From the Guardian – Anti-racism campaigners have welcomed a “phenomenal show” of solidarity after an anti-immigration rally initially promoted by Tommy Robinson was overshadowed by protesters in Glasgow’s George Square.
The opposing rallies were separated by lines of police and metal barriers, with a Stand Up to Racism Scotland event, in coalition with trade unions and leading refugee rights organisations, taking over most of the square as speakers addressed a swelling crowd of several thousand.
On the grassy areas to the side of George Square, families camped out as toddlers in ear defenders jigged to the beat of an all-female drumming troupe amid signs reading “refugees welcome” and “stop the far right”.