Hundreds march through Glasgow in support of refugees
Chants of 'Say it loud, say it clear! Refugees are welcome here' and 'No nations, no borders! Stop deportations' rang out in the Trongate.
Henry, a member of the University and College Union (UCU), told The Herald: 'I'm profoundly disturbed by the rise of the far-right across Europe, and think that decent people who care about humanity and social issues need to stand up to these people and challenge their narrative.'
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Another demonstrator said: 'My father moved from Ireland to Scotland at the time of 'no blacks, no Irish, no dogs', so his experiences have shaped my perspective on this.'
A range of speakers from local trade unions also addressed the crowd.
Photographer and activist Sadia Sikandar, herself a refugee from Pakistan, said: 'The way the Scottish people show solidarity and compassion with asylum seekers is different from the rest of the UK.
Two women holding banners supporting refugees and asylum seekers, as part of an event organised by Stand Up To Racism (Image: Newsquest)
'It's part of the reason I came to Glasgow after living in England for six years. Now my friends tease me and say I'm an 'adopted Glaswegian'.
'Keir Starmer says we are here to create 'stranger island'. That will not happen in Scotland as long as you all are over here.'
A 'anti-racist' carnival has been set up at the end of the parade route at the Old Fruitmarket.
Stalls at the family-friendly event include face-painting, balloon artistry, and puppeteering.
A range of music guests are also scheduled to perform, including Iona Fyfe, Tom Harlow, Pilgrim Society, and Mellow Party.
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