THE shipyards at Govan have battled for their survival for decades as the industry in Britain declined.

THE shipyards at Govan have battled for their survival for decades as the industry in Britain declined.

Both Govan and Scotstoun have adopted new working practices and skill sets and shown themselves able to compete for orders by using cutting edge design and manufacturing.

The MOD orders gave a lifeline, with claims the yards were safe for a generation, giving apprentices hope of a future.

The Clyde has never been found wanting and even came to the rescue of the carriers project, taking extra work when the yard at Barrow was unable to cope.

With each government order ministers and Glasgow MP's from both sides of the river were quick to bask in the reflected glory of the shipyards success.

If these yards close they will be gone forever, so it is time for our MPs to show their worth and stand up for Clydeside.

Banning Brian was a bad joke

FINALLY councillors in Glasgow have finally been able to look on the bright side of life and overturn a pointless ban.

The Life of Brian is a classic film which has been enjoyed by generations, just not in a Glasgow cinema.

The ban was as surreal as a Monty Python sketch and showed censorship at its silliest.

Now it has gone and Brian will have the last laugh. Hallelujah!