A respectable turn out on the 'Stop the Far Right' demonstration in central London yesterday, with around 5,000 people mobilising to oppose a similar size demo called by 'Tommy Robinson' (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) supporters. Back in October the latter managed to turn out a much bigger crowd, good to see their momentum on the streets of the capital stalling, even though internationally they are on the rise.
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| 'Never again - remember history - fight fascism' - lively black bloc banner |
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LGBT Against Racism
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| Ealing National Education Union banner remembers Blair Peach, anti-fascist teacher killed by the police protesting against the National Front in Southall in 1979 |
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| 'Borders and classes we will abolish them' - I don't know much about Turkish radical left, but good slogan! |
I've seen mention of the Clash's London Calling being played at the Tommy Robinson rally, beyond irony as obviously The Clash were hardcore anti-fascists including playing for Rock Against Racism.
Kudos to Phoebe and Lilly from Brighton punk band Lambrini Girls for speaking at the anti-racist rally. In times like these it's not enough to be personally non-racist, the far right are taking power across the world and need to be contested on the streets and wherever they show their face.
