There was a “Stand Up To Racism” demonstration in London yesterday (17 November), ‘co-sponsored by Unite Against Fascism and LoveMusic HateRacism, officially backed by the TUC and supported by Diane Abbott MP, John McDonnell MP amongst others.’
We counter-demonstrated, protesting against antisemitism and supporting the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Several people asked us why we were counter-protesting and not in the main demonstration …….. So here are seven reasons, if we didn’t get to talk to you:
– Because the record of Unite Against Fascism in opposing antisemitism is dismal. And here;
– Because this photo was typical of the beliefs of many of the organisations and marchers:
– Because the speakers included several – eg Len McCluskey and Mark Serwotka – who think that accusations of antisemitism in Labour are fake and a conspiracy to undermine Corbyn – or that they are ‘created’ by Israel!
– Because the speakers included NUT General Secretary Kevin Courtney who wants to deny Israel the means to defend itself from terror;
– Because the speakers included Matt Wrack who, after Pete Willsman suggested that Jewish “Trump fanatics” could be behind accusations of antisemitism in Labour, said “It was not antisemitic at all”;
– Because the marchers included Jewish Voice for Labour which is simply a vehicle to whitewash antisemitism in Labour;
– Because the acts included Lowkey whose lyrics demonise Israel and sometimes cross the line into anti-Jewish racism………….
That’s why.
PS Thanks to the lady on the march who showed concern when one of our ladies was upset….. At bottom we are all human ………..
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