JOHN McDONNELL’S clarion call for a new wave of nationwide opposition to racism and the rising tide of far-right violence is timely.
Mainstream media and Labour’s opponents have embarked on a feeding frenzy with no sign of slackening over anti-semitism claims personalised on leader Jeremy Corbyn.
All complaints must be examined, of course, but it is clear that, for some, no reply by Corbyn will ever suffice.
The sheer number present on the day, estimated at half a million, points to organisational acumen and bodes well for developing the movement, says DIANE ABBOTT
As extremist movements grow on the streets and at the ballot box, the emergence of the Together Alliance points to a vital strategy: unity across trade unions, campaigners and communities, says TONY CONWAY
Once again Tower Hamlets is being targeted by anti-Islam campaigners, this time a revamped and radicalised version of Ukip — the far-right event is now banned by the police, but we’ll be assembling this Saturday to make sure they stay away, says JAYDEE SEAFORTH


