War rally marks Iraq anniversary

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Anti-war protestors are planning a demonstration in Glasgow marking five years since the start of the war in Iraq.

The Scottish demonstration is part of a day of action in a number of cities throughout the UK and abroad.

The rally will hear calls for troop withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan, as well being in opposition to possible action against Iran.

Speakers include Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Rose Gentle.

Her son, Gordon, who was a soldier, was killed in Iraq.

In a statement, Mrs Gentle wrote: "We are not anti-war, but we are against the Iraq war and we will be there to tell Gordon Brown that it is time to bring all our troops home from Iraq."

Some of the other speakers will be Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn, actor David Hayman and author A.L. Kennedy.

The demonstration is being supported by a range of organisations including the Scottish Trades Union Congress, Scottish CND and the Muslim Association of Scotland.