A Huge Pro-Independence Rally Has Been Held In Glasgow

The issue hasn’t gone away and the general election is being used as a proxy for another independence referendum.

Thousands of pro-independence Scots attended a rally in Glasgow on Saturday, arranged to show that support for independence hasn't withered away since September's referendum.

Thousands of pro-independence Scots attended a rally in Glasgow on Saturday, arranged to show that support for independence hasn't withered away since September's referendum.

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The event started with a procession through the streets of Glasgow from Glasgow Green to George Square in the city centre – although pro-independence Scots now call it "Freedom Square".

The event started with a procession through the streets of Glasgow from Glasgow Green to George Square in the city centre – although pro-independence Scots now call it "Freedom Square".

Mark Sutherland / SWNS

They arrived and the event got underway.

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A lot of people had dressed up for the occasion, like this man who was there to stress that "all sentient beings" have a right to freedom.

A lot of people had dressed up for the occasion, like this man who was there to stress that "all sentient beings" have a right to freedom.

Mark Sutherland / SWNS


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