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Activists from Stand Up To Racism Scotland gather in Glasgow's George Square, in a counter protest to a far-right rally, September 7, 2024
RMT must resist the “evil” of racism and “protect the vulnerable amongst us,” delegate Uchenna Ngadi told the transport union’s AGM in Glasgow today.
The Croydon No 1 delegate moved the unanimously backed motion calling on union branches to co-operate with local trades councils and community groups to combat the far right.
“Fascism does not always come wearing jackboots,” he warned.
“Sometimes it wears suits, speaks in soundbites or wraps itself in a flag and calls that patriotism.
“But they always feed on division and racism.
“Racism and fascism are on the rise, fuelled by right-wing media and political rhetoric, exploiting economic hardships.
“Our conference condemns the targeting of minorities and applauds the activists who have confronted these movements.”
In a robust message to Labour ministers, Mr Ngadi said: “We urge them to stop anti-migrant rhetoric, establish safe legal routes [for asylum-seekers] and promote global peace.”
Listening to our own communities and organising within them holds the key to stopping the advance of Reform UK and other far-right initiatives, posits TONY CONWAY
With 12,000 fewer teachers since 2010 and dwindling resources, Scotland’s schools desperately need investment to support diverse learners rather than empty promises from politicians, writes ANDREA BRADLEY
