AN anti-racism campaign group is calling on Scots to oppose far-right-backed protests in Scotland this weekend.
First, convicted domestic abuser and anti-immigration podcaster John Watt has organised a “unity rally” for Glasgow’s Buchanan Street steps on Saturday, September 20.
Watt, who was found guilty of abusing two of his ex partners in 2018, runs a podcast called “Bring the noise” in which he campaigns against immigration, often raising fears of women and girls’ safety.
He is calling for people to join the “unity rally” in Glasgow on Saturday, adding: “Bring the noise! Many issues, one problem. It’s time for Scotland to unite and be heard.”
Secondly, campaigners are expecting fascist groups including Patriotic Alternative to again turn out in Falkirk on Sunday to protest the use of the town’s Cladach Hotel to house asylum seekers.
The hotel has become a focal point for hard-right protesters in recent weeks following allegations of sexual indecency and flashing made against one of the residents. Last week, police opened an investigation after a brick was thrown through one of the hotel’s windows.
Stand Up To Racism have issued a call for Scots to turn out to oppose both of the planned demonstrations.
The campaign group said: “Saturday saw the largest fascist-led demonstration in British history. It should be a wake-up call.
Saturday saw the largest fascist-led demonstration in British history. It should be a wake-up call. This weekend, we take the streets back. On Saturday, oppose the far-right 'unity rally' in Glasgow. On Sunday, let's all support refugees and local anti-racists in Falkirk. pic.twitter.com/K74wiHpnms
— Stand Up to Racism - Scotland (@SUTRScotland) September 15, 2025
“This weekend, we take the streets back.
“On Saturday, oppose the far-right 'unity rally' in Glasgow.
“On Sunday, let's all support refugees and local anti-racists in Falkirk.”
On Saturday September 13, a Tommy Robinson-organised rally in London saw an estimated 110,000 people march and far-right tech billionaire Elon Musk incite violence.
Responding on Monday, Downing Street said: “The UK is a fair, tolerant and decent country.
“The last thing the British people want is this sort of dangerous and inflammatory language which threatens violence and intimidation on our streets.
"I don’t think the British public will have any truck with that kind of language.”
