DOZENS of angry parents and children staged a march between two Glasgow primaries in protest over closure plans.

DOZENS of angry parents and children staged a march between two Glasgow primaries in protest over closure plans.

Families waving Save our School' banners joined forces to show their opposition to proposals to close St Agnes Primary in Cadder as part of wider cuts.

Parents fear for their children's safety as the school is around two miles from St Blane's primary, to where pupils would be transferred.

Campaigners were joined by former MSP Tommy Sheridan as they marched from St Agnes to St Blane's.

Some pupils wore t-shirts with an image of council leader Steven Purcell's face scored out.

Glasgow City Council is consulting on proposals to close 25 primary schools and nurseries hit by falling school rolls and crumbling buildings.

Sean Neilson, campaigner and former pupil said: "The march went really well. Having Tommy's presence really helped to raise awareness of the issue.

"Cadder is a small community but we are determined to make a point.

"It's important to keep the issue in the public eye throughout the six-week consultation period.

"I don't think you realise community spirit is there until something like this happens.

"There are so many conflicting issues around this plan. Many parents will have to walk a lot further than 2 miles."

Dozens of parents of children at St Agnes have signed a petition against the move.

Parents across the city say the council's plans will split up their communities and pupils will have to travel further to school.

They also fear their children will end up in much larger classes.

Glasgow City Council insists class sizes will not soar and will range from 21 to 27.

On Saturday, around 1000 parents marched from George Square through the city centre in opposition to the council plans.