Notorious football thug Sandy Chugg, 54, can be revealed as one the black-shirted men in clips from Edinburgh<\/a> and Glasgow.<\/p>\n Videos of the unsettling parades were broadcast by Chugg\u2019s best pal Craig Houston, a Restore Britain <\/a>member and YouTuber who has placed himself at the centre of far-right activism and anti-immigration protests across the country.<\/p>\n The unnerving clips \u2013 which are shot in black and white and appear to involve a drone \u2013 have also been shared by extremist Tommy Robinson.<\/p>\n Craig Houston has placed himself at the centre of far-right activism and anti-immigration protests with his videos(Image: Dave Johnston \/ Alba Pictures)<\/p>\n They feature men in military grid formation, who gather as a wreath is presented, stating: \u201cWe apologise.\u201d<\/p>\n The statement sits alongside a note in Italian: \u201cIl fine giustifica i mezzi\u201d, which translates as: \u201cThe end justifies the means\u201d. The so-called apology is understood to refer to the way the UK has allowed mass immigration to happen.<\/p>\n As the men gather, all dressed in black and lined up in rows of four, the scenes appear to mimic those of Italian fascism <\/a>under Benito Mussolini in the early 20th-century.<\/p>\n Mussolini\u2019s Italian Blackshirts (squadristi) were the paramilitary wing of the National Fascist Party.<\/p>\n The silent protests seen in Scotland have been used to to promote anti-immigration views<\/p>\n The British Blackshirts \u2013 Oswald Mosley\u2019s British Union of Fascists (BUF) \u2013 also adopted the black uniform and were known for aggressive confrontations, most notably the 1936 Battle of Cable Street.<\/p>\n Rangers casual Chugg \u2013 ex-leader of the Inter City Firm of hooligans \u2013 was previously exposed by the Record for involvement with the British National Party (BNP).<\/p>\n Chugg nominated BNP candidate Robert Currie who stood as a prospective MP for \u00adShettleston in Glasgow in 1997.<\/p>\n He denied being an organiser of the parades in Edinburgh and Glasgow, but freely admitted on Houston\u2019s site: \u201cI\u2019m involved in this, purely as a participant. I go, I participate and then eff off. Personally, I\u2019ve had enough of sitting on my hands while our country burns.\u201d<\/p>\n Oswald Mosley’s Blackshirts hit the streets in 1934(Image: Popperfoto via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Chugg also fuelled suspicion the silent protests may be a precursor to far greater unrest.<\/p>\n He added: \u201cIt is peaceful (so far as it should be) but it\u2019s a warning that enough is enough regarding our country, identity and tolerance of this globalist world order who don\u2019t give a f*** about the eradication of western values they have flustered on communities Europe-wide. Enough is enough.\u201d<\/p>\n Chugg and Houston go back years having jointly formed the Sons of Struth group that campaigned for a significant section of fans at the time of the disastrous takeover by Craig Whyte, who took the club into administration in 2012.<\/p>\n After Houston shared the videos, which were filmed outside Glasgow Cathedral and at the Scottish Parliament in June, Robinson<\/a> ominously tweeted the clips and credited him.<\/p>\n Houston, a Restore Britain member, and Chugg jointly formed the Sons of Struth group of Rangers fans<\/p>\n Several sources have told the Daily Record of their suspicions far-right groups in Scotland are ultimately connected through secret channels to Robinson \u2013 the UK\u2019s most influential far-right voice.<\/p>\n He wrote on X: \u201cEdinburgh is rising. The men of Scotland are mobilising\u201d. Another clip was captioned: \u201cGlasgow is rising.\u201d<\/p>\n Houston has built up 95,000 followers on his YouTube page after visiting towns and cities in the wake of racial flashpoints.<\/p>\n On his channel, he also denied orchestrating the sinister gatherings in Edinburgh and Glasgow \u2013 but acknowledged he has been widely accused of being a key player in their organisation.<\/p>\n Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here<\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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