March for England has held an event in Brighton, consisting of a march and assembly for the last seven years.
This year, organisers have announced their intention to hold the event in Brighton on Sunday, April 27. As well as the march, a counter-protest is anticipated to take place.
A route along the coast road between the Aquarium and West Street has once again been considered by the police and council as a suitable location to manage any risks involved.
This location was selected because “it provides a suitable environment where people can exercise their legal right to protest” despite local businesses opposing the choice saying it brings the seafront to a standstill and distrupts their businesses on a busy tourist weekend.
A number of different options have been considered for the march, including large public spaces within the city, but these the authorities claim are very difficult to effectively police and ensure public safety without significantly increasing the number of police officers required to prevent crime and disorder.
It is highly likely that some disruption will take place in the area of the march and the police and council are committed to working with partners, residents and businesses to minimise disruption wherever possible. Meetings have already taken place during the last two months.
March for England attracts supporters from the far right of the political spectrum, however, on their website they claim they are not racist. Their site reads: “We welcome everyone to March For England, regardless of colour, culture or religion or non religion. United we can make this country a more better place, free from a un-democratic government that ignores the people, free from hardline extremists of all religions or facist groups that bring non cohesion and so much more.. ”
Interestingly they do not mention sexuality on their list of those welcome.
The Sussex Police website will be updated with live time information on the day of the march.
If you would like to have a discussion in advance of the march and counter protest, please make contact with either Inspector Gareth Davies: Or the Community Safety Caseworker:
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