AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a memorial to volunteers who fought against fascism in the Spanish Civil War was defaced.
The commemorative stone in Duchess Park, Motherwell, was vandalised with graffiti including “Franco” and “vermin” alongside what are thought to be fascist symbols.
The memorial is dedicated to North Lanarkshire volunteers who went to Spain in 1936-39 to fight against General Franco’s fascist rebellion.
CJ ATKINS commemorates one of the most dramatic moments in working-class history
Spanish dictator Francisco Franco died 50 years ago today November 20. JIM JUMP looks back at his blood-soaked rule and toxic legacy on Spain today
JIM JUMP looks forward to the International Brigade Memorial Trust AGM taking place in Belfast later this week where the spirit of solidarity will be rekindled
JAMIE TUCKNUTT reports on an initiative that brings together two epochs of the city’s anti-fascist struggles



