20th September from 19:30-21:30
Harmony Hall
Unit 1 2a Truro Road, E177 London, United Kingdom

We face a growing and serious challenge from the racist and fascist right in the UK, encouraged by Donald Trump and his close associate Steve Bannon and now boosted by the release from jail of former EDL leader Tommy Robinson.
Waltham Forest is no stranger to the fascist English Defence League and its former leader Tommy Robinson – they have repeatedly targeted the borough and each time been met by a huge, united community opposition.

Speakers include:
– Steve Hedley, Assistant General Secretary RMT (who was viciously assault by far-right thugs during Trump’s visit)
– Leah Levane, Co-chair, Jewish Voice for Labour
– Nadia Sayed, Student activist, Stand up to Racism
– Hasan Patel, young activist
– Weyman Bennett, Co-chair Stand up to Racism

With this latest threat of a new far right and fascist movement emerging, we as a matter of urgency need to come together to build the broadest response possible to defend our multicultural borough.… Read on ...

On Tuesday 3 April, residents from across the borough will be taking part in solidarity actions in a show of unity with the Muslim community, including linking arms around mosques in a symbol of solidarity, peace and unity.

Solidarity actions:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1034236106730578

• 11am – 12.30pm – Gathering at Walthamstow Town Centre, E17 7JN (under the big screen).
• 2pm  – Linking of arms around Faizan-e-Islam mosque 757 Lea Bridge Road, E17 9DZ
• 6pm – Linking arms around Lea Bridge Road mosque , 451 Lea Bridge Road Leyton, E10 7EA
• Mosques are also opening their doors to the public:

1pm to 8pm, Lea Bridge Road Mosque, 451 Lea Bridge Road Leyton, E10 7EA

https://www.facebook.com/wfialondon/posts/10155618283288337

1pm-5pm, Faizan-e-Islam, 757 Lea Bridge Road, E17 9DZ

Residents will be also distributing ‘Stand Together Against Islamophobia’ stickers across the borough

The actions are in response to the appalling letter campaign targetting Muslims. Residents of the borough were amongst those who received the letter.… Read on ...