Hundreds march in Oxford against racism and far-right policies

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

Hundreds of people marched through Oxford city centre on Saturday to protest racism and policies from the Reform party.

Hundreds of people marched through Oxford city centre on Saturday, 17 October, organised by Oxford Stand Up to Racism. The group was supported by 23 organisations, including Oxford Labour, the Oxford Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, the Oxford Renters Union and the Oxford Green Party. Demonstrators held banners reading 'stop the far right', 'unity over division' and 'no Islamophobia, no antisemitism'. The march began at Manzil Way in East Oxford and proceeded through Cornmarket Street and Broad Street, marshalled by police.

Organisers said the march aimed to counter 'the rise in racist attacks and the far right forces driving it'. They pointed to Home Office statistics showing a seven per cent increase in hate crime relating to race and religion, and cited a 15 per cent rise in attacks on Muslims. The group opposed specific Reform policies including denying asylum applications, beginning mass deportations and authorising marines to use lethal force against migrants attempting to cross the channel without permission. Organisers said such rhetoric was driving up hate crimes.

Hundreds march in Oxford against racism and far-right policies — Image: Oxfordshire Guardian

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Massive anti-racism march descends on city centre to counter 'growing hate'A huge demonstration against racism and policies from Reform descended on Oxford today, where hundreds of people turned out.Oxfordshire Guardian · 17 Oct, 14:46
Massive anti-racism march descends on city centre to counter 'growing hate'A huge demonstration against racism and policies from Reform descended on Oxford today, where hundreds of people turned out.Oxford Mail · 17 Oct, 14:46

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