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The Herald Scotland
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
'Mass deportations' march in Glasgow to be met with counter protest
It has described it as a 'mass deportation rally' and expects around 200 participants to join. Meanwhile, Stand Up to Racism is organising against the march. The group will gather at George Street, and a march is planned for Montrose Street, Cochrane Street, George Square (South), St. Vincent Place, St. Vincent Street, up West Nile Street, round Nelson Mandela Place, and back into West George Street, George Square (North), George Street, High Street, Castle Street before ending at Glasgow Cathedral. However, the nature of the event and public comments by the organisers have led to a counter-demonstration being planned to halt the march. Stand Up to Racism has urged supporters to tell Ukip it is not welcome in Glasgow or Scotland. Read More Glasgow City Council increase 'drug litter patrols' near Safe Consumption Room Why are there concerns for Scotland over the Labour government's Invest 2035 Let the talking begin: but shouldn't Scotland be able to foot the Trump police bill? Ukip has never had any elected representatives in Glasgow and at the General election last year, it did not stand any candidates in the city. The party's latest leader, Nick Tenconi, has organised what it billed as a 'mass deportations tour' in cities across the UK, including Nottingham , Liverpool Newcastle and London In a social media video, he states: 'Illegal immigration is one of the greatest threats to the British people'. He advocates 'teams of men' going to France to 'intercept and destroy the boats' and calls for 'English patriots' to donate 'English pounds' to "support my mission'. The rally has led to Stand Up to Racism organising to counter a group they say is aligned with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. On its social media, it states: 'Tenconi is a fascist who is trying to radicalise what is left of UKIP, allowing fascist elements to dominate it and trying to build up a group of street thugs to intimidate ethnic minorities, trade unionists and the left. We won't let them! 'They called their tour just days after a far right, "Great British National Strike" protest of over 200 assembled in the heart of Glasgow, waving Free Tommy Robinson' flags and making Hitler salutes.' The group said Ukip is looking to capitalise on Reform UK's election success. It added: 'As we have successfully done on several occasions recently, let's mobilise to show them a majority of us in Glasgow oppose them and that we say refugees and migrants make Glasgow.'
Glasgow Times
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
March in Glasgow set to be met with counter protest
Ukip has given notice that it intends to hold a march and rally in the city centre on July 26. It has described it as a 'mass deportation rally' and expects around 200 participants to join. Meanwhile, Stand Up to Racism is organising against the march. READ NEXT:We are unable to sell our Glasgow flats, this quay wall needs fixed The group will gather at George Street, and a march is planned for Montrose Street, Cochrane Street, George Square (South), St. Vincent Place, St. Vincent Street, up West Nile Street, round Nelson Mandela Place, and back into West George Street, George Square (North), George Street, High Street, Castle Street before ending at Glasgow Cathedral. However, the nature of the event and public comments by the organisers have led to a counter-demonstration being planned to halt the march. Stand Up to Racism has urged supporters to tell Ukip it is not welcome in Glasgow or Scotland. Ukip has never had any elected representatives in Glasgow and at the General election last year, it did not stand any candidates in the city. READ NEXT:'Women are at risk': Petition calls for female only accommodation The party's latest leader, Nick Tenconi, has organised what it billed as a 'mass deportations tour' in cities across the UK, including Nottingham , Liverpool Newcastle and London In a social media video, he states: 'Illegal immigration is one of the greatest threats to the British people'. He advocates 'teams of men' going to France to 'intercept and destroy the boats' and calls for 'English patriots' to donate 'English pounds' to "support my mission'. The rally has led to Stand Up to Racism organising to counter a group they say is aligned with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. On its social media, it states: 'Tenconi is a fascist who is trying to radicalise what is left of UKIP, allowing fascist elements to dominate it and trying to build up a group of street thugs to intimidate ethnic minorities, trade unionists and the left. We won't let them! 'They called their tour just days after a far right, "Great British National Strike" protest of over 200 assembled in the heart of Glasgow, waving Free Tommy Robinson' flags and making Hitler salutes.' The group said Ukip is looking to capitalise on Reform UK's election success. It added: 'As we have successfully done on several occasions recently, let's mobilise to show them a majority of us in Glasgow oppose them and that we say refugees and migrants make Glasgow.'
The National
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Glasgow 'mass deportations' rally to be met with counter protest
Ukip has given notice that it intends to hold a march and rally in the city centre on July 26. It has described it as a 'mass deportation rally' and expects around 200 participants to join. The National reported in May that Stand Up to Racism planned to organise a counter-protest against the demonstration. The campaign group has now released further details. READ MORE: Popular Scottish travel blogger dies at home after false West Bank claim The group will gather at George Street, and a march is planned for Montrose Street, Cochrane Street, George Square (South), St. Vincent Place, St. Vincent Street, up West Nile Street, round Nelson Mandela Place, and back into West George Street, George Square (North), George Street, High Street, Castle Street before ending at Glasgow Cathedral. However, the nature of the event and public comments by the organisers have led to a counter-demonstration being planned to halt the march. Stand Up to Racism has urged supporters to tell Ukip it is not welcome in Glasgow or Scotland. Ukip has never had any elected representatives in Glasgow and at the General Election last year, it did not stand any candidates in the city. The party's latest leader, Nick Tenconi, has organised what it billed as a 'mass deportations tour' in cities across the UK, including Nottingham , Liverpool Newcastle and London In a social media video, he states: 'Illegal immigration is one of the greatest threats to the British people'. He advocates 'teams of men' going to France to 'intercept and destroy the boats' and calls for 'English patriots' to donate 'English pounds' to "support my mission'. The rally has led to Stand Up to Racism organising to counter a group they say is aligned with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. READ MORE: CalMac ferry between Arran and Ardrossan to stop after brief resumption On its social media, it states: 'Tenconi is a fascist who is trying to radicalise what is left of UKIP, allowing fascist elements to dominate it and trying to build up a group of street thugs to intimidate ethnic minorities, trade unionists and the left. We won't let them! 'They called their tour just days after a far right, "Great British National Strike" protest of over 200 assembled in the heart of Glasgow, waving Free Tommy Robinson' flags and making Hitler salutes.' The group said Ukip is looking to capitalise on Reform UK's election success. It added: 'As we have successfully done on several occasions recently, let's mobilise to show them a majority of us in Glasgow oppose them and that we say refugees and migrants make Glasgow.'
The National
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Peaceful protest announced for Katie Hopkins Edinburgh gig
Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) Edinburgh have invited those who wish to join their peaceful protest 'against the airing of obnoxious views' to attend the BMC Social Club in the capital, where Hopkins is set to perform a comedy gig on June 19. Hopkins, a former columnist for the Mail Online, The Sun and Canadian far-right website The Rebel Media, has garnered continued criticism for her extremist views on the disabled, migrants and Muslims since her appearance on The Apprentice in 2005. READ MORE: Refugee festival exhibition showcases work by displaced artists Q Manivannan, the Scottish Greens candidate for the upcoming Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart byelection, said: 'Our country is built upon care, hospitality, and tolerance. Not the hate that Katie Hopkins brings, mocking disabled people, calling for a racist 'final solution', and fat-shaming. 'Her hate is recognised worldwide with her readers in Exeter voting to dump her, the likes of Piers Morgan calling her 'despicable', being held guilty of libel in a court of law, being deported from Australia, and impressing the world with her life of distrust. 'Scotland rejects such hate and racism. It has no room in our local communities." READ MORE: UK 'currently' training Israeli soldiers on UK soil, Labour Government admits Steve West, an independent socialist candidate for the byelection, added: "I share Stand Up To Racism's disgust that the BMC Club is hosting the racist, so-called comedian Katie Hopkins, who has also insulted disabled people. 'The club needs to be given a clear message that this is unacceptable. Edinburgh has a proud record of inclusivity and we need to keep it that way." SUTR recently held a successful counter-demo to the 'Great British National Strike' and have garnered the support of major trade union organisations, as well as several Scottish public figures like Frankie Boyle, Humza Yousaf and Aamer Anwar.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Councillor hits out at ‘woke' 'fake news' event
This story is only available to Hereford Times subscribers. Click here to find out why and how to subscribe for exclusive stories. A Herefordshire town councillor has claimed an event to chart the direction of Hereford's new museum will be an exercise in 'woke virtue-signalling'. The latest in a series of events put on by Herefordshire Council's museums and galleries department, 'Contentious narratives' will 'invite local people to discuss how museums should respond to fake news, misinformation and contested histories'. The department's head Damian Etheraads said it would question 'how can we present complex or controversial subjects with integrity, resisting harmful ideologies without becoming dogmatic'. RELATED NEWS: Hereford protest in High Town: Great British National Strike Complaint over Herefordshire town councillor behaviour Councillors 'fail to attend or prepare for' key meetings This will help shape displays in the city's new £18-million museum and art gallery in Broad Street, on which building work is due to begin shortly, 'based on what matters to our communities', he added. But Coun Ewen Sinclair of Ledbury posted on Facebook: Herefordshire Council are funding an event to have an 'open' discussion, then the organiser will tell you what to think. He is going to discuss 'fake' news and 'misinformation'. Anyone who says disinformation and misinformation, is probably lying. Unfortunately I can't be there but can people please attend to question this self promoting, virtue signalling, woke and aggrandising individual. Who is squandering the Council Tax you pay. A council spokesperson said the public assembly is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of its package to support the museum and gallery project. What are your thoughts? You can send a letter to the editor to have your say by clicking here. Letters should not exceed 250 words and local issues take precedence. 'Their aim is to give Herefordshire people the chance to understand how we're approaching the redevelopment of the museum; not just what the plans are, but the thinking, values, and principles behind them,' they said. 'In the upcoming session we won't be telling people what to think.' OTHER NEWS: No takers for mayor role after town council's 'difficult year' Anger as £25K spent on study to boost town's tourism Victory in builder's battle to keep living in caravan The event is being held at the History Store, the council's museums repository in Friars Street, Hereford, on Saturday June 7. It is free to attend with no booking required. In February Coun Sinclair was formally rebuked by Herefordshire Council's standards panel over an altercation with a resident. He claimed at the time that the council 'are trying to cancel me'. This was third time he was found in breach of the town councillors' code of conduct since being elected unopposed to Ledbury West parish ward in October 2021.
