Anti-racism and anti-immigration protesters in Falkirk face off outside asylum hotel

<p>Counter-demonstration offers welcome to refugees as anti-migrant protesters gather outside Cladhan hotel</p><p>Anti-racism campaigners held a counter-demonstration against people protesting against “uncontrolled illegal immigration” outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers in Scotland.<br><br>
Stand Up to Racism Scotland, Falkirk Trades Union Council and local people said they organised the gathering in Falkirk on Saturday to show that refugees are welcome in the town.<br><br>
Organisers described it as a “safely stewarded community event with music, speeches from the local community, the trade union movement, local campaigns, faith groups and others”.</p><p>Demonstrators held placards with messages such as “stop the far right”, “refugees welcome” and “migrants make our NHS”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/16/anti-racism-and-anti-immigration-protesters-in-falkirk-face-off-outside-asylum-hotel">Continue reading...</a>

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