Summary
In Manchester, a far-right group, Britain First, held an anti-Islam protest, which led to a larger counterprotest by people with antiracist and antifascist views. Tensions rose as both groups interacted, and police were present to manage the situation.
Key Facts
- The protest was organized by Britain First, a far-right political group.
- Britain First supports deportations and the removal of migrants and Muslims from the UK.
- The counterprotest was larger, involving antifascist and antiracist demonstrators.
- The counterprotest was planned for the same day as the Britain First protest.
- Both protests involved chants and slogans; some were directed at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Police were present to manage the interactions between the two groups.
- Britain First protesters had confrontations with counterprotesters during the march.
