BILLY Connolly gave his support to the kids taking part in today's climate change strike in Glasgow – as school pupils marched to George Square.

The iconic Scots comedian said he thought it was “brilliant” that young people were taking action.

7 Billy Connolly gave his support to the school strikers Credit: Wattie Cheung

7 Billy Connolly said he was 'proud' of school pupils marching

Speaking to Radio Clyde News, he said: “I’m so proud of the Glasgow kids doing this.

“If they don’t do this, there might never be any school.

“It’s too important to ignore. They’re brilliant, we should be proud of them.”

“We should applaud them. They deserve it.”

Speaking about climate change, the icon said: “I think it’s time we took it in-hand, and stopped talking about Brexit.”

“It could be the end of the planet as we know it.

“We have to get a grip soon. It’s lovely to see them making that point.”

7 School kids across Scotland went on strike

7 Protesters brandished signs and placards at George Square Credit: Xander Richards

7 Credit: Xander Richards

Speaking to another reporter, he said: “I would happily join the march.”

“You can rely on these young people to do the right thing.”

The Big Yin joked that it would “get them off that boring Brexit – to talk about the real things”.

Protesters filled George Square and brandished placards and banners.

7 Billy Connolly said we can 'rely on young people to do the right thing'

One read: "My baby isn't even born yet, and they're already disappointed with you."

And another said: "Don't kill my kids."

Tens of thousands took to the streets across Scotland to demand action – with the youth-led Fridays For Future movement joined by adults as well.

Marches took place in a number of towns and cities across the country – including Aberdeen, Dundee, Fort William, Lerwick and more.

7 School strikes are taking place across the globe Credit: Xander Richards

It came amid mass climate change strikes across the globe – as youngsters called for politicians to do more to tackle climate change.

According to the Global Climate Strike website, the strikes mean: "People everywhere walking out of their homes, their offices, their farms, their factories.

"Everyone is needed to disrupt business as usual: from sports stars, actors and teachers to food industry workers, psychologists, delivery drivers and everything in between."

Dylan Hamilton, a member of Scottish Youth Climate Strike, said: “We are making history by standing up for our future.

“The people have protested, we marched and then we rallied. We have made our position clear; the government needs to act for the future of humanity.

“Politicians have spent decades sitting around talking, but if your house is burning down you wouldn’t stop to talk about money, you would act.

“All those protesting today have shown that action has an impact.”

“There has never been a more important issue facing humanity than the climate crisis.

“With the week of action to come we will show that we won’t go away, today’s protest will show the world that the people want action that responds to what climate science demands.”

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Erin Curtis, a 15-year-old striker from Glasgow said: “It’s absolutely amazing to see so many people striking with us today.

“The fact that our streets have been filled with everyone demanding action sends a clear message to those in power that the public want to see change.

“The momentum from people is there, we want a better future, and all of us uniting for this protest will drive home to the Government that we won’t stand for platitudes any longer.”

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