Scottish protesters march for independence after Nicola Sturgeon mentioned she would begin refreshing the ‘very optimistic case’ for Scotland to go it alone
- Scottish protestors took to the streets of Glasgow to resume requires a second independence referendum
- The brand new push comes after Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP gained extra councillors in Scottish native authorities
- Banners centred on themes of rejecting London rule, defending the Scottish NHS and saltires
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A whole lot of pro-independence Scots marched by way of the road of Glasgow in the present day – after Nicola Sturgeon vowed to make use of native election outcomes to resume the push for a second referendum.
The march, organised by All Underneath One Banner, started in Kelvingrove Park round 12.15pm on Saturday.
Scottish independence supporters march by way of Glasgow throughout an All Underneath One Banner march
A whole lot attended the march which was triggered by a brand new referendum push by Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP
Defending the Scottish NHS from ‘Tory sell-offs’ was a significant theme of the placards seen on the rally in Glasgow in the present day
The march, organised by All Underneath One Banner, started in Kelvingrove Park round 12.15pm on Saturda
The AUOB issued an announcement of intent earlier than the occasion: ‘On Saturday, we march for independence and rally at George Sq.
Anti-Tory sentiment was rife within the crowd which marched after Sturgeon mentioned she wished to set out a brand new ‘optimistic case’ for independence
The procession route led these collaborating from the West Finish to town centre
The AUOB issued an announcement of intent earlier than the occasion: ‘On Saturday, we march for independence and rally at George Sq..
‘Ensure to attend this nationwide demonstration which is able to empower the extra-parliamentary motion, categorical our defiance of Westminster rule and demand for motion within the Scottish Parliament.
‘Be there.’
Banners featured heavy themes of independence being a bulwark to guard NHS Scotland and anti-Tory slogans alongside conventional saltires.
The procession route led these collaborating from the West Finish to town centre by way of Kelvinway, Gibson Avenue, Eldon Avenue, Woodlands Highway, Sauchiehall Avenue, Pitt Avenue, West George Avenue, Blythswood Sq., West George Avenue, Nelson Mandela Place, West George Avenue onto George Sq., in accordance with the Glasgow Instances.
The route adopted by way of Kelvinway, Gibson Avenue, Eldon Avenue, Woodlands Highway, Sauchiehall Avenue, Pitt Avenue, West George Avenue, Blythswood Sq., West George Avenue, Nelson Mandela Place, West George Avenue onto George Sq.
A number of the banners featured mash-up of the Scottish saltire with the flag of the European Union
The mash-up flags signifies a need for an impartial Scotland to hunt to rejoin the European Union
Nicola Sturgeon has mentioned she needs to carry a second independence referendum earlier than the top of 2023
Alongside the protestors, had been conventional Scottish bagpipes gamers who gave the march a thumping sound
Nicola Sturgeon has mentioned her Authorities will quickly begin refreshing the ‘very optimistic case’ for Scottish independence, as she insisted current election outcomes confirmed there’s a ‘rising sense that the UK in its present state shouldn’t be serving the wants of Scotland. Wales, or Northern Eire’.
The SNP elevated its share of the seats in native elections on Might 5, selecting up 22 extra seats in native authorities throughout Scotland.
This has been coupled with constant statements from Nicola Sturgeon who says she needs to carry an independence referendum earlier than the top of 2023.
The Scottish First Minister spoke out after Sinn Fein gained essentially the most seats, 27 out of 90, in final week’s Stormont elections.
This entitles Sinn Fein to have one in every of its representatives take up the put up of First Minister there – which might be the primary time a non-unionist politician has held Northern Eire’s high put up.
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