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Black workers highlight concerns over the rise of the far right
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

BLACK workers highlighted concerns over the rise of the far right across Britain and the rest of Europe during Saturday’s debate at the TUC black workers’ conference.

Delegates insisted that the rise of extremism was being fuelled by political parties desperate to push their agenda.

Teacher Ruth Duncan of the NASUWT said: “The far right are targeting young people through social media.

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