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The Grand Hotel in Scarborough
[Simon Reinhardt / Creative Commons]
A BOMB scare at a hotel accommodating refugees is proof that giving a platform to racist and misogynistic comedy is far from harmless, anti-racist campaigners said today.
North Yorkshire Police confirmed that a bomb scare at the Grand Hotel in Scarborough, which houses refugees, turned out to be a hoax on Monday.
Caitlin Webb-Ellis of the Whitby Says No campaign was forced to cancel a peaceful demonstration against a performance by comedian Roy Chubby Brown, who is notorious for “jokes” widely slammed as racist, sexist and homophobic, in the neighbouring town following threats of violence.
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
Health leaders caution that flags put up by far-right activists are creating 'no-go zones' for NHS staff
Making sure this Labour government delivers on decent jobs, strong workplace rights and well-funded public services will defeat the easy answers to real frustrations peddled by the far right, writes JOANNE THOMAS