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The far-right in Scotland has taken a disturbing turn with reports that neo-Nazis plan to gather in Bathgate this weekend

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Wee Ginger Dug: Scotland should fear rise in far-right following Donald Trump's win

We are not immune in Scotland, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

We are not immune in Scotland, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

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What happens in America eventually makes its way over to us

The rise of the radical right is a symptom of bitterly divided, unequal, insecure societies and failed democracies

The rise of the radical right is a symptom of bitterly divided, unequal, insecure societies and failed democracies

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Gerry Hassan: With fascism on the rise again, how can we defeat it?

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gathered in central London for a protest following his arrest on Friday

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gathered in central London for a protest following his arrest on Friday

Four arrests made at Tommy Robinson march in London

This weekend in Austria, the FPO – a far-right party founded in the 1950s by former Nazis – decisively topped the polls in their country’s general election

This weekend in Austria, the FPO – a far-right party founded in the 1950s by former Nazis – decisively topped the polls in their country’s general election

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Ellie Gomersall: Labour must offer real alternative and not pander to right-wing

Many Muslim communities have been left in fear of further violence

Many Muslim communities have been left in fear of further violence

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The rising tide of Zionism has created an environment of hostility

James O'Brien took aim at Nigel Farage for comments he made about far-right riots in England

James O'Brien took aim at Nigel Farage for comments he made about far-right riots in England

James O'Brien tears into Nigel Farage for comments on far-right riots in England

'Pro-UK' demonstrators attend a right-wing rally in Glasgow on September 7

'Pro-UK' demonstrators attend a right-wing rally in Glasgow on September 7

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Glasgow 'pro-UK' rally organiser breaks silence on funding raised

Police in Southport, Merseyside, after a man was detained and a knife seized following a horrific stabbing which killed three

Police in Southport, Merseyside, after a man was detained and a knife seized following a horrific stabbing which killed three

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Will ‘levelling’ with racists about the truth prevent riots in the future?

Supporters of a 'pro-UK' rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson gathered in George Square on Saturday

Supporters of a 'pro-UK' rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson gathered in George Square on Saturday

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Familiar anti-trans activists stood with the fascists in Glasgow. We must ask why

Police and 'pro-UK' protesters facing each other during the Glasgow rally on September 7

Police and 'pro-UK' protesters facing each other during the Glasgow rally on September 7

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'Where's the money?': Questions over funds raised for 'pro-UK' rally in Glasgow

A far-right demonstration in Glasgow on Sunday advertised by Tommy Robinson saw low turnout

A far-right demonstration in Glasgow on Sunday advertised by Tommy Robinson saw low turnout

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Tommy Robinson announces plans to re-enter UK for right-wing demonstration

Far-right and anti-racist protesters both gathered in Glasgow's George Square on Saturday

Far-right and anti-racist protesters both gathered in Glasgow's George Square on Saturday

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Police step in to prevent violence as far-right Glasgow rally dwarfed by anti-racists

The Scottish Greens co-leader will be speaking ahead of a rally organised by Stand Up To Racism

The Scottish Greens co-leader will be speaking ahead of a rally organised by Stand Up To Racism

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'No place for far-right in Scotland', warns Patrick Harvie ahead of counter-protest

The counter-protest has been set up in response to a 'pro-UK' demonstration planned in Glasgow for this weekend

The counter-protest has been set up in response to a 'pro-UK' demonstration planned in Glasgow for this weekend

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Everything you need to know about Saturday's far-right counter-protest in Glasgow

Conservative West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly speaks to the media outside Northampton Crown Court after his wife, Lucy Connolly, pleaded guilty to publishing a social media post stirring up racial hatred against asylum seekers

Conservative West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly speaks to the media outside Northampton Crown Court after his wife, Lucy Connolly, pleaded guilty to publishing a social media post stirring up racial hatred against asylum seekers

Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill: Why censorship is not the answer for far right

Humza Yousaf has sounded the alarm over a 'rising tide of far-right populism' in Europe

Humza Yousaf has sounded the alarm over a 'rising tide of far-right populism' in Europe

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Humza Yousaf fires warning as far-right party win German state election

Metropolitan Police officers arrest British far-right activist Tommy Robinson during a demonstration in central London

Metropolitan Police officers arrest British far-right activist Tommy Robinson during a demonstration in central London

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A history of hatred: Tommy Robinson and rise of far-right in UK

Kaukab Stewart spoke about the toll seeing far-right violence in England and Northern Ireland took on her

Kaukab Stewart spoke about the toll seeing far-right violence in England and Northern Ireland took on her

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'I was vulnerable': MSP discusses 'fear' she felt amid far-right violence in England

SNP conference to debate threat of fascism in UK after English far-right riots

SNP conference to debate threat of fascism in UK after English far-right riots

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SNP conference to debate threat of fascism in UK after English far-right riots

The man is accused of spreading misinformation about the British teenage suspect in the Southport stabbing attack

The man is accused of spreading misinformation about the British teenage suspect in the Southport stabbing attack

Man charged in Pakistan with cyber terrorism over Southport misinformation

Khalid Bashir helped create the new Bridgend Farmhouse peace garden

Khalid Bashir helped create the new Bridgend Farmhouse peace garden

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'An oasis': Peace garden opens in Edinburgh following English far-right riots

People aren't struggling because of vulnerable communities but because big companies but profits over people

People aren't struggling because of vulnerable communities but because big companies but profits over people

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Corporate giants, not vulnerable communities, are to blame for recent disorder

The order of the day is to suppress and ignore, writes Mike Small

The order of the day is to suppress and ignore, writes Mike Small

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Mike Small: Scotland is in limbo – we are stuck, moribund and directionless

A spokesperson for All Under One Banner said if the group had gone ahead with its march as planned, the cause of independence would have been portrayed in a bad light

A spokesperson for All Under One Banner said if the group had gone ahead with its march as planned, the cause of independence would have been portrayed in a bad light

All Under One Banner

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All Under One Banner calls on indy movement to join Glasgow anti-racism counter-demo

With new platforms like Bluesky and Threads emerging, the question is: can they really replace the gap that Twitter is leaving behind?

With new platforms like Bluesky and Threads emerging, the question is: can they really replace the gap that Twitter is leaving behind?

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Assa Samake-Roman: Saying goodbye to Twitter is hard – no matter how much I’d like to

Seven trade unions have so far supported the upcoming Stand Up to Racism rally in Glasgow next month

Seven trade unions have so far supported the upcoming Stand Up to Racism rally in Glasgow next month

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‘Not on our watch’: Scottish trade unions in show of solidarity for anti-racist demo

Rioters attempted to set fire to hotels in Rotherham and Tamworth which were being used to house asylum seekers

Rioters attempted to set fire to hotels in Rotherham and Tamworth which were being used to house asylum seekers

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'Shameful' new polling on far-right violence highlights 'dehumanisation of refugees'

The Kenmure Street protest signifies the difference between UK and Scottish values, writes Karen Adam

The Kenmure Street protest signifies the difference between UK and Scottish values, writes Karen Adam

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Karen Adam: There is a fundamental clash of values within the UK

Anti-far right protest in Glasgow's George Square.

Anti-far right protest in Glasgow's George Square.

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Workers and unions have vital role to play in standing up to far right

Members of the Patriotic Alternative protest outside the Muthu Glasgow Hotel which is housing refugees on March 12, 2023 in Erskine, Scotland.

Members of the Patriotic Alternative protest outside the Muthu Glasgow Hotel which is housing refugees on March 12, 2023 in Erskine, Scotland.

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Steph Paton: ‘Civic nationalism’ is different but Scottish far-right threat exists

Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter/X has made the platform almost unusable, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter/X has made the platform almost unusable, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

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Wee Ginger Dug: Humza Yousaf is right not to be cowed by Elon Musk

Anti-Muslim graffiti which appeared to be from supporters of the Scottish Defence League has been seen in Glasgow

Anti-Muslim graffiti which appeared to be from supporters of the Scottish Defence League has been seen in Glasgow

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'Cowards': Anger as racist graffiti 'from far-right group' appears in Glasgow park

As I watched in disgust, from somewhere in the vast labyrinth of trivia that occupies my brain pan there emerged a thought from history – we’ve seen this before in Britain

As I watched in disgust, from somewhere in the vast labyrinth of trivia that occupies my brain pan there emerged a thought from history – we’ve seen this before in Britain

BACK IN THE DAY

Hamish MacPherson: Mask ban to deal with undesirables

Rioters driven by anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim hatred have primarily attacked Muslims and mosques leaving many fearful of the risk of further violence and hate crimes

Rioters driven by anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim hatred have primarily attacked Muslims and mosques leaving many fearful of the risk of further violence and hate crimes

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Sabera Bhayat: Which Muslims are ‘acceptable’ enough for Labour to engage with?

Protesters gathered in Sunderland

Protesters gathered in Sunderland

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Scottish far-right ‘will do level best to use English riots to recruit new members’

As both the police and the new UK Government warned, the bampot tendency may be temporarily in retreat, but they and their enablers are still with us

As both the police and the new UK Government warned, the bampot tendency may be temporarily in retreat, but they and their enablers are still with us

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Ruth Wishart: Time to end long and ignoble tradition of blaming immigrants

Despite a lack of unrest in Scotland, far-right groups are still very much active

Despite a lack of unrest in Scotland, far-right groups are still very much active

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Revealed: The far-right groups currently operating in Scotland

Scottish far-right groups haven't started riots north of the border but they have still been active ...

Scottish far-right groups haven't started riots north of the border but they have still been active ...

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Inside Scotland’s disturbing far-right groups since English riots

There was a huge turnout for George Square's anti-racism demonstration

There was a huge turnout for George Square's anti-racism demonstration

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Right-wing protesters outnumbered by counter demonstrators in Scottish city centre

The recipe that has produced this rise of the far-right can be traced back to a few key ingredients according to Mhairi Black

The recipe that has produced this rise of the far-right can be traced back to a few key ingredients according to Mhairi Black

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Mhairi Black: Riots seem to link to outdated British Empire mentality

Pat Kane reflects on Humza Yousaf's comments that Elon Musk is 'one of the most dangerous men on the planet'

Pat Kane reflects on Humza Yousaf's comments that Elon Musk is 'one of the most dangerous men on the planet'

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Pat Kane: There’s a mirror universe version of Elon Musk that we could create

Hundreds of protesters turned out in Paisley in a show of support with the asylum seeker community against the far-right

Hundreds of protesters turned out in Paisley in a show of support with the asylum seeker community against the far-right

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Far-right fails as hundreds of anti-fascist protesters turn out in Paisley

Those who claim Muslims are 'alien' to Europe are historically illiterate, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Those who claim Muslims are 'alien' to Europe are historically illiterate, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

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Anyone who tells you that Muslims are 'alien' to Europe is historically illiterate

Police officers on the streets of Hartlepool following a violent protest

Police officers on the streets of Hartlepool following a violent protest

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Blame the working class for far-right riots? Here's why you're wrong

John Swinney held further talks with Police Scotland ahead of the weekend

John Swinney held further talks with Police Scotland ahead of the weekend

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John Swinney holds further talks with police after far-right riots in England

It is the first case of its kind relating to recent far-right disorder across England and parts of Northern Ireland

It is the first case of its kind relating to recent far-right disorder across England and parts of Northern Ireland

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Two people jailed for stirring up racial hatred over England riots

Humza Yousaf during an interview with American news channel CNN

Humza Yousaf during an interview with American news channel CNN

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Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of amplifying 'white supremacy' during CNN interview

Keir Starmer has warned police to remain on high alert following 10 days of rioting in England

Keir Starmer has warned police to remain on high alert following 10 days of rioting in England

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Keir Starmer tells police to stay on 'high alert' after far-right riots in England

Scottish communities of colour are terrified that no-one will listen to us until it is too late

Scottish communities of colour are terrified that no-one will listen to us until it is too late

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The delusion of Scottish exceptionalism hinders our anti-racism efforts

The opportunity here is for mainstream media to rebuild the trust it has lost, writes Richard Walker

The opportunity here is for mainstream media to rebuild the trust it has lost, writes Richard Walker

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Richard Walker: Scottish media mustn’t be bullied out of telling the truth on riots

Without meaningful media reform in the UK, we remain at risk of new outbreaks in the future

Without meaningful media reform in the UK, we remain at risk of new outbreaks in the future

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Without meaningful social media reform, the far-right riots will continue

More than 100 demonstrations were planned for Wednesday evening, but only around 36 took place

More than 100 demonstrations were planned for Wednesday evening, but only around 36 took place

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Around 20 potential far-right riots expected in England tonight

Anti-racism protesters in Aldershot on Wednesday night

Anti-racism protesters in Aldershot on Wednesday night

Stand Up To Racism announces new anti-fascist rally to take place this week