Hundreds prove to oppose ‘pro-UK rally’ in Glasgow backed by Tommy Robinson

Hundreds of individuals turned out in Glasgow to oppose a rally backed by far-right campaigner Tommy Robinson.

Round 2,000 anti-racism activists gathered in George Sq. to counter-protest in opposition to a ‘Professional-UK rally’ backed by Robinson, whose actual identify is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.

A couple of hundred far-right activists gathered however have been vastly outnumbered, with an enormous police presence conserving the teams separate.

The group included one man who waved a flag studying ‘asylum frauds go dwelling’ and one other man sporting a Donald Trump 2016 baseball bat.

A bit of woman in a buggy waving two Union flags was wheeled previous, along with her mom telling crowds: ‘Do not take footage of the wean.’

Operating battles have been briefly sparked when police kettled a gaggle of teenage Celtic ultras wearing black tracksuits and fishing hats, and ushered them away from the rally.

Far-right activists rushed to confront them, singing ‘Rule Britannia’ and spooking police horses.

A skirmish occurred on the fringes of the protest, with folks chanting ‘racist scum’.

The counter-protest, organised by Stand As much as Racism Scotland, included e book stalls and an enormous set of audio system enjoying Bikini Kill and Blondie.

Dwelling-made placards learn ‘we’re all human, no room for hate’, ‘no room for racism’ and ‘range is fascinating’.

Suzie Boyd, 68, a retired nurse from Glasgow’s West Finish, teaches English to refugees and asylum seekers, together with from Sudan, Eritrea, Syria, Palestine and Somalia.

She mentioned a few of her college students have been too scared to depart the home and felt trapped inside regardless of the sunshine.

Ms Boyd mentioned: ‘A few of my pupils are too frightened to come back out of the home at this time, not simply to enter city – they really feel they are going to be focused.

‘We should always have the ability to come into our personal metropolis. Refugees are grateful to us for serving to them and taking them in.

‘I write letters for them and assist them get heat footwear. They generally come over right here sporting sandals.’

A chant of ‘cheerio’ advised far-right protesters to ‘go dwelling’ and several other Palestinian flags have been waved.

Chants included ‘present me what group seems like’ and ‘fascists go dwelling’.

One banner learn ‘Jews in opposition to Islamophobia’ and a speaker provided solidarity to each Palestinians and Jews.

Cease the Conflict Coalition organiser Angela McCormick mentioned: ‘We’re right here at this time so the far-right do not divide us.

‘There’s nowhere else we might be at this time. It is about unity and variety, in opposition to racism and fascism. We have to have fun range.

‘Rishi Sunak and the Tories ran an election marketing campaign on ‘cease the boats’.

‘Hopefully the grassroots motion reveals the Labour authorities to not concede to those racist agendas.

‘They should see nearly all of individuals are in opposition to struggle and in opposition to racism – struggle creates refugees.’

Two males have been arrested, together with one on suspicion of a hate crime.

A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: ‘A proportionate policing plan was in place for a deliberate protest in George Sq., Glasgow.

‘A 40-year-old man was arrested for a hate crime and a 20-year-old man was arrested for carrying an offensive weapon. Inquiries stay ongoing.

‘Officers contained a small group of individuals to have interaction with them, keep public security and minimise disruption.

‘Containment is an accredited tactic utilized by extremely educated officers the place a breach of the peace is happening or is fairly regarded as imminent.’