Reports from anti-racist and anti-fascist activity from around the UK in the second week of September 2024 (Pictured above – SUTR fringe meeting at the 2024 TUC conference in Brighton)
Pembrokeshire
40 attended a SUTR organising assembly in Haverfordwest mosque, Pembrokeshire on Tuesday 10th September.
Speakers from NEU, PCS, Muslim community, asylum lawyer and SUTR followed by a discussion including contributions from three Labour councillors.
An organising committee was formed from the meeting and agreed that we would hold monthly meetings.
Bournemouth
Excellent 50-strong organising assembly was held in Bournemouth on 10th September.
SUTR at the Trades Union Congress
Sean reports – Great turn out to SUTR TUC fringe after congress passed the motion unanimously which called on support for SUTR.
Ricardo from @fbunational 'Reform's agenda is for Workers to not have a collective voice. Quotes Matt Wrack – the Trade unions have a proud history of mobilising against the far right. Unity of all against a racist, divide and rule agenda.' #tuc24 @AntiRacismDay pic.twitter.com/V5Tv8774XL
— Tony Wilson UNISON NEC member NW Region (@Tony2Wilson) September 10, 2024
Packed Stand Up To Racism #TUC24 fringe: how to stop the far right & trade unions' role in the fight against racism & fascism. Thanks to all speakers & delegates – all out for 26 Oct: stop fascist Tommy Robinson@The_TUC #NoRacismNoFascism #StopRacism #StopTheHate #Unions4Unity pic.twitter.com/prk98gLAkf
— Stand Up To Racism (@AntiRacismDay) September 10, 2024
Pic credits: Sean Vernell
The TUC conference passed a motion to support the protest against Tommy Robinson on 26th October. The TUC’s affiliate unions represent more than six million workers across the UK.
Big thank you to Steve North @unisontheunion president for joining and speaking at this morning's speak out outside #TUC24 @The_TUC to send the message #RefugeesWelcome #SafePassageNow #SafeRoutesNow #StopTheFarRight
— Stand Up To Racism (@AntiRacismDay) September 10, 2024
"How grotesque it was that the far right tried to capitalise on… pic.twitter.com/oGGCRZe2kx
Big thank you to @RiccardoLaT0rre @fbunational for joining us this very windy morning for the speak out outside #TUC24 @The_TUC to send the message #RefugeesWelcome #SafePassageNow #SafeRoutesNow #StopTheFarRight
— Stand Up To Racism (@AntiRacismDay) September 10, 2024
"We know these fascist scum are trying to organise amongst our… pic.twitter.com/NewcqoE1bQ
National Education Union produces anti-racist and anti-fascist resources
Morning Star wrap-around for Stand Up to Racism – Thank you!
This wonderfully colourful page from Stand Up to Racism will be wrapped around tomorrow's paper. Lovely, isn't it
— Morning Star (@M_Star_Online) September 9, 2024
Subscribe to the Morning Star here: https://t.co/IErMcVLkje pic.twitter.com/Fsncpn6vnF
Justice4Kwabena
Anti-racism campaigner Kwabena Devonish is facing charges under the Terrorism Act for allegedly “inviting support” for a proscribed organisation during a speech made at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Cardiff in November 2023.
More details here: https://justice4kwabena.substack.com/
.@STWuk back our campaign! Solidarity will not be silenced. 🚨
— Justice4Kwabena (@Justice4Kwabena) September 9, 2024
The increasing use of anti-terrorism charges by police to investigate the protest activities of Palestine solidarity activists is a threat to us all.
Link in bio to sign. 📝https://t.co/jRGTczfL3w… pic.twitter.com/ErfHmZjBAi
Haringey
50 people attended the Haringey SUTR emergency meeting and LMHR launch on 10th September. NEU, CWU, Unison, Haringey Trades Council and Haringey Community Action Network banners and flags present.
Great range of speakers from unions, community groups and the local Palestine group. Local artist Mr Sols launched LMHR with his brilliant spoken word.
Unified resolve to build a big turnout for September 28th and October 26th. Everyone signed in so got lots of new people including school students.
Unison branch announced they are putting SUTR affiliation to their next meeting – NEU have already passed one.
Nottingham
Nottingham SUTR at the Nottingham Green Festival – Sunday 8th September
Richard reports – Pics From today at the Nottingham Green Festival – lovely and v busy afternoon. A few thousand there.
