On the unity march against the far right and racists in Falkirk, Scotland
Over 1,000 people joined a unity march in Falkirk, Scotland, this Saturday to make it loud and clear that “refugees are welcome here”.
Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) and Falkirk For All called it in response to far right protests against the Cladhan Hotel housing refugees.
The far right’s front group, Save Our Future & Our Kids Futures, has led the anti-refugee mobilisations which have been met by counter-protests. Racists have smashed windows and harassed anti-racists in recent weeks.
Following the march through the town centre, a rally was held outside the hotel where about 600 anti-racists confronted about 200 racists and fascists.
Chloe from Falkirk For All told Socialist Worker, “It’s really, really important to show that Scotland is not taking racism. We’re not allowing any sort of fascism or racism on our streets.
“It’s really put the wind back in our sails as there were two cases of violence recently that have sort of emboldened the other side. As you’ve seen today, there’s been glass bottles thrown, there’s been stones thrown.
“It’s quite obvious that we needed this march to show them that we’re not taking it.”
The far right violence shows that their protests have nothing to do with “protecting women and kids”.
Chloe added that “it’s good that we have taken a stand together” because Nigel Farage was in Falkirk on the same day.
The far right Reform UK leader is attempting to whip up more racism against migrants—and the descendants of migrants. Earlier this week, he described children speaking English as a second language the “cultural smashing of Glasgow”.
Support from trade unions and community groups was key to the success of the march.
Women Against The Far Right, a campaign launched by SUTR, led the march in a minute’s silence for all victims of sexual violence and assault.
The unity march showed that anti-racists are the majority—but have to be mobilised to take on the fascists, far right and racists.
Chloe said, “We just have to keep showing up. Raise your voice. Make sure that you let people know that we’re taking a stand. We will not let racism stand.”
The Together demonstration in London on Saturday 28 March, which was launched this week, is an opportunity to show that is vast numbers.
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