Susan Aitken has repeated her statement that far-right activists, specifically Tommy Robinson, are not welcome in Glasgow.

A motion in the council leader’s name has been published condemning race hate and welcoming all those in the city who opposed racism.

The motion, to be debated next week, comes 48 hours ahead of a pro-UK anti-immigration rally is due to be held in George Square.

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A counter-protest is being organised by Stand Up To Racism, backed by trade unions and other groups in the city.

The motion singles out Robinson, using his real name, and repeats the statements made by the leader following the riots in English towns and cities in the wake of misinformation surrounding the killing of three girls in Southport.

Aitken's motion states: “Council condemns race hate in all its forms; unequivocally rejects far-right rhetoric and activity; and agrees that far-right ringleaders such as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, are not welcome in Glasgow.

“Council further deplores attempts by some Members of the UK Parliament and sections of the media to justify, excuse or downplay far-right activity.”

Aitken then said Glasgow is a city built on immigration throughout its history.

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It continues: “Council records our belief that inward migration has been and continues to be a positive force in Glasgow, enhancing our city socially, culturally and economically; and is proud of our record of strong community relations and of integration of asylum seekers and refugees, not only as the largest asylum dispersal authority in the UK, but also as a city that has itself been built and enriched by successive waves of migration.”

The pro-UK protest was called last month for this Saturday on social media and backed by Robinson but in recent weeks there has been little or no promotion of it.

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A large presence is expected to be in place to oppose the far right and reject the anti-immigration agenda that led to the disorder in England.

John Swinney, First Minister and Ruth Charteris, the Solicitor General for Scotland have said plans are in place for police and courts to deal with any disorder and anyone engaged in violence can expect to be arrested and dealt with "swiftly and robustly" by the courts.