Brighton: Fash, bang, wallop
Reposted from SchNEWS Quote of the day – “Well who thought it was a good idea to organise these two demonstrations on the same day? Surely it was obvious there would be problems” – random Brighton theatre-goer/by-stander Yesterday’s counter-protest against the March for Englandexceeded all expectations. Although the fascists did march they did so inside a … Read more
Liverpool Antifascists clash with National Front and the Infidels
Last night, as a result of pressure from students and the threat of a disruptive anti-fascist demonstration, Liverpool University cancelled today’s mayoral debate. It was to feature the National Front, BNP and English Democrats, and stopping it was decisively a victory. Liverpool Antifascists held a rally today to underline this point. Upon hearing that the debate … Read more
Far right hardcore ‘willing to prepare for armed conflict’. Study finds 40% of BNP supporters believe armed conflict between ethnic, racial or religious groups could be justifiable
The BNP says it is committed to a democratic path but a rigged system means there is a danger of people turning to more radical action. A hardcore of far-right supporters in the UK appears to believe violent conflict between different ethnic, racial and religious groups is inevitable, and that it is legitimate to prepare … Read more
Anti-fascist coordinating meeting, Sunday 4 March
An emergency appeal to all anti-fascists and anti-racists : We need to respond to the increasing threat of the far-right. On Monday 6th February the British National Party (BNP) and English Defence League (EDL) along with other racists and fascists, were able to hold a confident, 100-strong demonstration , outside the hearing of a child … Read more
Fascist rioting in Rochdale
The Maldon Standard reports that an Asian takeaway has become the target of violence in the Heywood area of Rochdale. No further details are given, but from what is being reported through Facebook and Twitter it looks as though those involved are connected to the North West Infidels and similar far-right groups, who believe the takeaway … Read more
Fascists score a win on the streets of Liverpool
This was originally posted here on Sunday. It has been edited before re-posting to reflect the delay in getting it onto this site. On Saturday, a mob of between 150-250 fascists ran free on the streets of Liverpool. As well as hounding a tiny demonstration against police brutality out of Derby Square, they were able … Read more
Militant anti-fascism and the Occupy movement
A brief overview of the ideas behind militant anti-fascism, and why physically confronting the far-right is necessary. Aimed at people who’ve been taken in by the idea of pacifism as an absolute, but specifically the Occupy movement and those camping at Occupy Liverpool. On the very first night that Occupy Liverpool set up camp, at … 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
The racist attack on Rhea Page
Nearly everyone in Britain, by now, will be aware of the actions of Emma West – her racist rant having earned My Tram Experience over 12 million hits on YouTube. Less people will be aware of Rhea Page, beaten unconscious by drunken Somali women who were screaming “kill the white slag.” The reason that the two have received different … Read more
Mosque arson accused’s links to far right parties
ONE of the men accused of setting fire to a Stoke-on-Trent mosque was a member of the British National Party (BNP) and English Defence League (EDL). Simon Beech was a serving soldier with the 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, based at Weeton Barracks near Preston, Lancashire, when he is alleged to have set fire to … Read more
