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Thousands turn out to anti-racism demos across Scotland following violent scenes in England

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Thousands of demonstrators have turned out at protests in Glasgow and Edinburgh in the aftermath of violence across England.

Around 1,000 people have occupied George Square in Glasgow flying Antifa banners, Say No to Racism placards and trade union flags.

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Around 1,000 people attended a demonstration in George Square, Glasgow[/caption]
a man holds up a sign that says just be nice
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Anti-racism campaigners flocked to the city and sand a series of chants[/caption]

It is believed hundreds have turned out to a similar demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament, in Edinburgh.

The demo in in the capital was attended by Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie MSP and former MP Tommy Sheppard.

The group heard from several speakers from Trade Unions and community groups.

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Protesters send messages to refugees[/caption]

Charlotte Ahmed, of Stand Up To Racism, speaking in Glasgow said: “This is us showing we are the majority.

“Fascists will not be welcome in our towns and cities and on our streets.

“We are showing solidarity with all people.

“We will not allow racists and fascists to divide us.

“We send solidarity from Glasgow to all those people who have had to endure riots and setting buildings on fire.

“They are the minority and we will defeat them.”

Demonstrators chanted: “Say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here.”

Two police vans stationed were at each end of the rally, with a small number of uniformed cops watching on.

Two men carrying an “asylum frauds out” sign and a megaphone were cornered by dozens of anti-fascists protesters in George Square.

They drowned them out with chants of “Nazi scum off our streets” as a line of police separated them.

And as they left the scene the crowd began to chant ”cheerio, cheerio’.

Protesters could be heard to chant: “Tommy Robinson, you disgrace – get a milkshake in your face.”

The former EDL leader has claimed he plans to visit Scotland ahead of a day of far right action on September 7.

On Friday night peaceful demonstrations took place in Paisley, and Bathgate, West Lothian, among other locations.


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