Leader The axing of the Glasgow Airport Rail Link could harm Britain's creative prospects, says Rory Olcayto

摘要

We should all have an interest in Glasgow's fortunes, the city that gave us Thompson, Mackintosh, Metzstein and MacMillan. It has always acted as a counterweight to London's centre of power, in politics, art and design. So news that the Scottish government has axed the Glasgow Airport Rail Link project (seepage 5) as part of its massive public sector cuts, should be met with shock - and a fair bit of anger - by all of us.rnGiven that the rail link was an important part of Glasgow's winning bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the SNP's decision seems particularly mean, and dumb. A global spotlight will shine on Glasgow during that event, and the city's, and Scotland's, sustainable shortcomings will be clear for all to see.