Political Rallies held in Edinburgh

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Political Rallies

Like any other major city, Edinburgh is a place that from time to time does have political rallies and protests.

The May Day Rally is an annual events where many speakers from unions and other groups gather to give you an idea of their political views and what they would like to see for the future.

The May Day Rally is an annual event that is still held in most major cities all over Britain.

The May Day Rally in Edinburgh

Bob Crow Union Leader

Arthur Scargill speaking at May Day Rally

Colin Fox MSP with Arthur Scargill at May Day Rally

Tommy Sheridan of the Scottish Socialist Party

Tony Benn speaking at May Day Rally

In all the years of political protest in Edinburgh, none have ended up in chaos.  That’s may be because the police have always handled them well, thus preventing any serious problems.

Fuel protests on Princes Street

Warning notice over fuel crisis

The writing's on the lorry

Taxi Protest with escort

Taxi protest on Princes Street

Rallies gives the unions a chance to air their views and push for political change when they believe the elected government is not representing them in the way that they believe they should be.

Anti War Protesters on Princes Street

A sit down anti war protest on the streets

George Galloway speaking at anti war protest

Margo MacDonald MSP speaking at anti war protest

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