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
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
Anti-Muslim’ leaflets sent to Lancashire councillors
Councillors say they are appalled after receiving leaflets from a BNP activist asking them to support a campaign blaming Muslims for the heroin trade. Tony Bamber has delivered letters and pamphlets to three South Ribble councillors. The leaflet states it has been produced by the ‘Preston Pals’ in honour of the 7th Battalion of the … Read more
Greene King in warning over EDL meetings at Cambridge pub
The Green Dragon pub in Chesterton A pub owner and brewery has issued a warning after it was revealed the English Defence League (EDL) is holding meetings in one of its Cambridge watering holes.Members of the controversial anti-Islamic extremism group have been promoting gatherings in the Green Dragon pub in Water Street, Chesterton.The ‘meet and … Read more
Fascists target Sunderland muslims on Facebook
ANTI-FASCISTS claim Far Right extremists are establishing roots in Sunderland and spreading racial hatred across the city via Facebook. Activists from Hope not Hate claim a Wearsider using the alias “Angel United Patriots” is playing a central role in organising Far Right demonstrations against Muslims living in the city. The organisation also claims the user … Read more
Ex-National Front man stands as UKIP candidate in Kent
Editorial. The following was picked up from the British Democracy Forum , a meeting place where people are sometimes known to air strange and disturbingly right wing views. We cannot testify to the veracity of this assertion therefore, but when we know more, we’ll bring you more. Also, it should be read in conjunction with the next story, about endorsement of … Read more
Three held after Sunderland mosque demonstration
A MOB of English Defence League (EDL) protesters were kept apart from anti-fascist groups during a demonstration at the site of a proposed mosque in Sunderland. Tensions were high and three arrests made in the Millfield area on Saturday afternoon as up to 250 protesters faced each other across a street. The EDL is demonstrating … Read more
Protester in court for racist outburst
The EDL rally and counter demonstration A protester who made racist remarks to a police officer and spat at another during last month’s EDL and anti-fascist protests in Cambridge pleaded guilty yesterday. Roy May, 56, of Elmfield Road, Cambridge, urinated outside a house in Emmanuel Street on February 23 when street closures for the protest … Read more
EDL Suspects Arrested In Dawn Raids After Violent West Midlands Protest
Police in Walsall have arrested eight in connection with an EDL protest Eight people have been arrested in dawn raids by detectives investigating violent clashes which broke out at an English Defence League protest. The suspects, aged between 17 and 58, were detained early on Tuesday at addresses in Tipton, West Bromwich, Brownhills and … Read more
