Glasgow's international reputation is to be envied, says SusaninLangside
The 190,000 who gathered for the Men’s Elite Road Race along the gruelling 14km city circuit won’t forget the thrill and privilege of watching some of the greatest cyclists in theThe skill, bravery and endurance of the riders was truly breathtaking and the drama right to the end was magnificent.
I’m sure I speak for many Glaswegians when I say how proud I was of the images of Glasgow beamed across the world, our stunning cityscape surpassed only by the passion of the spectators.goes into an event like UCI and along with the Chamber of Commerce, we’ve engaged extensively with businesses in the build-up.
Like those who are lining up hundreds of millions of pounds in investment in Glasgow, they keep coming back because our city is a great place to be.Beyond the immediate spend within the city during the championships, UCI helps maintain Glasgow’s international profile and the interest in our city which comes with that.
So, in the days remaining, enjoy yourself and your city and whether it’s on the road, on the track, or wherever you are watching, make sure they hear you! But they have been told in no uncertain terms that Glasgow does not and will not support this cruel approach to often vulnerable and traumatised people.
But asylum seekers kept on these barges are forced to live in detention-like conditions where they will be kept for long periods of time with little or no access to anything but basic support.
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