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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.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Protesters gather at Great British National Strike demo in Carlisle
More than 50 people gathered in Carlisle as part of the Great British National Strike which was held in towns and cities around the country. The Great British National Strike took place in towns and cities across the UK in protest against a number of things including immigration, net-zero and the inheritance tax, while also calling for a national inquiry into grooming gangs and the reversal of benefit cuts. Those who attended the demonstration in Carlisle, made up of men and women of all ages, met at Bitts Park where they spoke about their concerns before moving on to walk up through the city centre. (Image: Rebecca Henrys) "We are wanting to make a statement, aren't we, that this is the beginning," said one of the attendees. "Most of us have not joined political parties. We don't normally do all that kind of stuff but we're watching and we're alarmed, and we just want to say 'enough is enough'. "And if those whom we've elected into Parliament are not going to speak out enough for us then it comes a point where somehow we've got to raise that profile. "We've got to put our heads above the parapet. We've got to find the right ways of doing that because we don't want to turn our country into a bloody revolutionary mess." Subscribe to the News & Star today and get the latest news, sports, and entertainment delivered straight to your device Some of the reasons given by the group as to why they were there included to get rid of the current government, out of respect for the Union Jack, immigration, the treatment of veterans, and to build a nation they can be proud of. Other topics that attendees spoke about were Brexit, net-zero, diversity and equality initiatives, and Agenda 2030 - a conspiracy based on the UN sustainable development goals. A handful of people were carrying a Union Jack flag or a St George's Cross and two people held a sign saying 'no more refugees: save our city'. As they walked up through the city centre, they passed the Palestinian Solidarity Group holding a vigil outside the former House of Fraser building where one person told the group "everything that's wrong with the country is you." They briefly stopped outside Caffé Nero where they chanted "Starmer out" before continuing to walk further through the city.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Protestors gather outside shopping centre for 'Great British National Strike'
PROTESTORS have gathered outside a city centre shopping centre for the 'Great British National Strike'. The protest, organised by what has been called a "coalition of far right groups", is part of a series of strikes set to take place in several cities across the UK from 12pm today (May 24). Organisers say they are protesting against illegal immigration, net-zero and inheritance tax, amongst other issues. READ NEXT: Counter protestors gather in city centre ahead of 'Great British National Strike' PROTESTORS have gathered outside a city centre shopping centre for the 'Great British National Strike'. (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Pictures taken shortly after 12pm today show a group of protestors from the Strike on steps outside the doors to Buchanan Galleries next to Victoria's Secret holding Union flags and Saltires. The group were initially set to gather at the Buchanan Steps outside the Royal Concert Hall, however, counter-protestors are already in place there having started to gather from around 10am this morning. Those gathering for the National Strike stood near counter protestors for around 20 minutes before moving further down Buchanan Street where they were met with chants of "fascist scum off our streets". (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Previous plans for the National Strike to meet at the Cenotaph had to be changed due to the closure of George Square while it undergoes an extensive refurbishment. A prominent sign held at the front of the group reads "Free Tommy Robinson." Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was jailed in October last year for 18 months after he ignored a court order not to repeat lies about a Syrian refugee who had successfully sued him for libel, the BBC reports. The Guardian reported on May 21 that he has been charged with harassment causing fear of violence against two journalists in August last year and he is due to appear a Westminster Magistrates Court on June 5. Counter protestors have also moved down Buchanan Street (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) A post shared on The Great British National Strike Facebook page shortly before 12pm today said they were "aware that multiple arrests have been made already" at protests but did not specify where in the UK. The Glasgow Times earlier reported counter-protestors gathered on the Buchanan Steps from 10am this morning after an "emergency demo" was organised by groups including the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Stand Up to Racism. Pictures taken by Glasgow Times photographer this morning show many people standing with Palestine flags and signs with statement such as "refugees welcome, stop the far right", "stop dawn raids" and "oppose Islamophobia, defend the right to protest". (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest)
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.
Glasgow Times
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Counter protest in Glasgow ahead of 'Great British National Strike'
'The Great British National Strike', a coalition who opposes illegal immigration, net-zero and two tier-justice among other issues, are set to gather at the Buchanan Street steps from 12pm today (May 24). The protest is part of a series of similar events taking place in other cities across the UK today. (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) In response, the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign organised an "emergency demo" and urged counter-protestors to gather at the Buchanan Steps from 10am to oppose the "coalition of far right groups". Stand Up to Racism also organised a counter-response along with Glasgow Trades Council, Cabaret Against Hate Speech, and the Afghan Human Rights Foundation with counter protestors told to congregate at the steps from 11am. (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Pictures taken by Glasgow Times photographer this morning show many people standing with Palestine flags and signs with statement such as "refugees welcome, stop the far right", "stop dawn raids" and "oppose Islamophobia, defend the right to protest". A number of people holding Union flags began to gather near the steps before 12pm, with a line of police officers pictured standing in between the two groups. In response to the gathering crowd, counter-protestors on the steps chanted: "There are many many more of us than you." (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) It is not yet known how many people are expected to gather in the city centre for the National Strike today, but a Facebook page promoting all events across the UK has more than 97,000 followers. (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest)
