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Protests took place at at least four immigration detention centres last week. 

A Ukip rally in London turned into chaos on Wednesday evening as speeches attacking migrants were disrupted by anti-racist protesters.

Politicians turn on Ukip but pander to its key argument of scapegoating migrant workers, reports Judith Orr

Protests have erupted across Australia at the new Tory government's anti-refugee policies.

Ukip look set to make major gains in this month's European and local elections. Socialist Review looks at what lies behind Ukip's rise and how their racist populism can be challenged.

When Ukip’s Nigel Farage went on a speaking tour last week, anti-racists gave him the welcome he deserved.

Giant billboards spouting racist lies about immigrant workers will be appearing around Britain this week. Ukip is responsible for the ads—and it is on the offensive. Ukip sees the polls rising in its favour and is confident of making gains with by constantly bashing migrant workers. 

Ukip has launched its campaign for the European elections in May with a series of offensive billboards. 

Migrant cleaners at London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (Soas) have won improved holidays, sick pay and pensions from outsourcing giant ISS.

Ukip is polling 28 percent for next month’s European elections—only two points behind Labour—according to the latest YouGov survey. This five point rise is a big boost for Nigel Farage’s party. All the main parties have slipped back, with the Tories at 22 percent and the Lib Dems at 9 percent.

Supporters gathered outside Manjeet Kaur’s appeal against deportation in Manchester on Wednesday of last week. Around 35 people joined the lobby.

A memorial service was held at Yarl’s Wood detention centre near Milton Keynes last Sunday for Christine Case. She died the previous week and is believed to have suffered a heart attack.