Glasgow Cathcart by-election 2005


saltire shield'The former culture minister and MSP for Glasgow Cathcart was sentenced to 16 months at Saughton Prison on September 22 after a sheriff ruled that he may re-offend.'
icScotland, 22 nd May 2006
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Fire-raising Labour peer released

From ic Scotland 22 nd May 2006

Shamed Labour peer Mike Watson is expected to be freed from prison after serving eight months for starting a fire at an upmarket hotel.

Lord Watson, 57, admitted setting a curtain alight following a heavy drinking session at an awards ceremony last year.

The former culture minister and MSP for Glasgow Cathcart was sentenced to 16 months at Saughton Prison on September 22 after a sheriff ruled that he may re-offend.


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