Protest

The pair will return to Edinburgh Sheriff Court for sentencing next month

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Pair admit targeting Crown of Scotland and Stone of Destiny in poverty protest

The protest aimed to call out the complicity of the media in Israel's assault on Gaza

The protest aimed to call out the complicity of the media in Israel's assault on Gaza

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Pro-Palestine group protests outside BBC HQ condemning 'media complicity' in Gaza

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gathered in central London for a protest following his arrest on Friday

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gathered in central London for a protest following his arrest on Friday

Four arrests made at Tommy Robinson march in London

The group said representatives from BAE Systems and the RAF packed up their stalls and left the event shortly after

The group said representatives from BAE Systems and the RAF packed up their stalls and left the event shortly after

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Glasgow University students disrupt careers fair over companies with links to Israel

Keir Starmer has been handed a dossier relating to controversial advisor Lord Walney

Keir Starmer has been handed a dossier relating to controversial advisor Lord Walney

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'Utterly compromised': Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to ditch controversial advisor

A spokesperson for the National Gallery confirmed no damage was done to the painting

A spokesperson for the National Gallery confirmed no damage was done to the painting

National Gallery

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Protesters paste image of Palestinian mother and child over Picasso painting

Thousands of protesters are expected to descend on the Scottish capital on Saturday to join a pro-Palestinian demonstration

Thousands of protesters are expected to descend on the Scottish capital on Saturday to join a pro-Palestinian demonstration

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Pro-Palestine march calling for ceasefire organised this weekend in Scottish city

Protesters called on the UK Government to do more to reverse the Winter Fuel Payment cut

Protesters called on the UK Government to do more to reverse the Winter Fuel Payment cut

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Protesters gather outside Scottish Power HQ to call out energy bills hike

The protesters were escorted out of the shop by security

The protesters were escorted out of the shop by security

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New Scottish Gucci store targeted by protesters on opening day

Supporters of a 'pro-UK' rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson gathered in George Square on Saturday

Supporters of a 'pro-UK' rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson gathered in George Square on Saturday

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Familiar anti-trans activists stood with the fascists in Glasgow. We must ask why

Far-right and anti-racist protesters both gathered in Glasgow's George Square on Saturday

Far-right and anti-racist protesters both gathered in Glasgow's George Square on Saturday

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Police step in to prevent violence as far-right Glasgow rally dwarfed by anti-racists

Janey Godley will show support for anti-racism rally in Glasgow

Janey Godley will show support for anti-racism rally in Glasgow

Janey Godley among celebrities backing Glasgow anti-racism rally this weekend

Greta Thunberg was one of six arrested, according to the group which organised the demonstration

Greta Thunberg was one of six arrested, according to the group which organised the demonstration

Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestine protest

Marking the launch of Palestine Action Scotland six activists stormed and occupied the roof of Thales' Glasgow factory in Govan

Marking the launch of Palestine Action Scotland six activists stormed and occupied the roof of Thales' Glasgow factory in Govan

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What message is being sent with jailing of activists?

The encampment at Columbia University sparked a global movement of student protest, including at several universities in Scotland

The encampment at Columbia University sparked a global movement of student protest, including at several universities in Scotland

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American university president resigns over handling of student pro-Palestine protests

Anti-racism protesters in Aldershot on Wednesday night

Anti-racism protesters in Aldershot on Wednesday night

Stand Up To Racism announces new anti-fascist rally to take place this week

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Sunderland on Friday evening

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Sunderland on Friday evening

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Far-right protests continue across England ahead of weekend of demonstrations

A series of counterprotests have been organised in response to a far-right rally being announced in Glasgow

A series of counterprotests have been organised in response to a far-right rally being announced in Glasgow

All the Fun of the Fairs

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How to join counterprotests as far-right 'pro-UK' rally announced in Glasgow

Keir Starmer made the announcement following a series of riots across the UK

Keir Starmer made the announcement following a series of riots across the UK

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Keir Starmer expands police and intelligence powers amid UK riots

All Under One Banner will protest in Edinburgh on the same day as a far-right protest promoted by Tommy Robinson in Glasgow

All Under One Banner will protest in Edinburgh on the same day as a far-right protest promoted by Tommy Robinson in Glasgow

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Pro-independence counterprotest called as Tommy Robinson pushes Glasgow rally

A police van was set alight amid clashes between protesters and police

A police van was set alight amid clashes between protesters and police

Violent clashes between protesters and police in Southport following stabbings

A protest at Taymouth Castle gates, in John Swinney's constituency, will call on his SNP government to go further on land reform

A protest at Taymouth Castle gates, in John Swinney's constituency, will call on his SNP government to go further on land reform

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'Not far enough': Taymouth Castle protest to call on SNP to strengthen land reform

A protester holding a 'Keep telling the truth' placard blocks the traffic ahead of a van carrying jailed activists in London

A protester holding a 'Keep telling the truth' placard blocks the traffic ahead of a van carrying jailed activists in London

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Andrew Tickell: Jailing more protesters isn’t just questionable – it's madness

The demonstration will be held in Glasgow on Saturday

The demonstration will be held in Glasgow on Saturday

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Scotland national Gaza demonstration – everything you need to know

A police officer could be heard shouting 'run for your lives' at protesters, one of whom was hospitalised after an alleged baton blow to the head

A police officer could be heard shouting 'run for your lives' at protesters, one of whom was hospitalised after an alleged baton blow to the head

Police Scotland

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Four hospitalised after 'violent' Police Scotland response to Palestine protest

A head wound suffered by a protester amid alleged police violence during clashes at Govan Cross on July 3

A head wound suffered by a protester amid alleged police violence during clashes at Govan Cross on July 3

EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT

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I watched Police Scotland's violence. Who are they meant to be protecting?

Protesters gathered as the king arrived for the State Opening of Parliament

Protesters gathered as the king arrived for the State Opening of Parliament

King Charles III

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Anti-monarchy campaigners stage protest outside State Opening of Parliament

The group set up camp in a park on Thursday

The group set up camp in a park on Thursday

Climate emergency

Climate activists warn more protests to come if energy scheme approved

I'm relaxed with Just Stop Oil's disruption of normality, writes Pat Kane

I'm relaxed with Just Stop Oil's disruption of normality, writes Pat Kane

Climate emergency

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Pat Kane: Just Stop Oil are irritating – that’s why I support them

(left to right) Zosia Lewis, Leonorah Ward, and Daniel Formentin leave Westminster Magistrates' Court in central London

(left to right) Zosia Lewis, Leonorah Ward, and Daniel Formentin leave Westminster Magistrates' Court in central London

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Pro-Palestine protesters found guilty over protest at Keir Starmer’s home

Demonstrations outside Hampden Park calling for the Israel v Scotland game to be cancelled

Demonstrations outside Hampden Park calling for the Israel v Scotland game to be cancelled

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Scotland v Israel match delayed as protester chains self to goalpost

Pro-Palestine activists 'sabotage internet cables' at Edinburgh arms factory

Pro-Palestine activists 'sabotage internet cables' at Edinburgh arms factory

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Pro-Palestine activists 'sabotage internet cables' at Edinburgh arms factory

Students at Oxford University staged a peaceful sit-in in protest of the ongoing war in Gaza

Students at Oxford University staged a peaceful sit-in in protest of the ongoing war in Gaza

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Oxford University: Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters staging sit-in

Pro-Palestine campaign groups are among those who could be targeted

Pro-Palestine campaign groups are among those who could be targeted

Conservative Party

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Government urged to consider spying on protest groups in major review

The Government measures lowered the threshold for what is considered 'serious disruption' to community life

The Government measures lowered the threshold for what is considered 'serious disruption' to community life

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Move to extend police powers around protests in England unlawful, High Court rules

The National reporter Xander Elliards and a screenshot from the video of a police officer threatening him with arrest

The National reporter Xander Elliards and a screenshot from the video of a police officer threatening him with arrest

BEHIND THE HEADLINES

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I was threatened with arrest for doing my job as a journalist. Here's what happened

Demonstrators outside the Barclays AGM at the SEC in Glasgow, one week before the Lloyds meeting in the same location

Demonstrators outside the Barclays AGM at the SEC in Glasgow, one week before the Lloyds meeting in the same location

'Stop this madness': Lloyds bank summit disrupted by climate and Gaza protests

Polish farmers and other protesters gather in downtown Warsaw to protest the European Union's climate policies and Poland's pro-EU government, in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, May 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Polish farmers and other protesters gather in downtown Warsaw to protest the European Union's climate policies and Poland's pro-EU government, in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, May 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

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What the Yes movement can learn from protests by EU farmers

Protesters blockaded the BAE Systems site in Govan in response to calls from workers in Palestine

Protesters blockaded the BAE Systems site in Govan in response to calls from workers in Palestine

'We want to hit profits': Protesters blockade Scottish arms factory over Israel links

Protesters holding placards at the coronation

Protesters holding placards at the coronation

King's Coronation

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Anti-monarchy protesters to rally on anniversary of their arrest at coronation

Protest for Gaza outside Glasgow City Chambers

Protest for Gaza outside Glasgow City Chambers

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David Pratt: Palestinians must be front and centre when we campaign in their name

Michael Gove speaking in the House of Commons

Michael Gove speaking in the House of Commons

Conservative Party

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Tommy Sheppard: The Tories want to delegitimise dissent not tackle extremism

First Minister's Questions was interrupted nine times last week

First Minister's Questions was interrupted nine times last week

Conservative Party

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Roz Foyer: The Tories’ new definition of ‘extremism’ is the deception of the century

A national demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza will take place in Glasgow

A national demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza will take place in Glasgow

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National demonstration calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza to be held in Glasgow

Ministers are said to be considering plans to ban MPs and councillors from engaging with groups like the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Ministers are said to be considering plans to ban MPs and councillors from engaging with groups like the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

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Trade unions hit out at plans to 'blacklist' pro-Palestine group

Michael Gove is a keen supporter of the 'big money boys'

Michael Gove is a keen supporter of the 'big money boys'

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Tories will protect the pecking order, not our right to protest

The rally took place at Glasgow Green

The rally took place at Glasgow Green

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Everything you need to know about this weekend’s Gaza demonstrations

Lyudmila Navalnaya, the mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, is embraced as she visit his grave

Lyudmila Navalnaya, the mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, is embraced as she visit his grave

Women don't need to 'grow a pair’ in order to assert our dissent

Gloria Steinem said 'The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist'

Gloria Steinem said 'The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist'

No parliament and no government can ever shut women down

Pro-Palestine protesters make their voices heard in London

Pro-Palestine protesters make their voices heard in London

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Maggie Chapman: There are echoes of Iraq in the UK Government's dislike of protest

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives to give a press conference in Downing Street, London

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives to give a press conference in Downing Street, London

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Jonathon Shafi: The UK's protest backlash shows the fragility of our political class

Gavin Newlands and Tommy Sheppard have stood defiant in face of plans to stop them engaging with pro-Palestine groups

Gavin Newlands and Tommy Sheppard have stood defiant in face of plans to stop them engaging with pro-Palestine groups

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'Try and stop me': MPs defy plans to ban them engaging with pro-Palestine groups

The PM talks of the toxic consequences of division as if he and his party are immune

The PM talks of the toxic consequences of division as if he and his party are immune

Is there no end to Rishi Sunak's curtailing of our right to protest?

People take part in a pro-Palestine march in central London, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

People take part in a pro-Palestine march in central London, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

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Plans to ban MPs from engaging with pro-Palestine groups being considered