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Mersey footballer investigated for alleged offensive comments following Woolwich murder: Former Skelmersdale United, Marine and Cammell Laird striker Shaun Tuck under investigation

Shaun Tuck playing for Marine A Merseyside footballer was today being investigated by police and the FA after allegedly making offensive comments on a social networking site following the murder of a soldier in Woolwich. Former Skelmersdale United, Marine and Cammell Laird striker Shaun Tuck is accused of  suggesting on his personal Twitter feed that … Read more

BNP and EDL accused of attempt to fuel racial hatred after Woolwich terror attack; Islamophobic hate crimes running at 10 times usual rate after murder of soldier

  Muslim leaders have accused far-right extremists of trying to capitalise on the “sick and barbaric” murder of Lee Rigby to fuel racial hatred. Islamophobic hate crimes are running at more than 10 times their usual rate, with more than 140 reported to a government-backed hotline in the 48 hours since the Woolwich killing. They … Read more

Woolwich: Muslim groups unite against attacks

Muslim groups have united in condemning the attack in Woolwich as un-Islamic.  The Muslim Council of Britain said the killers’ use of “Islamic slogans” indicated they were motivated by their faith but “no cause justifies this murder”. They spoke out as Prime Minister David Cameron and London mayor Boris Johnson met members of the local … Read more

Far-right figure commits suicide in Paris’ Notre Dame to protest gay marriage

Just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dominique Venner, 78, a prominent figure in French far-right circles, shot himself dead in front of the altar in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. In a blog posted that day, headlined “The May 26 demo and Heidegger”, referring to an upcoming anti-gay marriage protest, Venner exhorted demonstrators not to … Read more

Woolwich attack: The EDL will seek to exploit this evil crime for their own evil ends

As the EDL lace up their heavy-set boots and head for the streets of Woolwich, their leader, metaphorically carrying with him his long list of criminal convictions, will be preparing his fascist propaganda. Tommy Robinson and his followers (the phrase “in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king,” comes to mind) are … Read more

German Neo-Nazi Group to Stand Trial for Murdering Turks and Greek Immigrants

 The trial of a group of German neo Nazis accused of involvement in the murder of nine immigrants and a policewoman is to begin on Monday. Beate Zschape, the alleged ringleader of the National Socialist Underground, will face charges with four others in one of Germany’s most high profile trials since World War Two. The … Read more

Exec rally students before EDL protest

  The Union Exec has called for students to “come together” against racism ahead of a student rally this weekend, organised in opposition to an English Defence League (EDL) demonstration in Leeds. On Saturday, the EDL will hold a protest against a community centre planned by the UK Islamic Mission, in Moortown. The group state … Read more

Physical excercise prevents you becoming gay, claims UK councillor candidate

John Sullivan, a UKIP party candidate, up for election next week, has made a series of anti-gay Facebook comments, including congratulating Russia for banning gay Pride, and comparing gays to termites   John Sullivan, a UK councillor candidate congratulated Russia on banning gay Pride marches and claimed regular exercise in schools can prevent homosexuality. In … Read more

UKIP: New race storm as party canvasser Tony Nixon faces police probe over Facebook abuse

He made jokes on Facebook about destroying mosques, setting Muslims on fire and running over people from Pakistan with a bus Investigation: UKIP canvasser Tony Nixon has been suspended by the party     Ukip was plunged into yet another race storm today as one of its canvassers faced a police investigation over vile abuse … Read more

Anti-fascists set sights on last Burnley BNP councillor

Anti-fascist campaigners said today that they hope to kick the last British National Party (BNP) councillor off Burnley Council in next Thursday’s local council elections. The far-right party took three seats on the council in 2002, cashing in on the neglect suffered by the former industrial town. The BNP concentrated its attack on Burnley’s Asian … Read more