Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:31am on 08 Aug 2024,Thursday International
Tens of thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in UK cities, including Liverpool, London, and Bristol, after anticipated far-right protests failed to materialize. In Liverpool, chants of “Refugees are welcomed here” echoed as protesters surrounded an asylum seeker support centre. Patrick, a local journalist, emphasized, "We can't allow people to attack and destroy the refuge for the most vulnerable." Hashem, a protester, praised the turnout, stating, “The far-right hate is not welcomed in Liverpool.” The government's strong stance, including 400 arrests, is believed to have deterred the far-right protests.
