Transport details for national UAF protest against EDL in Luton
Leeds UAF invites you to buy a ticket for our transport to the peaceful
national protest against the English Defence League in Luton on 5th
February. It has been backed by a range of organisations and individuals
including the Southern and Eastern Region TUC, Richard Howitt, Labour MEP
for the East of England and Luton TUC.
Transport details and collection points from Leeds on Saturday 5 February:
To book a ticket on the coach from Leeds please email info@leedsuaf.org.uk or ring Andy on 07746713034.
7am Bangladeshi Centre, Roundhay Rd., LS8
7.10am Leeds Uni Parkinson steps
7.20am West Yorkshire Playhouse
Tickets £25 waged, £10 unwaged, 16 and under: donations.
The EDL, a violent racist organisation, with links to the British National Party and other fascist groups, has called a 'protest' on Saturday 5th February – they describe it as going ‘back where it all began’.
It is clear what they mean: the EDL was formed after masked racist thugs went on the rampage through Luton last year, attacking Asian residents and spreading fear and intimidation.
That is the reason they are targeting Luton again – their own publicity is designed to remind its supporters of their hate-filled history. They claim Luton will be their biggest demonstration yet. The EDL hope to benefit from Jack Straw's recent damaging and unsubstantiated comments including his claim that Asian men target white girls in particular as they are seen as 'easy meat'.
The EDL are refusing to cooperate with police, and EDL divisions are planning to split up and roam around the town in groups to threaten and intimidate local residents, especially Muslims. Their aim is to go on the rampage again.
UAF believes we need to have a peaceful protest that makes it clear racists aren’t welcome in Luton. UAF are urging people to gather at 12 noon in George Square.
Where antiracists and antifascists have turned out in numbers to show their opposition to the EDL and to support our diverse, multicultural communities, the EDL has been unable to run rampage as it did in Luton last year.
For up to date details about Luton please see the national website.
Transport details and collection points from Leeds on Saturday 5 February:
To book a ticket on the coach from Leeds please email info@leedsuaf.org.uk or ring Andy on 07746713034.
7am Bangladeshi Centre, Roundhay Rd., LS8
7.10am Leeds Uni Parkinson steps
7.20am West Yorkshire Playhouse
Tickets £25 waged, £10 unwaged, 16 and under: donations.
The EDL, a violent racist organisation, with links to the British National Party and other fascist groups, has called a 'protest' on Saturday 5th February – they describe it as going ‘back where it all began’.
It is clear what they mean: the EDL was formed after masked racist thugs went on the rampage through Luton last year, attacking Asian residents and spreading fear and intimidation.
That is the reason they are targeting Luton again – their own publicity is designed to remind its supporters of their hate-filled history. They claim Luton will be their biggest demonstration yet. The EDL hope to benefit from Jack Straw's recent damaging and unsubstantiated comments including his claim that Asian men target white girls in particular as they are seen as 'easy meat'.
The EDL are refusing to cooperate with police, and EDL divisions are planning to split up and roam around the town in groups to threaten and intimidate local residents, especially Muslims. Their aim is to go on the rampage again.
UAF believes we need to have a peaceful protest that makes it clear racists aren’t welcome in Luton. UAF are urging people to gather at 12 noon in George Square.
Where antiracists and antifascists have turned out in numbers to show their opposition to the EDL and to support our diverse, multicultural communities, the EDL has been unable to run rampage as it did in Luton last year.
For up to date details about Luton please see the national website.