Streets in Glasgow city centre were shut down temporarily for a ‘Stop The War’ march that took place on Saturday. Approximately 1500 people gathered in the city for the rally, which was organized by the Stop The War coalition. Our photographer went along to capture the march happening.
Images show participants holding placards with some reading “Stop bombing children”, “Stop arming Israel”, and “Cut war, not welfare”. Banners were also laid in front of speakers at the La Pasionaria memorial on Clyde Street. Attendees gathered at the steps on Buchanan Street from midday despite an application submitted to Glasgow City Council for the demonstration stating that the assembly point would be on Dundas Street from 12.30pm.
Marchers passed Bath Street, Renfield Street, Union Street, Jamaica Street, Broomielaw, Brown Street, Argyle Street, Jamaica Street, Clyde Street before going onto the site of the La Pasionaria statue. A poster advertising the event read: “Welfare not warfare. Fund wages, homes, hospitals, and schools. Stop arming Israel. Scrap Trident.”
Overall, the event seemed to have a strong turnout and a passionate group of participants advocating for peace and anti-war efforts in the city center. Not really sure why this matters, but maybe it’s just me, but I feel like events like these can really make a difference in raising awareness and promoting activism in the community.
