About this episode

The episode discusses the homeless crisis in Glasgow with insights from local advocates.

The Ordinary Elite is a Scottish podcast brought to you from Glasgow by John McGovern and Mike Dailly. Both are Solicitor Advocates - John a criminal defence lawyer and Mike a civil litigation practitioner and social justice campaigner. In our 10th episode of Season 4, we discuss Glasgow homeless crisis. We're joined by Homeless Project Scotland's (HPS) Colin McInnes who runs a night shelter and soup kitchen in Glasgow city centre for people who're street homeless; and Govan Law Centre's head of homelessness services and senior solicitor, Lorna Walker. Last week Glasgow City Council refused planning permission for HPS's night shelter; at a time when the homeless crisis in Glasgow has never been more acute and desperate.

People in this episode

Hosts: John McGovern, Mike Dailly

Guests: Colin McInnes, Lorna Walker

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Homeless Project Scotland, Govan Law Centre

Places: Glasgow, Glasgow city centre, Glasgow City Council

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