Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Anti Fascist Conference in Manchester
Following the election of two members of the fascist British National Party (BNP) to the European Parliament last month, Unite Against Fascism and Love Music, Hate Racism has called a joint emergency conference in Manchester on Saturday July 18.The election successes threaten to normalise the presence of the BNP in mainstream politics resulting in added challenges for the anti fascist movement in next year's local elections.
The BNP vote held still in most regions, following a huge amount of anti fascist activity taking place across the country.
The BNP's electoral breakthrough was achieved on the basis of low voter turnout, mainly by Labour voters.
A spokesperson for Unite Against Fascism and Love Music Hate Racism said,
“We need to strengthen anti racism campaign roots across the country, in particular in Yorkshire & Humberside and the North West, with the view to building a huge campaign base in advance of the local elections next year.”
At the conference there will be speakers, discussion groups, ideas for action and a number of workshops including - Countering racist myths, the media and the role of anti fascists.
The conference is at Manchester Central Hall,
4-5 Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JQ
Saturday July 18 from 10am-5pm
To register telephone 020 7801 2782 or
Email: unite@ucu.org.uk
For more information view:
www.myspace.com/brightonlmhr
Pictured BNP leader Nick Griffen
