Anti-EDL Mobilisation in Bradford
This Saturday, the English Defence League are descending on Bradford. Despite their stated aim of a peaceful protest, their presence will only serve to antagonise the local population and stir up racial tensions. In response, Bradford United Against Racism are calling for a counter-demonstration. This will be assembling in Centenary Square from 11AM. You can … Read more
Hope not Hate declares victory as history threatens to repeat itself in Bradford
Earlier this month, I laid out the argument for militant working class resistance against the English Defence League in Bradford. Specifically, I explained why both a state ban and a “unity event” which refused to directly confront the fascists were the wrong approaches to take. Nonetheless, Hope not Hate reports that its campaign for a … Read more
Militant, working class self-organisation: a response to Hope not Hate and Unite Against Fascism
Editorial note: although Liverpool Antifascists agrees with the overall thrust of the following article, it should be read as the opinion of its author and not of LiverAF as a whole. It is now three weeks until the English Defence League (EDL) descend upon Bradford, and the debate continues about how antifascists should oppose them. … Read more
