' situation in Gaza & I took the opportunity to seek an assurance that he has not ruled out further sanctions against Israel, or any other actions, both in the run-up to the forthcoming UN meeting & beyond.

August has been a busy month across Glasgow West! Catch up on everything in my latest newsletter: bit.ly/41xga9I%F0%9... Want to stay updated? Drop me an email at [email protected] to join the mailing list.

Together with colleagues I’ve written to the Prime Minister about students in Gaza who require evacuation to take up funded places at UK universities I'm pleased the Home Office has now agreed plans for 40 of the students & hope every effort will continue to get them here quick.

📢 I’m proud to stand with cross-party colleagues against racism. The graffiti that appeared in Knightswood yesterday is completely unacceptable & I'm pleased that Glasgow City Council will quickly remove it. These racist views do not reflect the community of Knightswood.

I’m always keen to support young people with an interest in politics & was pleased to have Caoimhe from @hyndlandsecondary shadowing me for a day. Caoimhe learned about my role as MP for Glasgow West, joining me at meetings & local events, & spent time with my constituency office team

I enjoyed meeting Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association’s Director of Housing recently – discussing local housing matters & their plans for the area. Across Glasgow West we've many great housing associations, who not only provide homes but help build our local communities.

It's been a busy week across the constituency! Watch my video below to find out what I’ve been up to 👇

🛍️I enjoyed hosting another of my local supermarket surgeries today in Morrisons , Anniesland - speaking to constituents about local & national issues I was also able to contribute to the Morrisons 'Every Pack Gives Back' campaign, supporting @mariecurieuk @MarieCurieSCO

This Sunday the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain & Friends of Victoria Park will be hosting a free family day in the park to mark Ukrainian Independence Day. It's sure to be a fun event, so why not pop down to Victoria Park between 12pm & 4pm to enjoy the day!

It was good to be able to attend the High Knightswood & Anniesland Community Council last night. Lots of interesting discussions about local issues & updates on community events the Community Council are planning for the coming months. Thanks to the hard work of local residents!

It was lovely to be out in Knightswood today as my summer street surgeries continue. I'm hosting more of these across Glasgow West over the coming weeks. But you don't need to wait for me to be in your street to raise an issue - you can get in touch via patriciafergusonmp.uk

It’s completely unacceptable that the pitches at Camstradden & St Clare’s primary schools in Drumchapel have been neglected by the council. Glasgow City Council must listen to parents & commit to providing the pupils with the pitches they need & deserve.

Here’s five things Labour’s Plan For Change has delivered over the last two weeks: 📈 Fastest growth in the G7 in the first half of this year ⬇️ Fifth interest rate cut with Labour! Homebuyers are also £1000 better off on their mortgages than they were a year ago. 🧵

☕️The Yoker Resource Centre is offering a carers pop-in cafe every Friday from 22 August, 10.30am - 12pm. A great opportunity to pop in for a relaxing cuppa, cake & catch-up with other carers, whilst your loved one can unwind with the Time Well Spent volunteers.

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, we will pay our respects and honour those who served in the war. Their courage protected our rights, and their legacy reminds us of the importance of peace.

📚Good luck to all pupils and staff heading back to school today across Glasgow West. A particular welcome to all pupils who have their first ever day at primary or secondary school!

🛍️I enjoyed holding a supermarket surgery in Morrisons, Partick today. It was great to speak with constituents about local & national issues. Thanks to everyone who stopped to chat. I'll be out & about at more pop-up surgeries across the constituency in the coming weeks.

The @mssocietyuk.bsky.social have launched their Meet Tingo free children’s book & soft toy to help families in Glasgow West talk about MS It can be difficult to explain MS to children so Tingo explores it from their point of view. Find out more & order yours here: mssociety.org.uk/tingo

Here’s 6 things things Labour’s Plan For Change has delivered over the past two weeks: ❌ Raids and arrests linked to illegal working are up by 50% with Labour, but now we’re working with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to go further. 🧵

🚨The @FSScot has issued a health warning for counterfeit vodka which has been seized & contains the presence of the chemical isopropyl. Every genuine bottle of Glen’s vodka has a laser etched lotcode applied to the bottle between the rear label & the base of the bottle.

July has been a busy month — from Parliament to across Glasgow West! Catch up on everything in my latest newsletter: bit.ly/3IW56wn 📨 Want to stay updated? Drop me an email at [email protected] to join the mailing list.

⚽️Yesterday, I had the pleasure of dropping into the Scottish Gas & Scottish Football Association free Summer Football Camp at Drumchapel United. I enjoyed speaking to the young people about the summer camp and even heard about how some are keen to be professionals in the future.

🛒Next Tuesday morning I’ll be hosting a pop-up surgery at Morrisons supermarket in Partick from 10am. If you’re in doing you’re shopping & have a minute to spare don’t hesitate to pop by, say hello & have a chat with me 🧵

I believe what we're witnessing in Gaza is genocide & support the Foreign Secretary’s comments that the new Israeli aid system in Gaza is inhumane & dangerous. I have again pressed the Foreign Secretary on the urgent need to recognise the state of Palestine.

Here’s six things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered last week: 🌍 Signed a first of its kind agreement with Germany to deliver security, growth, and jobs for working people. This includes decisive action to go after criminal smuggling gangs 🧵

📮Many constituents have raised with me the poor postal service they receive from Royal Mail. I’ve raised this in Parliament & will be seeking a further debate on this important issue – it’s vital that Royal Mail & Ofcom are held to account for delivery issues.

I’m delighted that @UKLabour has brought fwd plans to deliver our manifesto commitment to lower the voting age to 16 for all elections. This is an important step to increase the engagement of young people in our democratic processes & I hope all at Westminster will support it.

I'm proud to be a part of a @UKLabour Government who will deliver sick pay for the poorest workers. This will mean those earning less than £123 a week who are currently ineligible, will be able to claim statutory sick pay. Only Labour is standing up for working people.

I’ve joined Labour colleagues in writing to the Foreign Secretary calling for the UK Government to recognise the state of Palestine. Every available action must be taken to stop the threat to forcibly transfer Palestinian civilians in Gaza to a camp in the ruined city of Rafah.

📚I was pleased to present my recent parliamentary motion to the staff at Partick Library, recognising the significant role that the library has played in providing free access to educational resources, promoting literacy and much more! Happy centenary Partick Library!🎉

Today is Srebrenica Memorial Day. I signed the book of remembrance for the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide to honour the victims. This year's message “remember yesterday, act today” reminds us to stand together against all forms of hate & prejudice. #Srebrenica30

I recently attended an event commemorating Cecil the Lion, killed by an American trophy hunter in 2015. Importing parts of endangered animals for display has no place in the UK & I'm urging the Government to implement its commitment to ban hunting trophy imports. #GetTheBanDone

The Universal Credit Bill is being debated today & I want to try to ensure that people with severe conditions such as relapsing remitting MS aren't excluded from UC higher rate of health support. I’ve signed my colleague @graemedowniemp.bsky.social amendment on this & spoke in support of it

I'm pleased to have supported my colleague @tracygilbertmp.bsky.social Private Member's Bill on absent voting. The bill will allow voters in Glasgow West & across Scotland to apply online for a proxy or postal vote for all elections - encouraging participation in Scottish elections.