Report: Tensions Simmer As Police Clampdown on Far Right Protest
Richard Hames reports from Barnsley where antifascists mobilised against the far right.
Tag: antifascism
International: To Defeat the Far Right, Portugal’s Left Must Learn From Its History
Joana Ramiro
The Carnation Revolution of 1974 saw both the defeat of fascism and a radical shift in social and class consciousness in Portugal. With gains for the far right in this weekend’s presidential election, the left in Portugal - and beyond - must learn from its history, argues Joana Ramiro.
Novara FM: No Going Back: Defeat, the Far Right, and the Press
James Butler is joined by Owen Jones to take stock as the Left faces 2020.
Novara FM: Clear Bright Future: Paul Mason on Radical Humanism
James Butler is joined by Paul Mason to discuss his new book, Clear Bright Future. In a time of political repression and looming technological dystopia, can resistance be found in a renewed understanding of humanity itself?
Resisting the Far Right
On the 13th of October the Democratic Football Lads Alliance tried to march through central London. They were prevented from marching their intended route by an anti-fascist demonstration led by women and non-binary people.
Novara FM: A Reactionary International? Convergence on the Right
On #NovaraFM, James Butler is joined by David Renton to discuss the history of fascism and anti-fascism in the UK, the new right-wing street movements, and the rise of the Reactionary International.
Interview: “They’re Using Fear and Hatred of Immigrants” | Eleanor Penny Meets Nelini Stamp
At The World Transformed 2018, Eleanor Penny met National Organising Director at the Working Families Party Nelini Stamp. They discussed white supremacy, working class organisation strategies, the future and hope.
Tommy Robinson and His Mates Don’t Really Care About Abused Kids or Terrorism
Benjamin Walters
Tommy Robinson doesn’t care about preventing child abuse, fighting terrorism or protecting free speech. He only cares about pushing his racist agenda and using the suffering of others to advance his own career, argues Benjamin Walters.
Antifascists on the Front Foot as Neo-Nazis Return to Dover
Novara Reporters
Undeterred by their embarrassing day out in January, fascists are once again holding an anti-immigration demonstration in Dover this weekend. Antifascists, led by Kent Anti-Racism Network, are staging a ‘No Neo-Nazis in Dover’ counter-demonstration.
Post-Dover: 5 Reflections on Antifascism Today
Novara Reporters
Last weekend saw one of the most ugly fascist street mobilisations since the 1980s. Assorted fascists and neo-Nazis descended on Dover from across the country to capitalise on the European border crisis, only to be outnumbered and humiliated by antifascists.
Post-Dover: 5 Things Antifascists Can Learn from a Motorway Services in Kent
Novara Reporters
Last weekend saw one of the most ugly fascist street mobilisations since the 1980s. Assorted fascists and neo-Nazis descended on Dover from across the country to capitalise on the European border crisis, only to be outnumbered and humiliated by antifascists.
4 Reasons to Stand Up to Fascism in Dover
George West
On 30 January fascists will once again head to Dover to call for the UK's borders to be closed to refugees. A counter-demonstration is being organised and people are encouraged to come from across the country to show their opposition.
Interview: Opposing the Far-Right in Dover
Novara Reporters
On 30 January, fascists and assorted racists will descend on the port town of Dover. We interviewed an activist from the Anti-Fascist Network about community-based antifascism and developments among the far-right.
Meet the Key Players in the Golden Dawn Trial
Will Horner
The high-profile trial of over 70 Golden Dawn members, including sitting MPs, has been delayed today. A defendant turned up without a lawyer, forcing the court to adjourn, and two witnesses were assaulted by Golden Dawn members on their way to the trial.
6 Considerations on Rotherham, Racism and the Right
Craig McVegas
Alexis Jay's damning inquiry exposing a covered-up 16 year long child sexual exploitation ring affecting 1400 children has rocked Rotherham council, South Yorkshire police and the Labour party. The far-right's response has apparently thrown the town into turmoil and commentators across the spectrum are continuing to debate the (de)merits of political correctness, multiculturalism and whether the abusers were 'real Muslims' or not. Here are six considerations on racism, class and the far-right.