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March with us this Saturday against Robinson, racism and hate
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TOMMY ROBINSON supporters will be marching in London this Saturday, under the slogans “Free Tommy” and “stop the isolation.” Robinson, aka Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is currently in prison and in solitary confinement after admitting contempt of court.
While his supporters claim they simply want “justice,” a cursory glance at the virulent racism, Islamophobia and anti-migrant hatred on Tommy Robinson’s “X” profile reveals the real agenda. This demonstration is about stirring up racism and Islamophobia to build a fascist street movement and follows a series of Islamophobic attacks on mosques in London in the form of anti-Muslim graffiti.
There’s no doubt that recent events have emboldened this movement. Taking inspiration from the reactionary “Maga” movement in the US that has propelled Donald Trump into a second term as US president, “Mega” (Make England Great Again) red baseball caps will be available at this far-right demonstration. Every fascist and racist in Britain, and indeed across the globe, hailed Donald Trump’s presidency as a victory, especially after his immediate actions following his inauguration.
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