Do we have the broad shoulders of the Union to thank for the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow? According to this piece, it seems not despite the loud Unionist claims. Compared to how much funding they gave to Birmingham for previous Games, Glasgow has received a pittance. #Politics #Sport #CommonwealthGames UK Government is now dishonestly claiming a ‘central’ and ‘instrumental’ role in bringing the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/07/28/uk-government-is-now-dishonestly-claiming-a-central-and-instrumental-role-in-bringing-the-commonwealth-games-to-glasgow/