ANTI-RACISM campaigners are set to hold a protest outside of a Katie Hopkins comedy gig in Edinburgh.
The right-wing commentator and former contestant on The Apprentice has previously been condemned for claiming that “migrants are like cockroaches”, engaging inShe is scheduled to perform one show in Perth and two in Edinburgh as part of her latest tour entitled Silly Cow.However, anti-racism group Stand up to Racism have said they will peacefully protest outside of Hopkins’ show in Edinburgh on May 17.
“I want to thank representatives from Stand up to Racism for all the work they are doing for people around Scotland and for their steadfast advocacy in the face of hatred.” Ross McKenzie, an independent councillor representing the ward where Hopkins is due to appear, will address protesters on the evening."Katie Hopkins makes her living by spreading racist hate speech,” he said.
“The area is home to many working class migrants whose interests are indivisible from those of the wider population.Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
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