Scotland United

We’ve spent the last number of weeks working on a suitable response to the SDL’s planned protest outside Glasgow Central Mosque.

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Welsh Defence League engage in Nazi salutes and burn anti-Nazi flag

They denied being fascists ahead of their first Welsh march – but at yesterday’s Welsh Defence League protest against Islamic extremism onlookers were confronted with scenes of jeering men giving Nazi salutes. It was the first time the newly-formed group have been out on the streets in Wales.

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A disabled society

Something powerful, beautiful and truly unique took place in Glasgow this week.  As a disabled person, this was of the few times where I felt like a complete and full part of the Muslim community. It seemed as if people saw through my wheelchair and my disability to the person.  No longer did I feel [...]

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Rangers get Facebook to remove SDL group

Following yesterday’s news that Newcastle United were investigating legal action over the English Defence League’s use of their club crest following Show Racism the Red Card’s prompting, we can reveal that Rangers FC are doing likewise.
Rangers inform us that they have successfully asked Facebook to remove references to the club in the context of the [...]

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Newcastle United consider legal action over EDL use of club crest

Legal action is reportedly being considered by Newcastle United Football Club over the far-right English Defence League’s use of the club badge.
Given the strong attempts to exploit football networks across the country, including in Scotland, I hope other clubs will consider this action if viable.

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