A coalition of anti-racist and anti-fascist groups is mobilising against a new wave of far-right provocateurs hiding behind the guise of “citizen journalism.” They cloak themselves in various labels – patriots, activists, journalists or, more often, “auditors” – but the reality is stark. They are racists, extremists, and grifters. Or, as one right-wing commentator aptly […]
UKIP’s Liverpool ‘March for Jesus’ condemned by city’s Christians
This Saturday, the streets of Liverpool are set to witness a deeply polarizing spectacle. Nick Tenconi, the leader of UKIP, is scheduled to hold a “Walk for Jesus” in the city, assembling on the precincts of the Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral. The supposed aim is to “stand for Christ in Liverpool during Lent”, as if every […]
The man whose ‘nice debate’ meant police protection for a woman MP
Meet Alex Jardine. He’s very unhappy at the moment because he’s found himself at the centre of controversy. Hardly surprising given his involvement in the Hannah Spencer incident in central Manchester last weekend. He’s complaining that he has come under fire from “the bloody lefties” for putting Manchester’s new Green Party MP in considerable distress […]
Manchester – fascist thugs target women MPs
Fascists in Manchester yesterday tried to attack Hannah Spencer, the newly-elected MP for Gorton and Denton as she left a rally organised by Together Alliance. She had to be driven away by police. Behind the attack was the small but well-organised group of fascist thugs who have been increasingly active in Manchester of late. They […]
Fascists attack Manchester Stop The War meeting
After Britain First’s distastrous day out in Manchester last weekend, local fascists have tried to up the ante with a cowardly attack on a Stop the War meeting in the city centre on Thursday evening. One of the speakers was MP Zarah Sultana, herself the target for constant threats and harassment. The meeting had been […]
Making history in Manchester: confronting Britain First on Saturday
Next Saturday, 21st February, the fascists of Britain First will march into Manchester’s city centre, shielded by a costly police operation. The financial, political, and moral cost of allowing an organisation run by convicted criminals – whose ranks attract domestic abusers, drug dealers, and neo-Nazis – will make our city a temporarily unpleasant place to […]