Written by Chris Gilligan3rd Sep 201914th Aug 2020

‘Defend Democracy. Stop the Coup’: Scottish protest against Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament

My report on a protest in Dumfries on Thursday 29th August 2019, against the UK Prime Minister, and his Cabinet, awarding themselves the power to suspend parliament, as part of his push to ensure the UK leaves the EU on the 31st of October. Most of the report is made up of quotes from people […]

Written by Chris Gilligan5th Jun 201914th Aug 2020

Solidarity with the people of America against Trump and Trumpism

This is the text of a speech by Chris Gilligan, from the Committee In Solidarity with the People of the United States Against Trump (CISPUSAT), delivered at a rally in Dumfries, Scotland, on Monday 3rd of June 2019, protesting Donald Trump’s visit to the United Kingdom. I am here speaking on behalf of the Committee […]

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‘Defend Democracy. Stop the Coup’: Scottish protest against Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament

Solidarity with the people of America against Trump and Trumpism