Paloma Faith and Kate Nash are among stars speaking out against far-right unrest as the UK braces for more lawlessness.
Singers, actors, athletes and politicians have signed an open letter from the British anti-fascist group Stand Up To Racism to condemn “racism, Islamophobia and hatred”.
Billy Bragg, The Specials founder Jerry Dammer, Eliza Rose, Frank Turner and former England cricketer Azeem Rafiq have also lent their support to the organisation.
Police are urgently meeting with community leaders ahead of another day of possible violence by far-right thugs across Britain.
Security forces have recruited nearly 6,000 law enforcement officers after an online hit list emerged claiming masked rioters were planning to attack immigration centers, refugee shelters and law firms.
Paloma Faith and Kate Nash are among stars taking a stand against far-right unrest as the UK braces for more anarchy (Paloma pictured in July)
Singers, actors, athletes and politicians have signed an open letter from the anti-fascist group Stand Up To Racism to condemn “racism, Islamophobia and hatred” (Kate pictured in July)
More than 400 people have been arrested since unrest erupted following misinformation after the Southport stabbings last week, with more than 100 charged and some being investigated under anti-terror legislation.
The Stand Up To Racism letter, obtained by Mirrorsays: ‘Fascist riots have broken out in towns and cities across Britain, leading to attacks on mosques and hotels housing immigrants. Tommy Robinson mobilised more than 15,000 people in Trafalgar Square on 27 July.
‘The far right is spreading racism, Islamophobia and hatred. Robinson and others are attempting to exploit the horrific knife attack in Southport to foment Islamophobia and sow division by spreading misinformation about the identity of the attacker.
‘This sparked racist riots in Southport and elsewhere, with people violently attacking mosques and police and chanting the same hateful slogans heard at Robinson’s London rally.
“Racism and Islamophobia in Parliament are leading to racism and Islamophobia on the streets. When Robinson asked his London protesters who had voted for Nigel Farage and Reform UK, almost all of them raised their hands.
‘Suella Braverman emboldened this latest iteration of fascist mobilizations, with her claims of an “Islamist” threat, police “double standards,” and incendiary rhetoric about a refugee “invasion.”
‘Across Europe we see the rise of far-right and fascist forces, from Marine Le Pen in France to the AfD in Germany. The far right is a threat to all decent people. At the trial of Finsbury Park bomber Darren Osborne, who murdered Makram Ali, it emerged that he had been radicalised by reading Tommy Robinson’s material.
‘When Robinson was leader of the English Defence League, it attacked Muslims, trade unions and strikes. All those who oppose this must unite in a united mass movement powerful enough to push back the fascists. Most people in Britain abhor Robinson and the far right.’
Billy Bragg (pictured), The Specials founder Jerry Dammer, Eliza Rose, Frank Turner and former England cricketer Azeem Rafiq have also shown their support for the organisation.
The forces have recruited nearly 6,000 law enforcement officers after a hit list emerged claiming rioters were planning to attack immigration centres, refugee shelters and law firms.
She concludes: “We are the majority, they are the few. Britain has a proud history of defeating fascists and racists. We can defeat them again. We must stand up to racism, Islamophobia and anti-Semitism. We must unite and mobilise against the far right and fascism.”
On Wednesday, leaked messages from what appear to be far-right Telegram channels showed vandals threatening the lives of anti-racism activists, using sickening insults and compiling a list of up to 38 targets that could be attacked.
Fearful communities have rallied to police in the face of the new wave of chaos, urgently seeking calm, with some businesses and charities even closing their doors to protect themselves.
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