Motion 93
Rise of the Far Right
“That this Congress notes that, contrary to the narrative from the right-wing media, many referrals on Scottish university campuses under the prevent duty are for Far Right activists and Far Right activity.
“Congress notes with alarm, the apparent rise of support for Reform UK at the last general election, including in Scotland, and that some polls have them returning up to 12 MSPs at the next Scottish Parliament elections. This is despite the party’s ongoing association with people with links to the Far Right and is in addition to specific and longstanding organisational forms of certain parts of the Far Right in Scotland through Loyalist organisations.
“Congress believes that the Far Right is emboldened by Reform UK attempting to bring Far Right-wing ideals into the political mainstream.
“Congress notes the support from trade unions and the STUC in countering the Far Right and supporting Stand Up to Racism’s work, including the 2024 UK national demonstration in October and September counter protest in Glasgow. Congress congratulates the general council and organisers for the support and holding of the annual St Andrews Day Anti Racism March which sends an important message of defiance to racists and fascists that they are not welcome in Scotland now any more than they were 40 years ago.
“Congress believes that trade unions’ support for anti-racist activity and anti-fascism is critical in opposing the Far Right and attempts to normalise their ideals.
“Congress reiterates its support for Stand Up to Racism, and calls on the STUC to:
- support trade unionists to organise against and challenge racism every day in their workplaces and to present an alternative to populist Far Right ideologies;
- continue to mobilise affiliated trade unions to support Stand Up to Racism events and other events opposing the Far Right; and
- mobilise affiliates to attend the annual St Andrews Day march.”
Mover: University & College Union
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