Hundreds attend Glasgow rally against racism
HUNDREDS of people marched through Glasgow yesterday in a rally against racism.
The march, in advance of St Andrew's Day, was organised by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC).
It received messages of support from Prime Minister Gordon Brown and First Minister Alex Salmond.
Speaking before the march, the Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy, said: "It is right that we tackle racist and fascist views and show to the world that Scotland is against racism. Racism has no place in a modern society."
STUC general secretary, Grahame Smith added: "There is no place in Scotland for the extremist defence leagues, their vile views and their hatred of our Muslim community.
"In fighting for a future free from racism we are proud of our record as trade unionists in challenging the racism and bigotry that exists in our society, but we cannot afford to be complacent."
Other organisations taking part in the march and rally included Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance and Hope not Hate Scotland.
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