PRIME Minister Theresa May will return from Scotland on Saturday to face the first major demonstration of her tenure as protesters take to the streets in London against austerity and racism.

Thousands are expected to march on Parliament Square under the banner of “No More Austerity, No to Racism, Tories Out.”

People’s Assembly national secretary Sam Fairbairn said it was “absolutely right that the first thing Theresa May faces as Prime Minister is thousands on the streets in opposition.”

Mr Fairbairn denounced her “appalling voting record” and warned that she has been a key figure in a government “that has presided over attacks on working people, cuts to services we rely on and an increase in poverty.”

He said that Ms May’s appointment of Boris Johnson “speaks volumes,” as the former London mayor has frequently come under fire for making racist comments.

In the wake of the EU referendum debate Mr Fairbairn called on people to “send a clear message that migrants are welcome here” and offer “solidarity with refugees” and those facing racist attacks.

Yesterday Ms May made her first official visit to Scotland, where she held “constructive talks” with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Ms Sturgeon said although she had “big political disagreements” with Ms May, she believed they could have “a good working relationship” as they are “both women who approach business in a similar way.”

Ms Sturgeon welcomed Ms May’s willingness to consider “any options that the Scottish government now brings forward to secure Scotland’s relationship with the European Union.”

She said: “If it proves not to be possible to fully protect Scotland’s interests through the UK process then the Prime Minister knows that a second independence referendum is of course on the table.”

However, on the question of another referendum Ms May said: “The Scottish people had their vote — they voted in 2014 — and a very clear message came through.”

Scottish Labour MSP Jackie Baillie said she welcomed the meeting, but warned: “Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon cannot ignore the results of both of Scotland’s referendums.

“People voted overwhelmingly for Scotland to stay inside the EU and the UK.

“Respecting the democratic will of people across Scotland and finding a solution that delivers on both results should be their first priority.”

The People’s Assembly and Stand up to Racism demonstration will assemble at 12pm BBC HQ, Portland Place, London W1 and march to Parliament Square.

Stand up to Racism will have a rally on Saturday from 1pm at the Donald Dewar Statue, Buchanan Steps, Glasgow.