Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:07am on 08 Aug 2024,Thursday International
Thousands of counter-protesters gathered in UK cities as over 100 far-right marches were planned. Demonstrations took place in Bristol, London, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Brighton, with anti-racism signs like “Love migrants, hate racism” and “No place for hate.” Over 6,000 police were mobilized, but far-right groups largely failed to materialize. Stand Up To Racism tweeted, “This is what a mass movement looks like.” Businesses closed early in anticipation, but the night remained peaceful. In Birmingham, hundreds marched, while in Liverpool, chants of “Migrants are welcome” were heard as police kept a low profile.
