Tag Archives: Hope Not Hate

Norway massacre and state bans

We have no problem with self-defence, writes Michael Copestake (first published in the Weekly Worker) One can almost hear the sound of knees jerking, as calls are heard from sections of the left for the state to take action against the far right following the massacre in Norway. Of course, we on the left feel particular ...

The left’s mobilisation in Manchester against the English Defence League

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Rhetoric, stunts, and divisions Chris Brandler assesses the left’s mobilisation in Manchester against the English Defence League The English Defence League managed to pull in around 700 supporters from across the country for its October 10 demonstration in Manchester. They appear to be an odd mix of politically disorientated, white, male workers, football firm hooligans, the sincerely ...