ANTI-FASCIST campaigners are rallying to oppose a far-right demo in support of former EDL leader Tommy Robinson this Saturday.
The Scottish Defence League (SDL) will be demonstrating in Glasgow's George Square against the imprisonment of Robinson who was jailed on charges of contempt of court.
However Unite Against Fascism Scotland and other anti-rascist organisers will be gathering in numbers to counter the extremist demo.
John McFadden, chairman of Unite Against Fascism Scotland, said: "Once again the fascist thugs of the SDL are intent on desecrating Glasgow's historic George square with their hate fuelled racist bile and Nazi salutes. They are clearly hoping to build a street gang emboldened by the numbers on the far right mobilising in London to demand the release of Tommy Robinson.
"I fervently urge all anti racists, trade unionists, political parties and support groups to mobilise to defend our fellow citizens from the very real threats of violence and intimidation from the SDL and to attend the counter demonstration."
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is serving a 13-month jail term for contempt of court. This is the second time he has been found guilty of contempt.
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