Several roads in Glasgow to close for 'Stop The War' march
Around 1500 people are expected to gather in the city on Saturday, May 10, for the rally, which is being organised by the Stop The War coalition.
According to a post on the Glasgow branch's Facebook page, attendees are expected to gather at the steps on Buchanan Street at midday.
However, an application submitted to Glasgow City Council for the demonstration states the assembly point is on Dundas Street from 12.30pm.
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The route will pass Bath Street, Renfield Street, Union Street, Jamaica Street, Broomielaw, Brown Street, Argyle Street, Jamaica Street, Clyde Street, and into the site of La Pasionaria Statue.
A poster advertising the event reads: 'Welfare not warfare. Fund wages, homes, hospitals, and schools.
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