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Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson’s protest as activist remains in custody
“Bring back Rwanda” and “Stop the Boats” signs were also hoisted by demonstrators – some of whom were drinking cans and glasses of alcohol.
A counter-protest organised by Stand Up to Racism is also taking place in the capital, with...
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Counter protesters march against a Pro-UK rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson
People join civil society groups led by Stand Up To Racism during a counter-protest against a Pro-UK rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson in central London.
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UK rejects ‘racist thugs’, says Starmer as he vows to restore ‘control’
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to cut immigration but rejected claims that the summer’s rioters were “one and the same” as people with legitimate concerns about migration, when making his first speech at a Labour party conference as Prime...
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UK riots were 'racist and Islamophobic' says Greens co-leader
Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay has visited a mosque in Manchester and speaks to members and trustees of the Altrincham & Hale Muslim Association.
He said he wanted to make sure he engaged with the Muslim community during his party...
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UK riots were 'racist and Islamophobic, more needs to be done' - Green co-leader Ramsay
Footage of the co-leader of the Green Party, Adrian Ramsay, visiting a local mosque in Manchester and speaking to the members and trustees of Altrincham & Hale Muslim Association.
Also includes with Mr Ramsay following the visit in the...
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Green deputy leader Zack Polanski delivers speech - in full
The Greens will always tell the truth about racism and migration, the party’s deputy leader has said.
In his speech at the Green Party conference in Manchester, Zack Polanski said people across the UK had rejected the “divisive hate” of...
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Keir Starmer says the disorder in Northern Ireland is 'intolerable'
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has described the disorder in Northern Ireland as “intolerable”.
He was speaking after meeting frontline officers who dealt with the violence and members of ethnic minority communities targeted.
Sir Keir...
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Joe O’Brien appoints special rapporteur on overseeing the National Plan Against Racism
Joe O’Brien, minister of state for community development, has appointed Dr Ebun Joseph as Ireland special rapporteur on overseeing the implementation of the National Plan Against Racism.
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Sunak: Reform campaigner’s racial slur hurts and Farage has questions to answer
Rishi Sunak said a racial slur against him by a Reform UK canvasser “hurts and it makes me angry” and that party leader Nigel Farage “has some questions to answer”.
Campaigners for Mr Farage’s party were recorded making racist comments,...
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Diane Abbott 'free' to stand as Labour candidate says Starmer
Diane Abbott is “free” to stand as a Labour candidate in the General Election, Sir Keir Starmer has said after a days-long row over her political future overshadowed Labour’s campaign.
The Labour leader on Friday gave the green light...
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West Yorkshire Police investigating Frank Hester comments about Diane Abbott
West Yorkshire Police are investigating alleged racist comments made by Tory party donor Frank Hester about Diane Abbott at a meeting in 2019.
The force said it was working to establish whether a crime had been committed after the...
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Jewish communities to receive £72 million security funding amid rise in antisemitism
Jewish schools, synagogues and other community centres are to be given a £72 million security package in a bid to tackle a rise in antisemitism seen in recent months.
The Home Office said the announcement involves £54 million of new...
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London Assembly's Anne Clarke reacts to findings of investigation into Jaden Francois-Esprit's death
London Assembly's Fire, Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee chair Anne Clarke reacts to the findings of the investigation into the death of Jaden Francois-Esprit.
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Pro-Palestine march sets off from Hyde Park as counter-demonstrators chant 'England till I die'
Thousands of people joined a march from Park Lane near Hyde Park to the US Embassy on Saturday, as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration against Israel's military assault on Gaza.
The group had confirmed their route with the...
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Counter-protesters engage in violent clashes with police in Parliament Square on Armistice Day
Counter-protesters have clashed violently with police in Parliament Square amid chaotic and angry scenes close to the Cenotaph on Armistice Day.
The counter-protesters are opposed to a pro-Palestine demonstration marching from Hyde Park...
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Union flag-waving crowds clash with police on fringes of Armistice Day service in London
Counter-protesters clashed with officers ahead of a pro-Palestine demonstration on Armistice Day which is expected to be one of the largest political marches in British history.
Scuffles broke out as police attempted to stop a crowd of...
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Violent scuffles between police and counter-demonstrators in Parliament Square on Armistice Day
Counter-protesters have clashed violently with police in Parliament Square amid chaotic and angry scenes close to the Cenotaph on Armistice Day.
The counter-protesters are opposed to a pro-Palestine demonstration marching from Hyde Park...
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Counter-protesters clash with police in Parliament Square on Armistice Day
Counter-protesters have clashed violently with police in Parliament Square amid chaotic and angry scenes close to the Cenotaph on Armistice Day.
The counter-protesters are opposed to a pro-Palestine demonstration marching from Hyde Park...
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McDonald’s apologises after staff allege they were sexually harassed
The boss of McDonald’s in the UK has apologised after more than 100 workers at the fast food chain, past and present, alleged they had been sexually harassed or assaulted or subjected to racism or bullying.
Alistair Macrow told the BBC...
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Starmer’s move to block Corbyn from running to be Labour MP approved
Labour MP and national campaign co-ordinator Shabana Mahmood comments after the party’s National Executive Committee backed Sir Keir Starmer’s move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP in the next election.
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Diane Abbott has Labour whip suspended after comments on ‘white racism’
Diane Abbott has had the Labour whip suspended after comments she made suggesting Jewish, Irish and Traveller people are not subject to racism “all their lives”.
Ms Abbott, who served as Jeremy Corbyn’s shadow home secretary, wrote in a...
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Archive footage of Diane Abbott
Archive footage of Diane Abbott who has had the Labour whip suspended after comments she made suggesting Jewish, Irish and Traveller people are not subject to racism “all their lives”.
Ms Abbott, who served as Jeremy Corbyn’s shadow...
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Racial segregation ends at University of Alabama
Racial segregation ends at University of Alabama