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*Far-right in #Nottingham*
*Live Thread*
The far-right, disguised as a "kids & veterans" march are coming to spread their hate and batshit conspiracy theories in our lovely city.
I'm heading to the counter-protest in Market Square and will be live tweeting as the day develops.
*Live Thread*
The far-right, disguised as a "kids & veterans" march are coming to spread their hate and batshit conspiracy theories in our lovely city.
I'm heading to the counter-protest in Market Square and will be live tweeting as the day develops.
For background on the march including how Tommy Robinson is involved and the racist views of the organiser, check this thread. https://twitter.com/open_nottingham/status/1296043630856146945?s=19
I'm at the BBC Nottingham offices where the far-right will be gathering in a couple of hours.
So far there is a bloke in a van with a couple of England flags sticking out the window.
No police presence yet and no barriers or other signs the police are expecting large numbers.
So far there is a bloke in a van with a couple of England flags sticking out the window.
No police presence yet and no barriers or other signs the police are expecting large numbers.
The far-right are already threatening violence in Nottingham.
This is why we are protesting.
This is why we are protesting.
King/Queen Streets are closed https://twitter.com/NCT_Buses/status/1297078561669615622?s=19
Statement from the council https://twitter.com/MyNottingham/status/1297081144446517248?s=19
We are assembling by the Left Lion.
King/Queen Streets are closed and barriers are up to keep the groups separated. A number of police are already here.
King/Queen Streets are closed and barriers are up to keep the groups separated. A number of police are already here.
Crowd gathers while stewards are organised.
Leroy from @NottinghamSUTR stating our support for better treatment of veterans and abuse victims.
Our protest is about the far-right and their hate.
Our protest is about the far-right and their hate.
We are hearing that there are 70-100 far-right protesters by the BBC.
Reports of more down by the waterfront bars and some police action on Maid Marion Way.
Reports of more down by the waterfront bars and some police action on Maid Marion Way.
Reports of 150+ far-right types gathering at BBC Nottingham.
Hi to all my new followers.
Please help spread the word. This is the hate we are combating. https://twitter.com/open_nottingham/status/1296044069257445376?s=19
Please help spread the word. This is the hate we are combating. https://twitter.com/open_nottingham/status/1296044069257445376?s=19
We are hearing a lot of great speakers from across the community and across politics.
Nottingham is united against hate.
Nottingham is united against hate.
Latest reports suggests over 500 far-right are marching. They are currently on Maid Marion Way.
Large crowd of far-right now in King/Queen Streets.
Lots of England flags and a sign saying "pizzagate is real"
Lots of England flags and a sign saying "pizzagate is real"
Counter-protest responding.
A good 30 metres seperate the two groups.
Decent number of police in attendance.
A good 30 metres seperate the two groups.
Decent number of police in attendance.
Our demonstration is being support by real football fans against the far right. Upholding Brian Clough' honour in fighting racism.
The far-right have unexpectedly left King Street and are trying to move into the square via a different route.
Police taken by surprise and are now trying to block them.
Police taken by surprise and are now trying to block them.
Smithy Row now blocked by the police at both ends.
We are by the lions, the Far-right at the other end.
We are by the lions, the Far-right at the other end.
Latest news is that the far-right are retreating. Apparently heading for Snienton Market for unknown reasons.
The far-right had planned to deliver two hours of hate speech by Brian Clough but we drowned them out and made clear Nottingham is no place for hate.
The far-right had planned to deliver two hours of hate speech by Brian Clough but we drowned them out and made clear Nottingham is no place for hate.
Far-right Nottingham https://twitter.com/EddNG/status/1297142826975797248?s=19
The far-right have headed back to the BBC Nottingham.
Reports are that some of groups have peeled off and looking for trouble.
We are remaining in the Square until we are sure they are gone.
Reports are that some of groups have peeled off and looking for trouble.
We are remaining in the Square until we are sure they are gone.
While the far-right pedal their hate in the empty carpark at the BBC on the edge of town we have speakers talking about love and the future.
And that's a wrap!
Nottingham has been fantastic!
Everyone be careful heading home.
Nottingham has been fantastic!
Everyone be careful heading home.
In a little while I'll update this thread with various things I missed in my coverage.
But right now, I'm on my sofa, enjoying the company of my kittens who know nothing of hate.
But right now, I'm on my sofa, enjoying the company of my kittens who know nothing of hate.
This is when the far-right entered King/Queen Street.
This is the kid-friendly, dignified march by veterans & patriots.
Is that a nazi salute (centre)?
Is that a nazi salute (centre)?
Quick clip of the far-right.
The counter-protest is about 30 metres behind me.
The counter-protest is about 30 metres behind me.
