2nd February 2019 - The Glasgow Guardian



Chinese New Year: On Screen

2nd February 2019

Kuan-Ping Liu Writer Gōng xǐ fā cái! (May you be prosperous!) One of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, Lunar New Year (LNY), aka Spring Festival, is on its way. LNY films, much like Christmas films, play an important part of getting into the festive spirit. Unlike Christmas films, where the stories are ...


Corbyn at any cost?

2nd February 2019

Theo Wilcocks Writer Theo Wilcocks talks about the Corbyn supporters who seem to be willing to fight beyond reasonable measure “Corbyn has mastered a lot of things, but strangely not saying shit just to get elected. Mate, say some shit just to get elected: it’s really your only job right now.” That was the insight ...


One is not amused: Is it time for the Royal Family to go?

2nd February 2019

Clara Oxley Writer For centuries, the Royal Family have been regarded as the symbol of a United Kingdom, the face of a “Great” Britain, a shining example of leadership and family… oh, and a constant reminder of class privilege which has been deeply ingrained into this so-called equal and democratic society for long enough. Last ...


Council to end free Sunday parking in city centre

2nd February 2019

John Weingarten Reporter Glasgow City Council has proposed plans to end free parking in city centre spaces on Sundays. Sunday is currently the only day of the week in which parking is free in the city centre. Stuart Patrick, the leader of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, has criticised the plan as a cash grab ...