Liverpool Anti-racism

05-09-2009 14:11

Leaflets, placards, and a fascist with a camera: yet another court hearing for Peter Tierney

The proceedings against Peter Tierney, for assaulting an anti-fascist in Liverpool on St George's Day, continue. As this particular case demonstrates the violent tendencies of even the more high-profile BNP members, anti-fascists on Merseyside have been following it very closely, and will continue to do so until a verdict is reached. Read more >>

07-08-2009 11:34 | 7 comments

The sorry saga of Peter Tierney: an update

After Peter Tierney's arraignment on August 5th for assaulting an anti-fascist in April, the BNP spin machine has been doing overtime to distort the event both in the courtroom and on the streets. This article counters the lies and talks about what's next for the anti-fascist movement in Liverpool. Read more >>

24-04-2009 12:55

BNP activists assault anti-fascists in Liverpool city centre

Yesterday, April 23rd, saw fifteen members of Liverpool BNP members take to the streets of our city again. As word got around that they were leafleting on Church Street, around 12.30pm, local anti-fascists did what they could to mobilise people (not the easiest thing to do mid-week, mid afternoon!). By 1pm there was around twenty anti-fascists leafleting in and around the BNP, making it loud and clear what the BNP stood for, and why people shouldn’t tolerate their presence. This was met by the standard bellowing of ‘get a wash’ and ‘get a job’ from the BNP only serving to further alienate members of the public, from whom they were already getting short shrift. Read more >>

01-12-2008 22:09 | 2 additions | 2 comments

Merseyside Police Protect British National Party

On Saturday, 29th November, Merseyside Police protected around one hundred and fifty British National Party members from the people of Liverpool and other anti-fascists. In doing so, they allowed racist material to be openly distributed in Liverpool city centre on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. However, Alec McFadden of Merseyside Coalition Against Racism and Fascism and Weyman Bennett of Unite Against Fascism must shoulder some of the responsibility for this horrifying turn of events. Read more >>

15-03-2006 09:20 | 9 comments

An Old War with New Battles: An Interview with an Anti-Fascist Campaigner

A scouse streetfighter looks back at the revival of the militant group Anti-Fascist Action in the 1980s

“The main thing is not to lose sight of what the fascists are, whatever they're wearing and however they are trying to spread their message. Just have in your mind's eye an image from the holocaust and you will always feel motivated to no platform the scum whenever the opportunity (and balance of forces) presents itself.”

22-10-2005 19:23 | 7 comments

Hundreds Turn Out for Anti-Racist March

Hundreds of anti-racists from across the region made a strong stand in the wake of an unhappy summer in Liverpool. Read more >>

02-03-2004 13:14

FAIR TRADE FOR LIVERPOOL!!!!

Liverpool is just days away from being awarded Fairtrade City Status, but before this can happen a few more targets must be met. CAN YOU HELP? We need any information on any workplaces, shops or cafes that currently stock Fairtrade products. Read more >>

09-11-2003 16:12 | 3 comments

Campaigners Sleep Out in Solidarity with Asylum Seekers, Liverpool

Campaigners spent 24 hours in freezing conditions on St. Georges Plateau Liverpool to highlight the plight of asylum seekers left destitute in the UK. Read more >>