Anti-racism

Racism and resistance in the wake of Woolwich

09 July 2013
The killing of soldier Lee Rigby sparked a wave of anti-Muslim attacks. But politicians and pundits created the climate for them, writes Annette Mackin

G4S guards unlawfully killed Jimmy Mubenga, says jury

09 July 2013
An inquest jury’s verdict is a major breakthrough in getting justice for Jimmy Mubenga, who died during a forced deportation, reports Ken Olende

How to oppose the fascists in your area

09 July 2013
Fascists have launched a series of attacks on trade unionists in Leeds over the last 20 or so years.

Attacks are linked to EDL

09 July 2013
Tell Mama, The Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks group, has recorded 540 Islamophobic incidents since March this year.

Cops slammed over Azelle Rodney shooting

09 July 2013
The police officer who shot Azelle Rodney could face prosecution after a damning report from the official inquiry into the killing was released last week.

Racists launch new attacks, but EDL London march is a flop

02 July 2013
Racists have carried out a wave of attacks on Muslims since the killing of soldier Lee Rigby, reports Annette Mackin

GPs to check on patients' migration status

02 July 2013
The government is ratcheting up pressure on GPs to check the immigration status of patients using the NHS.

Anti-fascists march in Paris

25 June 2013
Over 10,000 people marched against fascism in Paris last Sunday.

Protesters force Nazi BNP to cancel events in Salford

18 June 2013
Anti-fascist activists forced the British National Party (BNP) to cancel their meetings in Salford last week—twice.

BBC boosts racist Robinson

18 June 2013
Racist EDL leader Tommy Robinson was given the oxygen of publicity three times last week when the BBC broadcast interviews with him.

Anger in France after attacks on Muslim women

18 June 2013
Thousands of protesters gathered outside the town hall in Argenteuil near Paris on Friday of last week. They were enraged and upset after a series of racist attacks against Muslim women.

Activists call for unity in the struggle against racist EDL

18 June 2013
Unite Against Fascism (UAF) held meetings in London and Cambridge last week after recent successful mobilisations against the English Defence League (EDL).

Racist EDL blocked in Sheffield for second week in a row

11 June 2013
All over Britain, anti-racists are challenging Islamophobia after the Woolwich attack. Annette Mackin reports from Sheffield where the racist EDL were blocked by a 2000-strong protest

This is what EDL stands for

11 June 2013
The initials of the English Defence League were daubed on the wall of a Muslim community centre burned to the ground in north London.

Socialists stand with the oppressed

11 June 2013
A group of Muslim men who planned to bomb the EDL cannot be regarded as equivalent to the racists that they oppose

New anti-migrant rules attacked

11 June 2013
New immigration rules are tearing families apart

After attacks on mosques and schools, British Muslims say, 'We're stronger together'

11 June 2013
The British state has used the recent killing of a soldier in London to whip up racism against Muslims. Racists have seized on the story to try and mount a campaign of terror against all Muslims.

BNP's Nazi Nick pines for Apartheid

11 June 2013
Leader of the British National Party has posted abusive tweets about Nelson Mandela

Thousands march in memory of murdered French anti-fascist Clément Méric

11 June 2013
The killing of Clément Méric is a result of the toxic climate of racism and homophobia that gives fascists confidence, writes Dave Sewell

Hundreds join vigil after mosque burned down in north London

07 June 2013
More than 250 people attended a vigil last night, Thursday, by the Bravanese Community Centre which was destroyed in an apparent racist arson attack.