The English Defence League’s Exploitation of Young Girls
The English Defence League, with their insistence that they have the welfare of children at heart have taken a major knock this week after EDL leader Tommy Robinson’s sleazy advances were rebuffed by a 15 year old schoolgirl on Twitter …he then went on to subject her to a torrent of racist abuse. As you … Read more
interview with Tommy Robinson in the ‘Asian Tribune’
The British media and political leaders mainly from the left call the British street movement the English Defence League (EDL) racists. But having been invited by the EDL to meet its members and talk with its leader Tommy Robinson for the Asian Tribune, I found out they were not! What I found out was quite … Read more
Tommy Robinson takes a beating
English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson was attacked in Luton. Photos have emerged of his face after the beating, showing his face covered in cuts, lumps and bruises. However, there is some doubt over who the perpetrators of the attack were. The Gates of Vienna blog carries a report that blames “Pakistani youths;” He was out … Read more
Eye-witness backs up NUJ account of EDL attacks
A journalist on the scene has spoken to Press Gazette about how photographers came under attack whilst covering an English Defence League demonstration in east London on Saturday afternoon. The journalist, who said they did not wish to be named for fear of reprisals from the far-right group, backed up reports by the National Union … Read more
EDL leader arrested for East End appearance
The leader of the English Defence League has been arrested for breaching bail after turning up at his group’s rally in the East End on Saturday. Stephen Lennon, 28, appeared at Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates’ Court yesterday and was remanded in custody. The 28-year-old, who also goes by the name Tommy Robinson, told far … Read more
Right-wing group in mosque protest
Local Muslims and neighbours are rallying to defend the reputation of the Noor-a-Medina mosque on Waterloo Road in Blackpool, which has been the target for racist attacks A PROTEST will be staged by controversial group the English Defence League outside a Blackpool mosque they claim is illegal. The right-wing group has already launched a campaign … Read more
‘Cambridge is in the grip of terrorists’
Claims from far-right activists that Cambridge is in the grip of terrorists have been branded “outrageous”. Members of the Cambridge Division of the English Defence League (EDL), who are preparing for a march next Saturday, said Muslim “extremists” are “pervasive” in the city. They also defended accusations they are racist, saying “the Cambridge Division’s organiser’s … Read more
EDL members gather outside Town Hall before extremism talks
A LARGE police presence is in place at Luton Town Hall as Luton Borough Council prepares to welcome a delegation of MPs from across Europe for anti-extremism talks. East of England MEP Richard Howitt says a bid by the English Defence League (EDL) to hijack the meeting will not derail the discussions. Members of the … Read more
EDL Holding Rally in Toronto Alongside JDL
Controversial anti-Islamist group plans rally in Toronto TORONTO—A British right-wing group responsible for a wave of violent anti-Islamist street protests in the United Kingdom will attempt to spread its message to Canadians at a rally in Toronto next week. A “support rally” for the controversial English Defence League is scheduled to take place at the … Read more
Mobilise against the EDL in Luton, 5 February
Statement from the Stop Racism and Fascism Network As the racists turn their fire on anti-cuts struggles MOBILISE AGAINST THE EDL IN LUTON, 5 FEBRUARY The EDL is a racist, anti-migrant, anti-Muslim organisation – but not just that. For all its ludicrous claims to represent the “white working class”, it never misses an opportunity to … Read more
