Small patriot protest counters Oxford racism rally
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 15:02 · Archive
A small group of self-described patriots countered a larger anti-racism demonstration in Oxford on Saturday.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Oxford on Saturday for a march and rally organised by Oxford Stand Up to Racism. The event was supported by 23 organisations, among them Oxford Labour, Oxford Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, Oxford Renters Union and Oxford Green Party. Those taking part carried banners with messages including 'stop the far right', 'unity over division' and 'no Islamophobia, no antisemitism'.
The march began at Manzil Way in East Oxford before moving through the city centre, including Cornmarket Street and Broad Street. Police marshalled the demonstration, while some people watching from the streets responded with cheers. Organisers said they wanted the demonstration to be as large as possible 'to counter the rise in racist attacks and the far right forces driving it'.
Whilst on Broad Street, the demonstration was countered by a small group of self-described patriots. This occurred whilst Oxford University matriculation was ongoing at the nearby Sheldonian Theatre. An onlooker reported that the march with a band ended on Broad Street outside The Weston Library on Saturday afternoon around 2.30pm, and said earlier that a large anti-fox-hunting group had protested outside the Sheldonian Theatre.
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- Small 'patriot protest' counters demonstration outside Oxford UniversityA small "patriot protest" has countered a demonstration outside Oxford University buildings.Oxfordshire Guardian · 18 Oct, 14:30
- Small 'patriot protest' counters demonstration outside Oxford UniversityA small "patriot protest" has countered a demonstration outside Oxford University buildings.Oxford Mail · 18 Oct, 14:30
In this story: Oxford Stand Up to Racism · Oxford Labour · Oxford Palestinian Solidarity Campaign · Oxford Renters Union · Oxford Green Party · Oxford University · Oxford · Broad Street
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