GLASWEGIANS have been outraged at the proposed mass gatherings that are due to take place in the city and across the country this weekend.

The gatherings, which are to protest against the “unlawful lockdown” and proposed “mandatory vaccines”, have been organised by the UK Freedom Movement.

However, lockdown rules mean people in Scotland are still not allowed to meet up with people from other households and mass gatherings are banned.

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Police Scotland have told people not to gather in parks and the leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitken, has branded those behind it as “far-right wing bams” who are “not welcome in Glasgow.”

Our readers have made clear their thoughts in recent days after we have shared the news of the plans. 

Debs Glassford wrote: "Water cannons with permanent ink in them instead. Easily identifiable for a lifetime NHS ban."

Charlie MacCarthy wrote: "The organisers are far right and they are targeting the vulnerable and easily led to join them."

Walter McLucki added: "Get the water cannons out. Time wasters with all thats going on."

Stuart Miller wrote: "Anyone supporting this and goes along should give up their right to free NHS treatment at any hospital."

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However, others have criticised Ms Aitken for her language. 

Alan Duggan said: "Where is the evidence that they are right wing. The middle class socialists. Call anyone that does not go along with their agenda right wing."

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said about the planned protest: "We have been made aware of this leaflet and would strongly urge people not to take part in this.

"Public gatherings of more than two people, with limited exceptions, are prohibited."

Local councillor Mhairi Hunter said Queen's Park is a vital amenity for families and locals and urged protestors to stay away.

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She said: "Queen's Park is much loved by people living in the communities surrounding it and it's particularly important just now during lockdown, providing a much-needed green space for people and families to exercise and spend time outdoors safely.

"I recognise the right to protest, but I very much hope that anybody thinking of joining this demonstration will heed the warning from the police that public gatherings are not permitted at this time because they are not safe."