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Once again, I joined a counter-protest standing against the "stop the boats" demonstration. Similar to our efforts in Bristol, we significantly outnumbered them.

A diverse coalition of socialists from The Socialist Party (formerly Militant) and Socialist Workers Party, anarchists, anti-war groups, trade unions, and other activists gathered in the heart of Plymouth to express our disagreement with the protestors—a violent group who resorted to hurling stones, fireworks, unopened cans of beer that exploded on impact, empty glass bottles, and even an iPhone charger, which I will now use for its intended purpose (thanks for the freebie).

The right-wing protesters were aggressive, attempting to flank the police to engage in fights with us. Some even infiltrated our counter-protest, only to be forcefully removed by anarchists and police.

Organizing such a large demonstration was a Herculean effort, but it paid off. Unlike the counter-protest in Bristol, where vandalism and fighting were prominent, this time we showcased our strength through sheer numbers and organization. These right-winger are indeed a minority.

aerial photo.


Credit u/theflyingquad on reddit. left - "stop the boats" right - counter demo.

me middle of set up


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[–] TedZanzibar@feddit.uk 5 points 3 months ago

Sad to see my home town mixed up in this but thank you for showing these idiots that they're outnumbered and their views are not welcome in civilised society.

[–] egonallanon@lemm.ee 5 points 3 months ago

Excellent work fighting the fash.

[–] baggins@beehaw.org 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

unopened cans of beer>

What a waste of beer. Even more proof they are complete tools.

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

My partner got a brick to the knee. 10/10. I threw my back out earlier in the week but glad to hear it went ok.