Opposing a far right ‘march’ in Cheltenham – report

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Photo of no-one in montpellier gardens, with overlaid images of the calls for the "PEACEFUL demonstration against mass immigration and the solidarty confinement of TR" as they appeared on Facebook, and the text: "Despite spamming a load of local Facebook groups, a demonstration in support of far-right organiser Tommy Robinson was attended by a grand total of 0 people. Meanwhile dozens of people gathered in Cheltenham to discuss how to oppose the far-right in the county!

Supporters of CSSD travelled to Cheltenham today to join dozens of people in gathering to oppose an advertised far-right “march” in the town. Whether they were put off by this organised opposition or the cold weather, no-one turned up to demonstrate in support of far-right organiser Tommy Robinson, currently in prison for contempt of court after repeating false claims about a Syrian refugee. Robinson has a long history of far-right organising, racist incitement, and has imprisoned several times previously – for assault (in 2005, plus a suspended sentence in 2011), for using false travel documents (2012), and for mortgage fraud (in 2014).

We’re delighted to report that the far right demonstration was so peaceful – no-one turned up. But we’re not complacent. All around us we see the rise of racism, xenophobia and far-right rhetoric. We will continue doing what we can to build community-led solidarity to oppose the hatred of minorities and oppressed people arising from false and harmful information. That includes turning out in numbers to make clear the far-right will face opposition if they ever attempt to organise in the streets of Gloucestershire.

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