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A man takes part in an English Defence League (EDL) protest in central London last year
HUNDREDS of anti-Muslim self-styled “counter-jihadists” are influencing world leaders to help push Islamophobia, research by Hope Not Hate revealed today.
The anti-racist campaign group has highlighted more than 200 individuals and organisations worldwide, with English Defence League (EDL) co-founder Tommy Robinson listed as the most high-profile British figure.
The band of bigots have “gone out of their way” to push “messages of division and intolerance” on the street, in far-right circles, pressure and lobby groups, the media and even in influencing presidential figures and political leaders worldwide, Hope Not Hate warned.
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
