County councils
Pembrokeshire County Council is set to consider a petition calling for the council to reaffirm its commitment to fostering an inclusive and anti-racist Wales, particularly in light of a Reform member being co-opted onto a local town council. The petition, launched by Marjorie Hawkins of West Wales Stand Up to
Activists
UK Government figures have strongly condemned the violence that erupted at the Unite The Kingdom protest, which was led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and saw 26 police officers injured, including four who were seriously hurt. The protest, which attracted a crowd of between 110,000 and 150,000 people,
Activists
Ruth Weiss, a tireless opponent of apartheid, used her pen to fight hatred and racism throughout her life. Born in 1924 to Jewish parents in Germany, Weiss's family was forced to escape to South Africa under the Nazi regime. There, she witnessed firsthand the brutal racism and anti-Semitism
Activists
Approximately 150 individuals gathered outside the Victoria Hotel in Chadderton, Oldham, yesterday, as tensions surrounding the use of hotels to house asylum seekers persisted. The event witnessed two separate groups holding opposing views, with one side holding anti-racism placards and the other displaying England and Union flags. Despite the peaceful
Activists
At 17, in the summer of 1998, I stumbled upon a CD single by the Asian Dub Foundation, which included the song "Free Satpal Ram." This protest song about a south Asian man who fought back against a racist attacker resonated deeply with me, and I was forever
Activists
Tensions ran high in Falkirk on Saturday as hundreds of protesters gathered outside a hotel believed to house asylum seekers, only to be met by a counter-protest from anti-racism activists. The demonstrations were called by the Save Our Future and Our Kids Futures groups, who alleged crimes linked to asylum
Activists
Tensions continue to run high across the UK as migrant protests intensify, with clashes erupting outside a hotel in Falkirk housing asylum seekers. The anti-racist counter-protest, displayed vibrant signs and demonstrating the importance of welcoming all people. Meanwhile, the Government faces mounting pressure to address the migrant crisis, with Labour&
Mayors
Labour Mayor Kim McGuinness has condemned comments made by Reform's deputy council leader in Durham, Darren Grimes, describing them as "hideous" and "inciting racism and hate". The comments were posted on social media by Cllr Grimes, who shared a video of his brother on
Mayors
Durham councillor Darren Grimes sparked controversy with a social media post showing his brother on a boat trip with non-white people, leading to accusations of inciting racism and hate from Labour mayor Kim McGuinness. Police received multiple complaints but decided no action would be taken, citing the post didn'
Mayors
Labour Mayor Kim McGuinness of the North East has accused Reform's deputy council leader Darren Grimes of "inciting racism and hate" over a social media post he made on August 24. The councillor, who was elected in May and became deputy leader of Durham County Council,
Activists
The recent pictures of people protesting outside hotels hosting asylum seekers in Perth, Scotland, have sparked intense discussions about the line between bigotry and legitimate concerns. As the debate rages on, it's essential to understand the complexities of the issue and the underlying factors driving the protests. The
Professional soccer
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the racist abuse suffered by two football players in German Cup games, calling it "unacceptable." The incidents involved Schalke's Christopher Antwi-Adjei, who reported being subjected to racist abuse throughout a match at Lokomotive Leipzig, and a Kaiserslautern substitute who was
