Make no concessions to racism and the far right
Our message on today’s demonstration is that we can stop the fascists – but to do so it’s essential that we mobilise, says WEYMAN BENNETT of Stand Up to Racism
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TODAY thousands of us are marching against fascist Tommy Robinson. We’re bringing a message of unity, solidarity and hope against his racism and Islamophobia.
Robinson — real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon — wants to be the key figure in the British far right. And he certainly has the fascist past to match.
In his early days Robinson was a member of the fascist British National Party, led by notorious figures like Nick Griffin. Robinson then went on to found the English Defence League — a violent, far-right street movement that marched against Muslims and attacked trade unions and the left.
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