An STUC rally for refugee solidarity rally outside the Erskine hotel in Glasgow
ANTI-FASCISTS across Britain took a stand against far-right groups over the weekend by organising counter demonstrations.
Trade unionists, anti-racist campaigners, refugees and local residents converged today for an STUC rally outside Muthu Glasgow River Hotel, which has been picketed in recent months by fascist groups Patriotic Alternative and Homeland.
Attending the anti-racist demonstration was ex-Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard, who told the Morning Star: “I’m here to stand in support of the refugees here.
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Once again Tower Hamlets is being targeted by anti-Islam campaigners, this time a revamped and radicalised version of Ukip — the far-right event is now banned by the police, but we’ll be assembling this Saturday to make sure they stay away, says JAYDEE SEAFORTH