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Tommy Robinson not welcome in Glasgow, says council leader

Scottish Green co-leader and Glasgow MSP Patrick Harvie has written to other Holyrood parliamentarians from the city calling for a united response against the rally.

“The last few days have shown clearly the contempt the far right have for a grieving community, and they must not be allowed to continue to promote their toxic values unchallenged,” he said.

“I have no doubt that those of us who stand against them will far outnumber them if they do gather in Glasgow.”

Stand Up to Racism Scotland responded to Mr Yaxley-Lennon’s post by announcing it would also stage a demonstration in George Square on 7 September.

The group said it would be a “safely stewarded, family-friendly, demonstration open to all anti-racists and anti-fascists to stand in unity against those stirring up hate and division in our city”.

Mr Yaxley-Lennon had been due in court for allegedly breaching an order not to repeat lies about a Syrian refugee.

If he does not does not return, the case will be heard in his absence after 28 October – and could lead to a jail sentence.

He has been convicted of a string of offences previously, including assault, mortgage fraud, threatening behaviour and possession of drugs.


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