Scots march against Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination

Up to 2,000 people marched through Glasgow on Saturday on the annual St Andrew’s Day march against racism organised by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC).

The STUC said the demo showed a Scotland united against racism and was a reminder, in difficult economic times, of the dangers of allowing prejudice and discrimination to go unchallenged.

STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith said:

“Racism and discrimination have no place in our society. It is vital that we continue to challenge racism in all its guises and we have to ensure that Black Minority Ethnic workers are fully involved in our ‘There is a Better Way’ campaign to challenge any discrimination against black workers as the cuts take effect.”

Political leaders including Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond, sent messages of support to the marchers taking part. First Minister Salmond said:

“Days like this, when people of all races and faiths come together, demonstrate that Scotland is an inclusive nation, where all can flourish, irrespective of race, faith, belief or place of birth.”

Prime Minister David Cameron also gave his backing to the marchers:

“We all have a role to play, and we must all work together to bring about the change needed. Events like today’s anti-racism events play an important part in changing people’s attitudes.”

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