BBC Glasgow Doc Sparks Council Outcry | Glasgow News

A BBC documentary painting Glasgow’s city center as a “no-go zone” has ignited fierce backlash, with former council leader Susan Aitken calling it a dangerous misjudgment that platforms far-right narratives. She argues the film amplified hate by giving voice to perpetrators of violent crimes against people of color, fueling fear and misinformation. Aitken insists Glasgow’s crime rates are no worse than other UK cities and highlights ongoing collaboration with police to tackle criminality and support at-risk communities. Notably, no council officials agreed to be interviewed despite BBC outreach — a move she sees as emblematic of the broader tension between media reporting and extremist exploitation.

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