10,000 MARCH AND PARADE AGAINST FASCISM
There was an excellent, diverse and loud turnout for Saturday’s LMHR/UAF demonstration and carnival parade against racism and fascism. The event is a great start in building a year-long campaign to stop the BNP gaining success in next year’s Euro elections. There were LMHR and UAF groups from around the country, scores of trade union banners, and musicians present included John McClure from Reverend and the Makers, Babyshambles’ Drew McConnell, UK-Iraqi rapper LowKey, Birmingham “grime theatre” group Decypher Collective, The Priscillas, The Thirst, Mecca 2 Medina, Stoke’s own ska outfit Skalinski, and DJ Rugrat whipped up a storm on the decks. For photos from the day check out our flickr site. Thanks to all who helped organise the event, and in particular the trade unions who sponsored it and turned out members and leaders to speak.
Video of the day by Adie Cousins:
Friction TV also filmed the event:
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