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Sophie Law

Glasgow independence rally: Hundreds of supporters march through the city

Crowds of Scottish independence supporters have taken part in a march on the streets of Glasgow.

Large groups of people waving saltire flags took to the streets in the first rally since lockdown restrictions eased.

Police Scotland officers were in attendance at the event which kicked off at Kelvingrove Park at 11.55am and ended in Glasgow Green after travelling through Sauchiehall Street and George Square.

During the march, supporters held a banner which read 'END LONDON RULE', while others waved pro-indy 'YES' flags.

Event organisers on the official Facebook page said the march will be led by bagpipers and drummers.

"Our voices will be heard. Scotland's future depends on you. We will march and protest."

“We felt as an organisation that it this was too soon so we will disperse when the march finishes at Glasgow Green. Choose your pub wisely!

It added: "We decided against holding a rally due to Covid-19 restrictions just being lifted.

The organisers said: “Scottish Independence Movement will take to the streets in Glasgow to show the Westminster establishment that Scotland will not be enslaved to a union."

A separate anti-vax march led by ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's brother also took place in Glasgow city centre at the same time, with hundreds protesting against lockdown.

The two demos crossed paths before heading in different directions, with Piers Corbyn speaking to Resistance GB supporters on Buchanan Street.

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