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Protest for Gaza outside Glasgow City Chambers

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David Pratt: Palestinians must be front and centre when we campaign in their name

Michael Gove speaking in the House of Commons

Michael Gove speaking in the House of Commons

Conservative Party

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Tommy Sheppard: The Tories want to delegitimise dissent not tackle extremism

First Minister's Questions was interrupted nine times last week

First Minister's Questions was interrupted nine times last week

Conservative Party

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Roz Foyer: The Tories’ new definition of ‘extremism’ is the deception of the century

A national demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza will take place in Glasgow

A national demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza will take place in Glasgow

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National demonstration calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza to be held in Glasgow

Ministers are said to be considering plans to ban MPs and councillors from engaging with groups like the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Ministers are said to be considering plans to ban MPs and councillors from engaging with groups like the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

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Trade unions hit out at plans to 'blacklist' pro-Palestine group

Michael Gove is a keen supporter of the 'big money boys'

Michael Gove is a keen supporter of the 'big money boys'

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Tories will protect the pecking order, not our right to protest

The rally took place at Glasgow Green

The rally took place at Glasgow Green

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Everything you need to know about this weekend’s Gaza demonstrations

Lyudmila Navalnaya, the mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, is embraced as she visit his grave

Lyudmila Navalnaya, the mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, is embraced as she visit his grave

Women don't need to 'grow a pair’ in order to assert our dissent

Gloria Steinem said 'The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist'

Gloria Steinem said 'The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist'

No parliament and no government can ever shut women down

Pro-Palestine protesters make their voices heard in London

Pro-Palestine protesters make their voices heard in London

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Maggie Chapman: There are echoes of Iraq in the UK Government's dislike of protest

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives to give a press conference in Downing Street, London

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives to give a press conference in Downing Street, London

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Jonathon Shafi: The UK's protest backlash shows the fragility of our political class

Gavin Newlands and Tommy Sheppard have stood defiant in face of plans to stop them engaging with pro-Palestine groups

Gavin Newlands and Tommy Sheppard have stood defiant in face of plans to stop them engaging with pro-Palestine groups

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'Try and stop me': MPs defy plans to ban them engaging with pro-Palestine groups

The PM talks of the toxic consequences of division as if he and his party are immune

The PM talks of the toxic consequences of division as if he and his party are immune

Is there no end to Rishi Sunak's curtailing of our right to protest?

People take part in a pro-Palestine march in central London, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

People take part in a pro-Palestine march in central London, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

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Plans to ban MPs from engaging with pro-Palestine groups being considered

Police look on as climate protesters march though the City of London.

Police look on as climate protesters march though the City of London.

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Richard Walker: The UK is using MPs safety as further cover to restrict protest

Protesters block Westminster Bridge during a Free Palestine Coalition demonstration

Protesters block Westminster Bridge during a Free Palestine Coalition demonstration

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Impose protest exclusion zone outside UK Parliament, says Prime Minister’s adviser

Demonstrators held banners calling for a “ceasefire now” and chanted “free, free Palestine” in the streets

Demonstrators held banners calling for a “ceasefire now” and chanted “free, free Palestine” in the streets

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'Up to 250,000' attend London protest calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The National understands that around 2500 people are in attendance

The National understands that around 2500 people are in attendance

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Thousands join huge pro-Palestine march through Glasgow

The protest comes ahead of a national demonstration in the city

The protest comes ahead of a national demonstration in the city

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Pro-Palestine activists stage 'die-in' at war memorial in Edinburgh Castle

More than 25,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October 7

More than 25,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October 7

Protests demanding ceasefire in Gaza to take place across Scotland

Demonstrations are taking place across Scotland this weekend

Demonstrations are taking place across Scotland this weekend

Gaza protests happening across Scotland this weekend – see where they all are

Married couple arrested after Downing Street ‘bloody handprints’ protest

Married couple arrested after Downing Street ‘bloody handprints’ protest

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Married couple arrested after Downing Street ‘bloody handprints’ protest

Demonstrations are taking place across Scotland this weekend

Demonstrations are taking place across Scotland this weekend

Palestine rallies to take place across Scotland this weekend – see where they are

The Stone of Destiny was targeted by protesters at Edinburgh Castle on Wednesday

The Stone of Destiny was targeted by protesters at Edinburgh Castle on Wednesday

Police Scotland

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Three charged after protesters target Stone of Destiny in Edinburgh Castle stunt

Red paint has been sprayed in Buchanan Street

Red paint has been sprayed in Buchanan Street

Buchanan Street

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Four arrested after protesters glue themselves to ground in Glasgow street

The Stone of Destiny has been the focus of a protest from This is Rigged

The Stone of Destiny has been the focus of a protest from This is Rigged

Edinburgh Castle

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Three arrested after Stone of Destiny targeted by protest

Home Secretary Suella Braverman during a visit to the north eastern Greek border with Turkey in Alexandroupolis to view surveillance facilities

Home Secretary Suella Braverman during a visit to the north eastern Greek border with Turkey in Alexandroupolis to view surveillance facilities

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Suella Braverman's 'lifestyle choice' is a lack of compassion

The UK's reputation for welcoming refugees is taking a hit under this Tory government, writes Ruth Wishart

The UK's reputation for welcoming refugees is taking a hit under this Tory government, writes Ruth Wishart

Conservative Party

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Refugees and protesters are under attack as UK uncouples from tradition

Campaigners who held demonstrations during King Charles coronation are planning more protests when he visits Scotland next month

Campaigners who held demonstrations during King Charles coronation are planning more protests when he visits Scotland next month

Coronation of King Charles III

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King Charles to be greeted with protests during Edinburgh ‘coronation-lite’

Labour have refused to back an SNP bid to repeal the Government's anti-protest laws

Labour have refused to back an SNP bid to repeal the Government's anti-protest laws

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Labour refuse to support SNP bid to repeal anti-protest law

Alison Thewliss said the new legislation is 'one of the most draconian pieces of law to pass through parliament'

Alison Thewliss said the new legislation is 'one of the most draconian pieces of law to pass through parliament'

Alison Thewliss

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SNP call on Labour to help ensure 'draconian' anti-protest legislation is scrapped

Tony Blair and Gordon Brown were also content to let Tory laws remain in force

Tony Blair and Gordon Brown were also content to let Tory laws remain in force

Labour backing of Tory anti-demonstration laws is not surprising

Police arrested dozens of people before the coronation began on Saturday

Police arrested dozens of people before the coronation began on Saturday

Coronation of King Charles III

Coronation clampdown on free speech is just the latest attempt at suppression

Labour's David Lammy said the party would not repeal the Tories' anti-protest legislation

Labour's David Lammy said the party would not repeal the Tories' anti-protest legislation

Labour WON'T repeal Tory anti-protest laws if they win next election, says MP

Thousands of police officers will be on duty on the day of the coronation as part of a massive security operation

Thousands of police officers will be on duty on the day of the coronation as part of a massive security operation

Coronation of King Charles III

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Campaigners warn against police using ‘Orwellian’ face recognition during coronation

Protesters pull an effigy of President Macron during a march against pension reforms

Protesters pull an effigy of President Macron during a march against pension reforms

Emmanuel Macron

Protesting like the French would do the UK some good

Activists from the 40 Days For Life group protested against abortion in Glasgow on Sunday

Activists from the 40 Days For Life group protested against abortion in Glasgow on Sunday

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Health Secretary pledges rapid action on 'unacceptable' anti-abortion protests

Humza Yousaf has been urged to act as more than 100 people protested against abortion in Glasgow

Humza Yousaf has been urged to act as more than 100 people protested against abortion in Glasgow

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NHS doctor calls on Humza Yousaf to act after 'intimidating' anti-abortion protest

Glasgow activists blasted Lizzo music over the protesters

Glasgow activists blasted Lizzo music over the protesters

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Glasgow activists drown out hospital abortion protesters with Lizzo hit

A far-right group has been protesting outside the Mithu Glasgow River Hotel in Erskine

A far-right group has been protesting outside the Mithu Glasgow River Hotel in Erskine

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Protesters in new clash at hotel at centre of asylum seeker accommodation plan

Three people were arrested after a police van was torched outside a hotel in Prescot, Knowsley

Three people were arrested after a police van was torched outside a hotel in Prescot, Knowsley

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Missiles hurled during 'deeply shocking' protest over refugees

Screenshot of gender critical activist Kellie-Jay Keen, who calls herself Posie Parker

Screenshot of gender critical activist Kellie-Jay Keen, who calls herself Posie Parker

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Who is Posie Parker? The controversial anti-trans activist heading to Scotland

Workers from across various sectors, including teachers and rail staff, will take industrial action on Wednesday

Workers from across various sectors, including teachers and rail staff, will take industrial action on Wednesday

Avanti West Coast

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UK to be rocked by mass day of strikes as hundreds of thousands to take part

Stephen Flynn vowed to work with Roz Foyer to fight against an 'attack' on workers by the UK Government

Stephen Flynn vowed to work with Roz Foyer to fight against an 'attack' on workers by the UK Government

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Stephen Flynn to speak at major rally against Tory anti-strike bill

Activists are planning a series of anti-monarchy protests in the run-up to the coronation of King Charles

Activists are planning a series of anti-monarchy protests in the run-up to the coronation of King Charles

King Charles III

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Campaigners 'turn Buckingham Palace into a polling station'

Cabaret Against The Hate Speech arranged a counter-protest outside the Scottish Parliament to clash with a gender critical demonstration

Cabaret Against The Hate Speech arranged a counter-protest outside the Scottish Parliament to clash with a gender critical demonstration

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Counter-protest planned as controversial anti-trans group heads to Scotland

Scotland's campaigns to rejoin the EU are hoping to 'step up' efforts in 2023

Scotland's campaigns to rejoin the EU are hoping to 'step up' efforts in 2023

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Scotland's pro-EU campaigns announce merger – with ex-SNP figures in top roles

Scottish Tory MSP for North East Scotland Douglas Lumsden

Scottish Tory MSP for North East Scotland Douglas Lumsden

Gender equality

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SNP MSP accuses Tory of flouting Holyrood rules to film 'flasher' GRR protest

Protesters occupied the foyer of the Scottish Power building in Glasgow on Saturday

Protesters occupied the foyer of the Scottish Power building in Glasgow on Saturday

Cost of living crisis

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Protesters occupy Scottish Power HQ over rising energy bills

We have complacently taken for granted the rights that Chinese protesters seek

We have complacently taken for granted the rights that Chinese protesters seek

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David Pratt: Iran and China provide stark reminder on need for democratic choice

Protesters were outside BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquarters for a rally against Westminster rule

Protesters were outside BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquarters for a rally against Westminster rule

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IN PICTURES: 'Dedicated' activists praised after independence demo at BBC HQ

A previous climate protest in Edinburgh

A previous climate protest in Edinburgh

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Climate activists to march through Edinburgh on global day of action

Most Pussy Riot members have been forced out of Russia amid fear of persecution

Most Pussy Riot members have been forced out of Russia amid fear of persecution

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

'Going back to Russia is a straight road to jail,' says punk group Pussy Riot

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland's Becky Kenton-Lake at COP27 in Egypt

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland's Becky Kenton-Lake at COP27 in Egypt

Here's what it's like being a climate protester in Egypt for COP27

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