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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pictured: 'National strike' and anti-racism protestors separated by police in Glasgow
Police kept two groups of protestors separated in Glasgow city centre today. The Great British National Strike protest was taking place at the steps of Buchanan Galleries and were met by anti-racism protestors who had a counter demonstration. Free Tommy Robinson banners were held by those forming part of the Great British National Strike, which has been branded as a far right protest by many. The group are also protesting in Aberdeen, Dumfries, Dundee, Edinburgh, Inverness and Perth as well as in cities and towns throughout England. They say they are against 'illegal immigration, net zero and two-tier justice' as well as other issues. Police separated the two sets of protestors (Image: Colin Mearns/Herald) The National Strike protestors (Image: Colin Mearns/Herald) It led to groups in Scotland including the Glasgow Trades Council, Cabaret Against Hate Speech and the Afghan Human Rights Foundation joining Stand Up To Racism for counter-protests in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. Read More STUC defends appearance of suspended Labour candidate before 'Far-Right' debate Pictures show the two groups in Glasgow being separated by a line of police with those involved shouting across at each other from either side of the divide. Chants of "Fascist Scum, Off Our Streets" could be heard from those in the counter demonstration.
The National
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Glasgow counter-protest against 'Great British National Strike'
On Saturday, far-right coalition "The Great British National Strike" organised a series of events across the UK, with six Scottish cities and one town targeted. The group, which has just shy of 90,000 Facebook followers, opposes illegal immigration, net zero and two-tier justice, among other issues. (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) Groups in Scotland organised three counter-protests to the events in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. In Glasgow, Stand Up To Racism was joined by Glasgow Trades Council, Cabaret Against Hate Speech and the Afghan Human Rights Foundation at the counter-protest at Buchanan Steps from around 10am on Saturday. READ MORE: Israel using Palestinians as human shields, former hostages and Israeli soldiers say The counter-protesters were seen drowning out the far-right group with chants such as "there are many, many more of us than you" and "fascist scum off our streets". The National understands some clashes between the groups have taken place, with police moving people from Buchanan Steps to outside Buchanan Galleries. (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) Protesters from The Great British National Strike could be seen waving Union Jack flags and holding signs such as "Free Tommy Robinson". As of 1.15pm, the protest is still taking place. Police Scotland have been contacted for comment. This is a live incident and we will bring you more when we have it.
The Herald Scotland
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
'National strike' and anti-racism protestors separated by police
Free Tommy Robinson banners were held by those forming part of the Great British National Strike, which has been branded as a far right protest by many. The group are also protesting in Aberdeen, Dumfries, Dundee, Edinburgh, Inverness and Perth as well as in cities and towns throughout England. They say they are against 'illegal immigration, net zero and two-tier justice' as well as other issues. Police separated the two sets of protestors (Image: Colin Mearns/Herald) The National Strike protestors (Image: Colin Mearns/Herald) It led to groups in Scotland including the Glasgow Trades Council, Cabaret Against Hate Speech and the Afghan Human Rights Foundation joining Stand Up To Racism for counter-protests in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. Read More Pictures show the two groups in Glasgow being separated by a line of police with those involved shouting across at each other from either side of the divide. Chants of "Fascist Scum, Off Our Streets" could be heard from those in the counter demonstration.
