Glasgow City Council agrees to take extra refugees
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Tens of thousands of people have been fleeing to Europe from war-torn Syria
Scotland's largest council has agreed to accommodate another 60 refugees amid the ongoing crisis in Europe as people flee from war-torn Syria.
Glasgow City Council said it had already provided homes to 55 people from Syria but this was "not enough".
It said taking in more people was "simply the right thing to do".
Prime Minister David Cameron has said the UK will provide homes for "thousands" more refugees in response to the worsening humanitarian crisis.
Glasgow City Council depute leader, Archie Graham, said: "Glasgow has a proud history of welcoming refugees and we have already provided a home to 55 Syrians who have fled the war in their home country.
"However, this is not enough and we have agreed to take in more people who require our assistance.
"Helping vulnerable people who are fleeing war and persecution is simply the right thing to do."