Asad Rehman, War on Want, writes on the politicians and media who have stoked far-right racism and hate, scapegoating migrants to cover the failures of government policy.
Tag: Far-right
Jeremy Corbyn: Challenge racism, stand with the victims of far-right terror
Jeremy Corbyn sets out the need to socialists to oppose far-right attacks, stand with communities being targeted and offer an agenda based on hope and unity.
TUC opposes far-right intimidation and calls for unity
The TUC have issued a statement rejecting the division and hatred being promoted by far-right elements over the past week and calling for unity in our workplaces and communities.
Stand firm against racism & the far-right, Fran Heathcote, PCS
"When we take a stand against the politics of hate & division, we can win" argues Fran Heathcote.
Honduras condemns far-right & US push for ‘regime change’ in Venezuela
“Honduras condemns any attempted coup d'état in Venezuela and the use of force by violent groups, calling for respect for the institutions and sovereign will of the Venezuelan people.”
Fascists Not Welcome – Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace & Justice Project
"On 1st June, Tommy Robinson gathered over 5,000 individuals for an extremely Islamophobic event where dangerous rhetoric echoed Nazi slogans. He is now claiming even larger numbers for 27th July."
Stand up to Tommy Robinson and stop the far-right – Stand Up to Racism
Tommy Robinson is assembling fascists and racists to rally in Trafalgar square. Stand Up To Racism are calling for a wide range of activists to mobilise against them and shut down the hate.
Take to the streets against Tommy Robinson’s hate
"Tommy Robinson put over 5000 racists on the streets of London... If he is able to do this unopposed, it will give confidence to every racist and fascist across the UK."
A surprise victory and a reprieve from the far-right in France
"This is a spectacular reversal of the situation meaning we have gone from the threat of a far-right stranglehold on the state apparatus to a relative left-wing majority in the Assembly"
Strengthen and Unite the Left to prevent the Far-Right in France
Ahead of the second round of the French Parliamentary elections, the Nouveau Parti Anticapitalise (NPA) calls for the left and union movements to mobilise against the far-right.