Glasgow venue closes to 'prioritise safety' after protest
On social media, the spot announced: "In light of recent events and ongoing conversations involving the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), we've made the decision to keep the building closed to the public for the remainder of this week.
"This is not a decision we take lightly, but we recognise the need to pause. The temporary closure will allow us to prioritise the safety and well-being of our staff and partners, and to create space for reflection.
"We understand the strength of feeling being expressed by our community, and we remain committed to engaging with this moment thoughtfully.
"We will be sharing further updates in the coming days. Thank you for your support, and for your patience."
Glasgow venue closes to 'prioritise safety' after protest (Image: Newsquest)
READ NEXT: LIVE: Huge police presence in city centre as activists stage takeover
Palestine protestors took over CCA in Glasgow city centre
(Image: Newsquest) We reported at the time that a group of activists staged a sit-in.
The action prompted a huge police response, with three police buses, four vans, and a patrol car deployed to the scene.
Officers were observed both inside the CCA building and stationed outside on the street.
According to the group, the demonstration was sparked by the CCA board's refusal to adopt a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) policy or to endorse the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI).
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
South Wales Guardian
10 minutes ago
- South Wales Guardian
JD Vance greeted by Palestine protesters as he begins holiday in Scotland
Donald Trump's second-in-command landed at Prestwick Airport on Wednesday evening before travelling with a large motorcade to the luxury Carnell Estate near Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire. He was greeted at the resort by dozens of pro-Palestine protesters, who accused him of supporting a 'genocide' by Israel in Gaza. The demonstrated were kettled by police as they bashed pots and pans, waved Palestine flags and shouted pro-Palestine chants. Police had initially told the protesters they would need to move and that officers would do so if they refused to leave to a different space nearby. Airspace restrictions are in place around the estate until Sunday. Mr Vance will reportedly spend five days in Scotland – the same amount of time his boss did during his trip to the country last month. President Trump split his stay between his golf courses in South Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire, during which time he met the First Minister and Prime Minister. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: 'This visit requires a significant police operation and we have appropriate resources in place using local, national and specialist officers from across Police Scotland.' Mr Vance had been holidaying in the Cotswolds, but travelled to the Foreign Secretary's Chevening House retreat in Kent on Friday – and he joined David Lammy for a spot of carp fishing at the countryside estate. Earlier on Wednesday, Mr Vance described the UK-US relationship as 'a beautiful alliance' during a speech at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Glasgow Times
22 minutes ago
- Glasgow Times
JD Vance greeted by Palestine protesters as he begins holiday in Scotland
Donald Trump's second-in-command landed at Prestwick Airport on Wednesday evening before travelling with a large motorcade to the luxury Carnell Estate near Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire. He was greeted at the resort by dozens of pro-Palestine protesters, who accused him of supporting a 'genocide' by Israel in Gaza. Police officers surrounded protesters (Craig Meighan/PA) The demonstrated were kettled by police as they bashed pots and pans, waved Palestine flags and shouted pro-Palestine chants. Police had initially told the protesters they would need to move and that officers would do so if they refused to leave to a different space nearby. Airspace restrictions are in place around the estate until Sunday. Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters turned up at the resort (Craig Meighan/PA) Mr Vance will reportedly spend five days in Scotland – the same amount of time his boss did during his trip to the country last month. President Trump split his stay between his golf courses in South Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire, during which time he met the First Minister and Prime Minister. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: 'This visit requires a significant police operation and we have appropriate resources in place using local, national and specialist officers from across Police Scotland.' US vice president JD Vance disembarked from an official US plane at Prestwick Airport earlier in the evening (Jane Barlow/PA) Mr Vance had been holidaying in the Cotswolds, but travelled to the Foreign Secretary's Chevening House retreat in Kent on Friday – and he joined David Lammy for a spot of carp fishing at the countryside estate. Earlier on Wednesday, Mr Vance described the UK-US relationship as 'a beautiful alliance' during a speech at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Trump's right hand man issues brutal message to Australia after Albanese's move to recognise a Palestinian state
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has slammed countries – including Australia – for recognising Palestine as a state, dismissing the move as nothing more than a symbolic gesture. Mr Rubio said the push for recognition by Australia and other Western countries would not change the situation on the ground in the Middle East and was driven by domestic policies. 'It's largely meaningless, right? It's symbolic and they're doing it primarily for one reason and that is their internal politics, their domestic politics,' he said in a US radio interview. 'The truth of the matter is that the future of that region is not going to be decided by some UN resolution or… some press release by a prime minister or a president from some country. 'It's going to be decided when Palestinian areas are not governed by terrorist organizations. Because that's truly what this comes down to, and that is the security of Israel,' Mr Rubio said. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed on Monday that Australia would recognise Palestinian statehood at the United Nations next month, following similar commitments made by other Western allies, including the UK, France, and Canada. The shift means Australia's foreign policy has diverged from that of the US, a key ally that has for decades opposed formal recognition of Palestine. While the move has been slammed by the US, Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a co-founder of Hamas and one of the terror group's most senior figures in the West Bank, has welcomed the Labor government's move and called on other Western nations to follow suit. 'We welcome Australia's decision to recognise the state of Palestine, and consider it an important step towards achieving justice for our people and securing their legitimate rights,' Yousef told the Sydney Morning Herald. 'This position reflects political courage and a commitment to the values of justice and the right of peoples to self-determination. 'We call on all countries, especially those that believe in freedom and human dignity, to follow Australia's example and translate their positions into practical steps to support the Palestinian people and end their suffering under occupation.' Yousef, who is considered one of the spiritual leaders of Hamas, even said Albanese's decision had vindicated the October 7 attacks. 'Yes, we believe that the escalation of armed resistance, including the operations carried out on October 7, has significantly contributed to highlighting the suffering of the Palestinian people and the injustice they face,' he told the paper. 'These operations have drawn global attention to the Palestinian cause and compelled many countries and organisations to reconsider their positions, leading to greater support and recognition of Palestine as a state by some countries. 'Resistance has proven to be an effective means to break the siege and bring the Palestinian cause back to the international discussion table.' Responding to the comments from Hamas, a government spokesperson said: 'What Australia has done is contribute international momentum towards a two-state solution, which Hamas opposes. 'We are supporting the Arab League's efforts to isolate Hamas. 'Hamas always tries to manipulate facts for their own propaganda. Media have a responsibility to make professional judgements to not promote propaganda of terrorist organisations to get cynical headlines.' The crisis in Gaza began when Hamas terrorists stormed the Nova music festival in Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking around 250 more hostage. It represented the worst massacre of Jews in a single day since the Holocaust. In the two years since, Israel's military response has killed more than 61,000 people, according to Gaza's health authorities. Australia has listed Hamas as a terrorist organisation since 2022.
