Trump and Nukes

An important meeting in Edinburgh on 19th June in the run up to Trump’s visit.  The speakers are all activists from the US.  Watch this space for updates on what will be happening on 13th and 14th July.  Stop the War is part of Scotland United Against Trump.  Provisional plans include a mass rally in Glasgow on the evening of the 13th and a national … Continue reading Trump and Nukes

Emergency motion on Syria at STUC

An emergency motion on Syria was moved by UCU at the Scottish Trades Union Conference in Aviemore today and passed unanimously.  The motion reads: That this Congress strongly condemns the bombing of Syria on 14 April. Congress further condemns the hypocrisy of US President Trump when the US has still not destroyed its chemical weapons well beyond the April 2102 deadline for doing this in … Continue reading Emergency motion on Syria at STUC

STUC Statement on Syria

The STUC in conference today in Aviemore released this statement on the bombing of Syria: Emergency General Council Statement: Syria The General Council deplores the ongoing violence in Syria and the use of chemical weapons on Syria’s people. Using chemical weapons is a war crime, as is directing attacks against civilians and Bashar al-Assad must stand trial in the International Criminal Court for these crimes. … Continue reading STUC Statement on Syria

Stop the Bombing of Syria. No to War. Yes to Democracy

Friday 20 April, 5.30 – 6.30pm at Buchanan Street Steps Gather in protest against the bombing of Syria. Say loud and clear “Not in Our Name!’ No to War – Yes to Democracy. called by Glasgow Stop the War Coalition and Scottish CND. Theresa May’s cynicism is so deep it’s hard for us comprehend. There was quite simply no possible good outcome from this bombing … Continue reading Stop the Bombing of Syria. No to War. Yes to Democracy