#englandriots — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #englandriots, aggregated by home.social.
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CW: UKpol, free speech
"Free speech for me
but not for thee",
says Lee Anderson MP
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2024/aug/09/far-right-racist-riots-uk-politics-9-aug-live-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-66b5d6c08f08cc18943c2690#block-66b5d6c08f08cc18943c2690#LeeAnderson #FreeSpeech #SteveBray #Islamophobia #ReformUK #Hypocrisy #FreezePeach #UKpolitics #UKriots #EnglandRiots
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CW: UKriots, arrest
"A 55-year-old woman from Chester has now been arrested on suspicion of publishing written material to stir up racial hatred, and false communication."
#SouthportAttack #UKriots #EnglandRiots #BonnieSpofforth #Misinformation #CheshirePolice #SouthportRiot
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CW: UKpol, riots
"Thousands of counter-protesters took to the streets of Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Brighton and London to protect their communities."
#AntiRacism #AntiFascism #UKriots #EnglandRiots #CounterProtests #FarRight
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'#EnglandRiots live: #CounterProtesters gather as police brace for more unrest
Hundreds of people on to the streets in towns and cities across the country as police and businesses prepare for violence'
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2024/aug/07/uk-riots-far-right-latest-unrest-southport-stabbings-politics
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Scottish Government issues 'protest' statement ahead of #Glasgow '#FarRight' rally promoted by Tommy Robinson
By Alistair Grant
Published 2nd Aug 2024"The Scottish Government has warned the right to peaceful protest should not be used to justify hateful or violent behaviour ahead of a planned rally in Glasgow promoted by #TommyRobinson. A '#ProUK rally' has been planned for the city’s George Square on September 7, with the English Defence League (#EDL) founder, whose real name is #StephenYaxleyLennon, posting about the event on social media.
"It follows violence in #Southport, Merseyside, this week after the killings of three young girls in a knife attack. Police said the scenes were sparked by supporters of the #farright claiming those present backed the EDL – although the organisation has not existed for around a decade.
"Police across the country are bracing for more protests following the Southport stabbing attack, as one force said disorder 'simply will not be tolerated'.
"The Muslim Council of Britain said hundreds of mosques were strengthening their security and putting in place protective measures ahead of more planned protests. There are fears Islamic places of worship could be targeted during demonstrations expected to take place over the weekend.
"A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'The unacceptable violent disorder witnessed in other parts of the United Kingdom this week does not constitute peaceful protest. There is no current intelligence indicating similar incidents are likely in #Scotland, but we will continue to monitor developments.'
"Mr Yaxley-Lennon shared a post on social media that said the Glasgow event would coincide with 'other pro-UK rallies'. The post said the event would be a 'peaceful protest to share our distrust and fear of the future'.
"Mr Yaxley-Lennon did not indicate whether he planned to attend, tweeting only: 'The British are rising.' Mr Yaxley-Lennon is the subject of an arrest warrant after leaving the country shortly before a major legal case against him."
#EnglandFirst #AmericaFirst #Fascism #neonazism #Racism #AntiImmigrant #NationalFront #UKRiots #EnglandRiots #Scotland #WhitePower #whitesupremacist
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Scottish Government issues 'protest' statement ahead of #Glasgow '#FarRight' rally promoted by Tommy Robinson
By Alistair Grant
Published 2nd Aug 2024"The Scottish Government has warned the right to peaceful protest should not be used to justify hateful or violent behaviour ahead of a planned rally in Glasgow promoted by #TommyRobinson. A '#ProUK rally' has been planned for the city’s George Square on September 7, with the English Defence League (#EDL) founder, whose real name is #StephenYaxleyLennon, posting about the event on social media.
"It follows violence in #Southport, Merseyside, this week after the killings of three young girls in a knife attack. Police said the scenes were sparked by supporters of the #farright claiming those present backed the EDL – although the organisation has not existed for around a decade.
"Police across the country are bracing for more protests following the Southport stabbing attack, as one force said disorder 'simply will not be tolerated'.
"The Muslim Council of Britain said hundreds of mosques were strengthening their security and putting in place protective measures ahead of more planned protests. There are fears Islamic places of worship could be targeted during demonstrations expected to take place over the weekend.
"A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'The unacceptable violent disorder witnessed in other parts of the United Kingdom this week does not constitute peaceful protest. There is no current intelligence indicating similar incidents are likely in #Scotland, but we will continue to monitor developments.'
"Mr Yaxley-Lennon shared a post on social media that said the Glasgow event would coincide with 'other pro-UK rallies'. The post said the event would be a 'peaceful protest to share our distrust and fear of the future'.
"Mr Yaxley-Lennon did not indicate whether he planned to attend, tweeting only: 'The British are rising.' Mr Yaxley-Lennon is the subject of an arrest warrant after leaving the country shortly before a major legal case against him."
#EnglandFirst #AmericaFirst #Fascism #neonazism #Racism #AntiImmigrant #NationalFront #UKRiots #EnglandRiots #Scotland #WhitePower #whitesupremacist
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Scottish Government issues 'protest' statement ahead of #Glasgow '#FarRight' rally promoted by Tommy Robinson
By Alistair Grant
Published 2nd Aug 2024"The Scottish Government has warned the right to peaceful protest should not be used to justify hateful or violent behaviour ahead of a planned rally in Glasgow promoted by #TommyRobinson. A '#ProUK rally' has been planned for the city’s George Square on September 7, with the English Defence League (#EDL) founder, whose real name is #StephenYaxleyLennon, posting about the event on social media.
"It follows violence in #Southport, Merseyside, this week after the killings of three young girls in a knife attack. Police said the scenes were sparked by supporters of the #farright claiming those present backed the EDL – although the organisation has not existed for around a decade.
"Police across the country are bracing for more protests following the Southport stabbing attack, as one force said disorder 'simply will not be tolerated'.
"The Muslim Council of Britain said hundreds of mosques were strengthening their security and putting in place protective measures ahead of more planned protests. There are fears Islamic places of worship could be targeted during demonstrations expected to take place over the weekend.
"A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'The unacceptable violent disorder witnessed in other parts of the United Kingdom this week does not constitute peaceful protest. There is no current intelligence indicating similar incidents are likely in #Scotland, but we will continue to monitor developments.'
"Mr Yaxley-Lennon shared a post on social media that said the Glasgow event would coincide with 'other pro-UK rallies'. The post said the event would be a 'peaceful protest to share our distrust and fear of the future'.
"Mr Yaxley-Lennon did not indicate whether he planned to attend, tweeting only: 'The British are rising.' Mr Yaxley-Lennon is the subject of an arrest warrant after leaving the country shortly before a major legal case against him."
#EnglandFirst #AmericaFirst #Fascism #neonazism #Racism #AntiImmigrant #NationalFront #UKRiots #EnglandRiots #Scotland #WhitePower #whitesupremacist
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Scottish Government issues 'protest' statement ahead of #Glasgow '#FarRight' rally promoted by Tommy Robinson
By Alistair Grant
Published 2nd Aug 2024"The Scottish Government has warned the right to peaceful protest should not be used to justify hateful or violent behaviour ahead of a planned rally in Glasgow promoted by #TommyRobinson. A '#ProUK rally' has been planned for the city’s George Square on September 7, with the English Defence League (#EDL) founder, whose real name is #StephenYaxleyLennon, posting about the event on social media.
"It follows violence in #Southport, Merseyside, this week after the killings of three young girls in a knife attack. Police said the scenes were sparked by supporters of the #farright claiming those present backed the EDL – although the organisation has not existed for around a decade.
"Police across the country are bracing for more protests following the Southport stabbing attack, as one force said disorder 'simply will not be tolerated'.
"The Muslim Council of Britain said hundreds of mosques were strengthening their security and putting in place protective measures ahead of more planned protests. There are fears Islamic places of worship could be targeted during demonstrations expected to take place over the weekend.
"A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'The unacceptable violent disorder witnessed in other parts of the United Kingdom this week does not constitute peaceful protest. There is no current intelligence indicating similar incidents are likely in #Scotland, but we will continue to monitor developments.'
"Mr Yaxley-Lennon shared a post on social media that said the Glasgow event would coincide with 'other pro-UK rallies'. The post said the event would be a 'peaceful protest to share our distrust and fear of the future'.
"Mr Yaxley-Lennon did not indicate whether he planned to attend, tweeting only: 'The British are rising.' Mr Yaxley-Lennon is the subject of an arrest warrant after leaving the country shortly before a major legal case against him."
#EnglandFirst #AmericaFirst #Fascism #neonazism #Racism #AntiImmigrant #NationalFront #UKRiots #EnglandRiots #Scotland #WhitePower #whitesupremacist
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Scottish Government issues 'protest' statement ahead of #Glasgow '#FarRight' rally promoted by Tommy Robinson
By Alistair Grant
Published 2nd Aug 2024"The Scottish Government has warned the right to peaceful protest should not be used to justify hateful or violent behaviour ahead of a planned rally in Glasgow promoted by #TommyRobinson. A '#ProUK rally' has been planned for the city’s George Square on September 7, with the English Defence League (#EDL) founder, whose real name is #StephenYaxleyLennon, posting about the event on social media.
"It follows violence in #Southport, Merseyside, this week after the killings of three young girls in a knife attack. Police said the scenes were sparked by supporters of the #farright claiming those present backed the EDL – although the organisation has not existed for around a decade.
"Police across the country are bracing for more protests following the Southport stabbing attack, as one force said disorder 'simply will not be tolerated'.
"The Muslim Council of Britain said hundreds of mosques were strengthening their security and putting in place protective measures ahead of more planned protests. There are fears Islamic places of worship could be targeted during demonstrations expected to take place over the weekend.
"A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'The unacceptable violent disorder witnessed in other parts of the United Kingdom this week does not constitute peaceful protest. There is no current intelligence indicating similar incidents are likely in #Scotland, but we will continue to monitor developments.'
"Mr Yaxley-Lennon shared a post on social media that said the Glasgow event would coincide with 'other pro-UK rallies'. The post said the event would be a 'peaceful protest to share our distrust and fear of the future'.
"Mr Yaxley-Lennon did not indicate whether he planned to attend, tweeting only: 'The British are rising.' Mr Yaxley-Lennon is the subject of an arrest warrant after leaving the country shortly before a major legal case against him."
#EnglandFirst #AmericaFirst #Fascism #neonazism #Racism #AntiImmigrant #NationalFront #UKRiots #EnglandRiots #Scotland #WhitePower #whitesupremacist
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CW: CW - Mention of violence and racism
What motivated #skinhead attacks in the 70s?
The late 1970s saw a wave of attacks on LGBT people and ethnic minorities by young #thugs of identifying as skinhead so what was the motive? Tony McMahon investigates.
The 70s 80s 90s Blog
January 24, 2021"In this series of blog posts I’m looking at the problem of the extreme Right in the 1970s and the misery it created for ethnic minorities and LGBT people in particular. The streets could be a dangerous place forty plus years ago. So what motivated thugs to launch unprovoked attacks that in a small number of cases resulted in death. I’ve been trawling through newspapers, research papers and other publications from the time to hear from those on all sides.
"WARNING: There is language in this following blog post that some may find offensive – but was very common at the time. This is no way endorses these kind of terms.
"As a 12-year-old in 1976, I biked with friends to the M25 motorway underpass ten minutes from where I lived. Chopper bikes, flared jeans, a Harlem Globe Trotters T-shirt and a brown corduroy jacket. That was my mid-70s uniform. We gazed down at the congealed, dust covered globules of blood on the pavement. This had been the very spot where two students, Dinesh Choudhri aged 19 and Riphi Alhadidi aged 22, had been stabbed to death.[1] [2]
"They lived at the Queen Mary College halls of residence, three unmissable 1960s tower blocks near my old junior school in South Woodford. After the M25 motorway was built in the early 1970s, the students got to experience a constant roar of traffic and the attendant carbon monoxide fumes from their high-rise rooms.
"Each day, Choudhri and Alhadidi would have caught the Central Line tube from this east London suburb to the college in Mile End. On the evening of their death, they were reportedly on their way or coming back from a local Chinese takeaway, the Ping Onn, opposite the ABC cinema. I went to that junior school with a girl who worked there helping her family at the counter from a young age.
"In a completely unprovoked attack, Choudhri and Alhadidi were killed. Their assailants were described as a 'gang of white youths'. Nothing about this incident surprised us as kids at the time. We were all aware of the horribly termed 'Paki bashing' of young British Asians in the 1970s and that these crimes appeared to be consequence-free for the perpetrators.
"On the 14 July in the middle of the riots, The Sun tabloid newspaper interviewed a 17-year-old skinhead from Battersea in south London called #SteveViney. His chilling words are a very accurate summation of what we assumed was the mental process of the average skinhead.
"He began by professing his hatred of 'blacks and queers'. He then rattled off a victimhood narrative where at 13 he had been mugged by a black guy while when he had long hair, he was 'approached by queers'. There’s no suggestion that he had ever committed a very serious crime, but he openly described his relationship with British Asian youth:
"'I hate Asians – Pakis and Indians. Don’t know why. We chase them and bash them up. It just gives you a bit of a kick when you’re drunk. You don’t touch West Indians because they can get violent, they carry knives and that. But Pakis, they just cower a bit.'
"He wasn’t a member of the #NationalFront or #BritishMovement but supported them..."
Read more:
https://the70s80s90s.com/2022/01/24/lgbt-ethnic-skinhead/#LondonRiots #EnglandRiots #Rascism
#Fascism #History #Histodon
#ACAB #SouthallYouthMovement
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NEO-NAZIS ACCUSED IN LONDON RIOTS
July 5, 1981
New York Times[...] "The trouble apparently began when two busloads of #skinheads arrived in #Southall, not far from Heathrow Airport, for a rock concert given by a skinhead group in the Hambrough pub.
"Southall has a large #Indian and #Pakistani population, and the skinheads have provided many recruits for the #whitesupremacist #NationalFront organization.
"Many Britons were shocked today as they watched television, waiting for the start of the men's Wimbledon tennis final, to see film of a pitched battle in the London streets, with fire engines and police vans burning along with buildings.
"The police said they had no evidence that the white youths were members of the National Front, a small extremist group that has been accused of #neonazism but local officials said they were sure that the front was involved.
"'The skinheads were wearing National Front gear, #swastikas everywhere, and National Front written on their jackets,' said a spokesman for the Southall Youth Association. 'They sheltered behind the police barricades and threw stones at the crowd. Instead of arresting them, the police just pushed them back. It's not surprising people started to retaliate."
Read more:
https://www.nytimes.com/1981/07/05/world/neo-nazis-accused-in-london-riots.html#LondonRiots #EnglandRiots #Rascism #Fascism #History #Histodon #ACAB #SouthallYouthMovement #AntiImmigrant #Riots
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CW: CW - Mention of violence and racism
The British Asians who fought #fascism in the seventies
#BlairPeach’s death 40 years ago followed the killing of a schoolboy – two murders that ignited an #AntiRacist struggle.
By Gouri Sharma
23 Apr 2019London, United Kingdom – "On a sunny Saturday in June 1976, teenager Suresh Grover was in Southall chatting with a friend outside the Dominion Cinema when he noticed a police officer standing next to a pool of blood.
"'I asked him, ‘Did somebody die there?' Grover told Al Jazeera. 'And he turned to me and said ‘It’s just Indian blood’. He was very rude and left the scene soon after. I was shocked – this was an officer saying it was just Indian blood and not of equal worth.'
"The blood had flowed from the body of #GurdipSinghChaggar.
"The 18-year-old student was killed the night before in a racist attack in the west #London district, which had recently become home to a large #SouthAsian population, particularly from India’s northern #Punjab state.
"Grover, now 62, said: 'The next day we went to the police station, surrounded it, made speeches and #Southall came to a standstill. By the end of the afternoon around 5,000 people – men, women, #Asians, #AfroCaribbeans – had gathered in a show of #unity, #solidarity and defiance. It was the first time this sort of protest had happened and it had a profound impact on Southall. That day, the #SouthallYouthMovement was born.”
Read more:
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2019/4/23/the-british-asians-who-fought-fascism-in-the-seventies#ACAB #Fascism #Racism #AntiImmigrant #EnglandRiots #UKRiots #BristolRiots #Skinheads #NeoNazis