Photos show activists standing outside the gates whilst police are also in attendance. Signs held by the protesters read: 'Stop arming genocide' and 'this factory arms'.
The Glasgow shipyard of UK defence contractor BAE Systems has been blocked by pro-Palestine demonstrators who are protesting the UK's links with the Israeli arms industry.
Photos show activists standing outside the gates whilst police are also in attendance. Signs held by the protesters read: "Stop arming genocide" and "this factory arms". READ MORE: Armed police units swarm Glasgow's Govan over reports of man 'with weapon' The company produces parts required to build the F-35 aircraft, which has previously been used by the Israeli army. The demonstration in Glasgow is part of a UK-wide movement on May Day, with further action taking place south of the border.
“It’s vital that action is taken, it’s been almost seven months of death and destruction in Palestine and the idea that that is being committed by weapons that are being produced in our neighbourhoods is horrifying.
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