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Daily Record
14 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Renfrew's Jamie McGuire becomes first Labour councillor to defect to Reform
Nigel Farage's team confirmed the news in a social media post yesterday afternoon as the party leader joined campaigners in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election. Renfrew councillor Jamie McGuire has defected to Reform UK. Nigel Farage's team confirmed the news in a social media post yesterday afternoon as the party leader joined campaigners in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election. The representative for Renfrew North and Braehead is the first Labour councillor to defect to Reform in Scotland. In a statement on social media, Reform UK said: 'We are delighted to welcome former Scottish Labour councillor Jamie McGuire.' McGuire makes the move just one week after Reform UK was accused of 'blatant racism' towards his former party leader Anas Sarwar. The party released an edited video of Sarwar marking the 75th anniversary of Pakistan's independence in which they said he would 'prioritise the Pakistani community on Scotland". That was untrue. McGuire was previously viewed as a rising star in the Labour party and worked in the constituency office of Paisley MP Alison Taylor. The 25-year-old was formerly the chair of the Glasgow University Labour Club – and even arranged for a visit from left-wing hero Jeremy Corbyn in 2021. McGuire said in 2021: 'I've been asked a lot recently if I'm a Corbynite or Starmerite, a Blairite or Brownite. My answer is none of the above. I'm a Labourite who will campaign for every Labour leader because I know the difference Labour can make in power locally and nationally.' McGuire is the third Renfrewshire councillor to defect to Reform. Alec Leishman and John Gray crossed the aisle from the Conservatives, stating Reform was the only party that could bring about real change. Leishman, who represents Erskine and Inchinnan, defected in February this year, with Gray, who also represents Renfrew North and Braehead, following suit in March. Both have since refused to stand down and spark a by-election.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Endangered bird euthanized after being found ‘emaciated,' missing part of its beak
HILO, Hawai'i (KHON2) — A Hawaiian hawk, or 'io, was euthanized after being found 'emaciated' and missing part of its beak on Hawai'i Island. Recently, a woman reported finding the injured bird on her property near Mountain View. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), the bird was missing the upper portion of its beak. 'Examination of the hawk determined the injury wasn't natural, but human caused,' DLNR said. 'No longer able to feed itself, the bird had to be euthanized.' Once-extinct bird species lays first wild eggs in 40 years A wildlife biologist with the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) retrieved the bird and transferred it to the Hawai'i Wildlife Center (HWC). The week before the injured 'io was reported, the HWC also received a tip about a Craigslist post offering a free hawk in Mountain View. DLNR officials said the bird in the post had similar features to the one that was euthanized, but it had its full beak. Wildlife officials said it is not yet 'determined if the two incidents are related.' Raymond McGuire, a DOFAW wildlife biologist, encouraged community members to report potential abuses of endangered species, including Hawaiian hawks, which have state protection in Hawai'i. That means that it is illegal to harm, kill or disrupt the animals, the DLNR said.'We've received several reports in recent years of shootings and other harmful misconduct aimed at Hawaiian hawks,' McGuire said. 'We can all contribute to the protection of our native ʻio and stop the trend of abuse if we keep our eyes open and speak up.' The Hawaiian hawk, or 'io, is an endangered species of bird that is found only on the island of Hawai'i, according to the (FWS). The species has been considered to be endangered since 1967. If you suspect illegal activity, you can call the DLNR enforcement hotline at 808-643-3567 or use the DLNRTip app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
STV News
a day ago
- Politics
- STV News
Scottish Labour councillor defects to Reform UK
A Scottish Labour councillor has defected to Reform UK. The party welcomed Scottish Labour councillor Jamie McGuire to Reform UK on Monday afternoon while party leader Nigel Farage was on the by-election campaign trail in Hamilton. The Renfrew North and Braehead councillor McGuire is the second councillor to join Reform UK in one day. Following McGuire's defection, Reform UK now has 14 Scottish councillors. The party also claims to have more than 10,000 members in Scotland. Reform said it was 'delighted' to welcome the former Labour councillor to its ranks. On Monday morning, during a party press conference in Aberdeen, Farage also welcomed Scottish Tory councillor Duncan Massey to Reform. 'One of the reasons we're doing well in Scotland is that we're attracting very good talent,' Farage said in Aberdeen. 'There have been several Conservative councillors that have come to us, and there'll be a Labour councillor coming to us this afternoon when we get to Hamilton.' In 2024, UK Labour had a total membership of 370,450. In the same year, SNP membership fell by around 18,000 to 64,525. The Tories do not publish membership figures, but income from membership fees fell from £1.97m to £1.5m. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The National
a day ago
- Politics
- The National
Scottish Labour councillor defects to Reform UK
Reform UK leader announced the defection while Nigel Farage was due to arrive for a campaign visit to Hamilton, where a crucial Holyrood by-election is taking place on Thursday. Jamie McGuire is the first councillor to defect from Scottish Labour to Reform UK. McGuire is a councillor for Renfrew North and Braehead on Renfrewshire council. Reform UK tweeted: "We are delighted to welcome former Scottish Labour Councillor @JamieMcGuire__" (Image: Twitter/X) It comes after a Scottish Tory councillor defected to Reform UK earlier on Monday while Farage and Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice were visiting Aberdeen. Duncan Massey, a councillor at Aberdeen City Council, said only Reform UK could "bring the change" that is needed in Scotland. McGuire's defection brings the total number of Reform UK councillors in Scotland to 12. Prior to Monday, the last councillor to defect to Reform UK was former Tory councillor Poppy Corbett, while Glasgow's Thomas Kerr defected from the Tories in January. The full list of Reform UK councillors in Scotland is: Duncan Massey (Aberdeen City) Laurie Carnie (Aberdeenshire) Mark Findlater (Aberdeenshire) Claire Mackie Brown (Falkirk) Jamie McGuire (Renfrewshire) Thomas Kerr (Glasgow) Stewart Ferguson (North Ayrshire) Matthew McLean (North Ayrshire) Ross Lambie (South Lanarkshire) John Gray (Renfrewshire) Alec Leishman (Renfrewshire) Poppy Corbett (South Lanarkshire) More to follow...
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
2025 Little Miss Wheelchair Michigan forms bond with mentor
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Most people can't say they've been honored with any awards, or nominated for any titles by their state. At 4 years old, Dahlia Swanson is already able to. Dahlia is Little Miss Wheelchair Michigan 2025. She was nominated by 2025 Miss Wheelchair Michigan Rynita McGuire, who saw a lot of herself in Dahlia. 'I hadn't crowned a little Miss Wheelchair yet and she reminded me of myself when I was younger,' McGuire told News 8. Dahlia's personality and self-assurance drew McGuire to her and the two quickly formed a bond. 'She's a little go-getter and a firecracker just like I was when I was little and I just fell in love with her right away,' McGuire said. 'She does a lot in the community. Her parents are very, very supportive and encouraging and I just thought she was perfect for the role.' Outside of their roles, McGuire and Dahlia both share a passion for DJing, after Dahlia saw McGuire DJ. McGuire has been a DJ for 25 years and recently gifted a pair of small turntables to Dahlia. 'She saw me DJing at the Mary Free Bed Art Exhibit, that's held by the Mary Free Bed Guild here and she told me she wants to be a DJ one day,' McGuire said. Whatever Dahlia decides to do, McGuire said she is going to do her best to support her and other children with disabilities. 'I didn't see a lot of representation when I was growing up of people with disabilities really doing a lot of big things in the world, but I fought to make sure that I was reaching all of my goals,' McGuire said. 'And I just think that the more they see me and other adults like me really accomplishing things, the more they can believe in themselves, because I don't feel that society has a lot of high expectations for people with disabilities. But we can do anything anybody else can do and sometimes even better.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
