Jo Swinson MP and local residents have been campaigning against the naming of Low Moss Prison to “Bishopbriggs Prison”. The campaign has been backed by Scottish Lib Dem Leader Tavish Scott MSP and Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable MP. UPDATE: Victory for the campaign.
Local people are angry that this name change has happened, when the Low Moss name has served perfectly well for more than 40 years.
Not only were the wishes of the local community ignored about building a new prison on the site, but to add insult to injury the plans will now mean that the good name of Bishopbriggs will become associated with a prison.
How you can help fight against the change
Over 3000 residents have signed Jo’s petition. You can sign the Woodhill Residents Association Petition online at: http://www.woodhillresidentsgroup.org.uk/
Articles and news from Jo’s website
Jo is always updating her website with the latest news on the campaign. Here are a selection of articles showing the campaign so far.
- Victory!
- Pressure on Justice Minister to act on prison row – 8th May 2009
- SPS must publish prison name suggestions – 24th April 2009
- Jo urges NSCJA to stick with Low Moss name – 9th April 2009
- Jo slams SPS over silence on prison name issue – 30th March 2009
- Justice Minister shuns Bishopbriggs residents – 5th March 2009
- Vince Cable joins Prison campaign – 21st February 2009
- Lib Dem leader backs campaign against Bishopbriggs prison name – 6th January 2009
- HMP Bishopbriggs: no change from Prison Service – 12th December 2008
- Jo critical of proposed prison name – 13th November 2008
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- Bishopbriggs Prison
