SCOTTISH Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has publicly backed Paisley’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021, in the latest show of cross-party political support for the town’s ambitions.
The Scottish Labour leader gave her backing during a visit to Paisley Museum where she met young people involved in an award winning creative youth project being funded by the bid.
The bid has received cross-party support, with local politicians hosting events in both the UK and Scottish Parliaments.
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The growing support follows on from recent high-profile backers of the campaign, with musician Paolo Nutini and artist John Byrne – who both hail from the town – having done so.
While visiting the town, she was met by Renfrewshire Council Leader Mark Macmillan, Paisley 2021 bid manager Stuart McMillan and young people writing novels.
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