Over 20 groups plan anti-racist march in Oxford

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Oxfordshire Stand Up To Racism and around 20 other groups are organising an anti-racist march in Oxford on Saturday, October 17.

Over 20 community groups and trade unions plan to hold an anti-racist march in Oxford on Saturday, October 17. Organised by Oxfordshire Stand Up To Racism, the march is one of over 30 such demonstrations occurring or planned across the UK. Recent marches in Birmingham and Leeds attracted 1,500 and 500 people respectively.

Vice-chair Ian McKendrick said the march is needed to show opposition to bigotry. He cited a 7 per cent rise in hate crimes reported by the Home Office, with the majority being racially and religiously motivated. Muslim communities have seen a 15 per cent rise in such incidents.

McKendrick warned of a 'dangerous trajectory' and called for a bigger anti-racist movement to counter racist rhetoric. He expressed concern about politicians making calls to allow marines to use lethal force against migrants crossing the Channel. He also warned that young people are being radicalised by anti-migrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric, noting that security services have warned of 'extremist versions of anti-immigration and anti-Muslim grievance tipping into terrorist intent'.

Those wishing to join should assemble at Manzil Way at midday on Saturday, October 17.

How it is being reported

• Over 20 community groups and trade unions plan 'anti-racist' Oxford marchOxfordshire Stand Up To Racism and around 20 other groups have announced an 'anti-racist' march in Oxford.Oxford Mail · 13 Oct, 17:22
• Over 20 community groups and trade unions plan 'anti-racist' Oxford marchOxfordshire Stand Up To Racism and around 20 other groups have announced an 'anti-racist' march in Oxford.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Oct, 17:22

In this story: Oxfordshire Stand Up To Racism · Ian McKendrick · Oxford · Home Office

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