Ongoing protest causes travel chaos in Glasgow's Southside

Activist have blockaded BAE Systems in the Southside of Glasgow. 

The ongoing protest, which is causing travel chaos on Govan Road, comes as demonstrators are calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to  the ties between the UK and Israeli arms industries. 

It comes as the plant is producing Type 26 Frigate ships for the Royal Navy, which will be fitted with armour developed by Israel after construction.

The company is the UK's leading military manufacturer.

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The protest had brought traffic to a standstill for some time in Govan, but it is now said to be slowly moving again. 

Traffic going towards the QEU Hospital using Govan Road and the Southbound Clyde Tunnel should expect delays and several bus services are also being diverted due to the action. 

Stagecoach West Scotland have said that Service X19 will be diverted and First Glasgow said services 8, 77 and 90 are all being impacted. 

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Pictures from the action show protestors blockading the Govan manufactures, with signs saying "stop arming genocide" and "This Factory Arms".  

Some pictures also show members of staff waiting across the road as protesters blockade the entrance. 

Police Scotland have said cops are now at the scene. 

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 4.55am on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, police were called to a report of a demonstration outside the grounds of a business premises on Govan Road, Govan, Glasgow.

"Officers remain at the scene."

BAE Systems have been contacted for comment.