Tommy Robinson

European elections: results and prospects

The European election results show a catastrophe for the Tories, a bad night for Labour and the main beneficiary was Farage's Brexit Party, writes Alex Snowdon
Milkshakes, moralism, and the rationalist error

Some on the left are crying when they should be laughing, argues John Rees
Brexit chaos and the far right: the racists must be stopped in their tracks

Broad anti-fascist mobilisation is needed to smash the racists empowered by the government's Brexit mess, writes Chris Nineham
Who's to blame for the rise of Islamophobic terrorist attacks?

After the terrorist attack in Christchurch and now the attacks on Birmingham mosques, Shabbir Lakha finds that it's leading politicians and the media fuelling Islamophobia
Tommy Robinson not welcome in Salford, say anti-racist protesters

A counter-protest against Tommy Robinson's rally outside the BBC in Salford brought hundreds out on the streets against racism and fascism, reports Brian Madden
Our ten most popular articles of 2018

The most popular articles on Counterfire this year
The streets belong to us: Tommy Robinson supporters outnumbered

Thousands of antifascists on a united demonstration marched in London, outnumbering Tommy Robinson and his supporters, reports Julie Al-Hinai
The far right can be stopped

The UK far right, complete with distinct Nazi elements, is a clear and present danger, asserts Sofie Mason
It’s still not a done deal – whatever May, Tusk and Juncker want to tell you - weekly briefing

Theresa May and the EU are the beneficiaries of the idea that this deal is the only option - it's not. We need to oppose it and fight for a general election, argues Lindsey German
End Foodbank Britain: General Election Now - Counterfire Freesheet December 2018

Brexit crisis, arms sales to Yemen, the devastation caused by austerity, tackling the far right, Palestine, books of the year and more in this month's Counterfire freesheet
Stop Tommy Robinson, All out for 17 November - Counterfire Freesheet November 2018

Opposing the far right, people's vote, police racism, precarious workers, climate chaos, universal credit and more in this month's Counterfire freesheet
Fighting fascism: what we can learn today from the tragedy of the 1930s

To stop a violent movement set on crushing democracy and the left, we must begin by building a mass united front of the working class, writes Vladimir Unkovski-Korica
Tommy Robinson and the far right must be driven out of mainstream politics now

We mustn't allow fascists the space or time to strengthen their organisation before we act: the threat is real
Stop Tommy Robinson: leaflets for National Unity Demonstration Against Fascism and Racism

On 17 November, we will be out marching against racism and the fascist thug that is Tommy Robinson - we provide leaflets for you to print and distribute
Be clear: Tommy Robinson is a violent, fascist thug

Don't be fooled by Tommy Robinson's attempts to come across as a man of the people. He is the very opposite of that
The far right, grooming gangs and racist lies

New far right movements claim that Muslim men are a threat to white girls but this old racist trick should not fool us, argues Elaine Graham-Leigh
Brexit breaking point: it May be the end of this government - weekly briefing

The crisis for Theresa May and the Tories continues to deepen, their only lifeline would be a second referendum, argues Lindsey German
Anti-fascist demonstrators outnumber the DFLA in London

Thousands joined forces to oppose the racist Democratic Football Lads Alliance - a violent crew of Islamophobes, fascists and Tommy Robinson fans. Now we need to build an indivisible mass movement against the far right
Tommy Robinson and the British army: time to fight back

As the far right continues to mobilise, it's crucial the left pushes them back, writes David McAllister
National Unity Demonstration against Racism and Fascism: unite against the right

With the far right gaining strength at home and across the continent, this demonstration provides the left with a crucial opportunity to fight back, writes David McAllister
The dangers we face

The current ascendancy of the left in the UK is beset by serious threats. They must be faced and defeated, argues John Rees
Solidarity with Bookmarks shows a united left can take on the far right

The huge show of solidarity with Bookmarks bookshop on Saturday shows that the left can unite to defeat the far right argues Isabel Carr
Far right celebrate Tommy Robinson's release from prison

Tommy Robinson's release pending a retrial has been received with jubilation by the far right. Anti-racists need to be prepared to take them on, argues Steph Pike
Only a united movement can defeat the far right

Saturday's far right demonstration in support of Tommy Robinson must be opposed directly on the streets
The far right threat is real and we can't be complacent

After the big Free Tommy Robinson rally in London, the entire left need to get serious about organising against the far right argues Shabbir Lakha

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Tommy Robinson

Tommy Robinson

The European election results show a catastrophe for the Tories, a bad night for Labour and the main beneficiary was Farage's Brexit Party, writes Alex Snowdon

Some on the left are crying when they should be laughing, argues John Rees

Broad anti-fascist mobilisation is needed to smash the racists empowered by the government's Brexit mess, writes Chris Nineham

After the terrorist attack in Christchurch and now the attacks on Birmingham mosques, Shabbir Lakha finds that it's leading politicians and the media fuelling Islamophobia

A counter-protest against Tommy Robinson's rally outside the BBC in Salford brought hundreds out on the streets against racism and fascism, reports Brian Madden

The most popular articles on Counterfire this year

Thousands of antifascists on a united demonstration marched in London, outnumbering Tommy Robinson and his supporters, reports Julie Al-Hinai

The UK far right, complete with distinct Nazi elements, is a clear and present danger, asserts Sofie Mason

Theresa May and the EU are the beneficiaries of the idea that this deal is the only option - it's not. We need to oppose it and fight for a general election, argues Lindsey German

Brexit crisis, arms sales to Yemen, the devastation caused by austerity, tackling the far right, Palestine, books of the year and more in this month's Counterfire freesheet

Opposing the far right, people's vote, police racism, precarious workers, climate chaos, universal credit and more in this month's Counterfire freesheet

To stop a violent movement set on crushing democracy and the left, we must begin by building a mass united front of the working class, writes Vladimir Unkovski-Korica

We mustn't allow fascists the space or time to strengthen their organisation before we act: the threat is real

On 17 November, we will be out marching against racism and the fascist thug that is Tommy Robinson - we provide leaflets for you to print and distribute

Don't be fooled by Tommy Robinson's attempts to come across as a man of the people. He is the very opposite of that

New far right movements claim that Muslim men are a threat to white girls but this old racist trick should not fool us, argues Elaine Graham-Leigh

The crisis for Theresa May and the Tories continues to deepen, their only lifeline would be a second referendum, argues Lindsey German

Thousands joined forces to oppose the racist Democratic Football Lads Alliance - a violent crew of Islamophobes, fascists and Tommy Robinson fans. Now we need to build an indivisible mass movement against the far right

As the far right continues to mobilise, it's crucial the left pushes them back, writes David McAllister

With the far right gaining strength at home and across the continent, this demonstration provides the left with a crucial opportunity to fight back, writes David McAllister

The current ascendancy of the left in the UK is beset by serious threats. They must be faced and defeated, argues John Rees

The huge show of solidarity with Bookmarks bookshop on Saturday shows that the left can unite to defeat the far right argues Isabel Carr

Tommy Robinson's release pending a retrial has been received with jubilation by the far right. Anti-racists need to be prepared to take them on, argues Steph Pike

Saturday's far right demonstration in support of Tommy Robinson must be opposed directly on the streets

After the big Free Tommy Robinson rally in London, the entire left need to get serious about organising against the far right argues Shabbir Lakha