US EditionPro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Fringe Event Featuring John Swinney
EDINBURGH, AUG 2 – About 40 protesters were removed after disrupting the event to demand an end to arms funding and recognition of the Gaza crisis as genocide.
- On August 2, 2025, Police Scotland removed around 40 pro-Palestinian protesters disrupting First Minister John Swinney’s Edinburgh Fringe show at the Stand Comedy Club.
- Pro-Palestinian protesters demanded an end to arms-company funding through Scottish Enterprise and called on Swinney to describe the Gaza crisis as a “genocide”.
- During an “Up Close and Personal” interview with comedian Susan Morrison, six protest groups disrupted five times, holding signs spelling “genocide” and shouting “call it genocide” at Swinney.
- Amid escalating tension, police officers attended to remove the protesters, with members of his security team forming a barrier onstage before two uniformed police officers escorted them out.
- Following his Edinburgh festivals opening speech, Swinney defended free speech against 'greater and greater attack' and vowed to protect debate that may 'shock and offend us'.
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