Called by Unite Against Fascism
and Love Music Hate Racism
10am-5pm
Saturday 18 July 2009
4-5 Oldham Street
Manchester
M1 1JQ
The election of two members of the fascist British National Party to the European parliament marks a turning point in British politics. Their election threatens to normalise the presence of the BNP in politics. The fascists will use their foothold to push their bigotry in the media and whip up race hatred on our streets.
It is important to note that with their electoral foothold there are going to be added challenges for the anti fascist movement in next year's local elections.
The BNP vote was held still in most regions, and a huge amount of anti fascist activity took place across the country. The BNP's electoral breakthrough was achieved on the basis of low voter turnout.
Millions of ordinary people do not want to see racism used to divide our society. These people are totally opposed to the politics of the BNP and they have to be drawn into the active anti fascist movement in ever larger numbers.
We need to strengthen anti racism campaign roots across the country, in particular in Yorkshire & Humberside and the North West, with the view to building a huge campaign base in advance of the local elections next year.
It is for these reasons that Unite Against Fascism and Love Music Hate Racism is calling a joint emergency conference in Manchester on Saturday 18th July.
There will be speakers, discussion and ideas for action and a number of workshops including - Countering racist myths and The media and the role of anti fascists.
REGISTER NOW
To book please call 020 7801 2782, or email.
To book online clink here and write "UAF conference" in message box on first page.
Registration fee: £10 individuals, £5 unwaged/students
This information has been supplied by unite against facism.
