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Standing up for a multi-cultural Scotland
13/11/2009
Deputy First Minister condemns groups that perpetuate hatred and bigotry.
Nicola Sturgeon will attend and speak at the Scotland United rally in Glasgow tomorrow.
The Scottish Government's vision is of a Scotland that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of common purpose and goals.
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said:
"Scotland is rightly proud of its multi-cultural diversity. A place where people from all backgrounds - irrespective of their race, faith, belief and place of birth - feel respected.
"We want all our citizens to play a part in shaping our nation's future articulating the hopes of a diverse, multi-cultural, modern Scotland.
"As the far-right Scottish Defence League prepares an anti-Islamic demonstration in Glasgow on Saturday, it is important for the whole nation to send a clear message condemning all forms of bigotry and discrimination.
"To show opposition to that demonstration, like thousands of others, I will attend the Scotland United rally in Glasgow to stand shoulder to shoulder with Scotland's Muslim communities."