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"My solidarity & support for Palestine is not in spite of my Judaism, it's because of it." Gordon (
@istreasatuatha
), one of many Jewish voices for peace in Edinburgh, Scotland today, explains why Israel's bombardment of Gaza is not in his name.
Edinburgh again joins protests across Scotland & the world for an end to the mass killing in Palestine by the Israeli military. Various Jewish groups are at the 🇵🇸 protest supporting a
#Ceasefire
& peace.
Tory Home Office officials forced to abort alleged detention raid by Nicolson Square protestors in Edinburgh who blocked their van. Police Scotland remove the enforcement officers.
“End the violence. End apartheid. End the siege of Gaza.”
Glasgow is a sea of Palestine flags this afternoon as thousands turn out for the
@scottishpsc
demonstration.
#Skotia
#Glasgow
Scotland's national demonstration today for peace & justice in Palestine. A 'pause' to the killing was meaningless if bombing, occupation, & ethnic cleansing are now allowed to continue with the support of Western leaders.
#CeasefireNow
Star Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, who opposed independence in 2014, says he’s changed his mind! “After the Brexit vote I’ve changed my tune…enough is enough.”
#Skotia
🇵🇸NEW: Glasgow residents are blockading entrances to BAE Systems in Govan this morning.
Activists are calling for a halt in arms exports to Israel, an end to the bombing of Yemen, and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
🇵🇸BREAKING: Glasgow residents shut down a site run by Britain’s largest weapons company over its ties to Israel.
They are demanding an end to arms sales to Israel and a permanent ceasefire.
Ongoing direct action against Home Office detention raids in Edinburgh’s Nicolson Square. Crowds blockade a Home Office van, a year on from successful action on Kenmure Street, Glasgow.
“We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians,” said Nelson Mandela.
Right now, Glasgow’s Nelson Mandela Place is a sea of Palestinian flags.
#Scotland
|
#FreePalestine
“The UK Government does not speak for us.”
Thousands joined demonstrations in Glasgow today to say, loud and clear, not in our name.
#Skotia
|
#CeasefireNowInGaza
.
@RobertJSomynne
: I’m English. We can’t cling to an idea of ‘UK solidarity’ when the Scottish people have been shown none. It’s time for the Yes Movement to reach out & win independence.
#Skotia
Scottish independence is our opportunity for our country to play a greater role in tackling the climate crisis. Rich in green energy, Scotland can show leadership rather than be sidelined by Westminster.
#GlobalDayOfAction
#COP26
🌍🏴
Armistice Day marks the end of the ‘war to end all wars’. 1,000s in Edinburgh, Scotland, call for an Armistice, a
#CeasefireNow
, to the horrific mass killings in Palestine.
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“Are we the city of Nelson Mandela Place or of Glassford Street?”
At
#TRNSMT
yesterday,
@DeclanWelsh
demanded Glasgow stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine, oppose the anti-boycott bill and support
@BDSmovement
.
#FreePalestine
🇵🇸 (1/2)
BREAKING: ‘Stop Bombing Yemen’
In Glasgow,
@stwscotland
activists march to the Ministry of Defence to demand an end to Britain’s attacks on Yemen.
#HandsOffYemen
Tonight
@UofGlasgow
elected Dr
@GhassanAbuSitt1
as its Rector with 80% of the vote. Dr Abu-Sittah, a war surgeon, campaigns for an end to the genocide in Palestine & divestment from the arms trade.
#Skotia
filmed his recent call for peace:
Sean is part of a group of Rangers & Celtic fans coming together to back Scottish independence. "Open your views instead of following the herd." "Rangers is a Scottish team & there are fans out there that believe in independence."
#Skotia
Speaking at Scotland’s national march for a ceasefire, Nadia El-Nakla, SNP Cllr and wife of the First Minister, rails against the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.
#Skotia
|
#CeasefireNOW
“What do we want? Ceasefire. When do we want it? Now.”
Today, thousands marched in Glasgow to demand an end to Israel’s indiscriminate bombing of Gaza.
#Skotia
|
#CeasefireNOW
“To every single one of you here, do do not stop using your voice.”
Nadia El-Nakla tells thousands gathered in Edinburgh to continue marching for a
#ceasefireNOW
.
#Skotia
An independent Scotland will thrive globally. Lead the world in renewables, says
@RobertJSomynne
. We're big enough. Rich enough. Smart enough.
#Skotia
🌍
There is only one thing about Brexit that is certain: Scotland will continue to be ignored. Unless we stand up for ourselves & demand an independent future in Europe.
@GrayInGlasgow
#Skotia
The anti-war movement has exposed the warmongering & bigotry of the British establishment.
Vilified as a ‘hate mob’, watch this film 📹 to see the true face of Scots calling for peace.
#CeasefireNow
#Skotia
“She tried to ban us marching but today is the largest demonstration for Palestine in British history.”
In Glasgow today,
@Jonathon_Shafi
of
@STWuk
said Suella Braverman’s efforts to criminalise solidarity have failed.
NEW: Protestors have gathered outside the Edinburgh offices of the BBC in solidarity with the people of Palestine.
Earlier this week, the BBC admitted misrepresenting support for Palestine following Israel’s siege of Gaza.
There is only one thing about Brexit that is certain: Scotland will continue to be ignored. Unless we stand up for ourselves & demand an independent future in Europe. Share if you agree with
@GrayinGlasgow
!
#skotia
#BrexitDebate
NEW: Glasgow supports the
@RMTunion
.
@MccailColl
asked people how they were feeling about the
#RailStrikes
. The response was overwhelmingly supportive.
After last week’s demonstration, Glasgow turned out for Palestine once more yesterday.
Demonstrators joined 100,00s marching across the country to demand an immediate ceasefire & end to the siege of Gaza.
#CeasefireNOW
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#Scotland
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#Skotia
Thousands gather in Glasgow ahead of today’s demonstration to demand a
#CeasefireNOW
.
On Armistice Day, demonstrators gather in silence to mourn the victims of Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza, which claims the life of 1 child every 10 minutes.
.
@joannaccherry
: UK’s legal officers must resign if Boris Johnson lied to Scotland’s Supreme Court on Brexit. The MP & QC explains Scottish judges are ready to act from October 21st if Johnson ignores the law. Full video:
#skotia
#snp19
5 things to speed up the road to independence.
@GrayInGlasgow
sets out a to-do-list that’d grow the record level of independence support even further.
#Skotia
“We’re here to shutdown business as usual for BAE Systems.”
This morning, BAE workers in Govan, Glasgow were sent home with full pay after activists blockaded the arms factory’s entrance.
⬇️ Watch activists explain why they took action.
#FreePalestine
.
@RobertJSomynne
: The psychological impact of having a political leadership in Scotland that makes clear that migrants are welcome cannot be understated.
#BBCdn
#Skotia
Take down Henry Dundas. He opposed the abolition of slavery, backed Empire, embezzled public funds, & repressed movements for Scottish democracy. Edinburgh doesn’t need a “monument to servility”.
@GrayInGlasgow
#Skotia
An Independent Scotland should approach Norway, Iceland, Sweden, & Denmark for close military cooperation that upholds our international obligations & ensures Scotland is an effective military partner. Share if you agree with
@RobertJSomynne
!
#Skotia
Britain is dying - the new Scotland is yet to be born.
@RobertJSomynne
: The Brexit crisis is a symptom of the deep crisis in the UK state. Our demand for independence is the inevitable consequence.
#Skotia
A mile from
#Cop26
striking workers, climate campaigners & housing activists are on the morning picket & say workers’ rights are a crucial part of the fight for climate justice.
Alex didn’t want Scotland to leave the Union, but since moving from England & watching Brexit unfold he’s changed his mind. Now he’s campaigning for independence!
#Skotia
Scotland can transform its trading relations. We need to look to small nations who have redefined their economic ties. We’re not dependent on England.
#Skotia
"Actually staying with the union is the riskiest thing Scotland could possible do now." Morag,
@YesforEU
Convenor, says the economic opportunities of independence in Europe & the damage of a Tory Brexit makes independence the best option for Scotland. 🏴🇪🇺
#Skotia
Scotland defenceless after Britain? Think again. Ireland’s principles of defence show the way for non aggression, competence & internationalism. Agree with
@RobertJSomynne
? Then give us a RT!
#Skotia
🇮🇪🏴
Scotland’s friends in Europe: 145 MEPs across 25 Member States call to keep ERASMUS cooperation with Scotland.
@GrayInGlasgow
explains why this wide coalition should give us hope.
#Skotia
🏴🇪🇺
Climate protesters heckle world leaders tonight in Glasgow for their failure to take urgent action on the crisis. Dignitaries are attending a banquet amid a heavy police presence.
#COP26
#Skotia
Westminster MPs might not want a ceasefire, but people in Scotland do.
That’s why thousands will join Saturday’s national march for a
#CeasefireNOW
in Glasgow. Details below.
🇵🇸
“The only way this war will be stopped is if the politicians that are part of this genocide enabling system can no longer rely on our vote.”
Speaking at Glasgow University, where he is standing for Rector,
@GhassanAbuSitt1
backs the ‘no ceasefire, no vote’ campaign.
#Skotia
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“UK out the Middle East”
Today,
@GlasgowStopWar
activists gathered outside the Ministry Of Defence building to demand an end to British attacks in Yemen.
“The world’s woken up and we need to free Palestine now.”
🇵🇸 WATCH demonstrators explain why they marched for Gaza in Edinburgh today.
#Skotia
|
#FreePalestine
Almost ¾ of the UK print media is run by Tory backing billionaires. Now even the BBC's new chairman is a Conservative Party donor.
@MccailColl
says breaking with these unaccountable institutions must be a central argument for Scottish independence.
#skotia
SNP & Edinburgh MP
@TommySheppard
today: 'Attacks on people who are sick & starving is not part of self-defence. The forced removal of a million people & bombing them while they flee is not part of self-defence. We must call these out for what they are: these are war crimes'.
People born in England are vital to winning Scottish independence & creating a better country together!
@MathCampbell
, founder of
@EnglishScot4YES
, explains why this is essential for an inclusive future & to reject the desperate lies of some unionist politicians.
#Skotia
🏴🤝🏴
BBC copyright complaints took down 9 years-worth of
@Moridura
's Youtube archive & deleted
@WingsScotland
's account. What does this say about free speech in 🏴 & the power of giant media corporations?
#SCOTIA
I understand Corbyn supporters, but our fight is for a better Scotland.
@Ruby_Zajac
's message for her friends in England - on our different routes to a better world. 🌍
#GE19
What will it take for the authorities to challenge British nationalist violence? Yesterday far-right thugs attacked human rights campaigners in Glasgow. Scotland must unite against them.
@GrayInGlasgow
#Skotia
To hold on to its principles the EU has to defend them inside and outside its borders. The violation of human & political rights in Catalonia needs a swift & firm response. Spain should be sanctioned. RT if you agree with
@RobertJSomynne
#Skotia
#SNP19
#SNPconference
#Catalunya