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Cogsy
10th January 2011, 15:47
The Irish Republican Prisoners Support Group has announced that its Bloody Sunday anniversary meeting in London on 31 January, to support political status for Irish Republican prisoners, has come under threat from the far right. The event has been passed on to right wing websites who are planning to protest at this event as they believe IRA members will be present and there is a chance that fundraising will be taking place. The local police has been advised as well.

“Because we refuse to be intimidated by these threats we have decided to appeal to the labour movement and to Unite Against Fascism for protection on the night. Martin Og Meehan of Republican Network for Unity is a confirmed speaker who is coming from Ireland and others high profile speakers have been invited. We have long understood that it is only a matter of time before the far right EDL and BNP begins to attack meetings of the workers movement, anti-imperialist solidarity groups etc. We must not let them gain confidence by a victory here”, explained Gerry Downing, its secretary.

Readers can discuss what is needed and make arrangements for the night by email: [email protected] ([email protected]).

Bloody Sunday Anniversary - London Bloody Sunday Anniversary meeting in London, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square Monday 31 January 2011 7pm

bailey_187
10th January 2011, 20:04
There was an anti-fascist vs fascist fight outside Red Lion square in the 70s and someone died init?

Anarchist Skinhead
10th January 2011, 23:12
god, appealing to UAF for protection its almost like.. i dont know, i can't even find a comparison, its just useless... not that I think any right wing group in London will do much besides sending threatening messages though..

costello1977
10th January 2011, 23:14
I hope theres a good turn out because it is for a good cause.

Ravachol
10th January 2011, 23:47
Appealing to the UAF? Dear god...
Aren't there any decent ex-Red Action lads or other anti-fascist groups with Republican sympathies around anymore who are still in for a bit of a scuffle?

IndependentCitizen
11th January 2011, 22:52
I'll appeal to Brighton Anti-fascist action, comrade.

Anarchist Skinhead
12th January 2011, 01:19
I doubt any will come with invitation sent to UAF already ;)