MSPs demand action against job losses as leisure venues in Glasgow cut hundreds of jobs
Scottish Labour's Paul Sweeney
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SCOTTISH MPs have demanded action against job losses in Glasgow after it was announced more than 500 roles are set to go at publicly owned leisure venues across the city.
On Thursday evening, Glasgow Life, the organisation which runs libraries and sports centres in the city, confirmed plans to cut hundreds of jobs.
The group, which is publicly funded, claims to have lost £38 million during the pandemic, with 80 venues remaining closed.
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