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Police officers face off with protesters during the 'Enough is Enough' demonstration called by far-right activists in Bristol, Britain, on August 3, 2024. (Justin Tallis / AFP)
August 4, 2024, 9:16 am
Far-right protesters clash with police as disinformation-linked unrest sweeps UK
Starmer announces new security measures to counter anti-immigrant demonstrations sparked by falsehoods about background of stabber who killed 3 young girls
By Peter Powell and Peter HUTCHISON
FILE: People participate in a "March Against Antisemitism" in London on November 26, 2023. (Andy Solomon / Shutterstock)
April 15, 2024, 5:00 pm
As October 7 sharpens split in UK’s far right, Jews give no quarter to either side
British Jewry is rebuffing groups exploiting the war to spread Islamophobia under the guise of Israel support, to say nothing of those lustily doubling down on antisemitism and anti-Zionism
By Robert Philpot
Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon (C), AKA Tommy Robinson, former leader of the right-wing EDL (English Defence League) is greeted by supporters as he enters a pub, in central London on September 27, 2018, after his contempt of court hearing at the Central Criminal Court was adjourned. (AFP PHOTO / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS)
September 27, 2018, 8:06 pm
Hundreds protest at UK court for far-right activist Tommy Robinson
Judge adjourns contempt case of anti-migrant leader who filmed inside courtroom in gang rape trial and who has alleged political persecution
By AFP
Tommy Robinson, the former leader of the far-right EDL 'English Defense League' group arrives for an appearance at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on October 16, 2013 (AP Photo/Matt Dunham).
August 1, 2018, 3:49 pm
UK former far-right leader Tommy Robinson freed from prison
Appeals court overturns contempt of court conviction, when activist allegedly breached reporting rules on ‘Muslim child rapists’ case
By AFP
In this file photo taken on April 01, 2017 Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon, AKA Tommy Robinson, former leader of the right-wing EDL (English Defence League) is escorted away by police from a Britain First march and an English Defence League march in central London (AFP PHOTO / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS)
July 21, 2018, 9:53 am
Trump backers seize on case of jailed UK far-right activist
Alt-right proponents, the US president’s son and a member of his administration have all appeared to express a measure of support for anti-Islam group leader Tommy Robinson
By Joe JACKSON
Anti-Muslim activist Tommy Robinson on June 26, 2017. (Screen capture: YouTube/The Rebel)
From the WebJuly 6, 2017, 8:58 am
UK Jewish establishment fumes after Jews meet anti-Muslim activist
Tommy Robinson, former far-right leader and self-proclaimed Zionist, speaks to a dozen Manchester Jews, Jewish News reports
File: British supporters of Pegida at a rally in Newcastle on Saturday, February 28, 2015. (YouTube screen capture)
February 28, 2015, 8:04 pm
German anti-Islam group holds first rally in UK
Hundreds of supporters of the Pegida movement call to stop Muslims from ‘taking over’ Britain
By AP
Demonstrators protest againts the Pegida movement, "Patriotische Europaeer Gegen die Islamisierung des Abendlandes," which translates to "Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamification of the Occident," rally on December 8, 2014 in Dresden, Germany (Photo credit: Arno Burgi/DPA/AFP)
February 13, 2015, 9:48 pm
First ‘anti-Islamization’ march planned in Britain
UK supporters of Pegida movement to hold rally in Newcastle at end of month; counter-demonstration expected
By AFP
Five of the suspects of a UK terror plot were caught on CCTV in Dewsbury two hours after the EDL rally they planned to attack had finished, June 30,2012 (photo credit: Courtesy West Midlands Police)
June 10, 2013, 9:44 pm
6 jailed in UK for Islamist plot to bomb far-right rally
Attackers arrived too late to carry out their plot, were later caught with arms when busted for driving without insurance
People walk by military boots that were laid in tribute outside the Woolwich Barracks, in London, Friday, May 24, 2013, in response to the bloody attack on Wednesday when a British soldier was killed in the nearby street (photo credit: AP/Bogdan Maran)
May 27, 2013, 1:52 pm
Faced with a terrorist atrocity, the British keep calm and carry on
Despite efforts by Islamists and far-right extremists, people are unlikely to fall for ‘crude propaganda’ and will maintain equilibrium, experts say
By Miriam Shaviv
Five of the suspects of a UK terror plot were caught on CCTV in Dewsbury two hours after the EDL rally they planned to attack had finished, June 30,2012 (photo credit: Courtesy West Midlands Police)
May 1, 2013, 2:05 am
UK attack narrowly avoided because terrorists ran late
Six men plead guilty to planning bombing of far-right rally; attackers caught with arms and threatening note when busted for driving without insurance
By Cassandra Vinograd
The Norwegian Defence League's website.
December 15, 2012, 6:48 pm
Anti-Islam protesters in Norway greeted with shouts of ‘no Nazis on our streets’
40 ‘patriotic’ demonstrators opposing a perceived Islamization of Europe outnumbered by counterdemonstrators
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