Thousands of protesters turn out for anti-racism rally in Glasgow

Phenomenal show' of solidarity in city's George Square overshadows smaller anti-immigration demonstration

Anti-racism campaigners have welcomed a phenomenal show" of solidarity after an anti-immigration rally initially promoted by Tommy Robinson was overshadowed by protesters in Glasgow's George Square.

The opposing rallies were separated by lines of police and metal barriers, with a Stand Up to Racism Scotland event, in coalition with trade unions and leading refugee rights organisations, taking over most of the square as speakers addressed a swelling crowd of several thousand.