SIGNS of a looming “winter of discontent” were in evidence yesterday as thousands took to streets across the UK to demonstrate against soaring energy prices, protest the climate crisis and show support for striking workers.
The demonstrations in cities including Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and Belfast coincided with postal and rail strikes, along with a rise in average electricity bills of almost £600 coming into effect.
In Glasgow, activists from the Enough Is Enough campaign joined striking unions in the city to gather on the Buchanan Galleries steps as part of national day of action linked to the October 1 increase in the energy price cap.
