Skip to main content
Work with the NEU
‘It’s vital that all good people unite and mobilise against the scourge of racism’
Campaigners express concerns about the of safety black and minority ethnic communities in London ahead of far-right march
People join civil society groups led by Stand Up To Racism during a counter-protest against a rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson in central London, October 26, 2024

DIANE ABBOTT joined campaigners and community representatives today in expressing concerns about the safety of black and minority ethnic communities in London.

The warning came ahead of tomorrow’s planned far-right march organised by supporters of fascist leader Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.

Mr Robinson is currently in isolation in prison, serving an 18-month sentence after admitting to contempt of court.  

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
Similar stories
NO PASARAN: Stand Up to Racism protest in Epping, Essex outside the former Bell Hotel in Epping, believed to be housing asylum seekers on July 27 2025
Features / 21 February 2026
21 February 2026

May elections will soon be upon us and SABBY DHALU calls for a maximum mobilisation, across Britain, to defeat Reform UK and the right at the ballot box

People take part in the Stand Up To Racism rally near the TLK Apartments and Hotel in Orpington, August 22, 2025
Anti-Racism / 23 October 2025
23 October 2025

Once again Tower Hamlets is being targeted by anti-Islam campaigners, this time a revamped and radicalised version of Ukip — the far-right event is now banned by the police, but we’ll be assembling this Saturday to make sure they stay away, says JAYDEE SEAFORTH