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Why trade unionists should march on October 26
We need the biggest possible mobilisation next weekend against Tommy Robinson and the forces of the far right, who are looking to exploit social misery to spread division and hatred against minorities, write MARK SERWOTKA and KEVIN COURTNEY
NO PASARAN: (Above and below) Anti-racism protest organised by Stand Up to Racism in George Square, Glasgow

THE far right in Britain is growing and society faces a very dangerous situation. 

In July, the general election delivered a far-right party, Reform UK, into Parliament for the first time. Nigel Farage claims the party has 85,000 members and is establishing local branches. 

In August, racist riots exploded onto our streets, with people from ethnic minorities pulled from their cars and assaulted on their way to work. Rioters ransacked libraries and community centres — we only narrowly avoided deaths in attacks on asylum hotels and mosques.

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